Day 1 Hometown / Beijing

Begin your adventure with a flight to Beijing by Japan Airlines or Air Canada. Your Canadian tour escort is from Vancouver.

Day 2 Arriving Beijing

Day 3 Beijing

Explore the heart of Beijing starting from Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world and surrounding areas are home to some of China’s most historic monuments and government edifices; the Forbidden City - the largest existing ancient architectural complex in China; Summer Palace - an enchanting panorama of lake, landscape, pagodas and pavilions. This evening, you will enjoy a special Peking Duck Dinner and a bus tour to experience Beijing by Night (Donghua Gate Food Fair). (B/L/SD)

Day 4 Beijing

Have an inspiring day tour to the world famous Great Wall (Juyong Pass), which winds dragon-like across northern China. Enjoy time to walk along its ramparts and absorb the breathtaking views. Afterwards, visit the tomb of Emperor Yongle (Zhu Di) Changling - one of the Ming Tombs at the burial site of thirteen Ming Dynasty Emperors. And have a close look at 2008 Beijing Olympic Stadium ( The Bird’s Nest & The Water Cube ). Evening entertainment is a dazzling Beijing Acrobatic Show. (B/L/D)

Day 5 Beijing / Xi’an

Begin your day with a visit to the beautiful Temple of Heaven. Then take a Rickshaw Tour around the ancient alleyways of Beijing’s Hutong - one of Beijing’s 700-year-old traditional cottage neighbourhoods. Visiting a family in one of the “Quadrangles”, you will be treated to a Family Lunch at the home of one of local families! Enjoy Xi’an Handmade Noodle Dinner while watching noodle-making show. A Xi’an Night Tour to Muslim Quarter Market will be arranged. (B/L/SD)
Hotel: Empark Grand Hotel (5-star)

Day 6 Xi’an

Another unforgettable day touring the Museum that houses the most exciting archaeological discovery of the 20th Century - the excavation of more than 6,000 Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, the reproduction factory on the way, and Shanxi Provincial Museum. Tonight enjoy a well-known Xi’an Special Dumpling Banquet while being entertained by the colourful Tang Dynasty Show. (B/L/SD)

Day 7 Xi’an / Wuhan

Visit the historic Ming Dynasty City Wall and Small Wild Goose Pagoda before taking a flight to Wuhan. (B/L/D)
Hotel: Howard Johnson Pearl Plaza Wuhan (5-star)

Day 8 Wuhan ~ Yichang ~ Yangtze River Cruise

CruiseTake visits to the Hubei Provincial Museum and the National Stone Museum. Drive to Yichang. Evening board the deluxe cruise ship MV Victoria Anna starting to catch every splendid and amazing moment. (B/L/D)
Yangtze Cruise Ship: MV Victoria Anna (5 Star Deluxe European Style Cruiser) – Balcony Stateroom

Day 9 Yangtze River Cruise

After a brief introduction to the Cruise, a shore excursion at Sandouping takes you to “Three Gorges Dam”, the biggest hydroelectric dam in the world. Return to the ship and sail through the Three Gorges Dam Shiplocks. You will also pass the first gorge - Xiling Gorge, the longest and historically the most hazardous one in the famous “Three Gorges”. Tonight, you have a Captain’s Welcome Party, followed by a Crew Cabaret Show. (B/L/D)

Day 10 Yangtze River Cruise

Begin your day with an excursion to Shennong Stream taking you almost 20 miles to see cascading waterfalls, steep cliffs, karst caves, three-colored springs, and an amazing array of fish, birds, and monkeys as they play near the water’s edge. Return to the ship and continue sailing through the second gorge, Wu Gorge - known for its odd, misty rock formations and its backdrop of soaring mountains; and the third gorge, Qutang Gorge - the shortest but the most dramatic of the Three Gorges with ancient relics scattered along its steep cliffs. Tonight you have a spirited Crew Cabaret Show. (B/L/D)

