Fixed Date Departure Tour 12 Days 10 Nights Beijing, Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Yangtze River Cruise

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1 Fixed Date Tour 12 Days 10 Nights Beijing, Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Yangtze River Cruise Departing Canada and fly to Beijing, China. Crossing the International Date Line enroute Arriving Beijing in the Day 2 Welcome to China!! Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to relax and prepare for your tour tomorrow Accommodation: Hotel in Beijing for 3 nights

2 Set out with your trip leader to discover Beijing s imperial treasures. Stand in Tiananmen Square, one of the largest and grandest public plazas in the world before progressing on to the Forbidden City. Enter the imposing walls of the Forbidden City, once the exclusive domain of the Ming Dynasty, for an exclusive tour through this vast complex of courtyards and lanes. Continue your day with an optional rickshaw tour of the traditional Hutong area, famous for the old style buildings, and time-honored workshops. Enjoy a meal with a local family here before retiring to your hotel. Travel into the rugged mountain landscapes north of the city to the magnificent Great Wall of China. Once on top of this ancient defensive structure, you ll find that some sections are quite steep, but the views are magnificent and the experience is truly unforgettable. You will then learn about Jade, China s most precious and celebrated stone, and its manufacturing process at the largest Jade factory in Beijing. Later, visit the 2008 Olympic Games Sites including the Bird s Nest and Water Cube. After your day of exploring, experience the oriental foot massage at a traditional Chinese medical centre where you will learn about alternative treatments for illness and have the chance to consult a Chinese Medical professional. Today you will be transferred from Beijing to Luoyang via bullet train. The city of Luoyang is widely considered the birthplace of Chinese civilization and is one of the four great ancient capitals of China. Upon arrival, you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel prepare for your tour tomorrow. Accommodation: Hotel in Luoyang for 2 nights Today you will visit the Longmen Grottoes, which are densely scattered along the cliffs on both banks of the Yi River. Construction began in 493AD during the Northern Wei Dynasty, and there are now 2345 caves with 2680 statues, over 70 stupas and 2680 inscribed stone tablets. Continue to spend the day exploring the traditional shops and cuisine of Luoyang Old Town, with its stunning ancient architecture and imposing city gate dating back to 600 AD.

3 Today you will visit the Shaolin Temple, situated in Songshan Mountain, it is the most reputable and longest standing temple in China. It is also the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu. The main scenic spots in the temple are the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Grand Hall, the Sutra Depository, Hall of Thousands of Buddha and the Pagoda Forest. After enjoying a special Shaolin vegetarian lunch you will visit a local martial arts school. This tour will bring you face to face to know about a group of kids who are dedicated to Chinese Kung Fu. Later this afternoon you will be transferred to Zhengzhou city. Accommodation: Hotel in Zhengzhou for 1 night Today, you will be transferred to Yichang by bullet train. Upon arrival, you will board the Yangtze River Cruise ship and to settle in before departure tomorrow. The expansive Yangtze River is the largest river in Asia and the third largest in the world. It is renowned not only for its impressive size, but also for the natural beauty of its surrounds. The river begins in the remote mountainous regions and winds its way through stunning gorges, lush and fertile regions and connects with numerous lakes and waterways. Accommodation: On Cruise for 4 nights Today, you will be transferred to Yichang by bullet train. Upon arrival, you will board the Yangtze River Cruise ship and to settle in before departure tomorrow. The expansive Yangtze River is the largest river in Asia and the third largest in the world. It is renowned not only for its impressive size, but also for the natural beauty of its surrounds. The river begins in the remote mountainous regions and winds its way through stunning gorges, lush and fertile regions and connects with numerous lakes and waterways.

