18 Day Yangtze Cruise & Tibet Odyssey (2010)
Trip Highlights
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Uncover the timeless treasures Buddhist Tibet and Mainland China has to offer
- Lhasa - the heart and soul of Tibet: Shangri-la, the land of Snows, the rooftop of the world. The magic, mysterious Buddhist kingdom of Tibet is without doubt one of the world's most remarkable places. Gaze up the impressive Potala Palace; seek spiritual enlightenment at Jokhang Monastery or take a close-up look at local Tibet family homes. It's trip of a life time.
- Imperial Beijing: where your exciting tour starts, to discover China's proud capital and its countless imperial treasures such as the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the legendary Great Wall.
- Xian - dynastic capital: Your history lesson continues when you visit the historic heartland of China, the home of the buried Army of Terra Cotta Warriors.
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Guilin: the most famous landscapes in China and the meandering Li River inspired Chinese poets for thousands of years.
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Yangtze River Cruise: Four-day cruise upstream Yangtze River's fabled Three Gorges, aboard China's official five-star cruise ship - President 1with guaranteed balcony cabin. Daily shore excursions and onboard entertainment included. Visit the massive Three Gorges Dam; cruise through the 5-stage ship lock; explore the scenic Shennong Stream on motorized sampans, and tour Shibaozhai, an old Yangtze riverside town.
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Metropolitan Shanghai: once the "Paris of the East" in 1930s, now the trendiest city in China, a perfect place to wrap up your memorable China journey.
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Savor China's world-renowned delicacies with special culinary events
- Peking Duck Dinner: delight in the succulent, crispy and aromatic Peking Duck dinner right after you climbed the Great Wall
- Xian Dumpling Banquet: Enjoy a 17-course dumpling dinner, each with distinctive shapes and aroma.
- Mongolian Barbecue lunch in Shanghai: savor an authentic meal that harkens back to the days of Genghis Khan.
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Experience the real Tibet & China, up-close and personal, with our Culture Insite Program
- Up-close contact with Tibetan culture while you visit and have tea at a genuine local Tibetan family home.
- Hutong tour in Beijing: explore the alleyways and courtyard homes of old Beijing riding rickshaws, and conclude the tour with a home-hosted lunch at local family home.
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Exclusive features that few tour operators mean to offer
- Watch a Circle Vision documentary about the buried Army of China's First Emperor - the Terra cotta Warriors in Xian.
- Enjoy an bird-eye view of new Shanghai from the 88th floor of Jinmao Tower - China's tallest building.
- Ride in the Maglev, the world's fastest magnetic levitation train, when you are in Shanghai.
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Marvel at UNESCO World Heritage Sites in your trip
- The Great Wall
- Forbidden City
- Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing
- Terra-cotta Warriors and Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Xian
- Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
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