Hong Kong, Beijing and the Yangtze

Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Thrill to the majestic scenery of the Three Gorges from your private balcony stateroom aboard the MS Yangzi Explorer, the finest luxury river ship in China. Retreat to the embracing luxury of China’s best hotels... Our legendary Peninsula properties bring the perfect finish to every day. Travelers love our services in China... Intimate, expertly guided sightseeing and our exclusive Be a Hong Kong Insider tour 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites #WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Day 1 - Welcome to Hong Kong!
Check-in to the luxurious Peninsula Hotel! The Grand Dame of Hong Kong has long inspired guests with its quiet elegance and unrivaled harbor views.

Day 2 - Be a Hong Kong Insider!
Personally designed by our Asia experts here and in Hong Kong, our exclusive tour takes you beyond the typical sights to experience facets of Hong Kong that few visitors ever glimpse! With our private guide at your side, you’ll engage the city like a native – exploring by subway, double-decker tram and taxi. We’ll take you to Bird Street and the Flower Market, local institutions thronged daily by city residents. You’ll ride up the world’s longest covered outdoor escalator to visit the antique shops of Hollywood Road and step aboard the Star Ferry for an unforgettable cruise across Victoria Harbor. Visit well-known landmarks like Man Mo Temple and stroll in a traditional Chinese garden tucked away in a quiet suburb. Sit down to a Dim Sum lunch at City Hall, a venue popular with busy professionals, and then explore Wanchai, now an exclusive city-center residential district where you’ll visit the simple but chic apartment of a typical expat. Meals B,L

Day 3 - Welcome aboard your luxury Yangtze ship!
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and escorted to the riverbank to board the luxurious MS Yangzi Explorer. Settle in to your spacious, balcony stateroom before dinner is served in the elegant dining room. Later this evening, a documentary film about the enormous Three Gorges Dam will be shown in the Tang Theater. Meals B,D

Day 4 - Ashore in ancient Fengdu
Early risers can join our onboard master for an invigorating Tai Chi class before breakfast. Enriching morning lectures and demonstrations include tea appreciation and traditional Chinese arts and crafts. After lunch, step ashore to explore the famous ‘Ghost City’ of Fengdu where numerous temples, some dating to the 14th century, feature fantastic carvings of spirits and creatures from Chinese mythology. Meals B,L,D

Day 5 - Into the Three Gorges!
This morning you cruise through Qutang Gorge, the narrowest and some say most spectacular of the famous Three Gorges. Continue into Wu Gorge, famed for its towering, sheer-sided cliffs. Later, you step aboard smaller boats to explore the magnificent scenery of a Yangtze River tributary. In the afternoon, your ship enters Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges. Back onboard, try your hand at Chinese painting and calligraphy before this evening’s festive Farewell Dinner. Meals B,L,D

Day 6 - The massive Three Gorges Dam and on to Beijing
Visit the awe-inspiring Three Gorges Dam, the largest on Earth. Tour this engineering marvel and learn about its far-reaching impact on the life and geography of the region. Step off ship in Yichang for lunch and a visit to the unusual Sturgeon Museum. Then fly to Beijing where you’ll be met and escorted to the luxurious Peninsula Hotel, perfectly situated in the heart of the city near the Forbidden City. Meals B,L

Day 7 - Explore Beijing
Enriching full-day sightseeing begins in Tiananmen Square, one of the largest and grandest public plazas in the world. Then join your expert guide to follow in the footsteps of Ming Dynasty Emperors… Your exploration through the vast Forbidden City#WHS# reveals an impressive collection of palaces, courtyards and pavilions. Later, you journey into the rugged hills north of the capital to walk atop the Great Wall#WHS# – an unforgettable experience. Back in the city, admire the iconic 2008 Summer Olympic venues, including the Water Cube where American swimmers won Gold! Return to your hotel where the balance of your day and evening is at leisure. Meals B,L

Day 8 - Beijing at your leisure
Enjoy a full day free to explore at your own pace. Your hotel’s privileged location close to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City also puts you close to some of the city’s best dining and shopping! Meals B

Day 9 - Farewell to Beijing
Your journey with us ends today after breakfast. Meals B

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/6/2010 - 9/15/2010	$4,059
9/6/2010 - 9/15/2010	$3,999
9/7/2010 - 9/16/2010	$4,818
9/27/2010 - 10/6/2010	$4,059
9/27/2010 - 10/6/2010	$3,999
9/28/2010 - 10/7/2010	$4,818
10/4/2010 - 10/13/2010	$4,059
10/4/2010 - 10/13/2010	$3,999
10/5/2010 - 10/14/2010	$4,818
10/11/2010 - 10/20/2010	$4,059
10/11/2010 - 10/20/2010	$3,999
10/12/2010 - 10/21/2010	$4,818
10/18/2010 - 10/27/2010	$4,059
10/18/2010 - 10/27/2010	$3,999
10/19/2010 - 10/28/2010	$4,818
10/25/2010 - 11/3/2010	$4,059
10/25/2010 - 11/3/2010	$3,999
10/26/2010 - 11/4/2010	$4,818
11/8/2010 - 11/17/2010	$3,859
11/8/2010 - 11/17/2010	$3,799
11/9/2010 - 11/18/2010	$4,591
3/21/2011 - 3/30/2011	$3,859
3/21/2011 - 3/30/2011	$3,799
3/22/2011 - 3/31/2011	$4,591
4/18/2011 - 4/27/2011	$3,859
4/18/2011 - 4/27/2011	$3,799
4/19/2011 - 4/28/2011	$4,591
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Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers

• Thrill to the majestic scenery of the Three Gorges from your private balcony stateroom aboard the MS Yangzi Explorer, the finest luxury river ship in China. Retreat to the embracing luxury of China’s best hotels... Our legendary Peninsula properties bring the perfect finish to every day. Travelers love our services in China... Intimate, expertly guided sightseeing and our exclusive Be a Hong Kong Insider tour 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites #WHS#

World Traveler 2% Cash Discount

Save More. Get Closer. Family and Friends

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