Yangtze River Group Tour 2010
Shanghai - Suzhou - Yangtze River - Sichuan (Pandas) - Xi'an - Beijing (17 days) Maximum Group Size is 12 people

From £2151.00 based on 2 people, including all international and domestic travel. Main Attractions: The Bund, Suzhou's Gardens, The Yangtze Cruise, The Pandas at Chengdu, The Terracotta Warriors, The Great Wall, The Summer Palace and Tian'anmen Square.

Tour Dates

Our code	Departure	Return	Year
GT B1	SOLD OUT
GT B2	Fri 14th May	Sun 30th May	2010
GT B3	Fri 10th Sept	Sun 26th Sept	2010

Day	Dates	Schedule	Hotel	Meals
1	12.02.10 14.05.10 10.09.10	London to Shanghai. The Flight for Shanghai departs from London Heathrow. Due to the time difference you will arrive in China the following morning. (These costs are based on flights from and to London Heathrow, however we can easily incorporate other European cities into your holiday plan) We are now Appointed operators for BA so if you wish to fly from another UK airport to connect with Heathrow it is very easy and cost effective.	-	-
2	13.02.10 15.05.10 11.09.10	Shanghai. Upon arrival you will be met by your guide and taken to the three star Astor Hotel, (please click here for more details about this excellent Hotel). Please look for the Sanya China Travel welcome board. This is a famous Hotel built in the Qing Dynasty that we have chosen very carefully for you to experience. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. In the evening you are invited to be our guest at a special welcome dinner with one of our guides.	Astor Hotel	D
3	14.02.10 16.05.10 12.09.10	Shanghai. Today we will counter balance the hustle and bustle of China's second city by taking in the Beautiful Yuyuan Gardens, The Jade Buddha Temple and The Shanghai Museum.	Astor Hotel	B/L
4	15.02.10 17.05.10 13.09.10	Shanghai to Suzhou to Shanghai. Today we will take you for a full day’s tour to the water town of Suzhou, just south of Shanghai, which is called "The Venice of the East” we will visit the famous Garden of Master of Nets and the Panmen Gate before you return to your hotel to spend the evening at your leisure.	Astor Hotel	B/L
5	16.02.10 18.05.10 14.09.10	Shanghai to Yichang. Today you have the morning to yourselves. In the afternoon we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Yichang. Here you will board the 4 star "MV President Yangze River Cruise Boat" for four nights (standard private cabin with window). The departure time is 9.00pm from Maoping a typical suburb of Yichang. Yichang is the economic and cultural centre of Western Hubei Province.	On Board	B/D
6	17.02.10 19.05.10 15.09.10	Yangtze River. In the morning we will visit the Three Gorges Dam site at Sandouping the largest project of its kind in the world. Today you will sail though the Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles) and the deepest of the three Gorges. Please click on this link for more details on this cruise.	On Board	B/L/D
7	18.02.10 20.05.10 16.09.10	Yangtze River. Today we will also include an Excursion to the Daning River “Small Gorges“, this gorge is narrower than the more famous Three Gorges. You will also pass through Wu Gorge/Qutang Gorge, this is known for its quiet beauty, forest covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. You will then sail though Qutang Gorge - the most dramatic, the shortest (5 miles) and also the narrowest (500) feet.	On Board	B/L/D
8	19.02.10 21.05.10 17.09.10	Yangtze River. Today a shore excursion to Fengdu is included this is known as the Ghost city. Explore its beautiful gardens, temples and statues of Ghosts and devils.	On Board	B/L/D
9	20.02.10 22.05.10 18.09.10	Chongqing to Chengdu. You will arrive at Chongqing at 09:00. Here one of our local guides will meet you. You will then be transferred to the train station for your journey to Sichuan's Capital City Chengdu via the new express train. This journey will take 3 hours. There are refreshment facilities on the train. Relax and enjoy the countryside of arguably China’s most beautiful province. Upon arrival in Chengdu, we will take you to visit the famous Dufu Cottage. You will be transferred to the Tibet Hotel for two nights. In the evening, we will take you for a traditional Sichuan Hot Pot dinner. Please click here for more details about this Hotel	Tibet Hotel	B/D
10	21.02.10 23.05.10 19.09.10	Chengdu. Today you will be taken to the Panda Research Base where you will have hands on experience in what goes on there; afterwards we will take you for a visit to the Giant Buddha at Leshan.	Tibet Hotel	B/L/D
11	22.02.10 24.05.10 20.09.10	Chengdu to Xi'an. In the Morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. Upon arrival you will be met by your guide and transferred to the three star Garden Hotel for two nights. Please click on this link for more information regarding this Hotel. A trip in the afternoon will enable you to see the famous Hanyangling Mausoleum.	Garden Hotel	B
12	23.02.10 25.05.10 21.09.10	Xi'an. Today enjoy a Full day's tour to the Terra-cotta Warriors, the huge City wall and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoy the evening at your own leisure. (Please note, if you would like to experience train travel in China via a first class private compartment with beds it is possible for us to arrange the overnight train from Xian to Beijing. If you would like to include this sleeper train you would depart at 20.16 (8.16pm) from Xian. The train arrives in Beijing at 07.17 on the morning of day 13 of your holiday. We will of course transfer you to the Hotel in Beijing so you can rejoin your tour party.)	Garden Hotel	B/L
13	24.02.10 26.05.10 22.09.10	Xian to Beijing. In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Beijing. Once in China's capital city you will be met by your guide and transferred to four star Xinqiao Novotel hotel where you will stay for 4 nights. Please click here for more details about this Hotel In the afternoon we will take you to visit the Summer Palace.	Xinqiao Novotel Hotel	B/L
14	24.02.10 27.05.10 23.09.10	Beijing. Today, enjoy a full day’s tour to Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City & the Temple of Heaven. You have the evening to spend at your own leisure. If you wish your guide to steer you in the direction of a good traditional restaurant please do not hesitate to ask.	Xinqiao Novotel Hotel	B/L
15	25.02.10 28.05.10 24.09.10	Beijing. We start today a little earlier as we travel to visit the less busy Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. In the afternoon on the way back to your Hotel you will be shown the Chang Tombs and the famous Sacred Way.	Xinqiao Novotel Hotel	B/L
16	26.02.10 29.05.10 25.09.10	Beijing. This morning’s tour is to the Lama Temple. In the afternoon we will take you to a Hutong district of the city where you will enjoy a tour of the old traditional streets. These areas of Beijing are protected from development. Here we are determined to show you typical daily life. In the evening enjoy a Peking Duck dinner. This is at the world famous Quanjude Restaurant. Do not despair if you are vegetarian or simply prefer Beijing's famous vegetarian cuisine we will ensure you enjoy an equally scrumptious dinner.	Xinqiao Novotel Hotel	B/L/D
17	27.02.10 30.05.10 26.09.10	Beijing to London. After breakfast we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the UK.	-	B

