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Highlights
- Explore fascinating Shanghai
- Visit the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao.
- Opportunity in deluxe ship for our Yangtze River Cruise.
- See the historic Chongqing
- Enjoy scenic boat trip down the Li River
- Discover Hong Kong
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- Home pick-up and drop-off (from most Canadian cities)
- All airfare and all airport taxes
- All gratuities (for hotels, drivers, guides & cruise staff)
- Insurance for cancellation and health while outside Canada
- Services of one of our cheerful experienced Tour Managers
- All prices guaranteed in Canadian funds!
- All airfare. Trans-Pacific carrier is Air Canada with direct flights from Toronto and Vancouver
- Deluxe and First Class hotels
- Meals: Full breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (except for 2 dinners and 1 lunch while in Hong Kong). Meals are both Chinese and Western.
- Deluxe Yangtze cruise in outside cabins with balcony, including: Complimentary Wi-Fi, Complimentary daily Happy Hour, Complimentary beer and wine with dinner
- Visa fees and arrangements
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Itinerary
We depart on our direct flight to Beijing.
We arrive in Beijing, China’s political and cultural centre, and transfer to our hotel.
We begin with a Trishaw Tour along the old lanes of Beijing Hutong, followed by lunch with a local family (they will use fresh meat and produce bought at the market that we visit during the tour). Later we stroll through Tiananmen Square where Mao Tse Tung first raise...
The Great Wall is one of the Great Wonders of the World. Built over 2000 years ago, it snakes its way across the mountains for 3,600 miles. After a stroll on the Great Wall we return to Beijing to see the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest of the Olympic games) and to visit the Temple of Heaven. This evening we enjoy a Kungfu Martial Arts Show.
We fly to Xian, once the largest city in the world. Touring includes the Bell Tower and the Great Mosque. Tonight is a special dumpling dinner.
Today we see an incredible sight - the Buried Sculpture Legend of Qin Shi Huang. For his protection in the after-life this emperor of 2,200 years ago buried with him 6,000 life-sized clay figures of warriors and horses. This amazing archaeological find was uncovered just 40 years ago. Tonight enjoy a spectacular performance of Tang Dynasty dances.
After a morning at leisure we fly to Hangzhou. The city curves along lovely West Lake, with graceful pagodas dotting the shore.
We begin with a cruise on tranquil West Lake and a stroll among lakeside pagodas and gardens. We then visit a tea village where you can help the farmers with their harvest, see how tea is dried then served in a formal tea ceremony. Later we visit the 4th-century Lingyin Temple, a monastery that houses a 60-foot wooden statue of the Buddha.
This morning we visit the fascinating Traditional Medicine Museum, which houses hundreds of odd objects related to traditional Chinese remedies. Later we board the bullet train for a scenic journey to Shanghai.
Our city tour begins at the Bund (known as China’s “Wall Street”). We then visit the Old Shanghai Quarter (Temple of the City God) and Garden of Mandarin Yu Yuan - built in 1577 it contains pools, a tea house and a ceremonial zigzag bridge. This evening we enjoy an acrobatic performance.
We visit the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao. The town glimmers like a bright pearl in a landscape of lakes and mountains and is known for its bubbling streams shaded by willow trees, houses with attractive courtyards and unique old bridges. In the afternoon we visit the impressive Shanghai Museum featuring ancient arts.
A morning at leisure in Shanghai before we fly to Yichang and board our deluxe ship for our Yangtze River Cruise.
This morning we visit the site of the massive new Yangtze Dam, which will raise the water level by more than 200 metres. Then we sail through the Three Gorges ship locks and enter the Xiling Gorge, passing areas with intriguing names such as “Precious Sword Gorge”, “Military Books”, “Ox Liver” and “Horse Lung Gorge”.
We pass through Wu Gorge, known for its deep valleys and quiet beauty. The “Twelve Peaks” lining the banks of Wu Gorge have been admired by visitors for centuries. At Wushan we disembark to explore the Three Small Gorges, whose magnificent scenery includes steep cliff...
We enjoy a shore excursion in Shibaozhai to see its impressive wooden pagoda appropriately named "The Pearl of the Yangtze". Sit back and enjoy the river scenes as we continue up the Yangtze in the afternoon.
We disembark and tour historic Chongqing, visiting the People’s Hall and zoo. Later we fly to Guilin, an artist’s paradise with limestone pinnacles, mist enshrouded rocks and mountains. For centuries this region has been the subject of countless Chinese paintings and poetry.
Today is a highlight of our tour - a scenic boat trip down the Li River - breathtaking scenery, traditional farm settings and misty mountains rising from the river banks. Our cruise ends at the colourful market town of Yangshou where we can do some shopping before returning to Guilin.
We visit the local markets and some of the area’s most beautiful caves including the Crystal Grotto with room for over 1,000 people. Later we fly to Hong Kong.
We begin at Aberdeen, a fishing colony at the foot of skyscrapers where thousands of people live and work on junks. We visit Repulse Bay, with its colourful temple and fine beach, and then enjoy the panoramic view from the top of Victoria Peak where we have lunch. Afternoon at leisure.
A day at leisure to explore the local markets, take the ferry to Lantau or Macau or enjoy the wonderful shopping opportunities (Hong Kong is famous for bargains). Tonight is our Farewell Dinner.
Air Canada’s direct flight takes us home.
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The comment we hear most from our travellers is how carefree our tours are. We manage all the details, big and small, so you can enjoy your holiday without any of the hassles normally associated with travel. Flights, hotels, meals, baggage handling at hotels, transportation and sightseeing excursions are all included. And in most Canadian cities, we’ll even pick you up and drop you off at home.
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Our travellers always rave about our Tour Managers. They attend to every detail, ensuring your trip runs smoothly. For instance, at hotels they’ll check you in and out, tip the staff on your behalf and keep track of your luggage. Their energetic approach to travel enlivens every tour, and their experience prepares them to gracefully and expertly handle unexpected situations. Our Tour Managers are also expert at creating a positive group dynamic so that everyone enjoys a great sense of camaraderie.
3. Enjoy a more leisurely trip
Most of our multi-stop tours stay in each locale for at least two days, and our “stay-put” holidays allow you to settle into one or two hotels for the entire duration of the tour. You’ll have plenty of time to explore, shop and take it all in at your own pace.
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On most tours, daily breakfast and dinner, and sometimes even lunch, are included in the price. Most meals are pre-arranged so you never have to worry about finding a restaurant in a strange place. As well, all of the hotels we use have been personally inspected to ensure quality and value.
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Those who choose to decline our comprehensive insurance package will be issued a rebate on their tour cost, the amount to be informed by your Tour Consultant. The following schedule of cancellation penalties applies only if you have declined our insurance package, or if you cancel a tour for a reason not covered in our insurance package (applies to tours without a cruise portion. Cruise penalties may vary).
Cancel 61 days or more prior to departure: $75.
60 days to 31 days prior to departure: 25% of tour cost.
30 days to 8 days prior to departure: 50% of tour cost.
7 days or less prior to departure: 100% of tour cost.
Please note that our cancellation insurance policy does not include “upgrade to single accommodation” in case your partner cancels. In this case you may either pay the single supplement and travel as a single, or cancel the tour and receive a full re- fund, less the $75 administration fee. Also, while our cancellation insurance policy covers the partner of a person cancelling, it does not cover their friends who are not sharing accommodation with the cancelling party. If you must cancel your tour you must notify us within 48 hours of learning that you are unable to travel, otherwise the cancellation insurance policy is null & void.
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