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DAY 10: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE Sail through Qutang and Wu gorges, switching to smaller vessels to travel into Goddess Stream. Excitement awaits back on board while your vessel negotiates the five-step ship lock to continue its voyage. (B, L, D) DAYS 11-12: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE A massive feat of engineering, it is difficult to not be awestruck by the sheer scale of the Three Gorges Dam. The next day, visit the characterful city of Wuhan and the Hubei Provincial Museum. (B, L, D) DAYS 13-14: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE Delight in mountain panoramas as you visit either Jiuhuashan Mountain or the granite peaks of Huangshan. The next day, visit historical Nanjing and the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat Sen. (B, L, D) DAY 15: DISEMBARK CRUISE – YICHANG TO SHANGHAI Disembark and transfer to Shanghai for an evening at our leisure. (B, L) DAY 16: SHANGHAI – DAY TOUR ZHUJIAJIAO Explore the sleepy water town of Zhujiajiao's old world charm. (B) DAY 17: SHANGHAI Discover the Yu Gardens before wandering the Old Town and Shanghai Museum. Ascend to the Shanghai Financial Center's viewing platform and dine on acclaimed dumplings at Din Tai Fung followed by a cocktail at the legendary M on the Bund rooftop with views of the Pudong skyline. (B, L, D) DAY 18: DEPART SHANGHAI Take the super-fast Maglev train to the airport to board your flight to the US. (B) Spirit of the Yangtze Premier Tour 37 INSIDER EXPERIENCES • Practice the art of tai chi at the Temple of Heaven • Champagne toast at the top of the Great Wall • A special souvenir from our calligraphy lesson at a local hutong home • Join Xian's best chefs at a dumpling-making class • Tour the Terracotta Warriors with an on-site archaeologist • Learn about the panda bears with a reserve expert GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA Rates* APR 17, 2015 MAY 4, 2015 MAY 15, 2015 JUN 1, 2015 SEP 11, 2015 SEP 28, 2015 OCT 9, 2015 OCT 26, 2015 NOTE: SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. For your convenience, we implement a one time tipping protocol of $144 per person on this tour to be paid locally. $5,490 $6,190 $5,490 MEALS INCLUDED: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner Consult your travel agent for more details on this and other escorted tours. PREMIER COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS: LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS Beijing Shangri-La • Xian Shangri-La Chengdu Ritz Carlton • Chongqing Le Meridien Yangtze River cruise vessel Victoria Sophia Shanghai Grand Central Hotel GOURMET DINNERS Legendary Peking duck at Quanjude Restaurant Decadent dumpling dinner & demo at De Fa Chang Quintessential Sichuan hot pot at Shu Jiu Xiang Acclaimed dumplings at Din Tai Fung Cocktails at the swanky M on the Bund rooftop *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Visa services & fees for US and Canadian passport holders only Group airport transfers Domestic airfare and current taxes (within China) Domestic ground transportation (within China) Premier accommodations and taxes • Gourmet meals as indicated Sightseeing and entrance fees with English-speaking guide National Escort throughout with Local Insider Guides at each destination Nanjing