Pricing for Group Tour B - The Yangtze River group Tour 2010 (based on direct flights with British Airways from London).

Tour code	Departure Date	Return Date	Cost Per Person	Single Room Supplement
GT B1	Fri 12th Feb 2010	Sun 28th Feb 2010	2151.00	643.00
GT B2	Fri 14th May 2010	Sun 30th May 2010	2151.00	643.00
GT B3	Fri 10th Sept 2010	Sun 26th Sept 2010	2151.00	643.00

The cost of £2151.00 is based on two people sharing one room (double or twin)

The Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world, behind only the Nile and Amazon. We are pleased to offer the opportunity to experience one of the most picturesque sections of the river, the 190-kilometre stretch between Chongqing and Yichang.

You will enjoy four nights on board a luxury cruise ship as you travel downstream passing through the magnificent Three Gorges, considered one of the greatest scenic attractions of China.

This tour however starts in China's second city, with two nights in Shanghai. There you have the opportunity to enjoy a city heavily influenced by the west, but steeped in eastern culture. We have chosen the famous Astor Hotel for your stay.

From Shanghai you will travel to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. You will visit the world famous Giant Panda Research Base, where you have the opportunity to see one of the worlds most recognisable animals at close quarters.

After your Yangtze Cruise is completed we travel to Xi'an where you will see the Terra-Cotta Warriors, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the world.

Your tour finishes in Beijing, where you spend four nights. Whilst in China's capital you will be taken to the Great Wall, Tian'anmen Square and the Summer Palace as well as other sites of interest.

Tour Map

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Itinerary includes:

Direct International flights with British Airways on BA World Traveller.

(Upgrades are available; we have been awarded the BA Preferred Partner for Asia! Please ask us for a cost if you would like to travel on the premium economy class, BA's "World Traveller Plus") What's the difference? please click here
Accommodation in specified hotels on a twin share basis (or double bed) with daily breakfast.
All other specified meals are in local restaurants, where local people eat!
All Domestic flights in economy class including local airport taxes.
Full sightseeing program with English speaking guides in all locations from providing you with expert knowledge.
All entrance fees.
Transfers throughout.

Itinerary excludes:

Tips to drivers, guides and porters

This tour departs on Three Separate Dates you choose which is best for you. If you cannot make these dates we can tailor make the tour to suit you. Please ask.

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