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Luxury EscapadesPrivateJourneyHighlightsYichang and begin your adventure on the mightyYangtze River, the longest river in Asia and thethird longest in the world after Nile and Amazon.Yangzi Explorer (Deluxe cabin) – 3 nights (B, D)Day 6 (Fri): Yangtze River CruiseAfter breakfast, enjoy a shore excursion to theintriguing ‘Ghost City’ of Fengdu, said to be theabode of devils. Get a glimpse into a 2,000-yearhistory, one that has been built with a strongbelief in the afterlife. It is one of the most beautifulareas in China with a rich culture and boasting avariety of historic relics. (B, L, D)Day 7 (Sat): Yangtze River CruiseEnjoy a shore excursion to Shennong Stream, atributary of the Yangtze River with its fast-flowing,crystal clear water running southwards throughdeep gorges giving you the opportunity to seecascading waterfalls, sheer cliffs and marvellouskarst caves. Continue cruising through the WuGorge, flanked by cliffs of up to 295 ft and thewest part of the Xiling Gorge. (B, L, D)Day 8 (Sun): Disembark in Yichang – To ShanghaiPass through the Xiling Gorge, the longest gorgeamong the three gorges of the Yangtze River.Set out on an excursion to the Three GorgesDam Project, the largest hydro-electrical powerplant in the world. Disembark in Yichang andfly to Shanghai. The Peninsula Shanghai (DeluxeGarden room) – 3 nights (B, L)Day 9 (Mon): ShanghaiThis morning, explore this magnificent metropolison a city tour. Visit the Yu Yuan Gardens, the oldshopping area of the city. Stroll along the livelywaterfront, known as the Bund and considered tobe a symbol of Shanghai. Following lunch, visit theJade Buddha Temple and enjoy panoramic cityviews from the main observatory of the OrientalTower. In the evening, enjoy an astoundingperformance at the Acrobatic Show. (B, L)Day 10 (Tue): Shanghai – Suzhou – ShanghaiEnjoy a full day guided excursion to Suzhou,www.coxandkings.comwhich is not only a famous cultural city and a cityof gardens, but also the silk capital of China. Youwill visit the famous Zhuozheng Garden, GrandCanal, Tiger Hill, and the Silk Museum. Return toShanghai in the evening. (B, L)Day 11 (Wed): To HangzhouToday you will journey by bullet train to Hangzhou.Visit the West Lake region followed by a shortcruise on the lake to revel in its charm. Then,visit the ancient Lingyin Temple. Stay overnightin Hangzhou. Sofitel Hangzhou West Lake (Luxuryroom) – 1 night (B)Day 12 (Thu): To GuilinFly to the mythical city of Guilin. Descendinto the most extraordinary scenery undergroundas you visit the Reed Flute Cave, a spectacularworld of various stalactites and stalagmites,stone pillars and rock formations created bycarbonate deposition. Enjoy a walk around thecity lakes in the afternoon. Shangri-La (DeluxeRiver View) / Sheraton Guilin Hotel (Deluxe RiverView) – 2 nights (B)Day 13 (Fri): GuilinFull day excursion to Longsheng, situated in themountainous region on the northeastern part ofGuilin. The natural beauty and the colorful ethnicChinese cultures and customs attract peoplefrom all over the world. View the rice terraceswhich are built into the hillsides. (B)Day 14 (Sat): To Hong KongThe highlight of your visit to Guilin is a morningcruise down the Li River, through Guilin’slandscape of green limestone hills, fishingvillages and rice fields. Enjoy a Chinese lunchon board. Evening flight to Hong Kong. ThePeninsula Hong Kong (Grand Harbour Viewroom) – 1 Night (B, L)Day 15 (Sun): Depart Hong KongToday you will be transferred to the airport foryour international flight. (B)• Discover UNESCO WorldHeritage sites likethe Forbidden City,the Great Wall andthe Terracotta Warriors• Enjoy a cruise onLake Kunming• Explore the well-preservedMutianyu section ofthe Great Wall• Tour Beijing’s hutongs• View the incredible, life-sizeTerracotta Warriors in Xian• Embark on a memorable cruisethrough the Yangtze River’sThree Gorges• Take in an amazingacrobatics show in Shanghai• Cruise the picturesqueLi RiverExtensionTour + Hong Kong 18 DAYS & 17 NIGHTsEnd your tour with a stay at the Mandarin Orientalor The Peninsula Hong Kong.Day 15: To Hong KongFly to Hong Kong and transfer to yourhotel. Mandarin Oriental or The Peninsula HongKong - 3 nights (B, L)Days 16 & 17: Hong KongDays at leisure. (B)Day 18: Depart Hong KongTransfer to the airport for your internationalflight. (B)Asia & Pacific 2011 I 17