2017 Avalon Asia Collection

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R I V E R C R U I S I N G
FROM A UNIQUE POINT OF VIEW

Avalon is proud to partner
with Tourism Cares to help
provide outreach services
and educational programs for impoverished
children in Cambodia. See page 73 for details on
this important initiative.
A journey with Avalon Waterways®
along the legendary rivers of Asia is an unforgettable
fusion of distinctive sights, colourful cultures, and ancient traditions. Inspired by cruisers,
our ships and itineraries stand out from the crowd. And because bigger isn’t always better,
we focus on intimate experiences with exceptional personalised service on our new Suite
Ships®
in Southeast Asia and our Small-Group Discoveries in China. With a maximum of
36 and 20 passengers, respectively, we get you closer to the must-see sights and deliver a
more enriching experience with Local FavouritesSM
, designed to introduce you to the unique
stories and people in each destination. An expert Cruise Director and carefully selected
Certified Local Guides accompany you throughout your adventure, ensuring no detail is
overlooked. So, come discover the magic of Asia—and the Avalon advantage.
INSPIRING
ASIA
& T H E A V A L O N A D V A N TA G E
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MEKONG RIVER
4 Welcoming Vietnam & Cambodia
6 The Mekong Experience
8 Included is the Name of the Game
10 Intimate Cruising at its Best
12 Live the Suite Life
14 Inspired Dining
16 Extend Your Cruise
17 Superior Hotels
18 Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia
the Mekong River
— Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
WHS..............................13 days
— Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City
WSH..............................13 days
IRRAWADDY RIVER
24 Untouched Myanmar
26 On the Irrawaddy
28 Included Just for You
30 Small Ship, Big Experiences
32 How Suite It Is
34 Taste the Culture
37 Superior Hotels
38 Golden Myanmar
the Alluring Irrawaddy
— Yangon to Yangon
WKB..............................14 days
— Yangon to Yangon
WBK..............................14 days
YANGTZE RIVER
44 Historical China
46 The Yangtze Beyond
48 The Right Things are Always Included
50 Cruising in Style
52 Spacious Deluxe Staterooms
54 Savoury Cuisine
57 Superior Hotels
58 Magical China the Yangtze River
— Beijing to Shanghai
WYC..............................12 days
62 Cultural China Tibet with
Yangtze River Cruise
— Shanghai to Beijing
WXY...............................16 days
66 Enchanting China the Yangtze River
— Beijing to Shanghai
WCY..............................16 days
SHIP DETAILS
70 Avalon Siem ReapSM
71 Avalon MyanmarSM
72 Century Legend
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
73 Avalon Tourism Cares
Cambodia Project
74 Avalon Gives You More Value
75 What You Need to Know On Board
76 Terms Conditions

Extending from the mountainous north to the verdant flood plains of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
boasts a rich and fascinating culture, striking beauty, and tantalising cuisine. A palpable energy
buzzes throughout the country, arousing your curiosity and elevating your senses. City streets
set the stage for a symphony of zipping motorbikes. Bustling local markets paint a picture of
daily life. Breathtaking temples provide the perfect escape to serenity. And remarkable geological
formations—like stunning Ha Long Bay—present panoramas you’ll never forget. While reminders
of the war remain, it is firmly in the country’s past. The people of Vietnam are eager to welcome
you and share their country, stories, and gracious smiles.
Bordering Vietnam, the remarkable Kingdom of Cambodia intrigues, beguiles, and fascinates
all who are fortunate enough to make her acquaintance. During its peak from the 9th to 15th
centuries, the powerful kings of the Khmer Empire erected the most extensive concentration of
temples in the world—the magnificent Angkor complex. Since those days, the country has seen
its share of troubled times—from invasion and occupation to civil war and the appalling reign of
the Khmer Rouge from 1975 to 1979. Through it all, the spirit of the Cambodian people triumphed,
and in the early 1990s, the country began a renaissance. Today, it beckons with its hospitable
people, unforgettable sights, and ancient architectural wonders.
W E L C O M I N G
VIETNAM
CAMBODIA
Over the past 30 years, “change” has been a constant for Vietnam and
Cambodia as they diligently forge paths to the future while maintaining
ancient traditions.
