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37 See the famous giant pandas in China's Chongqing Zoo Day 11. Wuzhen, Shanghai. Board a boat for a cruise along the canals of Wuzhen. Afterwards, return to Shanghai. Enhance Your Journey: take in a dazzling acrobatic performance tonight (see page 38). Stay (Two Nights): Shanghai, Ocean Hotel. BL Day 12. Shanghai. Like a Local – Enjoy a tea ceremony in a pagoda in Yu Garden. Discover why China was 'built on tea' as you partake in this traditional ceremony. Afterwards, visit a silk factory. Tonight, enjoy a dinner of authentic steamed dumplings at Din Tai Fung restaurant. BD Day 13. Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). After breakfast be transferred to the airport for your flight to Vietnam. Tonight dine at a local restaurant. Special Stay – stay at the central Grand Hotel Saigon. Stay (Two Nights): Grand Hotel Saigon. BD Day 14. Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. The rest of the day is at leisure. B Day 15. Embark Ship, Ho Chi Minh City. Travel to the inland port of My Tho. Here, board your river ship for your Mekong River cruise. Stay (Seven Nights): RV La Marguerite. BLD Day 16. Cai Be, Sa Dec. A boat will take you to Cai Be today. Visit the floating markets and a rice paper manufacturer. Rejoin your ship and cruise to Sa Dec. Take in the sights before returning to your ship. BLD Day 17. Tan Chau, Border Crossing. Journey by small boat along the tributaries near Tan Chau. Take a rickshaw tour of the town. BLD Day 18. Phnom Penh. Visit the infamous Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Later, tour the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Enjoy a Khmer folk performance on board tonight. BLD Day 19. Phnom Penh, Koh Chen. After time at leisure in Phnom Penh, cruise to Koh Chen where you'll see handmade copper souvenirs being made in home-workshops. BLD Day 20. Oudong, Kampong Tralach. Disembark in Prek K'dam and travel to Oudong. Like a Local – Here, receive a Buddhist blessing. Like a Local – Later, enjoy an ox-cart ride in Kampong Tralach. BLD Day 21. Kampong Chhnang. Enjoy a boat excursion into the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang. BLD Day 22. Disembark Ship, Siem Reap, Angkor. Disembark your river ship and visit Angkor Thom. Special Stay – Shinta Mani Resort. Stay (Two Nights): Siem Reap, Shinta Mani Resort. B Day 23. Angkor, Siem Reap. Journey into the jungle to discover the temple of Ta Prohm. Like a Local – visit Opportunities of Development thru Art. Later, admire the sunset at Angkor Wat. BD Day 24. Depart Siem Reap. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B City (Saigon) | The Mekong | Phnom Penh | Angkor | Siem Reap EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS Siem Reap Kampong Chhnang Tan Chau Sa Dec Cai Be Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Angkor CAMBODIA VIETNAM My Tho RV La Marguerite Phnom Penh Coach Cruise Included flights No. of nights stay 2 2 7 Mekong River Shanghai Chongqing Yichang Xi'an Beijing Wuzhen 2 Victoria Cruises Ship 1 CHINA 2 2 3 4 1 Yangtze River 2016 DATES & PRICES (A$) 24 Days – Beijing to Siem Reap (CHTYV24) Per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Mar. 22. $7,995 $10,395 July 12. $8,395 $10,945 Aug. 9. $8,395 $10,945 Sept. 6. $8,895 $11,545 Oct. 18. $8,795 $11,545 CHINA CRUISE UPGRADES See fare box on page 25 for prices and details. VIETNAM CRUISE UPGRADES Prices are based on a Cat. C Standard Suite (Porthole Window) on the RV La Marguerite. See page 41 for deck and suite plans. To upgrade, add per person: Cat. Suite Type Twin Share Solo Trav. B Deluxe Balcony $595 $895 A Deluxe Balcony $895 $1,345 Sadec Sadec Balcony $1,095 $1,895 Indo. Indochina Balcony $1,495 $2,595 TOUR NOTES Prices and itinerary are subject to change upon release of Travelmarvel's Vietnam & Cambodia 2016/17 brochure. Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. Mekong River embarkation day: during low water season from June – Aug. and Dec. – Apr., you'll transfer by coach from Siem Reap and embark your Mekong River cruise at Prek K'dam. Other disruptions to cruising and itinerary arrangements may occur (see pages 42-43 for details).