Day 11 Yangtze River Cruise

Morning after arriving in Fengdu, a shore excursion to the “Ghost City” – known for its statures of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. Tonight’s entertainment is Captain’s Farewell Banquet. (B/L/SD)

Day 12 Chongqing

Disembark at Chongqing, a famous mountain city in China. Visit Chongqing Zoo seeing lovely Pandas and an old preserved section of Chongqing in which you admire a famous architectural complex – Hu Guang Guild House built in Qing Dynasty. Evening enjoy a Western Dinner and night tour to People’s Square for famous Square Dancing. (B/L/WD)
Hotel: Howard Johnson ITC Plaza Chongqing (5-star)

Day 13 Chongqing / Guilin

Fly to Guilin and have a trip to Fubo Hill and Reed Flute Cave. A Guilin Night Tour to Pedestrian Market will be arranged. (B/L/D)
Hotel: Royal Garden Hotel (5-star)

Day 14 Guilin ~ Yangshuo

This morning, enjoy a Cruise on the picturesque Li River. Then disembark at Yangshuo checking out the colourful and lively local market. Tonight enjoy the famous Liusanjie Impression Show. (B/L/D)
Hotel: Green Lotus Hotel (5-star)

Day 15 Yangshuo ~ Guilin / Shanghai ~ Suzhou

Admire the beautiful Rice Paddies and Country Landscapes on the way back to Guilin. Take a flight to Shanghai and travel to Suzhou. (B/L/D)
Hotel: Gusu Jin Jiang Tower (5-star)

Day 16 Suzhou ~ Tongli (Water Village)

Marvel the Master-of-Nets Garden and Suzhou Canal Cruise. “Venice of the East” will pleasantly surprise you. Later visit a silk factory. Tour Water Village of Tongli, which has a history spanning over 1,000 years. Tonight enjoy the China Farewell Dinner. (B/L/SD)

Day 17 Suzhou ~ Shanghai

Return to Shanghai, China’s most populous city and seaport. Visit Shanghai Museum and People’s Square. You will be amazed at the beauty of historical architecture while walking along the “Bund”. Tour Yu Yuan Garden, the ultra-modern Pudong Development Zone, and a closer look at the famous Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Enjoy the Shanghai Steamed Buns Dinner. Complete your China tour with Huangpu River Night Cruise. (B/L/SD)
Hotel: Ramada Plaza Gateway Shanghai (5-star)

Day 18 Shanghai (Free Day)

Today is free for you to explore Shanghai or go shopping. Lunch and dinner by your own arrangement. (B)

Day 19 Shanghai / Hometown

Farewell to China, depart for Canada, and arrive home on the same day. Take an extended tour to Hong Kong if you want to spend some more time in Asia. (B)

Bon Voyage!

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Departure From: Vancouver Victoria / Nanaimo / Kelowna / Kamloops Prince George/ Terrace Edmonton / Calgary Saskatoon / Regina / Winnipeg Toronto Ottawa / Montreal Halifax/Windsor/London/Quebec Single Supplement Land Only

