9. YANGZI EXPLORER & A RELOCATION VILLAGE Learn the secrets of tea preparation and dumpling making; after lunch, visit Fengdu or Wanzhou (depending on river conditions) to meet families in a dam project “relocation village.” Join us for the Captain’s welcome reception and dinner tonight. Meals BLD
10. CRUISING THE THREE GORGES Otherworldly vistas greet you as the Yangzi Explorer takes you into the Yangtze River’s Qutang and Wu gorges. Following a Shennong Stream excursion via sampan, cruise Xiling Gorge. Tonight offers a calligraphy lesson and a crew show. Meals BLD
11. THREE GORGES DAM & ON TO SHANGHAI Tour the site of the Three Gorges Dam, one of the largest engineering projects ever attempted, this morning; disembark Yangzi Explorer in Yichang for your flight to Shanghai. Meals BLD
12. IN SHANGHAI, THE BUND AND ACROBATS Visit the harmonious Yu Gardens and have lunch at “M on the Bund”; watch the daring acrobatic performers of Shanghai’s acclaimed ERA show as they entertain you tonight. Meals BL
13. THE PAST MEETS THE FUTURE IN SHANGHAI Visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Center; tour the Shanghai Museum; discover the disappearing shikumen of Xintiandi; and tonight, have dinner at the wonderful restaurant Jean Georges Shanghai. Meals BD
14. WELCOME TO HONG KONG Fly from Shanghai to Hong Kong this morning; explore as you wish today. During your stay in Hong Kong, admission to the Hong Kong Museum of History is included. Meals B
15. HONG KONG FROM MANY VIEWPOINTS Ferry, private double-decker bus, and a funicular tram to Victoria Peak are all great ways to see the city, followed by a dim sum lunch. Join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BLD
16. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Hong Kong. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from the Kowloon Shangri-La to Hong Kong International Airport. Please allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before or after your tour and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Product.
Night 1,2,3,4 Night 5,6 Night 7
Night 8,9,10
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS The Regent Beijing
Shangri-La Hotel, Xi’an Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin Aboard Yangzi Explorer
Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Beijing Xi’an
Guilin Yangtze River
Night 11,12,13 Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund Shanghai Night 14,15
32 Hong Kong
n Qutang Deck (Jade Suite)
16 DAYS FROM $5,790* PLUS AIRFARE (15 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches & 11 Dinners)
EASTBOUND – BEIJING TO HONG KONG
Apr 4, 11, 25 May 2, 9, 16 Jun 6, 13, 20 Aug 22, 29 Sep 12, 19, 26 Oct 3, 17, 24
WESTBOUND – HONG KONG TO BEIJING
Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 May 14, 21, 28 Jun 4 Aug 27 Sep 3, 10, 17 Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 24 Tauck guests, priced from $7390 per person double plus on-tour air; specific dates apply – inquire at time of booking.
Special Solo Traveler Savings: dates in red indicate special departures where you save $500 on the single room price; inquire at booking.
Go to
www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability; additional departure dates may become available as these sell out.
*LAND/CRUISE PRICE ON-TOUR AIR (5 flights) TOTAL PER PERSON
April 12 – June 19; September – October 19 n Main Deck (Deluxe Cabins) n Xiling Deck (Deluxe Cabins) n Wu Deck (Deluxe Cabins) n Wu Deck (Standard Suites) n Qutang Deck (Standard Suites)
n Qutang Deck (Jade Suite)
Double $6390 $1300 $7690
Single $7897 $1300 $9197 Triple $6165 $1300 $7465
Double $6470 $1300 $7770
Single $8122 $1300 $9422 Triple $6254 $1300 $7554
Double $6550 $1300 $7850
Single $8349 $1300 $9649 Triple $6344 $1300 $7644
Double $7410 $1300 $8710
Single $11,164 $1300 $12,464 Triple $7455 $1300 $8755
Double $7490 $1300 $8790
Single $11,501 $1300 $12,801 Triple $7588 $1300 $8888
Double $8370 $1300 $9670
Single $12,626 $1300 $13,926 Triple $8032 $1300 $9332
*LAND/CRUISE PRICE ON-TOUR AIR (5 flights) TOTAL PER PERSON
n Main Deck
April 1 – April 11; June 20 – August; October 20 – 31 Double $5790 $1200 $6990
(Deluxe Cabins) n Xiling Deck (Deluxe Cabins) n Wu Deck (Deluxe Cabins) n Wu Deck (Standard Suites) n Qutang Deck (Standard Suites)
Single $7297 $1200 $8497 Triple $5565 $1200 $6765
Double $5870 $1200 $7070
Single $7522 $1200 $8722 Triple $5654 $1200 $6854
Double $5950 $1200 $7150
Single $7749 $1200 $8949 Triple $5744 $1200 $6944
Double $6810 $1200 $8010
Single $10,564 $1200 $11,764 Triple $6855 $1200 $8055
Double $6890 $1200 $8090
Single $10,901 $1200 $12,101 Triple $6988 $1200 $8188
Double $7770 $1200 $8970
Single $12,026 $1200 $13,226 Triple $7432 $1200 $8632
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