China, Tibet and the Yangtze 2009 (15 Days starting from $4,240)

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China, Tibet and the Yangtze 2009
15 Days starting from $4,240

Countries Visited:
China

Length:	15 Days
Type:	China 2009
Category:	REGIONAL DISCOVERY
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	CT-2009

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About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Beijing, Xi''an, Lhasa, Yangtze River Cruise, Shanghai

Travel to Lhasa, Tibet and discover Shangri-La Lhasa, the heart and soul of Tibet, means holy land. Tibet is a country long associated with peace and spirituality. Marvel at the unique architecture from gilt-roofed temples and intricately decorated monasteries to southern-facing homes with flat roofs for energy efficiency, and enjoy an inner calm as you wander through the peaceful gardens. Visit Potala Palace, with its rare cultural relics and explore Sera Monastery, one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa. Explore the majestic Yangtze and delight in China''s highlights Cruise the most scenic part of the Yangtze River and bear witness to the changing landscape caused by the Three Gorges Dam.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details
SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights

Beijing: Visit Tiananmen Square. Tour the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Travel the Sacred Way, home to the remnants of the Ming Tombs. Enjoy an evening at the Peking Opera.
Great Wall: Walk this wonder of the ancient world.
Xi''an: Explore the excavations of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses.
Lhasa: Enjoy a three day visit to the capital of Tibet. Visit the Potala Palace and glimpse into the life of the local people with a visit to a family''s home.
Yangtze River Cruise: Sail along the Yangtze through the Three Gorges. Voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels.
Shanghai: Stroll the famed Bund waterfront promenade. Visit the Oriental TV Tower. See the Shanghai Acrobats. Dining Highlights

Dining Highlights

13 Breakfasts
12 Lunches
8 Dinners
4 Highlight Dinners in Beijing, Xi’an and on your cruise ship

First Class Travel Highlights

All domestic flights within China.
3-night Yangtze River cruise in an outside stateroom with private balcony onboard Victoria Katarina.
10 nights in superior to deluxe hotels.
Fully-escorted tours with English speaking guides.
All transportation and transfers.
Services of an experienced Trafalgar Tour Director.

* Ship subject to change

Please Note:
Guaranteed roomshare is not available on this tour.

Day 1 - Depart North America

Day 2 - Arrive Beijing (3 nights) Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Trafalgar Tour Director who will escort you to the lovely Sheraton Hotel.

Hotel: Sheraton

Day 3 - Beijing Your first full day in Beijing takes in many of the major sites, such as the Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of palaces, pavilions, courtyards and gardens, and historic Tiananmen Square. Visit the Summer Palace, one of China’s largest and best-preserved imperial gardens. In the evening, indulge in a traditional Peking Duck dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 4 - Beijing Today, you’ll have the opportunity to walk along the Great Wall. From the 3rd century BC, the wall was built, rebuilt and maintained over thousands of years. After this memorable experience, visit the lavish and historic Ming Tombs. In the evening, enjoy an historic Beijing Opera performance. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 5 - Beijing – Xi''an (2 nights) Ride in a rickshaw for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hutongs, located in the old residential area of Beijing. In the afternoon, fly to Xi’an and transfer to the Sofitel Hotel. Tonight, you will enjoy a sumptuous traditional dumpling dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Hotel: Sofitel

Day 6 - Xi''an Xi’an is the site of one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century – the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. After your exploration of these awe-inspiring sculptures, visit the City Wall. In the evening, be treated to a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 7 - Xi’an - Lhasa (3 nights) Fly to Lhasa, the heart, soul and capital of Tibet, with a fascinating history dating back more than 1,300 years. As the former seat of the Dalai Lama, Lhasa which translates to “place of the gods” embodies the mysterious Tibetan Buddhism culture. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Hotel: Brahmaputra

Day 8 - Lhasa See the early Buddhist Da Zhao Temple, embellished with Nepalese and Indian touches and capped by a golden canopy. Visit the Tibet Museum, which houses a rich collection of prehistoric cultural relics. Catch a glimpse into the life of the local people with a visit to a Lhasa family’s home. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 9 - Lhasa Tour Lhasa and marvel at the Potala Palace, perched atop the mountain. Gaze at the jewel collections and wander the chapels as pilgrims make offerings at the altars. Visit the Sera Monastery, with its amazing collection of perfectly-preserved murals and Maitreya, Bodhisattva and Arhat statuary. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 10 - Lhasa - Chongqing and Cruising the Yangtze River (3 nights) Take a morning flight to Chongqing, where you’ll take a tour of the city zoo for a panda visit. Then, board your Victoria Cruises ship and enjoy a special onboard dinner created just for Trafalgar guests. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 11 - Cruising the Yangtze River Along the Yangtze, you’ll encounter Shibaozai, a gem of Chinese architecture. Walk up this spectacular 12-story wooden red pavilion and enjoy the panoramic view. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 12 - Cruising the Yangtze River Sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge with its majestic 12 mountain peaks. Embark on a voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels, through “Dragon Gate,” “Misty Gorge” and “Emerald Gorge.” (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 13 - Cruising the Yangtze River - Yichang - Shanghai (2 nights) Visit the construction site of the world’s largest hydroelectric plant, the Three Gorges Dam. Disembark in Yichang and fly to Shanghai. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Hotel: Regal International

