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Majestic Yangtze River 14 Days(2009)[CEAU]
Tour Code:  CEAU  |  0 Reviews
The perfect tour for those who want luxury while seeing the most of what China has to offer, including the Yangtze River, in the least amount of time.
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  Visiting:   Shanghai,Yichang,Yangtze River Cruise,Chongqing,Xian,Beijing |  Max.# of Travelers:  24
During our stay in Beijing, we will visit the Olympic Garden for entry to the Bird’s Nest and a photo-op of the Water Cube.38

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 Day 1  |   USA-Shanghai       Top
Your Ritz Tours Premiere vacation begins as you check in and board the international jetliner. Your destination is China, the ancient Land of the Dragon. Cross the international date line and spend the night aboard the plane.
  
 Day 2  |   Arrive-Shanghai       Top
The jetliner touches down in Shanghai, China's largest city with a population of over 20 million and also its center of commerce. After baggage retrieval, enter the arrival hall to meet your Ritz Tours national guide. As the motorcoach traverses the busy roads of Shanghai, you note that the boulevards are filled with cars, bicycles and pedestrians. Check in to one of the most luxurious hotels in all of Shanghai, the famed St. Regis, and settle in for a night of pure rest and relaxation.
  
 Day 3  |   Shanghai      AB,L,DH Top
Shanghai is at the forefront of China's booming economy. Thoroughly modern and sophisticated, Shanghai effortlessly blends the best of the East and West. Standing as a testament to the past international influences, the mile long stretch of road along the Huangpu River called "The Bund" features a bustling financial district lined by beautiful buildings of European heritage. The motorcoach drives through Nanjing Road, a favorite shopping area for locals as evidenced by the throngs of shoppers on the streets. The group also visits Yu Garden, a classical Ming garden built by a wealthy businessman for his parents as an act of filial piety. Yu Garden is considered one of the four top Chinese gardens. After the city tour is completed, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner is served at the hotel this evening.
  
 Day 4  |   Shanghai -Yichang -Yangtze River Cruise      AB,L,D Top
A morning visit to the Shanghai Museum has been planned. The museum has 120,000 pieces of art arranged in 11 different exhibits. Later in the day, board a flight to Yichang, the economic and cultural center of the western Hubei Province. The group is picked up at the airport and transferred to the docks where the Victoria Cruise ship awaits your arrival; Victoria Jenna is the newest addition to the fleet and will be your home during the four nights of the Yangtze cruise. Once settled into the cabin, onboard entertainment abounds: Karaoke, bar, lectures, library, are all available for your enjoyment. In the evening, the Jenna sets sail up the mighty Yangtze.
  
 Day 5  |   Yangtze River Cruise      AB,L,D Top
The day begins with your first shore excursion, a morning visit to the enormous Three Gorges Dam site at Sandouping, the largest of its kind in the world. Originally envisioned by Dr. Sun Yat Sen (the father of modern China), the completed Dam will control the annual floodwaters that devastate the Yangtze Valley. Reboarding the ship, sail on through the Three Gorges ship locks and continue on through Xiling Gorge, the longest and deepest of the Three Gorges.
  
 Day 6  |   Yangtze River Cruise      AB,L,D Top
The Anna arrives at Wushan where the group disembarks to board smaller vessels which affords access to the Lesser Gorges through either Daning River or Shennong Stream. The smaller vessels offer the opportunity to view picturesque rock formations, clear running water, and perhaps even monkeys and goats along the banks. Back aboard, the cruise ship gingerly navigates through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge.
  
 Day 7  |   Yangtze River Cruise      AB,L,D Top
Depending largely on river conditions, the shore excursion today will be at one of two destinations: Fengdu or Wanzhou. Fengdu bears the nickname "Ghost City" as it contains numerous statues of devils and ghosts that roam the afterworld. Wanzhou is today a part of the greater Chongqing Municipality, although it lies 143 miles away. By the time the Three Gorges Dam is completed, 47% of Wanzhou's old urban area will be submerged.
  
