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May 6, 2016 May 20, 2016 Sep 9, 2016 Sep 23, 2016 Oct 7, 2016 May 19, 2016 Jun 2, 2016 Sep 22, 2016 Oct 6, 2016 Oct 20, 2016 $4,990 $4,990 $4,990 $4,990 $4,990 MEALS INCLUDED: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner Consult your travel agent for more details on this and other escorted tours. PREMIER COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS: LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS Beijing Shangri-La • Xian Shangri-La Chengdu Ritz Carlton Yangtze River cruise vessel President No. 8 Shanghai Grand Central Hotel GOURMET DINNERS Legendary Peking duck and Quanjude Restaurant Decadent dumpling dinner & demo at De Fa Chang Quintessential Sichuan hot pot Farewell dinner at Meiyuancun Cocktail at Cloud 9 in Jin Mao Tower *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Visa services & fees for U.S. 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 Exquisite China Premier Tour | 29 DAYS 9 – 10: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE Relax as you explore the landscape along the Yangtze River with onboard activities and exciting shore excursions, which may include Shibaozhai and Shennong Stream. Sail through the Three Gorges Dam Ship Locks, a mind-boggling spectacle. (B, L, D) DAY 11: DISEMBARK CRUISE – YICHANG TO SHANGHAI One of China's most legendary engineering projects awaits today. Visit the site of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken. Disembark and fly to Shanghai. (B, L) DAY 12: SHANGHAI – DAY TOUR TO ZHUJIAJIAO Spend the morning exploring the sleepy water town of Zhujiajiao, where narrow alleyways and canals exude old world charm. (B) DAY 13: SHANGHAI Discover the Yu Gardens before wandering the Old Town and Shanghai Museum. Enjoy a farewell dinner at Meiyuancun and toast the end of the tour with a cocktail at Cloud 9 in Jin Mao Tower with views of the Pudong skyline. (B, L, D) DAY 14: DEPART SHANGHAI Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the U.S. (B) NOTE: SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. For your convenience, we implement a one-time tipping protocol of $117 per person on this tour to be paid locally. GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA Rates* INSIDER EXPERIENCES • Practice the art of tai chi at the Temple of Heaven • Champagne toast at the top of the Great Wall • A special souvenir from a calligraphy lesson at a local hutong home • Join Xian's best chefs at a dumpling-making class • Tour the Terracotta Warriors with an on-site archaeologist • Learn about the panda bears with a reserve expert Shanghai