Date Tour No. Vancouver 18-Mar-11 YYA-0318 $3,990 22-Apr-11 YYA-0422 $3,990 6-May-11 YYA-0506 $3,990 3-Jun-11 YYA-0603 $3,990 22-Jul-11 YYA-0722 $4,090 19-Aug-11 YYA-0819 $4,090 9-Sep-11 YYA-0909 $4,090 16-Sep-11 YYA-0916 $4,090 23-Sep-11 YYA-0923 $4,090 7-Oct-11 YYA-1007 $4,090 14-Oct-11 YYA-1014 $4,090 21-Oct-11 YYA-1021 $4,090 28-Oct-11 YYA-1028 $3,990 11-Nov-11 YYA-1111 $3,990 16-Mar-12 YYA-0316 $3,990 Canada Airport Improvement Fee and Air Fuel Surcharge $360     Date Tour No. Victoria/Nanaimo/Kelowna/Kamloops 18-Mar-11 YYA-0318 $4,090 22-Apr-11 YYA-0422 $4,090 6-May-11 YYA-0506 $4,090 3-Jun-11 YYA-0603 $4,090 22-Jul-11 YYA-0722 $4,190 19-Aug-11 YYA-0819 $4,190 9-Sep-11 YYA-0909 $4,190 16-Sep-11 YYA-0916 $4,190 23-Sep-11 YYA-0923 $4,190 7-Oct-11 YYA-1007 $4,190 14-Oct-11 YYA-1014 $4,190 21-Oct-11 YYA-1021 $4,190 28-Oct-11 YYA-1028 $4,090 11-Nov-11 YYA-1111 $4,090 16-Mar-12 YYA-0316 $4,090 Canada Airport Improvement Fee and Air Fuel Surcharge $440     Date Tour No. Prince George/Terrace 18-Mar-11 YYA-0318 $4,190 22-Apr-11 YYA-0422 $4,190 6-May-11 YYA-0506 $4,190 3-Jun-11 YYA-0603 $4,190 22-Jul-11 YYA-0722 $4,290 19-Aug-11 YYA-0819 $4,290 9-Sep-11 YYA-0909 $4,290 16-Sep-11 YYA-0916 $4,290 23-Sep-11 YYA-0923 $4,290 7-Oct-11 YYA-1007 $4,290 14-Oct-11 YYA-1014 $4,290 21-Oct-11 YYA-1021 $4,290 28-Oct-11 YYA-1028 $4,190 11-Nov-11 YYA-1111 $4,190 16-Mar-12 YYA-0316 $4,190 Canada Airport Improvement Fee and Air Fuel Surcharge $450     Date Tour No. Edmonton/Calgary 18-Mar-11 YYA-0318 $4,190 22-Apr-11 YYA-0422 $4,190 6-May-11 YYA-0506 $4,190 3-Jun-11 YYA-0603 $4,190 22-Jul-11 YYA-0722 $4,290 19-Aug-11 YYA-0819 $4,290 9-Sep-11 YYA-0909 $4,290 16-Sep-11 YYA-0916 $4,290 23-Sep-11 YYA-0923 $4,290 7-Oct-11 YYA-1007 $4,290 14-Oct-11 YYA-1014 $4,290 21-Oct-11 YYA-1021 $4,290 28-Oct-11 YYA-1028 $4,190 11-Nov-11 YYA-1111 $4,190 16-Mar-12 YYA-0316 $4,190 Canada Airport Improvement Fee and Air Fuel Surcharge $450     Date Tour No. Saskatoon/Regina/Winnipeg 18-Mar-11 YYA-0318 $4,490 22-Apr-11 YYA-0422 $4,490 6-May-11 YYA-0506 $4,490 3-Jun-11 YYA-0603 $4,490 22-Jul-11 YYA-0722 $4,590 19-Aug-11 YYA-0819 $4,590 9-Sep-11 YYA-0909 $4,590 16-Sep-11 YYA-0916 $4,590 23-Sep-11 YYA-0923 $4,590 7-Oct-11 YYA-1007 $4,590 14-Oct-11 YYA-1014 $4,590 21-Oct-11 YYA-1021 $4,590 28-Oct-11 YYA-1028 $4,490 11-Nov-11 YYA-1111 $4,490 16-Mar-12 YYA-0316 $4,490 Canada Airport Improvement Fee and Air Fuel