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YANGTZE
RIVER CRUISE - 2010
14 days from Shanghai to Beijing (MA-MV02)
  
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Itinerary
Day 1 Tue. YOUR OVERNIGHT
TRANSPACIFIC FLIGHT
Experience the beauty Anchorage has to
offer
Depart from the U.S.A. to China. Cross the International
Date Line en route and lose one day.
Day 2 Wed. ARRIVAL IN SHANGHAI,
CHINA
Arrive in Beijing, the dynamic capital of the
People's Republic of China. Once the imperial city of Mongol, Ming and Manchu emperors, Beijing is still extraordinarily
rich in historical sites and cultural relics. After clearing government
formalities, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for rest.
Hotel: Galaxy Hotel or similar (superior
1'st class)
Day 3 Thu. SHANGHAI
Take a full day city tour visiting the Old Downtown,
classical Yu Garden, and Shanghai Museum. If time permits, we’ll visit a
Carpet Factory. Tonight, enjoy the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Show. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Fri. SHANGHAI
Whitehorse
It covers an area of over
5.6 Square KM with 27 master halls.(Shanghai EXPO period is for May 01 - Oct.31, but for
Feb.01-Apr.29, Nov.01-Dec31 pre & post exhibitions might also be
available) If
Shanghai EXPO is not available on the date, we’ll make an excursion to
the ancient water-town of Zhujiajiao & Jade Buddha Temple.. (B,L)
Day 5 Sat. SHANGHAI -
YICHANG
Free morning for leisure.
Transfer and fly to Yichang to board the MV presidential Cruise.
Experience the mighty Yangtze River. (B,L,D)
Vessel:
MV “Splendid China” Cruise or similar (Superior 1st class)
Day 6 Sun. YANGTYZE RIVER CRUISE
Enjoy an orientation on
board and visit the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric
power project.. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Mon. YANGTYZE RIVER CRUISE
Enjoy
an excursion to Lesser Three Gorges. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Tue. YANGTYZE RIVER CRUISE
Fairbanks
Enjoy an excursion to
Fengdu Ghost City or Shibaozhai ancient pagoda. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Wed. CHONGQING - XI'AN
Arrive in Chongqing, and
take a brief city tour if time permits. Fly to Xi’an - the great 7th
century capital of the glorious Tang Dynasty. On arrival, meet local
guide and transfer to your hotel. (B,L,D)
Hotel:
Aurum International Hotel or similar (Superior 1st class)
Day 10 Thu. XI'AN
Today, we’ll view the astonishing
army of life-sized terracotta warriors that has been standing guard by
the tomb of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang for over 2,000 years. On the way
back to the city, we’ll visit the Ceramics & Pottery Center. Tonight,
taste Dumpling Dinner and enjoy Tang Dynasty Performance. (B,L,SD)
Day 11 Fri. XI'AN - BEIJING
Fairbanks
Fly to Beijing - the
political, cultural, and educational center of China. In the afternoon,
tour Summer Palace with a boat cruise on Kunming Lake. Tonight we’ll
enjoy a Cultural Show.. (B,L,D)
Hotel: Chang An Grand Hotel or similar (Superior
1st class)
Day 12 Sat. BEIJING
Take a full day city tour
to visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Panda House in Beijing
Zoo and the Temple of Heaven. If time permits, we’ll visit Pearl
Workshop.. (B,L,D)
Day 13 Sun. BEIJING
Fairbanks
In
the morning, approach to the exterior of Bird Nest & Water Cube for
photography. Then, continue to the Great Wall, and walk along its
ramparts for breathtaking view of the largest man power project in
history. After that, tour the Ming Dynasty’s Imperial Tombs & the
Sacred Way. If time permits, visit a Jade Carving Factory. Tonight, enjoy
Peking Duck Dinner.
Day 14 BEIJING –HOMETOWN
Fairbanks
Bid China Farewell and
transfer to airport for your flight back home. (B)
Features:
• Superior 1st Class hotel accommodation with daily
buffet breakfast based on double occupancy.
• Whole day visit to Shanghai World EXPO (May – Oct,
2010)
• Comprehensive sightseeing of each city’s highlights.
• 4 Gala evening events, including Peking Roast Duck
Dinner, Cultural Show, Xi’an
• Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Performance, and
Shanghai Acrobatic Show.
• Shanghai-Yichang, Chongqing-Xi'an-Beijing domestic airfare
and tax.
• MV Presidential "Splendid China" Cruise.
• Professional English speaking tour guide.
• Round trip transfers at each city.
• Meals as specified.
Dates and Prices:
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Departure Date
Tuesday
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Return Date
Monday
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Land Price Sharing Twin
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Single Supplement
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6-Apr-10
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19-Apr-10
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$1,459
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$549
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13-Apr-10
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26-Apr-10
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$1,459
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$549
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20-Apr-10
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3-May-10
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$1,469
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$559
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27-Apr-10
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10-May-10
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$1,469
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$559
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4-May-10
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17-May-10
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$1,469
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$559
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11-May-10
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24-May-10
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$1,469
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$559
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18-May-10
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31-May-10
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$1,469
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$559
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25-May-10
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7-Jun-10
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$1,429
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$519
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1-Jun-10
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14-Jun-10
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$1,419
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$509
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8-Jun-10
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21-Jun-10
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$1,419
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$509
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15-Jun-10
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28-Jun-10
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$1,419
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$509
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22-Jun-10
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5-Jul-10
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$1,419
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$509
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29-Jun-10
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12-Jul-10
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$1,419
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$509
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6-Jul-10
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19-Jul-10
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$1,419
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$509
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13-Jul-10
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26-Jul-10
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$1,419
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$509
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20-Jul-10
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2-Aug-10
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$1,419
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$509
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27-Jul-10
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9-Aug-10
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$1,419
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$509
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3-Aug-10
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16-Aug-10
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$1,419
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$509
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10-Aug-10
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23-Aug-10
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$1,419
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$509
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17-Aug-10
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30-Aug-10
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$1,419
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$509
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24-Aug-10
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6-Sep-10
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$1,419
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$509
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31-Aug-10
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13-Sep-10
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$1,459
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$559
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7-Sep-10
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20-Sep-10
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$1,489
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$589
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14-Sep-10
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27-Sep-10
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$1,489
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$589
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21-Sep-10
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4-Oct-10
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$1,489
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$589
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28-Sep-10
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11-Oct-10
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$1,489
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$589
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5-Oct-10
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18-Oct-10
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$1,489
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$589
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12-Oct-10
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25-Oct-10
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$1,489
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$589
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19-Oct-10
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1-Nov-10
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$1,489
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$589
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26-Oct-10
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8-Nov-10
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$1,459
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$559
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2-Nov-10
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15-Nov-10
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$1,419
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$509
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9-Nov-10
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22-Nov-10
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$1,399
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$489
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Guaranteed departures are based
on minimum of 2 passengers.
International airfare from
U.S.A. to Asia is available upon request.
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Contact
Information:
PACIFICWIDE TRAVEL & TOURS
3005 Silver Creek Road, Suite 214
San Jose, California 95121
Tel:
1 (408) 532-1538
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