Depart via United Airlines from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland (Oregon) or from many other U.S. & Canadian departure cities (at additional costs - see click thru below for details) to SHANGHAI, CHINA on one of the following Thursdays or Fridays:

July 11 or 17, 2008
September 5, 2008
October 30, 2008

Seasonal Surcharges apply for travel on certain dates. See details below.

Day 1: USA or CANADA to SHANGHAI
Fly TransPacific aboard a wide-cabin 747 jetliner. Cross the International Date Line.

Day 2: SHANGHAI
Upon arrival in Shanghai, you are escorted to the Hua Ting Hotel & Towers to check in.

Day 3: SHANGHAI
Sightseeing introduces Shanghai's highlights: Nanjing or Huai Hai Road's popular emporiums, the Shanghai Museum exhibiting remarkable dynastic cultural artifacts, the Yu Yuan Garden, a carpet factory, the fabled European-styled Bund and entertainment in the Children's Palace.
MEALS INCLUDED: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: SHANGHAI to YICHANG*
Morning at leisure in Shanghai. Later fly to Yichang where you board your Victoria Cruises' Victoria Star or Victoria Empress to begin your memorable cruise upstream.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
*If direct flight is not available, fly to Wuhan and travel by motorcoach on to Yichang.

Day 5: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE - SAN DOU PING to XILING GORGE
Stop at San Dou Ping to see the amazing progress at the Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Sail through the dramatic Three Gorges Shiplock before continuing through Xiling Gorge, longest of the famed Three Gorges.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE - WU GORGE / DANING RIVER SMALL GORGES or SHENNONG STREAM / QUTANG GORGE
Marvel at Wu Gorge's deep zigzagging valley. At Wushan, a cruiser takes you for an excursion up the Daning River's renowned Small Gorges-Dragon Gate, Misty or Emerald. Continue by sampan to the picturesque mini-gorges of the Ma Du River with its clear, swift running water, unusual rock formations, and monkeys and goats along the banks. Depending on the water level of the Yangtze River, your excursion may be on Shennong Stream with its equally spectacular small gorges. Depart Wushan, passing through dramatic Qutang Gorge, walled with steep mossy cliffs that crowd the sky.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE - FENGDU*
At Fengdu, a shore excursion shows Mingshan Hill's unique temples, with statues of ghosts and devils.
MEALS INCLUDED: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
*Alternate shore excursion may visit Shibaozai or Wanzhou.

Day 8: YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE - CHONGQING to XI'AN
Disembark in Chongqing. Visit the Stilwell Museum where you'll see an intriguing collection of World War II memorabilia of the famed Flying Tigers. Fly to Xi'an and check in to the Sheraton Xi'an Hotel.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: XI'AN
A memorable day of sightseeing begins as you view remnants of China's ancient past: the life-sized terra-cotta army, the Bronze Chariot, Circle Vision Movie and Shaanxi Provincial Historical Museum.
MEALS INCLUDED: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: XI'AN to BEIJING
Fly to China's capital, Beijing and check in to the Capital Hotel Beijing.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: BEIJING
Today's sightseeing includes vast Tian An Men Square, impressive Ming extravagance at the Forbidden City's Imperial Palace including a tour of the living quarters, museum and jewelry sections. Continue on to visit the exquisite Summer Palace, with a boat ride on its Lake Kunming.
MEALS INCLUDED: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: BEIJING
Today tour the Great Wall, one of the most amazing feats of mankind.Walk atop the ancient ramparts, admiring the view of the Wall serpentining across the mountains.Visit a cloisonn factory to watch the skilled artisans create their intricate designs. Stroll along the Sacred
Way, lined with statues of warriors and mythical beasts, to the Ming Tombs and Chang Ling Exhibition Hall.Tonight, celebrate your memorable vacation at a Beijing Duck dinner party.
MEALS INCLUDED: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Party

Day 13: BEIJING to USA or CANADA
Fly home aboard a wide-cabin 747 jetliner. Cross the International Date Line and arrive home the same day.
MEALS INCLUDED: American Breakfast

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BID PRICE IS PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.

Single Supplement: Accommodations are based on double occupancy and a minimum of 2 passengers must travel.  A $995.00 single supplement is available for odd numbered parties over 2 people.

Air Tax & Fuel surcharges of $415.00 per person applies.

All U.S. and Canadian Citizens travelling to China require a Visa.

The passenger names submitted to Skyauction must be spelled exactly as appears on the Passport.

Minimum of 6 passengers required for guaranteed departures. Supplemental charges apply if the group is less than 6 members.

All reservations are subject to availability.