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Grand China and the Yangtze 2010

A 19-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $4,599

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Starting Price:	$4,599
Tour Length:	19 Days
Countries Visited:	China

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More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-CYG-2010

Cities Visited:
Beijing, Great Wall, Xi''an, Shanghai, Yichang, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, Guilin, Hong Kong, ,

Experience the best of China from its bustling cities to its breathtaking natural splendors in one grand journey. This amazing 20-day tour takes you from grand cities to the far reaches of China''s dramatic countryside. Visit the imperial city, Beijing, where history is all around you from the Forbidden City to Tiananmen Square. Enjoy the splendors of Shanghai and marvel at a performance of its world-famous acrobats. See the natural wonders of the gorge-carved Yangtze and the man-made wonders of the Great Wall, the Dazu Rock Carvings, and the Terra Cotta Warriors. Visit a tea farm; see an opera; gaze at giant pandas; and enjoy local musicians and dancers in Suzhou. Discover the mighty Yangtze, Guilin''s awe-inspiring landscape and Hong Kong Cruise down the Yangtze River where you''ll see the Three Gorges with their sharp, cloud-enshrouded peaks. Marvel at awe-inspiring landscape as you cruise along the Li River, and visit Guilin''s Reed Flute Cave, a dripstone cave boasting stalactites and stalagmites in dazzling colors. Cap your grand adventure off with a visit to the great city of Hong Kong. Great natural wonders, scenic beauty, imperial splendor, and ancient history come together in this never-to-be-forgotten journey.

Sightseeing Highlights

Beijing: Visit Tiananmen Square, the ForbiddenCity, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, the sites of the2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the Ming Tombs. Attend the BeijingOpera. Enjoy a traditional Chinese tea service. Explore the hutongsby rickshaw. Visit a local family. Delight in a moonlight cruise onShishahai Lake.
Great Wall: Walk this wonder of the ancient world.
Xi''an: Experience a Royal Welcome Ceremony. Visitthe Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Enjoy a performance of TangDynasty music and dance.
Shanghai: Stroll along the famed Bund. Tour OldTown. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Explore the Old ShanghaiMuseum. Attend a performance of the Shanghai Acrobats.
Tongli: Enjoy a walking tour of this historictown.
Suzhou: Attend a peformance of native classicalmusic and dance at the Master-of-Nets Garden. Explore the HumbleAdministrator''s Garden. Visit the Embroidery Institute and learnabout silk manufacturing.
Yangtze River Cruise: Visit the Three Gorges Dam.Voyage down the Lesser Gorges aboard a small riverboat. Cruisethrough the Three Gorges. Visit either Fengdu, Wanzhou orShibaozhai.
Chongqing: Tour the city. Stop at the zoo to viewthe giant pandas.
Guillin: Cruise the spectacular Li River. Tourhistoric Yangshuo. Explore the brilliant Reed Flute Cave. Visit aChinese tea farm.
Hong Kong: Visit Victoria Peak, Aberdeen FishingVillage, Stanley Market.

Dining Highlights

17 buffet breakfasts
14 lunches
9 dinners
Traditional dim sum highlight lunch in Shanghai
Chinese home-hosted highlight dinner with a local family inBeijing
4 highlight dinners in Beijing, Xi''an and aboard ship on theYangtze River

First Class Travel Highlights

Superior to Deluxe hotel accommodation includes two-bedded roomswith private facilities, all hotel service charges and local taxes.
4-night luxury Yangtze River cruise in a Standard Stateroom withprivate balcony onboard Victoria Cruises Victoria Jenna.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional Tour DirectorsDays 2-17.
Qualified local English-speaking guides throughout the tour.
All domestic flights within China: Beijing -Xi''an - Shanghai -Yichang and Chongqing - Guilin - Hong Kong.
All transportation and airport transfers on Day 2 and 19.

Day 1 - Depart USA
Depart from your home gateway city, bound for Beijing.

Day 2 - Arrive Beijing (4 nights)
Welcome to Beijing! On arrival at Beijing Capital InternationalAirport, you will be met and escorted to your hotel. Hotel: Sofitel Wanda

Day 3 - Beijing sightseeing
Beijing is home to many of the sites that make China a must-seedestination. This morning, explore the Forbidden City and TiananmenSquare. This afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven. Later, relaxwith a traditional foot massage and this evening enjoy a succulentPeking Duck Feast. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 4 - Beijing sightseeing & The Great Wall
Begin your day visiting the sites of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Next is the Great Wall, where you have a chance to walk along thishistoric man-made wonder, a not-to-be-missed experience.Afterwards, walk along the Sacred Way, a tree-lined avenue borderedby massive animal statues guarding the Ming Tombs. This evening,enjoy a performance at the famous Beijing Opera, including atraditional Chinese tea service. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch /Dinner)

Day 5 - Beijing sightseeing
Visit the Summer Palace, China''s most spectacular andbest-preserved example of imperial garden design. Later, take arickshaw tour of the hutongs in the old residential area ofBeijing. Here, you will experience a traditional ChineseHome-Hosted Highlight Dinner with a local family, followed by anenchanting moonlight cruise on beautiful Shishahai Lake. (Buffetbreakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 6 - Beijing - Xi''an (2 nights)
Fly to the ancient city of Xi''an and enjoy a special Royal WelcomeCeremony at the city gate. This evening, indulge in a deliciousTraditional Dumpling Dinner (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlightdinner) Hotel: Sofi tel Xi''an on Renmin Square

