YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE~ TOUR CODE: YZSDN 

Beijing - Xi’an – Chongqing – Yichang - Shanghai

from $1389pp

per person based on double occupancy

(Ask about single occupancy rates)

  Valid for select travel March 31, 2008 – November 3, 2009

(13 Days/12 Nights, Arrival Saturday - Depart Thursday)

 Package Highlights

Day 1. Welcome to Beijing, China.  Once you have cleared customs you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2. Enjoy a full day Beijing city tour.  Highlights include Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Summer Palace.  (B.L.D）

Day 3. Today takes you to the Great Wall, Ming Tombs and Sacred Way. (B.L.D）

Day 4. A Temple of Heaven Tour and observe the local residents doing Taiji and their morning exercises. Hutong Tour, Peking Duck dinner & cultural show. (B.L.S.D）

Day 5. Flight to Xi'an. Transfer to hotel (4 star).  City Tour of Xi'an highlighting Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Provincial History Museum.  (B.L.D)

Day 6. Full day Terra-cotta Museum tour with a delicious Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Show.  (B.L.S.D)

Day 7. Morning flight to Chongqing. Visit the 2nd World War & Stillwell Museum.  Embarkation aboard the MV Paradise is scheduled for before 8 p.m. and the cruise departs at mid-night.   (B.L.D)

Day 8  Full day of cruising with a stop at Shibaozhai.  (B.L.D)

Day 9. Full day of cruising with an excursion to Shennong Steam by Sampan.  (B.L.D)

Day 10. Full day of cruising with a visit to the New Dam site.  Disembark at Yichang at 13:30 with an afternoon flight to Shanghai.  (B.L)

Day 11. Full day Shanghai city tour.  Enjoy The Bund, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Carpet Factory and an evening Acrobatic Show.  (B.L.D)

Day 12. Morning excursion to Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town with a history of more than 1700 years. Afternoon visit to the Shanghai Museum.  (B.L.D)

Day 13. Transfer to Shanghai airport for exit flight.  (B)

Yangtze River Cruise & Tour (Downstream): May 19, 2009

Arrival Saturday, Depart Thursday

Presidential Cruises aboard mv Paradise

Beijing ~ Xi’an ~ Chongqing ~ Yichang ~ Shanghai 

Travel with like-minded travelers

 4 Star Hotels – Standard Outside Cabin     $1489

Travel with like-minded travelers

 4 Star Hotels – Veranda Cabin                     $1529

Private Car & Guide in each city

 5 Star Hotels – Veranda Cabin                     $3899

Private Car & Guide in each city

 5 Star Hotels – Presidential Suite                 $4549 

Yangtze River Cruise & Tour (Downstream)

Arrival Saturday, Depart Thursday

Presidential Cruises aboard mv Paradise

Beijing ~ Xi’an ~ Chongqing ~ Yichang ~ Shanghai 

A deposit of $500 per person is required at time of reservation. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure.  Transpacific air is not included. Add fuel surcharge $38pp.  Inter-China air cancellations are non-refundable.  Land cancellations are refundable minus 50% of tour price.  No refund at all if cancelled within 30 days prior to US departure. Late bookings received within 30 days of departure will be subject to $100 per person for reservation rush fee.                   

Reservations and Information Please Call:

(425) 747-1234

Direct line (425) 442-1886 Phyllis Lee

Direct Line (206) 890-7765 Amy Webster