Chengtu Tours

Destinations

Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Kunming, Hong Kong

Your Itinerary Includes

• Internal coach class air in China
• All round trip private airport transfers
• 3 nights Beijing
• Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace private full day tour
• Great Wall of China with Ming Tombs private full day tour
• Peking Duck dinner
• 1 night Xi'an
• Terracotta Warriors private half day tour
• Tang Dynasty Theater
• 3 nights Chengdu
• Chengdu private half day city tour
• Le Shan private full day tour
• Emei Shan private full day tour
• 2 nights Kunming
• Kunming private half day tour
• Stone Forest private full day tour
• 2 nights Hong Kong
• Old and New Hong Kong private full day tour
• 11 breakfasts 6 lunches 2 dinners

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of China and Tibet during this unforgettable land and river cruise vacation! Your trip begins in Beijing, where you visit the Great Wall of China, the Imperial Palace, Tian’anmen Square, and the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. On to Xi’an to marvel at the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 AD, and the famous legion of Terracotta Warriors guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi’s (China’s first Emperor’s) tomb. Then journey into the Himalayas to see the religious sites in the Buddhist city of Lhasa, Tibet. Tour the Potala Palace, once the center of the Tibetan government and the former winter residence of the Dalai Lama. Visit the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama, featuring the largest man-made garden in Tibet. Learn about traditional Tibetan medicine and therapy at the Tibetan Hospital, and visit a typical Tibetan monastery. Visit one of Tibet’s oldest shrines, Jokhang Temple. Fly to Chengdu and visit the fascinating Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Then fly to Kunming to view the Stone Forest, an area of limestone pillars—some almost 100 feet high—dotted with small lakes and waterfalls. Then travel to Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by 16,000-foot-plus mountains. Tour the medieval town and the Black Dragon Pool. After flying to Chongqing, China’s capital during World War II, embark on your 3-night river cruise on the magical Yangtze River aboard the Victoria Katarina, where you witness beautiful landscapes and visit the Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest of its kind in the world. Disembark in Yichang and fly to Shanghai, China’s most populous city. In Shanghai, tour the Shanghai Museum and experience the spectacular beauty of the Yu Yuan Gardens. This vacation to China and Tibet, with the wonderful Yangtze River Cruise, is a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Lijiang, Shanghai, Shennong Stream or Daning River Boat Excursion, Chengdu, Kunming, Beijing, Xi’an, Sightseeing including a personal headset in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, Lhasa, Chongqing

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of China and Tibet during this unforgettable land and river cruise vacation! Your trip begins in Beijing, where you visit the Great Wall of China, the Imperial Palace, Tian’anmen Square, and the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. On to Xi’an to marvel at the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 AD, and the famous legion of Terracotta Warriors guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi’s (China’s first Emperor’s) tomb. Then journey into the Himalayas to see the religious sites in the Buddhist city of Lhasa, Tibet. Tour the Potala Palace, once the center of the Tibetan government and the former winter residence of the Dalai Lama. Visit the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama, featuring the largest man-made garden in Tibet. Learn about traditional Tibetan medicine and therapy at the Tibetan Hospital, and visit a typical Tibetan monastery. Visit one of Tibet’s oldest shrines, Jokhang Temple. Fly to Chengdu and visit the fascinating Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Then fly to Kunming to view the Stone Forest, an area of limestone pillars—some almost 100 feet high—dotted with small lakes and waterfalls. Then travel to Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by 16,000-foot-plus mountains. Tour the medieval town and the Black Dragon Pool. After flying to Chongqing, China’s capital during World War II, embark on your 3-night river cruise on the magical Yangtze River aboard the Victoria Katarina, where you witness beautiful landscapes and visit the Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest of its kind in the world. Disembark in Yichang and fly to Shanghai, China’s most populous city. In Shanghai, tour the Shanghai Museum and experience the spectacular beauty of the Yu Yuan Gardens. Finally, travel to Hong Kong where you enjoy a cable car ride up Victoria Peak, a Sampan ride on Hong Kong’s harbor, and plenty of free time to make your own discoveries. This spectacular vacation to China, Tibet, and Hong Kong—with the wonderful Yangtze River Cruise—is a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Lijiang, Shanghai, Hong Kong Extension, Shennong Stream or Daning River Boat Excursion, Chengdu, Kunming, Beijing, Xi’an, Sightseeing including a personal headset in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, Lhasa, Chongqing

Highlights include Beijing, Fengdu, Three Gorges Dam Project, Terracotta Warriors, Home Hosted Lunch, Train to Tibet, Potala Palace, Giant Panda Breeding Sanctuary, Cooking Class, Kite Master and more.