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Cruise the massive Mekong Delta, which covers some 15,000 square miles. This picturesque
area accounts for over half of Vietnam’s rice production, prompting it to be nicknamed as
the “rice bowl” of the country. One of the highlights is a visit to a local workshop to see how
traditional candy and rice wine are made before sampling some yourself. Explore a colourful
local market, visit a local sampan builder, and relish other fascinating activities. Explore French-
influenced Phnom Penh, the spectacular Silver Pagoda, and learn about the sobering Khmer
Rouge regime. Interact with friendly Cambodian people at work and play as you explore villages
to visit with local schoolchildren, a skilled silversmith, and a farmer to learn about his daily life.
You will also partake in a traditional water blessing ceremony with area monks.
Beyond the Mekong you will explore great sights on land. In Ho Chi Minh City, enjoy a walking
tour of the city’s highlights, a cooking class, and visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels
used by the Viet Cong in the war. In charming Siem Reap, enjoy a traditional Apsara dance
performance and explore the spectacular Angkor temple complex, whose architectural
grandeur is arguably unmatched among the world’s ancient ruins. See a variety of temples,
including spectacular Angkor Wat and the mesmerising faces of Bayon. Researchers now
believe Angkor was the largest pre-industrial city in the world, and the remaining temples
stand as a testament to the wealth and power of the Khmer Empire.
By the end of your journey you will have a better understanding of life along the river and the
friendly people who depend on it.
T H E M E K O N G
EXPERIENCE
Pulsing through the heart of Vietnam and Cambodia, the mighty Mekong River
provides a lifeline for millions of people. Along this vibrant “Mother of Water,”
scenes of everyday life will mesmerise you—from fishermen hauling in their
daily catch and chanting monks to boats crisscrossing the river.
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THE RIGHT INCLUSIONS: We’ve designed a cruise experience that includes all the right things. That’s why every Avalon
cruise includes spacious Panorama SuitesSM
with sitting area and huge 14-foot wall-to-wall window, unique Local FavouritesSM
designed to immerse you in the culture, local beer/spirits and soft drinks throughout the day, shore excursions with audio
headsets led by Certified Local Guides, and, of course, expansive panoramic views throughout the ship. Then, we give you time
to relax and enjoy independent discoveries...the best of both worlds.
INCLUDED FOR EVERY AVALON GUEST
• Intimate cruise experience on the all-suite Avalon
Siem ReapSM
with no more than 36 passengers
• Spacious Panorama SuiteSM
measuring 245 square feet
• Large closets with shelves for ample storage in-room safe
• Comfort Collection BedsSM
with premium mattress toppers
• Large private bathrooms with hairdryer, premium bath amenities
full shower with glass door
• Large desk with convenient power outlets
• Individual climate control
• Minibar with complimentary local beer, soft drinks bottled water
• Plush bathrobes slippers
• Professional Cruise Director and staff to help throughout
your cruise
• Included sightseeing accompanied by a Certified Local Guide
• Selection of Local FavouritesSM
offering unique cultural activities
interactions with locals
• Fascinating destination talks and demonstrations by your Cruise
Director, Local Guides, and ship’s crew
• Headsets for all guided shore excursions
• Bottled water on all excursions
• Fresh fruit refreshing drink after all ship excursions
• Complimentary wine, local beer/spirits, soft drinks,
coffee tea at dinner
• Bar serving premium spirits, wine complimentary coffee, tea,
soft drinks, and local beer/spirits throughout the day
• Fitness Room
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INCLUDED
I S T H E N A M E O F T H E G A M E
At Avalon,“included” is one of our favourite words, so we have included everything
that is important to making your cruise as memorable as possible.
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AVALON SIEM REAPSM
FEATURES:
• Launched in 2015
• Air-conditioned Panorama Lounge
• Open-air observation lounge with
shade system premium lounge chairs
• Spacious, open-seating dining room
• Bar serving premium spirits, wine
complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks,
and local beer/spirits throughout the day
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access in lounge areas
(where signal is available)
• Spa treatment room
• Fitness Room
• Library games
• Non-smoking interior Panorama Lounge
Open-air observation lounge
*Cruising across Tonle Sap to Siem Reap is dependent on water levels.
