China

Visit the most sought after sights, combining the modern, forward-looking Shanghai and the 8,000 terra cotta warriors from the first century BC in Xian. Cruise the Yangzi River, enjoying spectacular scenery through its narrow Three Gorges. In Beijing, tour the Forbidden City, where emperors once ruled.

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On your 12th day, visit the outdoor Panjiayuan Market, a wonderful place both to shop and to experience the city's unique flavor. Join the thousands of buyers wandering among the stalls of porcelain, jade, textiles, paintings and other local crafts. Continue to Liu Li Chang, Beijing's original artist's quarter and now home to a fresh array of shops and galleries, where you sample local and regional specialties at lunch.

Itinerary

Days 1-2: Depart on an overnight flight to Shanghai where you are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.
The Peninsula Shanghai
Day 3: Start your day with a stroll through Yu Garden, a magnificent private garden and residence from the 16th-century Ming Dynasty. This afternoon, visit the Shanghai Museum to view some of the most beautiful works of Chinese art in the world. In the evening, attend a Shanghai Acrobatic performance.
The Peninsula Shanghai B
Day 4: This morning, travel to Zhujiajiao, a fan shaped "water village" with ancient stone bridges and buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. After lunch, walk along the Bund, enjoying the view across the water of Pudong, a district of Shanghai that has emerged as China's financial and commercial center. Travel through the Bund light show sightseeing tunnel for a display of Shanghai life.
The Peninsula Shanghai B L
Day 5: Fly to Yichang to board your luxury cruiser for a voyage through the legendary Three Gorges.
Sanctuary MS 'Yangzi Explorer' B D
Days 6-8: Cruise the mighty Yangzi, enjoying its scenic splendor with stops at the Three Gorges. Visit a school to witness China's educational challenges firsthand.
Sanctuary MS 'Yangzi Explorer' B L D
Day 9: Disembark and explore the Huguang Guild Hall. Fly to Xian and visit the Yangling Museum that houses recent discoveries from the Han Dynasty tombs.
Shangri-La Hotel, Xian B
Day 10: Tour the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi and its Terra Cotta Warriors. Then explore the Shaanxi Museum, the finest museum of ancient Chinese history, and enjoy a private viewing of the Tang Murals.
Shangri-La Hotel, Xian B L
Day 11: This morning, visit the Xian Museum, with more than 120,000 relics and sculptures. Then cycle along the Ancient Gate of the City Walls before flying to Beijing.
The Peninsula Beijing B
Days 12-13: Spend two days at this vibrant city's sites: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall.
The Peninsula Beijing B (Day 13: L D)
Day 14: Transfer to the airport to board your homebound flight.
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Dates & Prices

Price Per Person

Land arrangements
June 02, Jun 09, Jun 16, Jun 30, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 01
Double occupancy..... $6,965
Single supplement..... $3,290

Apr 07, Apr 14, Apr 21, Apr 28, May 05, May 12, May 19, May 26, Sep 08, Sep 15, Sep 22, Sep 29, Oct 06, Oct 13, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 03
Double occupancy..... $7,955
Single supplement..... $4,165

Solo Traveller price is available upon request.
Land/cruise arrangements based on suite accommodations on the vessel.
Prices for additional suites available on request.

Internal airfare (Shanghai/Yichang; Chongqing/Xian/Beijing)
Economy class from $810