China, the Yangtze river & Hong Kong
1. ARRIVE IN BEIJING Tour begins: The Regent Beijing at 6:30 PM. Transfers are included from Beijing Capital Int’l Airport to The Regent Beijing. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner this evening. Meals D
2. THE GREAT WALL & THE SUMMER PALACE They don’t call it “The Great Wall” for nothing... discover why when you go up to the highest point of the wall’s Badaling section, then walk down an ancient stone path to the bottom. Tour the Summer Palace and cruise Kunming Lake. Meals BL
3. A DAY IN BEIJING – FORBIDDEN CITY AND THE HUTONGS The past lives and breathes inside the Forbidden City, once home to China’s emperors. Beyond it you’ll find Tiananmen Square and the mausoleum of Mao Zedong, whose enormous portrait overshadows the Gate of Heavenly Peace. Nowhere is the conflict between progress and preservation more evident than among Beijing’s disappearing hutongs – see them firsthand on a private tour of a Houhai hutong; ride a rickshaw and meet a local family. Dine at your choice of the hotel’s four restaurants this evening. Meals BLD
4. THE TEMPLE OF HEAVEN & OLYMPIC PARK Back in China’s Imperial days, the emperor traveled secretly to the Temple of Heaven; tour this amazing example of traditional Chinese architecture and join local residents in a Tai Chi racquet lesson. Recapture the glory of the 2008 Olympics at Olympic Park’s “Bird’s Nest” stadium; the rest of your day is free to spend as you choose in Beijing. Meals BL
5. FLY TO XI’AN AND VISIT AN UNDERGROUND MUSEUM Board a flight to 3,000-year-old Xi’an, one of China’s great ancient capitals. Upon arrival, you’ll visit an amazing place – the Han Yang Ling Underground Mausoleum and museum. Known locally as “the most underrated tomb in Xi’an,” it was undisturbed for about 2,100 years before opening to the public in the last decade. You’ll find an amazing collection of cultural relics that depict life as it was during the Western Han Dynasty. Dine at your leisure this evening. Meals BD
6. TERRA COTTA WARRIORS & SHAANXIMUSEUM 8,000 lifelike soldiers guarding an emperor’s tomb for 2,000 years... get an insider’s view of the Terra Cotta Warriors from a leading museum staffer! Lunch today is a delectable treat – a traditional dumpling lunch at a local restaurant. Explore ancient China further with a special visit to the Shaanxi History Museum, home to 300,000+ works of art and artifacts. Meals BLD
7. ON TO GUILIN & CRUISE THE LI RIVER Following a morning flight to Guilin, feast your eyes... as well as your soul... on Tauck’s private cruise along the Li River, past tranquil bamboo groves and mist-shrouded limestone peaks. Have dinner à la carte tonight at your Guilin hotel. Meals BLD
8. CHONGQING / EMBARK ON YOUR YANGTZE CRUISE After touching down in Chongqing, enjoy lunch and a visit to the Chongqing Zoo before boarding the Yangzi Explorer this afternoon for the start of your three-night Yangtze River cruise. Meals BLD
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Tauck Value Includes
A 3-night eastbound Yangtze River cruise aboard the Yangzi Explorer; westbound tour includes a 4-night cruise; go to
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Insider experience in one of Beijing’s disappearing hutongs featuring a private tour, a rickshaw ride and a visit with a local family
Private talk with a conservation expert at the Terra Cotta Warriors museum in Xi’an
Special visit to the Han Yang Ling Underground Museum
Introduction to Shanghai at the Shanghai Urban Planning Center
Performance of Shanghai’s daring, hi-tech ERA acrobatic show
Private cruise along the Li River
Dine in Shanghai at renowned restaurant Jean Georges Shanghai, and have a traditional dumpling lunch at a restaurant in Xi’an
Sampan ride on Shennong Stream during your Yangtze river cruise
Visit the Shaanxi History Museum in Xi’an, home to 300,000+ artifacts, art and antiquities
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
37 meals (15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners) with gratuities to ship staff, local guides, taxes, service charges, admission fees and porterage
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