The ship has been meticulously crafted to offer all the modern features you expect, yet it retains the colonial charm fitting to Vietnam
and Cambodia. While the maximum number of guests may be small, the ship isn’t. Built as long and wide as other ships that carry twice
as many guests, the public spaces never feel congested. From the air-conditioned Panorama Lounge to the open-air observation
lounge, there is plenty of seating and spots to relax. Plus, our lounges are located at the front of the ship, not the back, so no matter
where you sit, you’ll always have a great view.
Our crew embodies the spirit—you first, no matter what. From the reception staff and bartender to wait staff and room attendant,
we always deliver exquisite service that’s comfortable and friendly—never stuffy! With Avalon, our ship becomes your home away
from home.
See page 70 for deck plan.
INTIMATE
CRUISING
AT I T S B E S T
The all-suite Avalon Siem ReapSM
, one of our incredible Suite Ships®
, carries just
36 guests for a more personal experience. She is the only ship in the industry
cruising from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap* (or vice versa), eliminating hours
of motorcoach travel time, which means you enjoy more cruising!
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AMENITIES
• Comfort Collection Bedssm
,
featuring premium mattress covers
• Egyptian super-combed cotton linens,
blankets European-style duvets
• Soft firm pillows
• Choice of bed configuration
(two twins or one king)
• Nightly turn-down service
• Bedside tables with reading lamps
• Wall-to-Wall Panoramic window
measuring 14-feet wide, that opens to
transform the living space into a large
Open-Air Balcony
• Large private bathroom featuring full
shower with glass door, hairdryer, and
premium bath amenities
• Spacious closets with shelves for ample
storage
• Easy under-bed luggage storage
• Alarm clock
• Writing desk/vanity with mirror
comfortable chair
• In-house telephone
• Bathrobes slippers
• Minibar with complimentary local beer,
soft drinks bottled water
• In-room safe
SUITES THAT ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE:Each Panorama Suite exudes the
charm and grace of Southeast Asia. With an expansive 245 square feet of living
space, including a private sitting area, you’ll never feel cramped or crowded. The
large private bathroom features a full shower with rain shower head, premium bath
products, and ample storage space. There is even sound-dampening insulation, so
it’s less likely you’ll hear your neighbours.
Your Panorama Suite delivers another remarkable feature: our innovative Open-
Air Balcony®
. Measuring 14 feet across, this massive wall-to-wall window offers
uninterrupted panoramic views. The doors slide open a full 9 feet, creating the
feeling of sitting outside. Even the bed faces the window, ensuring you won’t miss
a single passing riverscape.
L I V E T H E
SUITE
LIFE
Welcome to our innovative Panorama SuitesSM
.
Designed from the ground up with your comfort
in mind—no compromises. You’ll feel right at
home in this spacious, well-appointed retreat.
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ON BOARD: With Avalon, every dining experience brings
your destination to life. We start with fresh, quality ingredients...
and delectable recipes that are crafted by our culinary experts. Try
authentic dishes from Vietnam and Cambodia—or more familiar
Western alternatives. The breakfast buffet offers a wide variety
of dishes to ensure you start your day off right. Lunch features
a buffet and a live cooking station showcasing local specialties
served by our Head Chef. In the evening, a four-course à la carte
dinner awaits with choice of salads, soups, entrées, dessert or
cheese, and complimentary wine, local beer/spirits, soft drinks,
coffee tea. Vegetarian options are available at all meals.
ON LAND: Start your day with breakfast at your hotel.
Where we include lunch or dinner, we have selected some of the
best local restaurants to further enhance your experience. You’ll
even participate in a hands-on cooking class, where a local chef
will teach you how to make some popular Vietnamese dishes. With
take-home instructions, you’ll be able to recreate these delicious
recipes at home—and be reminded of your amazing trip!
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INSPIRED
D I N I N G
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SUPERIOR
H O T E L S
EXTEND
Y O U R C R U I S E
You can customise your holiday with one, two, or all of our optional extensions. Hanoi is a remarkable city
seemingly unfazed by its history. Here, take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and travel to Ha Long Bay for
a scenic cruise. In Laos, you’ll quickly understand why the entire town of Luang Prabang has been designated a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the major highlights as well as a local village to learn how sa paper is made
from the pulp of mulberry trees. Bangkok bustles with activity, and visits to the Grand Palace and the huge
Reclining Buddha won’t disappoint.
