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GRAND YANGTZE 18-DAY ITINERARY Beijing (3N) Be j The Yangtze River is over 3,500 miles long and it is the country's largest and longest river. This amazing waterway forms the backbone to this wonderful tour. Over eight nights you will cruise upstream onboard a 5-star Victoria cruise vessel. The highlight for many will be viewing the stunning landscapes, dramatic gorges, majestic peaks and ancient temples. Shore excursions will take you to sites such as Nanjing, Mt. Huang (Yellow Mountain) and Wuhan. This special journey also goes beyond the Yangtze River. You will visit the ancient sites of Xian, see the adorable Giant Pandas in Chengdu and be captivated by the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. Your tour concludes in Beijing with an opportunity to enjoy its wonders and reflect on your unforgettable and truly diverse Chinese experience. 0 0 miles km 400 400 Inbound (1N) nbound d Xian (2N) Nanjing Shanghai (2N) Yichang Wuhan M t. Huang ng ng d Fengdu Yangtze River Chongqing hongqing Cruise (8N) Chengdu (1N) C e Macau Hong Kong H Air Road Boat DAYS 1-2: US TO SHANGHAI Fly overnight to Shanghai for a two-night stay. DAY 3: SHANGHAI Tour the exciting city of Shanghai today, starting with a visit to the Yu Gardens and the Old Town. You will view the antiques and fine arts at Shanghai Museum and explore the Xintiandi area. Stroll along the famous Bund to see its collection of neo-classical buildings. Enjoy a cruise along the stunning Huangpu River this evening. (B, L, D) DAY 4: SHANGHAI - EMBARK YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE This morning is free at your leisure until you board the 5-star Victoria cruise vessel this evening. Spend the next eight nights onboard sailing to Chongqing. (B, L, D) DAY 5: NANJING Today you will enjoy a full-day shore excursion to the ancient capital of Nanjing. Continue cruising towards Mt. Huang this afternoon. (B, L, D) DAY 6: MT. HUANG Enjoy a shore excursion to Mt. Huang (Yellow Mountain). Take a cable car to the summit to see the spectacular views of rock formations and thousandyear-old pine trees. (B, L, D) DAY 7: WUHAN Continue cruising to Wuhan where upon arrival you will visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. (B, L, D) DAY 8: CRUISING Spend the day relaxing onboard as you continue cruising towards Yichang. (B, L, D) DAY 9: YICHANG Enjoy a shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam before sailing through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. (B, L, D) DAY 10: DANING RIVER SMALL GORGES Sail through the Wu Gorge today and enjoy an excursion to the Daning River Small Gorges. (B, L, D) Yu Garden, Shanghai 32 Grand Yangtze