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DAY 11: FENGDU Early this morning you will explore Fengdu, the ancient 'Ghost City'. (B, L, D) DAY 12: CHONGQING TO CHENGDU Disembark your cruise in Chongqing this morning and transfer to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. Enjoy a sumptuous banquet of traditional Sichuan cuisine. (B, L, D) DAY 13: CHENGDU TO XIAN Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see these adorable animals being reared in surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. Later you will fly to Xian. This evening feast on a traditional Shui Jiao Dumpling banquet, a specialty of the region, while enjoying a performance of music and dance from the Tang Dynasty. (B, L, D) MEALS INCLUDED: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner Consult your travel agent for more details on this and other escorted tours. *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Visa services and fees for US and Canada passports only Domestic airfare and current taxes (within China) Airport transfers • Meals as indicated Sightseeing with English speaking guide • Entrance fees Evening entertainment and feature dinners 4 star hotel accommodations and taxes DAY 14: XIAN Visit one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th Century, the life-size Terracotta Warriors. You will also visit the ancient City Wall. (B, L, D) DAY 15: XIAN TO BEIJING Wander through the lively Muslim Quarter and explore the Islamic food markets. Fly to Beijing later this afternoon and visit the 15th century Temple of Heaven. (B, L, D) DAY 16: BEIJING Stroll through the famous Tiananmen Square, passing Chairman Mao's Mausoleum, and visit the treasure-filled Forbidden City. This evening watch a fascinating acrobatic show. (B, L, D) DAY 17: BEIJING An often quoted saying in Beijing goes 'you have not been to China until you have climbed the Great Wall'. Built over 2,000 years ago, it stretches all the way from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the east coast to the Gobi Desert in the west, more than 3,000 miles away. Walk along the wall, admire the panoramic views and reflect on the enormity of the material and labor required for its construction. This afternoon wander through the landscaped beauty of the Summer Palace. Sample the local delicacy, Peking Duck, this evening. (B, L, D) DAY 18: BEIJING TO US Fly to the US, arriving home later the same day or the following morning depending on flight schedules. (B) TOUR DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA APR 16, 2013 APR 30, 2013 MAY 14, 2013 MAY 28, 2013 SEP 10, 2013 SEP 24, 2013 OCT 8, 2013 OCT 22, 2013 MAY 3, 2013 MAY 17, 2013 MAY 31, 2013 JUN 14, 2013 SEP 27, 2013 OCT 11, 2013 OCT 25, 2013 NOV 8, 2013 Rates* $3,590 $3,890 $3,890 $3,890 $3,890 $4,090 $4,090 $4,090 $3,890 $3,890 $3,890 NOTE: SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. For your convenience, we implement a one time tipping protocol of $123 per person on this tour to be paid locally. Grand Buddha, Leshan Grand Yangtze 33