Surcharge $440     Date Tour No. Toronto 18-Mar-11 YYA-0318 $4,490 22-Apr-11 YYA-0422 $4,490 6-May-11 YYA-0506 $4,490 3-Jun-11 YYA-0603 $4,490 22-Jul-11 YYA-0722 $4,590 19-Aug-11 YYA-0819 $4,590 9-Sep-11 YYA-0909 $4,590 16-Sep-11 YYA-0916 $4,590 23-Sep-11 YYA-0923 $4,590 7-Oct-11 YYA-1007 $4,590 14-Oct-11 YYA-1014 $4,590 21-Oct-11 YYA-1021 $4,590 28-Oct-11 YYA-1028 $4,490 11-Nov-11 YYA-1111 $4,490 16-Mar-12 YYA-0316 $4,490 Canada Airport Improvement Fee and Air Fuel Surcharge $350     Date Tour No. Ottawa/Montreal 18-Mar-11 YYA-0318 $4,490 22-Apr-11 YYA-0422 $4,490 6-May-11 YYA-0506 $4,490 3-Jun-11 YYA-0603 $4,490 22-Jul-11 YYA-0722 $4,590 19-Aug-11 YYA-0819 $4,590 9-Sep-11 YYA-0909 $4,590 16-Sep-11 YYA-0916 $4,590 23-Sep-11 YYA-0923 $4,590 7-Oct-11 YYA-1007 $4,590 14-Oct-11 YYA-1014 $4,590 21-Oct-11 YYA-1021 $4,590 28-Oct-11 YYA-1028 $4,490 11-Nov-11 YYA-1111 $4,490 16-Mar-12 YYA-0316 $4,490 Canada Airport Improvement Fee and Air Fuel Surcharge $450     Date Tour No. Halifax/Windsor/London/Quebec 18-Mar-11 YYA-0318 $4,690 22-Apr-11 YYA-0422 $4,690 6-May-11 YYA-0506 $4,690 3-Jun-11 YYA-0603 $4,690 22-Jul-11 YYA-0722 $4,790 19-Aug-11 YYA-0819 $4,790 9-Sep-11 YYA-0909 $4,790 16-Sep-11 YYA-0916 $4,790 23-Sep-11 YYA-0923 $4,790 7-Oct-11 YYA-1007 $4,790 14-Oct-11 YYA-1014 $4,790 21-Oct-11 YYA-1021 $4,790 28-Oct-11 YYA-1028 $4,690 11-Nov-11 YYA-1111 $4,690 16-Mar-12 YYA-0316 $4,690 Canada Airport Improvement Fee and Air Fuel Surcharge $440 Date Tour No. Single Supplement       18-Mar-11 YYA-0318 $1,150 22-Apr-11 YYA-0422 $1,150 6-May-11 YYA-0506 $1,150 3-Jun-11 YYA-0603 $1,150 22-Jul-11 YYA-0722 $1,250 19-Aug-11 YYA-0819 $1,250 9-Sep-11 YYA-0909 $1,250 16-Sep-11 YYA-0916 $1,250 23-Sep-11 YYA-0923 $1,250 7-Oct-11 YYA-1007 $1,250 14-Oct-11 YYA-1014 $1,250 21-Oct-11 YYA-1021 $1,250 28-Oct-11 YYA-1028 $1,150 11-Nov-11 YYA-1111 $1,150 16-Mar-12 YYA-0316 $1,150 Canada Airport Improvement Fee and Air Fuel Surcharge N/A Date Tour No. Land Only       18-Mar-11 YYA-0318 $3,290 22-Apr-11 YYA-0422 $3,290 6-May-11 YYA-0506 $3,290 3-Jun-11 YYA-0603 $3,290 22-Jul-11 YYA-0722 $3,290 19-Aug-11 YYA-0819 $3,290 9-Sep-11 YYA-0909 $3,290 16-Sep-11 YYA-0916 $3,290 23-Sep-11 YYA-0923 $3,290 7-Oct-11 YYA-1007 $3,290 14-Oct-11 YYA-1014 $3,290 21-Oct-11 YYA-1021 $3,290 28-Oct-11 YYA-1028 $3,290 11-Nov-11 YYA-1111 $3,290 16-Mar-12 YYA-0316 $3,290 Canada Airport Improvement Fee and Air Fuel Surcharge N/A