Day 14 - Shanghai Enjoy the many splendors of Shanghai, including Old Town, the Bund, and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Tonight prepare to be dazzled by the amazing Shanghai Acrobats. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 15 - Depart Shanghai Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, or continue your tour with one of our popular optional extensions. (Buffet breakfast)

Note: Substitute visits to other sights along the Yangtze River may occur depending on water levels, or other factors.

Extend your vacation with these Optional Extensions HONG KONG

Recently reunited with China in 1997 after years of British rule, Hong Kong has always remained true to its Chinese roots and culture. Spend time discovering the traditions of this dynamic city.
Included in your 4-day grand city stay:
• 3 nights at the Sheraton Hotel with breakfast*
• Flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong
• All transfers
• Half-day Hong Kong Island tour

*Hotels subject to change.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/4/2009 - 4/10/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/11/2009 - 4/17/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/18/2009 - 4/24/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/21/2009 - 5/5/2009	$4,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/25/2009 - 5/1/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/2/2009 - 5/8/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/5/2009 - 5/19/2009	$4,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/9/2009 - 5/15/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/16/2009 - 5/22/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/23/2009 - 5/29/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/26/2009 - 6/9/2009	$4,440	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/9/2009 - 6/23/2009	$4,240	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/18/2009 - 6/29/2009	$2,225	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/23/2009 - 7/7/2009	$4,240	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/2/2009 - 7/13/2009	$2,225	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/7/2009 - 7/21/2009	$4,240	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/21/2009 - 8/4/2009	$4,240	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/30/2009 - 8/10/2009	$2,225	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/4/2009 - 8/18/2009	$4,240	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/10/2009 - 8/21/2009	$2,225	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/18/2009 - 9/1/2009	$4,240	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/1/2009 - 9/15/2009	$4,640	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/5/2009 - 9/11/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/8/2009 - 9/22/2009	$4,640	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/12/2009 - 9/18/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/15/2009 - 9/29/2009	$4,640	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/22/2009 - 10/6/2009	$4,640	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/24/2009 - 10/5/2009	$2,225	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/26/2009 - 10/2/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/3/2009 - 10/9/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/6/2009 - 10/20/2009	$4,640	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/10/2009 - 10/16/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/12/2009 - 10/23/2009	$2,225	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/13/2009 - 10/27/2009	$4,640	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/17/2009 - 10/23/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/24/2009 - 10/30/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/31/2009 - 11/6/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/7/2009 - 11/13/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/14/2009 - 11/20/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/21/2009 - 11/27/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/28/2009 - 12/4/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/5/2009 - 12/11/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/12/2009 - 12/18/2009	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/9/2010 - 1/15/2010	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/16/2010 - 1/22/2010	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/23/2010 - 1/29/2010	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/30/2010 - 2/5/2010	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/6/2010 - 2/12/2010	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/13/2010 - 2/19/2010	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/20/2010 - 2/26/2010	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/13/2010 - 3/19/2010	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/20/2010 - 3/26/2010	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/27/2010 - 4/2/2010	$1,375	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

* This list indicates brochure rates and dates. Hotels subject to change. * The “LAND+CRUISE ONLY” prices include all intra-China air. Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Beijing
Xi''an
Lhasa
Yangtze River Cruise
Shanghai

* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** Hotels subject to change.
*** The “LAND+CRUISE ONLY” prices include all intra-China air.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Cruise Solo at NO Additional Charge

Trafalgar / Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has waived single supplements on a variety of 2009 Europe river cruises, which means solo travelers can cruise at no additional charge.

This offer is valid on the following cruises:

Burgundy & Provence

Tulips & Windmills

Enchanting Danube

Eastern Europe Explorer

Danube Discovery

Rhine Discovery

Grand European Discovery

Paris and Normandy

Grand France

Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley (Cruise Only)

Paris & European River Romance

Paris & Grand European Waterways

Paris & the Heart of Europe

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**Conditions apply. Valid on select departures. See you travel agent for further details.

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