Enchanting China & the Yangtze River with Hong Kong
2013 / 2014
18 days from Beijing to Hong Kong
Experience China in depth on this mesmerizing river cruise vacation. Visit world-famous sights in Beijing, Xi’an, Lijiang, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, including the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs, Terracotta Warriors, Yu Yuan Gardens, and Stanley Market. Attend special cloisonné and lacquer workshops, a noodle-making demonstration, and a calligraphy class; ride a rickshaw through Beijing’s hutongs; and take a sampan ride on Hong Kong’s harbor. Enjoy a Peking Duck welcome dinner, as well as “The Tang Dynasty” dinner show, an acrobatic show, and the Lijiang Impression Show. Marvel at the Three Gorges Dam site on your magical 3-night Yangtze River cruise and take a sampan ride on the stream. This vacation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit famous historical sights, learn about new cultures, shop for unique gifts, and taste authentic Chinese cuisine.