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Ho Chi Minh City -
InterContinental Asiana Saigon
Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the InterContinental
Asiana Saigon is one of the city’s leading hotels and a great base
for exploring the city. The hotel features deluxe amenities, while
the elegantly appointed guestrooms offer a spacious retreat.t.
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Siem Reap -
Park Hyatt Siem Reap
The Park Hyatt Siem Reap is the city’s most prestigious address
and perfect base to explore the Temples of Angkor. Located in
the heart of the city, this award-winning hotel blends elegant
and contemporary design elements to create an enlivening
atmosphere. From the second you arrive you will be welcomed
by true Cambodian hospitality and superb service.
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Hanoi extension -
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
Built entirely over the serene waters of historic West Lake,
the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake features contemporary
Vietnamese design and exceptional service for an unforgettable
visit to the “City of Peace.”
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Laos extension -
Maison Souvannaphoum
With its location in the heart of Luang Prabang, the Maison
Souvannaphoum is the perfect base to explore this historic
town. Once the residence of Prince Souvannaphouma, the hotel
exudes a distinct colonial style with a local touch.
Every Avalon hotel has been carefully selected by our regional experts. With high-quality service, desirable
amenities, spacious guestrooms, and central locations, each is sure to exceed your expectations.
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CAMBODIAAAAA
VIETNAM
THAILAND
Mekong
River
KAMPONG TRALACH
KONPONG LOUANG
PHNOM PENH
CHAU DOC
CU LAO GIENG
CAI BE
Tonle Sap
HO CHI MINH CITY
SIEM REAP
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ANGKOR BAN
WAT HANCHEY
OR BEN TRE
LUANG PRABANG
LAOS HANOI HA LONG BAY
Extension
Extension
Extension
BANGKOK
Extension
Start/End City
CRUISE WHS - NORTHBOUND
13 DAYS • HO CHI MINH CITY TO SIEM REAP
DAY CITY / HIGHLIGHT
1 Arrive Ho Chi Minh City: welcome to Vietnam
2 Ho Chi Minh City: walking tour of the city’s landmarks; visit the
famous Rex Hotel for a drink, War Remnants Museum, and Ben
Thanh Market; cooking class
3 Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels excursion
4 Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation): onboard welcome reception
5 Cai Be–Cu Lao Gieng: walking tour including a visit to a local
workshop to see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candy
are made in Cai Be; visit a sampan-making family and interact
with a Catholic priest in Cu Lao Gieng
6 Chau Doc–Cambodian Border Crossing: visit a local market
and the religious sites at Sam Mountain
7 Phnom Penh: sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal
Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum; afternoon at
leisure; show by children from a local orphanage
8 Phnom Penh–Prek Bang Kong: visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide
Museum and one of the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh; walking
tour of Prek Bang Kong with silk-weaving demonstration
9 Wat Hanchey–Angkor Ban: visit Wat Hanchey and partake in a
traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour in Angkor
Ban with school visit
10 Konpong Louang–Kampong Tralach: visit the silversmith village
of Konpong Louang; ox cart ride through the countryside and
visit a local farmer’s home in Kampong Tralach
11 Siem Reap (Disembarkation): visit Angkor Wat Banteay Srei
12 Siem Reap: visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and Ta Prohm by
tuk-tuk; Les Artisans d’Angkor; Apsara dance performance
13 Siem Reap: end of holiday
CRUISE WSH - SOUTHBOUND
13 DAYS • SIEM REAP TO HO CHI MINH CITY
1 Arrive Siem Reap: welcome to Cambodia
2 Siem Reap: visit Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei; Apsara dance
performance
3 Siem Reap: visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and Ta Prohm
by tuk-tuk; Les Artisans d’Angkor
4 Siem Reap (Embarkation): onboard welcome reception
5 Kampong Tralach–Konpong Louang–Phnom Penh: ox cart
ride through the countryside and visit a local farmer’s home
in Kampong Tralach; visit the silversmith village of Konpong
Louang; sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal
Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum
6 Phnom Penh: visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and one
