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WONDERS OF CHINA & TIBET W/ YANGTZE CRUISE & HONG KONG

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Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of China and Tibet during this unforgettable land and river cruise vacation! Your trip begins in Beijing, where you visit the Great Wall of China, the Imperial Palace, Tian - anmen Square, and the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. On to Xi - an to marvel at the Dayan Pagoda and the famous legion of Terracotta Warriors guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's (China's first Emperor's) tomb. Travel to Chengdu and visit the fascinating Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Then journey into the Himalayas to see the religious sites in the Buddhist city of Lhasa, Tibet. Tour the Potala Palace, once the center of the Tibetan government and the former winter residence of the Dalai Lama. Fly to Kunming to view the Stone Forest, an area of limestone pillars, some almost 100 feet high, dotted with small lakes and waterfalls. Then travel to Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by 16,000-foot-plus mountains. Tour the medieval town and the Black Dragon Pool. In Chongqing, embark on your 3-night river cruise on the magical Yangtze River aboard the Victoria Empress, where you witness beautiful landscapes and visit the Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest of its kind in the world. Disembark in Yichang and fly to Shanghai, China's most populous city. In Shanghai, tour the Shanghai Museum and experience the spectacular beauty of the Yu Yuan Gardens. Finally, travel to Hong Kong where you enjoy a cable car ride up Victoria Peak, a Sampan ride on Hong Kong's harbor, and plenty of free time to make your own discoveries. This spectacular vacation to China, Tibet, and Hong Kong with the wonderful Yangtze River Cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

City Highlights
Cruise:
3-night cruise from Chongqing to Yichang in an outside stateroom with two lower beds, private facilities, and balcony

Beijing:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Imperial Palace, Tian - anmen Square, Summer Palace, Great Wall, cloisonné workshop, and Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs; Peking Duck welcome dinner

Xi - an:
Enjoy "The Tang Dynasty" dinner show; sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Dayan Pagoda and the Terracotta Warriors; noodle-making demonstration

Chengdu:
Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base

Lhasa:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Potala and Summer Palaces, Jokhang Temple, and a local bazaar

Kunming:
Visit the Stone Forest

Lijiang:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Black Dragon Pool

Chongqing:
Begin your cruise aboard the Victoria Katarina

Shibaozhai/Wanxian/ Fengdu:
View a wooden pagoda, an acrobatic show, or statues at numerous temples on Mingshan Hill

Shennong Stream or Daning River Boat Excursion:
Enjoy a boat excursion down one of the lesser gorges of the Yangtze

Three Gorges Dam Site:
Sightseeing of the impressive dam site with a Local Guide

Shanghai:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; stroll along the Bund; visit the Shanghai Museum, Yu Yuan Gardens, and the Children's Palace

Hong Kong Extension:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; take a cable car ride up Victoria Peak; sampan ride on harbor; visit Stanley Market; Host service during your stay

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Note:

• This trip is for travelers who are fit. It requires climbing stairs to visit many of the attractions. You - ll also visit regions reaching almost 14,000 ft. in elevation.