Grand China & the Yangtze Riberboat Cruise! BEIJING TO HONG KONG 18 DAYS Date Range: Mar 2014 - Oct 2014 Ships: Century Paragon, Century Legend Experience the best of China—from its bustling cities to its natural wonders—all in one grand journey. This epic sojourn shows you all of China’s highlights, and some lesser-known gems, creating lasting impressions of the real China. Imagine the thrill of walking on the Great Wall. Or seeing the riverside shrines and larger-than-life rock gorges as you sail the Yangtze. It’s all on this voyage, plus cultural delights and events all along the way, from folk and Kung Fu performances to amazing acrobats and, of course, delicious Peking duck! From thriving contemporary cities (Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong) to monumental manmade marvels (the Great Wall and the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses) to glorious landscapes (Suzhou, the Yangtze, and Guilin), this extraordinary expedition is the perfect introduction to the grand sweep of ancient and modern China. Walk along the Great Wall. Visit Guilin’s Reed Flute Cave, where stalactites and stalagmites flaunt dazzling colors. Take a cruise down the bucolic Li River. Wander around the exquisite, UNESCO-designated Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou. And sail the magnificent Yangtze River, with its spectacular gorges, mist-shrouded shrines, and fanciful, weather-shaped rock formations. Along the way, enjoy a plethora of cultural pleasures, including a thrilling Kung Fu show in Beijing, a Tang Dynasty folklore performance and dinner in Xi’an, and an acrobatic extravaganza in Shanghai. Who will enjoy this cruise Those thirsting for a real understanding of both old and new China will encounter the legacies of the land’s ancient dynasties while also discovering the dynamic changes taking place throughout China today. YOUR CRUISE/TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: 4-night Yangtze River cruise in a riverview Uniworld Signature Suite with a private balcony onboard the Century Legend* 13 nights in centrally located luxury hotels, including buffet breakfast and all service charges, taxes, and porterage* All transportation throughout your trip, including flights within China All transfers on arrival and departure days TASTE 17 buffet breakfasts, 13 lunches, 12 dinners Peking duck Welcome Dinner with complimentary wine in Beijing Captain’s Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner with complimentary wine onboard the ship Special-themed meals: hutong family- hosted lunch in Beijing, traditional dumpling banquet and Tang Dynasty dinner in Xi’an, and dim sum lunch in Shanghai EXPLORE 16 days of captivating, fully escorted excursions with English-speaking local experts Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise/Tour Manager throughout your trip (except in Hong Kong) State-of-the-art portable audio headset system on select excursions throughout your trip EXPERIENCE Exclusive VIP benefits onboard Group photo and commemorative gift Exciting evening entertainment, including a Kung Fu show in Beijing, a Tang Dynasty show in Xi’an, and the Shanghai Acrobats Ask me for the detailed itinerary and Ill send it to you via email!
Posted on: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 02:11:55 +0000