China Tours, Yangtze River Cruising, Mekong River Cruises, Vietnam Tour, Cambodia Travel
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62 | CHINA WITH VIETNAM & CAMBODIA VIETNAM HANOI Ha Long HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) Sa Dec Cai Be My Tho CAMBODIA SIEM REAP Kampong Chhnang Tan Chau Angkor Wat BEIJING SHANGHAI Chongqing Yichang CHINA XI'AN Yangtze River 2 3 3 SANCTUARY YANGZI EXPLORER 4 Coach Cruise Flight (Included) No. of Nights Stay HA LONG BAY CRUISE 2 RV AMALOTUS 7 2 2 Phnom Penh Prek Kdam Koh Chen 3 EXPLORE IMPERIAL BEIJING Day 1. Arrive Beijing. Transfer to your hotel before a Welcome Reception this evening. Three Night Stay: Raffles Beijing Hotel. Day 2. Beijing. Tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then transfer to the Summer Palace for a cruise aboard a traditionally styled boat. After dinner at leisure in Beijing, attend a Peking Opera show at Qianmen Liyuan Theatre, watch a Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre or explore Silk Alley market. BL THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA Day 3. Beijing, Great Wall of China. Today, set out for the Great Wall of China and be captivated as you wander along an unrestored area of the Badaling section. Later, enjoy a buffet lunch and free-flowing beverages overlooking the wall, prepared just for APT guests. This evening, indulge in an authentic Peking Duck banquet back in Beijing. BLD YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE Day 4. Beijing, Yichang, Embark Ship. After a morning at leisure, transfer to the airport and fly to Yichang. On arrival, transfer to your luxury river ship and settle in for your stunning cruise. Four Night Stay: the luxurious Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer. BLD Day 5. Xiling Gorge, Three Gorges Dam. Cruise along the Yangtze River through China's most picturesque area, the spectacular Three Gorges region. Later this afternoon, arrive at the Three Gorges Dam and take a tour of the world's largest engineering project. After the Captain's Welcome Reception this evening, enjoy a special Welcome Dinner on board. BLD Day 6. Shennong Stream, Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge. Disembark your ship at Badong and transfer by ferry to a traditional Chinese sampan (longboat) for a cruise. Later, your ship will cruise to Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. In the afternoon, attend an onboard arts and crafts demonstration. BLD Day 7. Fengdu or Relocation Tour. Rise early to participate in a tai chi class. After breakfast, disembark for a tour of Fengdu, or take a 'Relocation Tour', which will give you an insight into the impact of the Three Gorges Dam project on locals. Back on board, choose from four included activities. In the evening, enjoy the Emperor's Farewell Dinner, a Chinese banquet feast. Embrace the spirit of the occasion by dressing up in Chinese costume. BLD ANCIENT XI'AN & THE FAMOUS TERRACOTTA ARMY Day 8. Chongqing, Disembark Ship, Xi'an, Disembark in Chongqing and head to the famous Chongqing Zoo to view the famous and critically endangered Giant Pandas. Later, visit a local restaurant for an authentic hotpot lunch before transferring to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. Tonight, choose from Thai at Siam Garden, a Western choice at Yi Cafe or an authentic Cantonese meal at Tian Xiang Ge. Two Night Stay: Xi'an, Shangri-La Hotel. BLD YOUR INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Board a traditional vessel for a cruise around the Summer Palace in Beijing Enjoy lunch at the Great Wall of China Take in a three-day cruise on a luxurious ship on Ha Long Bay Attend a memorial service at Long Tan Cross, or explore the Cu Chi Tunnels Indulge in a degustation dinner inspired by Luke Nguyen Enjoy a glass of champagne as you marvel at Angkor Wat during sunrise BEST OF CHINA, VIETNAM & CAMBODIA 29 DAYS – BEIJING TO SIEM REAP 15 Night Smaller Group Journey | 2 Nights Ha Long Bay | 11 Nights Luxury River Cruise KEY SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM SIGHTSEEING FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM DINING (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner