1. Dear Friends and Family,
You are invited on an escorted exclusive TravelOnly tour of
China for 14 wonderful days departing Oct 10, 2012. (Next
tour May 2013…call for more info.) This 5-Star trip will
include many extras. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be
included every day except the day of arrival/departure - see
below B/L/D means just that. The group will fly from Toronto
to Shanghai, China via Vancouver and return to Toronto via
Vancouver (unless you opt for the recently negotiated non-
stop option). Please find enclosed our flyer for more details.
All 5-Stars hotels are included, air to and from China on
Air Canada, 3 flights within China and 4 nights on board the
new 5-Star River Cruise Ship (inaugurated in September
2011.- all included in this Family and Friends rate. The river
cruise portion will travel the famous Yangtze River to the
world famous Three Gorges - you will be impressed by the
excursions and with the delicious oriental cuisine and live
evening shows on board the ship which are also included.
Your tour will also be fully escorted by local English
speaking tour guides in each city. Also included in this
rate are the admissions for most attractions, most of the
shore excursions, ground transportation within China
(including to and from the airport), Cultural shows and many
more extras which you can see below (there are a couple of
optional tours as well - the Yangtze Rain Forest walking tour
and the Kung Fu Show are both optional tours that are highly
recommended).
2. We just completed our May 2012 with a group of 42 and the
trip surprised and surpassed everyone's expectations.
Please see below for more details. Total Price will be
$3769.00 CDN per person which will include local airport
taxes in China and all departure taxes from Canada and
should include any adjustments in currency changes prior to
the departure date. This price does not cover any Air
Canada fuel surcharges that may be added by Air Canada
and does not include the non-stop charge of $75 per person
for each direction. Non-stop flights are highly recommended
as they reduce the travelling time considerably (our whole
May group opted for the non-stop option). This is a once in
a life time chance to see all of the most important tourist
attractions in China including two on the Great Wonders of
the World List.
Additional expenses to budget for include your China Entry
VISA, tipping in China ($10.00/day per passenger for tour
guides/bus drivers/porters/etc who will handle all your
luggage (not including carry-on luggage) to and from
airports/hotels - approximately $130 per passenger, cruise
ship tips are recommended at just under $10.00/day per
passenger - to cover all ship staff), and any expenses of a
personal nature.
Even if you are not interested in this trip, please take the
time to look at some of these interesting links that I have
included on some of the amazing wonders of the world
that were off limits to the rest of the world for so
long…Come see where Panda’s really live
in Chongqing and other places in China where silk and
jade are turned into beautiful creations. China with well
over 1.35 billion people, see how the other part of the
3. world lives, you will be surprised! China has been around
for over 4 000 years. This will a wonderful opportunity to
explore some amazing history: the Great Wall, the
Terra Cotta Warriors, Ghost City and much more.
The overview of Your amazing trip
throughout China
The river cruise portion will travel the famous
Yangtze River. (check out these pictures of the
River) http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+ri
ver&hl=en&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=
isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=HDPzToj5B6ju
0gGG66HCAg&sqi=2&ved=0CE4QsAQ&biw=1680&
bih=848
The Three Gorges which we will travel to on the
boat http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+rive
r&hl=en&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isc
h&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=HDPzToj5B6ju0g
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h=848
4. Destinations include: Shanghai, Yichang, Yangtze
River (Three Gorges), Chongqing, Xian, Beijing.
Explore China, sail through the beautiful Three
Gorges on the impressive and luxurious new 5-star
MS Yangtze 2, enjoy delicious cuisine, amazing
shore excursions and exciting evening live
entertainment! Some things may change slightly
due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise.
Day 1 Home City - Shanghai
Your journey begins with your transpacific flight. Move your
watch a day ahead as you cross the International Dateline.
Shanghai http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl
=en&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&sou
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Day 2 Shanghai
Welcome to Shanghai, the legendary seaport and the
gateway to China. Arrive in the late evening. You will be met
by your friendly guide and transferred to your 5-star hotel.
