13-DAY 'HISTORIC CITIES & YANGTZE RIVER SUPERVALUE' TO CHINA

Starting at $2,358* per person, based on double occupancy, the aptly named Historic Cities & Yangtze River SuperValue tour includes a relaxing river sailing on one of Victoria Cruises' five-star vessels, as well as air travel to and within China, first-class accommodations, transfers, guides, meals (11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 10 dinners), $100,000 Automatic Flight Insurance, and the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.

China is the birthplace of one of the oldest civilizations on the planet, and home to countless marvels and beauties.  Pacific Delight Tours'13-day Historic Cities & Yangtze River SuperValue features an abundance of sightseeing as follows:

SHANGHAI: two nights at the Hua Ting Hotel & Towers, with:

• A tour of the Shanghai Museum to peruse cultural relics spanning 5,000 years of history.
• A visit to the Bund, China's version of Wall Street during the 1940's.
• A stop at the classical Yu Gardens, featuring over 30 pavilions.
• A tour of a Children's Palace, where you may see children participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities including music, dance, art, model making, science, technology and computer science.
• A tour of Shanghai's renowned Carpet Factory where ancient oriental rug weaving techniques are still in use today.
• An excursion to the Nanjing or Huai Hai Road Emporium for some bargain shopping.

YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE: four nights from Yichang to Chongqing in a lavish balcony stateroom, enjoying:

• A spectacular view of centuries-old pagodas and temples nestled along the mist-shrouded Yangtze.
• Many onboard activities during the Yangtze River cruise such as a lecture on the art of calligraphy, Tai Chi lessons and a host of nightly entertainment options provided by Victoria Cruises.
• An excursion to the impressive Three Gorges Dam Site in Sandouping, an extraordinary feat of engineering.
• A visit to Shibaozhai, a stone fortress with a spellbinding red pavilion built atop a hill.
• An excursion down the Daning River or Shennong Stream to the Small Gorges.
• A tour of Chongqing, with a visit to the Stilwell Museum, featuring Flying Tigers World War II memorabilia.

XIAN: two nights at the Ginwa Plaza Hotel, featuring guided tours and activities such as:

• An outing in Xian to see the Terra Cotta Warriors, an army of more than 8,000 life-sized 3^rd century statues.
• A movie depicting the history of the emperor and the Terra Cotta Warriors filmed using Circle Vision technique.
• A tour of the Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum for a fascinating glimpse into ancient Chinese civilization.

BEIJING: three nights at the Capital Hotel Beijing, with sightseeing including:

• A visit to Tiananmen Square with a tour of the 15^th century palace at Beijing's Forbidden City.
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