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DAY 8: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE Enjoy a relaxing day on-board the ship as you continue cruising upstream. (B, L, D) DAY 9: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE – YICHANG Visit the Three Gorges Dam site to see this engineering wonder before cruising along the most scenic section of the Yangtze, the Three Gorges. As you enter the Three Gorges, leave the modern world behind and become captivated by the picturesque landscape reminiscent of traditional Chinese paintings and folk tales. (B, L, D) DAY 10: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE – DANING RIVER SMALL GORGES Explore the splendid landscapes up-close as you board a small boat and cruise along a tributary of the Yangtze, passing local villages, mysterious caves, monkeys and emerald waters. (B, L, D) DAY 11: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE – FENGDU Early this morning you will explore Fengdu, a truly fascinating ancient Ghost City, where you will see images of demons representing the Chinese people's imaginings of Hell. (B, L, D) TOUR DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA APR 15, 2014 MAY 13, 2014 SEP 23, 2014 OCT 21, 2014 MAY 2, 2014 MAY 30 2014 OCT 10, 2014 NOV 7, 2014 Rates* $4,660 $5,290 $5,190 $5,180 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. PREMIER COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS Your luxury accommodations include the Grand Central Hotel Shanghai, Sofitel Xian and the Shangri-La Beijing. Your cruise experience will be on the beautiful Victoria Sophia in a Superior Cabin with balcony. Enhance your cruise experience by upgrading to an Executive Suite with Executive Amenities. Inquire for details. DAY 12: RIVER CRUISE – CHONGQING TO CHENGDU Disembark from the cruise vessel and transfer to Chongqing, where you will visit the ancient village, Ciqikou, dating back over 1,700 years. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the steep, pedestrian street with tea houses, artist studios and embroidery workshops lining both sides, located in old structures made of bamboo and timber. Here you will have a glimpse of a way of life existing for centuries. Afterwards, drive to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. This evening, dine on a banquet of traditional Sichuan cuisine at the popular Ba Shu Ren Jia Restaurant. (B, L, D) Gourmet meals throughout your tour include the world class Peking duck at Quanjude, the popular Rose Town Restaurant, an entertaining dumpling feast at De Fa Chang and traditional delicacies at Shun Feng Restaurant. DAY 13: CHENGDU TO XIAN Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and learn about the conservation work being carried out. Fly to Xian, the ancient imperial capital of China. This evening, enjoy a Shui Jiao dumpling banquet at De Fa Chang Restaurant and enjoy a performance of music and dance dating back to the Tang Dynasty. (B, L, D) Consult your travel agent for more details on this and other escorted tours. DAY 14: XIAN Explore the magnificent Terracotta Warriors and Horses, one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Later, visit the Ancient City Wall. (B, L) MEALS INCLUDED: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner *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 DAY 15: XIAN TO BEIJING Wander through the Muslim Quarter and the Islamic food markets. Fly to Beijing and visit the Temple of Heaven. This evening, dine at the Rose Town Restaurant. (B, L, D) DAY 16: BEIJING Stroll through the famous Tiananmen Square, passing Chairman Mao's Mausoleum. Visit the treasure-filled Forbidden City, the world's largest palace complex and home to the Ming and Qing dynasties for over 500 years. It is surrounded by a 20 foot deep moat and a 33 foot high wall. This evening watch an exciting acrobatics performance. (B, L) DAY 17: BEIJING Feel a sense of awe as you walk along the Great Wall of China. Return to Beijing and visit Dowager Cixi's Summer Palace, one of the most important works of landscape design. This evening, dine on the famous dish of Beijing, Peking duck, at Quanjude Restaurant. (B, L, D) DAY 18: DEPART BEIJING Fly to the US, arriving home later the same day or the following morning, depending on flight schedules. (B) Daning River Grand Yangtze Premier Tour 41

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