of the Killing Fields; afternoon at leisure; show by children from
local orphanage
7 Wat Hanchey–Angkor Ban: visit Wat Hanchey and partake
in a traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour in
Angkor Ban with school visit
8 Vietnam Border Crossing–Long Khong A–Chau Doc: walking
tour of Lhong Khong A with cotton-weaving demonstration;
visit the religious sites at Sam Mountain and a local market in
Chau Doc
9 Cu Lao Gieng: visit a sampan-making family and interact with a
Catholic priest
10 Ben Tre: visit a local workshop to see how rice wine and
traditional candy are made and a local garden
11 Ho Chi Minh City (Disembarkation): walking tour of the
city’s landmarks; visit the famous Rex Hotel for a drink, War
Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market; cooking class
12 Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels excursion
13 Ho Chi Minh City: end of holiday
Add Hanoi Ha Long Bay to Your Holiday: tour the best of Hanoi and journey to beautiful Ha Long Bay for a cruise on the bay
Add Luang Prabang to Your Holiday: discover the best of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the famous morning almsgiving ceremony
Add Bangkok to Your Holiday: explore this grand city with a boat ride on the klongs, a visit to the Grand Palace, and more
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PHOTOGRAPHY: (Left to right)
Sunrise at Angkor Wat; view from
Wat Hanchey
FASCINATING VIETNAM,
CAMBODIA THE MEKONG RIVER
INCLUDED FEATURES
CRUISE
Deluxe 7-night cruise in a Panorama
SuiteSM
with Avalon’s exclusive
Comfort Collection BedsSM
. Enjoy an
intimate river cruise experience with a
maximum of 36 guests on board.
SIGHTSEEING
Your day-by-day itinerary indicates
in UPPERCASE all inside visits, special
features, and guided sightseeing.
All included guided sightseeing is
conducted by a Certified Local Guide.
LOCAL FAVOURITESSM
Special experiences by local
entertainers, artisans, and experts,
designed to enrich your experience.
• VIETNAMESE COOKING CLASS
• DANCE SHOW BY CHILDREN FROM
LOCAL ORPHANAGE
• TRADITIONAL WATER BLESSING
BY MONK
• VISIT A LOCAL FARMER’S HOME AND
LEARN ABOUT HIS DAILY LIFE
• PRIVATE APSARA DANCE
PERFORMANCE
Personalise your onshore experiences
by choosing from a selection of
optional excursions. Go online to
customise your cruise experience.
MEALS
• B: American breakfast daily
L: 9 lunches
D: 9 dinners including a welcome
dinner in Ho Chi Minh City and a
farewell dinner in Siem Reap
• Hanoi Ha Long Bay Extension:
breakfast (B) daily, 2 lunches (L),
2 dinners (D)
• Luang Prabang Extension:
breakfast (B) daily, 1 lunch (L)
• 3-night Bangkok Extension:
breakfast (B) daily, 1 lunch (L)
• 1-night Bangkok Extension:
breakfast (B) daily
SUPERIOR HOTELS
Ho Chi Minh City InterContinental
Asiana Saigon (D)
Siem Reap Park Hyatt Siem Reap (D)
Bangkok Extension InterContinental
Bangkok (D)
Luang Prabang Extension Maison
Souvannaphoum (SF)
Hanoi Ha Long Bay Extension:
Hanoi InterContinental Hanoi
Westlake (D)
Ha Long Bay Novotel Ha Long Bay (BA)
OTHER INCLUDED
FEATURES
• Daily cocktail hour featuring cocktail
of the day and canapés
• Complimentary wine, local beer/
spirits, and soft drinks with all
dinners on board
• Complimentary coffee, tea, soft
drinks, local beer/spirits on board
throughout the day
• Audio headsets on all shore
excursions
• Bottled water on all shore
excursions
• Fresh fruit and refreshing drink after
all shore excursions
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PHOTOGRAPHY: (Clockwise from bottom left) Vietnamese cooking
class; traditional fishing method; Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom;
rice harvesting; silk-weaving demonstration; Sam Mountain
were killed by the Khmer Rouge. After lunch, visit the village of PREK
BANG KONG, where silk weaving is a well-preserved tradition. Spend
time at one house for a SILK-WEAVING DEMONSTRATION and to learn
more about how silk is produced. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 Cruising: Wat Hanchey–Angkor Ban. This morning,
visit WAT HANCHEY, a temple dating back to the 8th century and
the Chenla Empire. Located on a hilltop, enjoy stunning views of the
surrounding area and partake in a TRADITIONAL WATER BLESSING
given by local monks. After lunch, enjoy a WALKING TOUR through the
rural village of Angkor Ban. Here you will see traditional Khmer houses
and visit a LOCAL SCHOOL. (B,L,D) NOTE: The climb to Wat Hanchey
features a steep incline. If you feel you are unable to make the climb,
you will be driven to the top by car.
