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Luxury EscapadesEscortedGroup orPrivateJourneyHighlightswas built in the Tang dynasty and enlarged inthe Ming dynasty. It is one of the largest ancientmilitary defense systems in the world. WildGoose Pagoda is one of the few remainingBuddhist pagodas from the Tang dynasty, datingfrom AD 648. Established in 1952, the ShaanxiMuseum is rated as one of the best in China andholds exhibits dating from prehistoric through toearly dynastic China up to the early 20th century,many from the local area.Afternoon visit to Hanyang Tombs, the mostintact royal mausoleum from Western HanDynasty (206BC-24AD) ever discovered. Fly toGuilin. Sheraton / Shangri-La Guilin + - 2 nights (B, L)Day 8: GuilinFull day excursion to the rice terraces ofLongsheng. 62 miles northwest of Guilin, thelandscape rises and you arrive in a region ofsmall villages and farms that truly reflects ruralChina. Not far from the town of Longsheng isa landscape of extraordinary rice terraces thatreach up a string of 2624 ft peaks. The riceterraces themselves are called Longji Titian,meaning Dragon’s Backbone. (B, L)Day 9: To ChengduThe highlight of your visit to Guilin is a leisurelycruise down the Li River, through Guilin’slandscape of green limestone hills, fishing villagesand rice fields. Meander through the sleepycountryside offering a relaxing way to enjoy thesuperlative river scenery and life along its banks.Late evening flight to Chengdu. Sheraton Lido /Shangri-La Chengdu + - 2 nights (B, L)Day 10: ChengduThe morning is at leisure. Afternoon visit to theGiant Panda Research Base, one of the world’sleading research centers on the breeding habits ofPandas and Jinli Street, a recreational and culturalstreet that reflects the diversity and beauty ofSichuan folk customs and culture. (B)Option: Evening performance of Sichuan Opera.An important part of Chengdu culture, thewww.coxandkings.comSichuan Opera began in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Retaining the Sichuan dialect, the role ofChou (Clown) covers a comparatively large partof the performance.Day 11: To ChongqingThis morning, transfer by train to Chongqing onthe Yangtze River. Board the Victoria Star / CenturySky + for a 3 night cruise to Yichang. (B, L, D)Day 12: YangtzeFull day cruising the upper reaches of theYangtze with a morning excursion to Fengdu orWanzhou. (B, L, D)Day 13: YangtzeFull day passing through the Three Gorges,with an excursion up the tributary of ShennongStream. The cliffs here reach up to 3,900 ft andeven after the dam’s completion they remainhugely impressive. This evening, pass through theship locks. (B, L, D)Day 14: To ShanghaiMorning visit to the vast Three Gorges Dam.Disembark and fly to Shanghai. Howard JohnsonPlaza / The Peninsula Shanghai + - 2 nights (B)Day 15: ShanghaiFull day tour of Shanghai, including ShanghaiMuseum, Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Yuan Gardens,the Bund & a visit to Jin Mao Tower. (B, L)Option: Evening visit to the state acrobatics show.Day 16: Depart ShanghaiToday you will be transferred to the airport foryour international flight. (B)Extensions: Extend your journey with anextra night in Shanghai or a few nights inHong Kong or Sanya. Please see page 14 forrecommendations.Note: The tour involves some long walks and climbingsteps, and therefore requires a good level of fitness.+Luxury Departure Dates: On these selecteddates, the hotels will be upgraded to the Raffles• Includes Luxury Departures• Walk along the Great Wallat Jinshanling Pass• Unravel the legacy of theTerracotta Warriors• Discover the extraordinaryrice terraces of Longsheng• Cruise the picturesque LiRiver and see Guilin’sstunning landscapes• Enjoy an encounter withthe pandas at Chengdu• Cruise the mightyYangtze RiverOptionals• Tang Dynasty musicperformance with dinner• Evening performance ofSichuan Opera• Visit to the StateAcrobatic showNote: Please contact your tourconsultant for further details.in Beijing, Sofitel in Xian, the Shangri-La in Guilinand Chengdu, and The Peninsula Shanghai. TheYangtze River cruise will be aboard the CenturySky. Please contact your tour consultant for adetailed itinerary.Private Journeys: In addition to the EscortedGroup departures, this itinerary may be taken atany time as a Superior or Luxury Private Journey,sailing on the Victoria Star or other boats in theVictoria Cruises fleet for Superior Private Journeysand the Century Sky for the Luxury option.Private Journeys are subject to availability andthe prices for this option are shown on the pricetable. Please see page 9 for more informationabout Private Journeys.Asia & Pacific 2011 I 13