 Day 8  |   Yangtze River Cruise -Chongqing -Xian      AB,L,DH Top
All too soon, the Yangtze River adventure is at an end as the ship pulls into the docks at Chongqing. Head into town for a lunch of local spicy Sichuan fare and head to Xian by airplane later in the afternoon. Xian is 5000 years old and has witnessed the full history of the Chinese civilization. It is a proud city that served as the capital of 13 dynasties and currently serves as the capital of Shaanxi Province. The motorcoach takes the group inside city limits for check in to one of Xian's newest and best hotels. Dinner is served at the hotel this evening.
  
 Day 9  |   Xian      AB,L,DS Top
The highlight of your visit to Xian is the life-sized Terra Cotta Army of Qin Shi Huang. Unearthed some 2200 years after being buried with China's first emperor, the Terra Cotta Warriors were charged to protect Qin Shi Huang even in the afterlife. Three excavation pits have been open for the public to review the 7000 troops, horses and chariots in battle formation. A fourth pit is underway as the archaeological dig is an ongoing project. During your lunch break, a demonstration of the local noodle-making art is performed for all to see. Head back into town, stopping at the ancient City Wall complex of Xian and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The talented performers of the world famous Tang Dynasty Stage Show provide your evening entertainment tonight. Dinner is served at the show.
  
 Day 10  |   Xian -Beijing      AB,L,DP Top
Depart Xian for your next destination Beijing, the capital city of China. Beijing was host city to last year's Summer Olympic Games and has undergone a tremendous facelift. The ancient and the modern coexist as towering skyscrapers can be found next to traditional homes. Get started with a tour to the Temple of Heaven, a religious structure built in the Ming Dynasty. Ruling the earth under the mandate of heaven, China's emperors came here each year to offer up prayer to the heavens for a successful harvest. Check in to your accommodations at one of Beijing's newest luxury five star properties to wash up before dinner. Tonight, you attend a Peking Duck feast featuring savory slices of duck prepared in the traditional Beijing fashion.
  
 Day 11  |   Beijing      AB,L,DS Top
The feature attraction of Beijing is the Great Wall of China, a massive 4000 mile long defensive structure initially undertaken by China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang. The enormous undertaking was not completed until the Ming Dynasty in 1640. The Great Wall is one of the world's seven great man-made wonders and stands as a splendid tribute to the Chinese spirit. Descend the Great Wall to walk the nearby Sacred Way to the Ming Tombs. A visit to the Ming Tomb museum details how 13 emperors of the Ming dynasty were buried here. Returning to the city, wash up before taking dinner at a local restaurant. This evening's entertainment is a special performance of Chinese Acrobatics
  
 Day 12  |   Beijing      AB,L,DH Top
A full day's city tour awaits you. Located at the center of the city, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden city are right across the street from one another. The 99 square acre Tiananmen square is the largest public square in the world. Finished in 1420, the Forbidden City was home to Ming and Qing emperors and their royal court; commoners were not allowed within is gates. The Palace Museum, containing numerous cultural artifacts, is located within the walls of the Forbidden City and will be visited as well. Rounding out today's city tour is the Summer Palace, the emperor's place of respite from the hot Beijing summers. Dinner is served at the hotel this evening.
  
 Day 13  |   Beijing      AB,L Top
A special local cultural experience is in store as you embark on an excursion to Old Beijing's Hutongs. The Hutongs are ancient narrow alleyways lined by the walls of siheyuan (local courtyard style abodes). Unfortunately, the number of hutongs and siheyuan is steadily diminishing in light of the city's rapid expansion. You'll be taken through the Hutongs by pedicab, stopping for a home visit to a local siheyuan. Lunch is actually served by the hosts in their home. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.
  
 Day 14  |   Beijing -USA     AB Top
Sadly, your Majestic Yangtze vacation is over all too soon as the group transfers to the airport to go home. Board the homebound international widebody jetliner to re-cross the international date line and arrive back at home.
  

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