DAY 10 Cruising: Konpong Louang–Kampong Tralach.
Today, start your sightseeing at the SILVERSMITH VILLAGE of Konpong
Louang. Here you will see talented craftsmen use age-old techniques to
turn pure silver into works of art. Continue on to Kampong Tralach for
an OX CART RIDE past rice paddy fields and the beautiful Cambodian
countryside. Along the way, stop to MEET A LOCAL FARMER and learn
about his daily life. Return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, cruise
up the Tonle River to Tonle Sap (Great Lake). After the rainy season, this
massive body of water can cover around 10,000 square miles and is the
perfect breeding ground for fish, which play a vital role in providing food
for people living on the lake. (B,L,D) NOTE: During low water conditions,
generally mid-December to August, we will not be able to cruise up the
Tonle River to Tonle Sap. Low water conditions vary from year to year so
this will be evaluated on a cruise-by-cruise basis.
DAY 11 Cruising: Siem Reap (Disembarkation). This
morning, arrive in Siem Reap and start your sightseeing of the TEMPLES
OF ANGKOR, considered by many to be the most spectacular
architectural ruins on Earth! Constructed between the 9th and 13th
centuries, the temples were built around the Khmer interpretations
of Indian religious and political beliefs that ultimately evolved from
Hinduism to Buddhism. The complex architectural grandeur of the
Angkor temples is arguably unmatched among ancient ruins anywhere
in the world. First, visit the best preserved and most famous of all the
temples: ANGKOR WAT, honouring the Hindu god Vishnu. Featuring
five trademark towers and stunning bas reliefs, it has become a symbol
of Cambodia. Then, visit BANTEAY SREI, a unique temple dedicated to
the Hindu god Shiva. Unlike other temples, it is built on a small scale
from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. This evening is
at leisure to explore charming Siem Reap—or stay to witness sunset at
Angkor Wat! (B,L) NOTE: During low water conditions, generally mid-
December to August, we will not be able to cruise across Tonle Sap to
Siem Reap. In these cases, we will fly from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
and sightseeing will begin in the afternoon. No included sightseeing will
be missed. Low water conditions vary from year to year, so this will be
evaluated on a cruise-by-cruise basis.
DAY 12 Siem Reap. Today, continue your sightseeing of the Angkor
temples by TUK-TUK. Start at ANGKOR THOM, where you will explore
BAYON TEMPLE. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features
some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers and impressive bas reliefs.
Next stop is TA PROHM, which, unlike the other temples, has been
left relatively untouched. Tree roots grow over and through the ruin
walls, allowing you to experience the temple with the same wonder
as the early explorers who discovered it. Next, stop at LES ARTISANS
D’ANGKOR, a development project teaching young adults traditional
handicraft techniques. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. This
evening, enjoy a PRIVATE APSARA DANCE PERFORMANCE, where the
ancient Khmer culture is brought to life by talented dancers, singers,
and musicians. (B,D)
DAY 13 Siem Reap. Your holiday ends with breakfast this
morning. (B)
DAY 1 Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Welcome to Ho
Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to many. Hotel rooms are available
for mid-afternoon check-in.
