Imperial China, Tibet & the Yangtze River (2012)

Beijing • Xian • Chengdu • Lhasa, Tibet • Yangtze River • Wuhan • Hong Kong
  • 21 days
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  • $3495
  • $166 per day
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  • 22 days
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  • $218 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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  • Alongside Buddhist nuns, monks, and pilgrims, we'll soak up the spiritual feel of Lhasa's 1,300-year-old Jokhang Temple, one of Tibet's most sacred sites.
  • More than 2,000 years old, the Great Wall of China is one of the world's most impressive structures. You'll stroll along its ramparts when we visit it during our stay in Beijing.
  • Like these travelers in Xian, you'll have an expert Chinese Trip Leader who illuminates your discoveries with an insider's perspective.
  • An unforgettable part of your trip is sure to be cruising on the Yangtze River, marveling at scenery that has inspired artists and poets for thousands of years, such as the Lesser Three Gorges shown here.
  • Throughout our trip, we'll enjoy many opportunities—both planned and spontaneous—to connect with friendly locals, like these Tibetan women in Lhasa.
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In China, Terra cotta soldiers guard an ancient emperor’s tomb ... a royal palace forbidden to visitors for centuries opens its doors in welcome ... and the largest dam in the world harnesses the power of a mighty river while flooding thousands of years of history, altering the face of a country forever. In China, the past, the present, and the future are alive, vital, and inextricably mixed. Explore Beijing’s greatest monuments, discover Xian’s Mongolian cuisine, and cruise the winding Yangtze for three nights. Get to know China’s deep humanity from the inside—share dinner with a family in their home, then spend the night with your gracious hosts ... ride on a sleeper train and sail small boats through gigantic gorges ... discover the profound beauty of Tibetan culture during a three-night stay in Lhasa. It’s a grand adventure on an intimate scale.

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Day Destination Accommodations
1   Fly to Beijing, China
2   Arrive in Beijing Kang Ming Hotel or similar
3   Beijing Kang Ming Hotel or similar
4   Beijing Kang Ming Hotel or similar
5   Beijing Kang Ming Hotel or similar
6   Overnight train to Xian Overnight Sleeper Train
7   Xian Xian Garden Hotel
8   Xian Xian Garden Hotel
9 Grand Circle Foundation visit A Day in the Life of the Donghan community/Village homestay Local Family Homestay
10   Xian/Fly to Chengdu Furong Hotel
11   Chengdu/Panda Sanctuary Furong Hotel
12   Chengdu/Fly Lhasa, Tibet Shangbala Hotel or similar
13 Grand Circle Foundation visit Tibet Shangbala Hotel or similar
14   Tibet Shangbala Hotel or similar
15   Fly to Chongqing, China/Embark Yangtze river ship Yangtze River Ship
16   Cruise Yangtze Yangtze River Ship
17   Cruise Yangtze Yangtze River Ship
18   Disembark ship/Yichang/Wuhan Central International Hotel
19   Fly to Hong Kong Charterhouse Causeway Bay Hotel or similar
20   Hong Kong Charterhouse Causeway Bay Hotel or similar
21   Hong Kong Charterhouse Causeway Bay Hotel or similar
22   Hong Kong/Return to U.S. or begin optional extension
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