Day 3 Shanghai
5. Today you will visit the Jade Buddha Temple and the
exquisite Yu Yuan Garden, A delicious Dim Sum Lunch is
planned. In the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll on the Bund,
which is located along the bank of the Huangpu River An
amazing Acrobatic Show follows dinner. (B/L/D)
Jade Buddha
Temple http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=e
n&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&sourc
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1ffbdc2&biw=1680&bih=848 ,
Yu Yuan
Garden http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=e
n&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&sourc
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Huangpu
Garden http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=e
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4281ffbdc2&biw=1680&bih=848 .
Day 4 Shanghai
This morning, visit the Shanghai Expo site and photo stop at
the amazing China Pavilion. After lunch, coach to Zhujiajiao
Watertown and take a boat cruise on the Grand Canal.
Coach back to Shanghai after dinner. (B/L/D)
Shanghai
Expo http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=en
&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source
=univ&sa=X&ei=HDPzToj5B6ju0gGG66HCAg&sqi=2&ved=0
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China
Pavilion http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl
=en&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&so
urce=univ&sa=X&ei=HDPzToj5B6ju0gGG66HCAg&sqi=2&ve
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&fp=79154c4281ffbdc2&biw=1680&bih=848
Day 5 Shanghai - Yichang
7. After breakfast, climb the Oriental Pearl TV Tower for a bird's
eye view of the city. Eat your fill at the traditional Mongolian
BBQ buffet Lunch. If time allows, you can shop on Nanjing
Road. Transfer to the airport and fly to Yichang. After dinner,
you will be transferred to the dock for pre-boarding *5-star
MS Yangtze 2 (Balcony Cabins). (B/L/D)
Oriental Pearl TV
Tower http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=en
&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source
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biw=1680&bih=848
Nanjing Road
shopping…WOW http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze
+river&hl=en&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&t
bo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=HDPzToj5B6ju0gGG66HCAg&s
qi=2&ved=0CE4QsAQ&biw=1680&bih=848#hl=en&rlz=1W1
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MS Yangtze 2 Cruise
ship http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=en
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Yichang China an amazing
city http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=en&
rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=
univ&sa=X&ei=HDPzToj5B6ju0gGG66HCAg&sqi=2&ved=0C
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Day 6 Three Gorges
Shore excursion to the dam site. Later, enjoy spectacular
sights while cruising through the Xiling Gorge. A Captain's
Dinner and Folkloric Performance are scheduled for the
evening. (B/L/D)
Three Gorges Dam site and what a site it
is http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=en&rlz
=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=uni
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Shibaozhai The Pearl of the
Yangtze http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=e
n&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&sourc
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12 Story
Pagoda http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=e
n&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&sourc
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biw=1680&bih=848
Day 9 Chongqing - Xian
Arrive at Chongqing in the morning. Tour Erling Park and the
City Zoo to see the lovely pandas. Fly to Xian and transfer to
your 5-star hotel. (B/L/D)
12. Chongqing Home of the
Pandas http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=
en&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&sour
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Erling
Park http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=en
&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source
=univ&sa=X&ei=HDPzToj5B6ju0gGG66HCAg&sqi=2&ved=0
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Chongqing City
Zoo http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=en&
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bih=848
13. Day 10 Xian
Marvel at the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in battle
formation guarding the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
After lunch, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient
City Wall. The Tang Dynasty Show will follow a Dinner with
Four Kinds of Dumplings. (B/L/D)
Xian
City http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=en&
rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=
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Terra Cotta
Warriors http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl
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urce=univ&sa=X&ei=HDPzToj5B6ju0gGG66HCAg&sqi=2&ve
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Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi
19. people doing Tai Chi. Afterwards, there will be time to walk
the famous Wangfujiang Street in the afternoon. Coach back
to the hotel for a rest and freshen up for dinner. Enjoy a tour
of the Hutong through the narrow alleys of the old resident
area of Beijing and visit a local family. Enjoy a delicious
Peking Roast Duck Farewell Dinner tonight. (B/L/D)
Temple of
Heaven http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=e
n&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&sourc
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Wangfujiang Street
Beijing http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=e
n&rlz=1W1ADRA_en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&sourc
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Hutong http://www.google.ca/search?q=yangtze+river&hl=e
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