DATE & PRICE
October 17 – 31, 2010
Los Angeles Departure $4,990
per person double occupancy
Single Supplement $1,370
Business and First Class Airfare
available upon request
Limited to 20 travelers

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
All Transportation
All Deluxe Accommodations
Outside Cabin Accommodations on
the Century Sky
Private Motor Coach
All Meals
Four Theater Programs
All Tips (except National Guide & Cruise)
All Sightseeing Tours
All Lectures/Discussions
All Transfers, Porterage & Taxes

EXPERIENCE WITH US
Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square
Great Wall
Three Gorges of the Yangtze River
Tang Dynasty Show
Terra Cotta Army
Li River Cruise
Shanghai Museum
Acrobatic Show
Home Visit with Chinese Families
National Minority Dance Show

ACCOMMODATIONS
Beijing – Capital Hotel
Yangtze River Cruise – Century Sky
Xi’an – Sofitel
Guilin – Sheraton Hotel
Shanghai – Le Royal Meridien

LECTURER
Professor Bob Feldman

Photo Gallery

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 - USA
Depart on your flight to Beijing.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 - BEIJING
Arrive Beijing and transfer to the Capital Hotel near Tiananmen Square.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 - BEIJING
Enjoy a tour of Beijing including a visit to Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and the Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven. In the evening savor a Peking duck dinner. (BLD)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 - BEIJING
Walk along the Great Wall, one of the wonders of the world. Then take a leisurely walk down the Sacred Way. In the evening enjoy a performance of the Peking Opera. (BLD)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 - YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
This morning venture into the Hutong, the winding narrow streets and back alleys of old Beijing. Then visit a Chinese family in their home. This afternoon fly to Yichang and transfer to the Century Sky cruise ship. (BLD)

FRIDAY – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 – 24 - YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
Journey on the Yangtze River, visit the extraordinary dam project, travel through the spectacular Three Gorges and take a side trip to the newly opened areas of the Lesser Gorges. (BLD)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 - XIAN
Disembark at Chongqing and tour the city before your flight to Xian. (BLD)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 - XIAN
Today view the spectacular Terra Cotta Army. Discovered in 1974, these 7,000 life-like figures were entombed with Emperor Qin Shi Huang in his massive subterranean funeral vault over 2,000 years ago. After lunch visit the Shaanxi Historical Museum. Finish the day with a special dumpling dinner and a fabulous Tang Dynasty show. (BLD)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 - GUILIN
Fly to Guilin. In the evening enjoy an exciting Minority Nationality show. (BLD)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 - SHANGHAI
Spend the day cruising the famed Li River Valley past beautiful and unique limestone karst hills, the incredible geological formations depicted in Chinese traditional paintings. After a visit to a Tea Plantation, fly to Shanghai. (BLD)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 - SHANGHAI
Your morning tour of the city takes you to the famous Shanghai Bund followed by a visit to the fabulous Yu Yuan Gardens in Old Town and after lunch visit the Shanghai Museum renowned for its stunning collection of artifacts. In the evening attend an unforgettable acrobatic performances. (BLD)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 - SHANGHAI
Spend the day at the memorable World Expo 2010.  Reminisce with fellow travelers at this evening's farewell dinner. (BLD)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 - USA
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)