Guided Package Includes Flights LAX-Beijing, Shanghai-LAX Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges Intra-flights 14 nights First Class accommodations 3 nights Merchantel 2 nights Grand New World Hotel 1 night Tibet Hotel 3 nights Tibet Guest House 3 nights cruise downstream on the Victoria Empress 2 nights Galaxy All transfers 28 meals: 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking local guides Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Great Wall of China Terracotta Army Potala Palace Three Gorges Dam

Guided Package Includes Flights LAX-Beijing, Shanghai-LAX Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges Intra-flights 11 nights First Class accommodations 3 nights Merchantel 2 nights Grand New World Hotel 1 night Tibet Hotel 3 nights Tibet Guest House 2 nights Galaxy All transfers 19 meals: 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking local guides Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Great Wall of China Terracotta Army Potala Palace

13 Days

Shanghai, Yichang, Shibaozhai, Chongqing, Xian, Beijing

• First-class or Deluxe accommodations with private facilities
• Yangtze River Cruise - Presidential Cruises
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified
• Arrival & departure transfers
• All sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Local English-speaking guides
• Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events
• Internal flights - Shanghai/Yichang-Chongqing/Xian/Beijing
• Baggage handling
• Visit to the Shanghai Expo
• Great Wall & Ming Tombs excursion
• Cruise through the Three Gorge
• Terra Cotta Warriors
• Chinese acrobat performance
• Dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty Show
• Peking Opera show
• Traditional Peking Duck dinner

Scroll down dates and prices tab to see airfare special. Reverse itinerary available

12 days

Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Li River, Shanghai.

First-class or Deluxe accommodations with private facilities

Breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified

Arrival & departure transfers

All sightseeing as per the itinerary

Local English-speaking guides

Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events

Internal flights � Beijing/Xian/Guilin/Shanghai

Baggage handling

Peking Opera show

Traditional Peking Duck dinner

Great Wall & Ming Tombs excursion

Terra Cotta Warriors

Dumpling dinner and Tang Dynasty Show

Li River Cruise

Chinese acrobat performance

Visit to the Shanghai Expo

Fly U.S. to China from $ 899 * per person, fuel surcharges included. Additional taxes & fees apply and are additional. Resctrictions apply. LAX/SFO (JFK add $200). If booked and deposited by April 30, 2010 and must be purchased with tour code: T0CS09BS. Valid for new bookings only on travel dates of May 19 & 26, 2010. Scroll down dates and prices tab to see airfare special. A visit to Beijing, China's imperial capital city, historic Xi'an, the splendid gardens of Suzhou and vibrant Shanghai

Design Your Own Tour... A great way to travel independently, relax and enjoy the tour of your dreams. Combine city modules for a custom vacation created to your specifications Your choice of tour offerings, plus transfers and sightseeing Transfers take the worry out of arriving in an unfamiliar city on your own Included sightseeing tours help you to familiarize yourself with the highlights of each city

WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

• 2 nights in the FiveStarPlus ® ; Shangri-La Hangzhou Hotel
• 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
• Sightseeing activities as noted in itinerary
• Local guide (local guides provide sightseeing, information and assistance)
• Baggage handling, hotel taxes, service charges
• USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program

Visit Tibet, known as the “Roof Top of the World”, and mystical Potala Palace, plus a luxurious cruise on the Yangtze River

13 days

Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Fengdu, Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream, Xiling Gorge, Shanghai

Deluxe outside cabin with picture window on Yangtze�s best cruiseliner: Yangzi Explorer

Luxury & deluxe accommodations with private facilities

Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily (as specified)

Arrival & departure transfers

All sightseeing as per the itinerary

Local English-speaking guides

Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events

Internal flights � Beijing/Xian/Chongqing-Yichang/Shanghai

Baggage handling

Cultural show

Traditional Peking Duck dinner

Great Wall & Ming Tombs excursion

Tang Dynasty show and dinner

Cruise through the Three Gorges

Chinese acrobat performance

Visit to the Shanghai Expo

11 Days / 10 Nights

Inclusions:

International and internal airfare included.

• International airfare from Los Angeles*
• Internal airfare
• First-class accommodation with private facilities
• Breakfast & lunch or dinner as specified
• Arrival & departure transfers
• All sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Services of a professional SITA Tour Manager
• Local English-speaking guides
• Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events
• Baggage handling
• Peking Opera
• Traditional Peking Duck Dinner
• Great Wall & Ming Tombs excursion
• Tang Dynasty show and dinner
• Chinese acrobat performance

Note:

Add- ons to LAX from interior points and direct airfares available from other gateway cities

Design Your Own Tour... A great way to travel independently, relax and enjoy the tour of your dreams. Combine city modules for a custom vacation created to your specifications Your choice of tour offerings, plus transfers and sightseeing Transfers take the worry out of arriving in an unfamiliar city on your own Included sightseeing tours help you to familiarize yourself with the highlights of each city

WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

• 2 nights in the Deluxe; Crown Plaza by Grand Canal
• 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
• Sightseeing activities as noted in itinerary
• Local guide (local guides provide sightseeing, information and assistance)
• Baggage handling, hotel taxes, service charges
• USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program