4 Today you may choose to enjoy an optional shore excursion to the mesmerizing Shennong Stream. The stream flows through 3 beautiful gorges including the Mianzhu Gorge, Parrot Gorge and Longcangdong Gorge. Each gorge is renowned for its unique and stunning scenery. The Shennong Stream is also home to the Hanging Coffins which are ancient coffins containing the remains of decendants of the Tujia people. Another excursion choice for today is to visit the White Emperor City. It's an ancient temple that is located atop Baidi Mountain on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in Fengjie County. In the afternoon, you will return to the ship in time for lunch and enjoy the crew's performance in the evening. Visit the Fengdu Ghost City on an optional shore excursion to see why it s regarded as the City of Ghosts. The temples built on Ming Mountain depict the punish instruments and demon paintings, demonstrating the Chinese people s imagination of hell. Return to the ship and continue to pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. Tonight, enjoy the farewell dinner and pack your bags in preparation for disembarking tomorrow. Today, you will disembark the cruise ship and be transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight home or you may choose to extend your stay and continue to explore other mesmerizing cities. We hope you enjoyed your journey to China with us!

5 Optional Tours/Evening Entertainment Beijing - Legend of Kung Fu 58 Beijing - Acrobatic Show 58 Beijing - Hutong Rickshaw Tour 78 Beijing - Tour of Summer Palace 58 Beijing - Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City 108 Beijing - Temple of Heaven with meal 68 Beijing - Beijing zoo & Wangfujing Walking District Tour Date Arrive China on Sunday MAR 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUG 04, 11, 18 APR 07, 14, 21, 28 SEP 01, 08, 15 MAY 05, 12, 19, 26 OCT 13, 20, 27 JUN 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 NOV 03, 10, 17, 24 JUL 28 TOUR PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY minimum 2 persons. *REF/17/10PC Air + Land Vancouver Toronto LAND ONLY SINGLE SUPP

6 Seasonality Economy Vancouver Premium Econ Economy Toronto Premium Econ 17AUG - 04OCT 16OCT - 30NOV 30DEC - 18APR 01DEC - 09DEC 19APR - 11JUN, 07JUL - 16AUG, 05OCT - 15OCT 25DEC - 29DEC JUN - 06JUL 10DEC - 24DEC Domestic Canada Cities Add-on Gateway city RT Add-on YYJ, YCD 50 YLW, YKA, YYF 100 YEA, YYC, YCG, YQL, YXC, YXH, YPR, YXJ, YXS, YXT, YYD, YZP, YMM, YQU Vancouver YQR, YWG, YXE, YXY, YZF YMQ,YOW 50 YQB, YXU 70 YQG, YAM, YGK, YQT, YSB, YTS, YYB, YZR, Toronto 140 YHZ, YBC, YBG, YGP,YGR,YQY, YUY,YVO,YYY,YZV,ZBF, YFC, YQM, YSJ, YYG 170 YDF, YFB, YQX, YWK, YYR, YYT 200 Tipping and gratuities to local guides and drivers are MANDATORY: CAD Booking class of airfare is subject to availability, upsell to other booking classes with surcharge Service fee for exchange will be applied Additional charges applies while changing ticket HIGH SEASON AIRFARE SURCHARGE is additional and is subject to date of travel. HOTEL BLACK OUT DATES may apply. ALL PRICES ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

7 Your Tour Package Includes: International Airfare from Canada to China All transfers to and from airports All transportation in China Sightseeing admissions as specified Seat-in-coach bus tour English Speaking Guide Accommodation as specified in the itinerary - 3 nights in Beijing: Park Plaza Science Park or Similar - 2 nights in Luoyang: Luoyang Peony Plaza Hotel or Similar - 1 night in Zhengzhou: Zhengzhou Yuehai Hotel or Similar - 4 nights on Cruise: Yangtze River Cruise Meals as specific listed Your Tour Package Does NOT Include: Any applicable weekend and other surcharges imposed by airlines. Any taxes, airport fees and fuel surcharge. Travel insurance, Travel Visa and all personal expenses. Option Tour and evening entertainment Tipping and gratuities to local guides, drivers, and hotel staff Excess baggage charges levied by airlines Any items not specified as included.