Day 7 - Xi''an sightseeing
Visit the iconic life-sized statues of the Terra Cotta Warriors andHorses guarding the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China''s first emperor.In the evening, partake in a Tang Dynasty Dinner and cultural show.(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 8 - Xi''an - Shanghai - Tongli sightseeing - Suzhou
Fly to Shanghai and head for charming Tongli with its narrowstreets, elegant homes, and enchanting teahouses. Next, visitSuzhou, known for its beautiful and delicate gardens. This evening,enjoy a delightful evening at the Master-of-Nets Garden, featuringa special performance of native classical music and dance. (Buffetbreakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel

Day 9 - Suzhou - Shanghai (2 nights)
Tour Suzhou''s famous Humble Administrator''s Garden, a masterpieceof classical Chinese garden design. Next, visit the EmbroideryInstitute and learn about silk manufacturing before returning tobustling Shanghai. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Hotel: Regal International East Asia Hotel

Day 10 - Shanghai sightseeing
Discover the many splendors of Shanghai, including Old Town and theBund, Shanghai''s famed waterfront promenade. Enjoy a delicious DimSum Highlight Lunch at a local restaurant. This evening, attend aperformance by the world-famous Shanghai Acrobats. (Buffetbreakfast / Highlight lunch / Dinner)

Day 11 - Shanghai sightseeing - Yichang - Yangtze River cruise (4nights)
Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Old Shanghai Museumbefore flying to Yichang, where you''ll board your luxuriousVictoria Cruises ship. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 12 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Visit the Three Gorges Dam and then sail the dramatic shoals andverdant cliffs of Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges.This evening, join the Captain''s Welcome Cocktail Party. (Buffetbreakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 13 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Board a small riverboat for a voyage down the enchanting LesserGorges of the Daning River or Shennong Stream. After returning tothe cruise ship, sail through the breathtaking Qutang and WuGorges. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 14 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Visit Fengdu or the port cities of Wanzhou or Shibaozhai, dependingon water levels. This evening, enjoy the Captain''s Farewell Dinner.(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 15 - Chongoing sightseeing - Guilin (2 nights)
Disembark in Chongqing. Tour the city and stop at the zoo to viewthe giant pandas before flying to Guilin. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch/ Dinner) Hotel: Sheraton Guilin Hotel

Day 16 - Guilin sightseeing
Sail along the Li River and enjoy some of China''s most breathtakingscenery as you glide past tall limestone peaks and peacefulpastoral life. Then, visit historic Yangshuo, a leading culturalcenter since the Tang Dynasty. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 17 - Guilin sightseeing - Hong Kong (2 nights)
Explore the Reed Flute Cave and marvel at the distinctly coloredstalactites and stalagmites. Later, visit a Chinese tea farm beforeflying to Hong Kong. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch)Hotel: Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

Day 18 - Hong Kong sightseeing & at leisure
Discover the best sights of Hong Kong on a morning sightseeing tourincluding Victoria Peak, the Aberdeen Fishing Village and StanleyMarket. This afternoon is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast) Note: The Tour Director leaves the tour on Day 17 in Guilin;the services of a local, English-speaking guide are provided inHong Kong.

Day 19 - Depart Hong Kong
You will be transferred to Hong Kong International Airport for yourreturn flight home. (Buffet breakfast)Note: Substitute visits to other sites along the YangtzeRiver may occur depending on water levels or other uncontrollablefactors.

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With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/8/2010 - 8/26/2010	$4,599
9/5/2010 - 9/23/2010	$5,099
9/12/2010 - 9/30/2010	$5,149
9/19/2010 - 10/7/2010	$5,149
9/26/2010 - 10/14/2010	$5,149
10/10/2010 - 10/28/2010	$5,149
10/17/2010 - 11/4/2010	$5,149
3/20/2011 - 4/7/2011	$4,699
4/10/2011 - 4/28/2011	$5,149
4/17/2011 - 5/5/2011	$5,149
4/24/2011 - 5/12/2011	$5,049
5/8/2011 - 5/26/2011	$5,049
5/15/2011 - 6/2/2011	$4,999
5/22/2011 - 6/9/2011	$4,799
6/12/2011 - 6/30/2011	$4,699
6/26/2011 - 7/14/2011	$4,699
7/3/2011 - 7/21/2011	$4,699
7/24/2011 - 8/11/2011	$4,699
8/14/2011 - 9/1/2011	$4,699
9/4/2011 - 9/22/2011	$5,149
9/11/2011 - 9/29/2011	$5,149
9/18/2011 - 10/6/2011	$5,149
9/25/2011 - 10/13/2011	$5,199
10/9/2011 - 10/27/2011	$5,199
10/16/2011 - 11/3/2011	$5,199
10/23/2011 - 11/10/2011	$4,999

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Beijing
Great Wall
Xi''an
Shanghai
Yichang
Chongqing
Yangtze River Cruise
Guilin
Hong Kong

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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