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Day 13 | Cruising the Yangtze River, Fengdu BB, L F
Featured Excursion: Fengdu 7 3
Day 16 | Guilin, fly to Hong Kong b d BB, L
Grand China & the Yangtze
Today, you’ll visit the bank-side town of Fengdu. This “City
of Ghosts” is famous for its gardens, temples, and statues
of ghosts, all modeled after the Chinese Hell in Taoist
mythology. A place of pilgrimage for nearly 2,000 years,
Fengdu became an island accessible only via the Yangtze
after the construction of the Three Gorges Dam. Tonight,
enjoy a Farewell Dinner, then take part in “Emperor and
Empress night,” where you can try on traditional costumes
of Chinese royalty and have your picture taken.
Day 14 | Cruising the Yangtze River, Chongqing, fly to Guilin
e b d BB, L, D
Featured Excursions: Chongqing city tour and Chongqing Zoo
and giant panda viewing 8 1 b
Disembark in Chongqing, the “Mountain City,” which is located
right in the middle of China. Here, we’ll stop briefly at the
Chongqing Zoo for a glimpse of some cuddly but endangered
giant pandas.
Then it’s on to Guilin, located in the most picturesque region
in China: Guangxi. Guilin’s fairytale landscapes—which boast
dramatic rock formations—are sure to enchant you. After
your flight, you’ll transfer to your hotel, where you will enjoy
a delicious dinner.
Day 15 | Guilin, cruising the Li River BB, L, D
Featured Excursions: Li River cruise and Yangshuo tour
8 1 b S
Even in a country replete with natural and manmade splendors,
Guilin stands out. Its unique landscape has inspired Chinese
artists and poets for hundreds of years, and today you’ll get to
see Guilin’s most beautiful scenery on a delightful half-day
cruise down the meandering Li River to the charming town of
Yangshuo. You’ll float past quaint villages, jagged limestone
peaks, and grazing water buffalo. Then, explore Yangshuo, a
leading economic and cultural center since the Tang Dynasty
and a popular destination for adventure travelers seeking to
hike, bike, or rock climb the nearby peaks.
Featured Excursions: Reed Flute Cave and Chinese tea farm
8 3 b
Begin your day with a trip to see spectacular Reed Flute Cave
and its dazzlingly colorful stalactites and stalagmites. Then
visit a tea farm to learn about this most beloved of Chinese
exports before flying to Hong Kong, the city that blends East
and West, and modern and ancient, in truly unique ways.
Day 17 | Hong Kong BB
Featured Excursion: Half-day Hong Kong city tour
6 1 b
Reunited with China in 1997 after years of British rule, Hong
Kong offers its visitors the chance to experience a dynamic
blend of Eastern and Western cultures. Today, you’ll have the
opportunity to sample the best that Hong Kong has to offer
—from its famous seafood to its fabulous shopping—on your
exciting city tour.
Start with a trip to Victoria Peak, the “Mountain of Great
Peace,” which features the world’s steepest funicular railway
and a not-to-be-missed panoramic view of the city’s glittering
skyscrapers, colonial buildings, and romantic harbor. Then
enjoy a trip to the Aberdeen Fishing Village on the south side
of the island, where one can still find remnants of traditional
Hong Kong fishing life. This area is also famous for its huge
floating seafood restaurants, which you can enjoy during an
optional boat ride. Finally, visit Stanley Market, the bustling
street market long renowned for its excellent bargains.
Note: The Tour Manager will not go to Hong Kong; there will be a
local guide.
Day 18 | Depart Hong Kong b CB/BB
Transfer to the Hong Kong Airport for your return flight home,
or extend your stay in Hong Kong.
Note: Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary.
Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to
water levels or other uncontrollable factors.
Grand China & the Yangtze
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