DAY 2 Ho Chi Minh City. This morning, enjoy a WALKING TOUR of
the city’s famous and historic landmarks as you stroll through the heart
of the city along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) past Ho Chi
Minh Square, the Municipal Theatre, the Central Post Office, and Notre
Dame Cathedral. Stop at the Rex Hotel for a refreshing DRINK at the
popular ROOFTOP BAR where the U.S. Military held the infamous “Five
O’Clock Follies” during the war. Next, visit the WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM,
followed by BEN THANH MARKET, the largest and oldest in the city. For
lunch, participate in a hands-on VIETNAMESE COOKING CLASS. Head
into the classroom and learn how to prepare different local dishes and the
techniques necessary to recreate them once you return home. Last but
not least, sample your delicious creations! The afternoon is at your leisure
to explore this lively city. Tonight, enjoy a special welcome dinner. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 Ho Chi Minh City. Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels.
This morning, leave the city and drive through vast expanses of rice
paddies to visit the CU CHI TUNNELS, an extraordinary network of
tunnels more than 120 miles in length that was used by the Viet Cong
as a hideout and secret village during the war. Here you will learn about
how the tunnels were constructed and have a chance to walk through
a section to experience what life would have been like underground.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and
evening at your leisure. Maybe stop at the famous rooftop bar for a
drink at the Caravelle Hotel. (B)
DAY 4 Ho Chi Minh City (Embarkation). This morning,
transfer to the port on the Saigon River and board your river cruise
vessel to start your CRUISE up the Mekong River through Vietnam and
Cambodia. Get acquainted with the ship and relax before your welcome
reception this evening. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 Cruising: Cai Be–Cu Lao Gieng. This morning, board
a sampan for a scenic cruise through Cai Be Harbour. Visit a LOCAL
WORKSHOP to see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candies
are made. Then, take a WALKING TOUR through town to see the local
homes and manicured gardens. After lunch on the ship, enjoy scenes
of daily life along the river near Cu Lao Gieng via sampan. Stop at a
LOCAL HOME, where a skilled family works together to hand-craft
sampans for a living. Then, ride a specially designed MOTOR CART to
one of Vietnam’s oldest churches for a special INTERACTION WITH A
CATHOLIC PRIEST. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 Cruising: Chau Doc–Cambodian Border
Crossing. After breakfast, walk through the LOCAL MARKET and
absorb the atmosphere as locals are busy buying and selling fish, meat,
and produce. Then join a sampan excursion down the backwaters of
the Mekong to the religious sites at the base of SAM MOUNTAIN. Along
the way, see traditional floating homes, speedboat merchants, a market
selling dried goods, and more. Return to the ship for lunch and head for
the Cambodian border. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 Cruising: Phnom Penh. The capital city of Phnom Penh
retains its French charm to this day. This morning, your sightseeing
tour by PRIVATE CYCLO includes visits to the ROYAL PALACE with the
spectacular SILVER PAGODA and the NATIONAL MUSEUM, featuring an
outstanding display of Khmer artifacts. The remainder of the day is at
your leisure to enjoy the city. Just before dinner, children from a local
orphanage will put on a SHOW featuring local song and dance. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 Cruising: Phnom Penh–Prek Bang Kong.
Sightseeing this morning provides a glimpse of the atrocities inflicted
on the Cambodian people by the Khmer Rouge regime. Visit the TUOL
SLENG GENOCIDE MUSEUM, a former high school that housed over
17,000 prisoners. Of this number, it is believed that fewer than 15
survived the torture and avoided being sent to the Killing Fields. You will
also visit one of the KILLING FIELDS, where more than 200,000 people
FASCINATING VIETNAM, CAMBODIA THE MEKONG RIVER -WHS

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DAY 14 Bangkok. This morning, your sightseeing begins with
a BOAT RIDE on the klongs, Bangkok’s famous canals. Stop at
the stunning GRAND PALACE featuring the TEMPLE OF THE
EMERALD BUDDHA. Also, visit the TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING
BUDDHA, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok.
It houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the
49-foot-high and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha. The
remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B,L)
DAY 15 Bangkok. Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B)
DAY 16 Bangkok. Your holiday ends with breakfast this
morning. (B)
ADD 1 NIGHT IN BANGKOK TO YOUR HOLIDAY
CRUISE WHSG • 14 DAYS • FROM HO CHI MINH CITY TO BANGKOK
DAYS 1 TO 12 Like Cruise WHS.
DAY 13 Siem Reap–Bangkok, Thailand. Today, transfer
to the airport and fly to Bangkok. Upon arrival, transfer to your
hotel for the night. (B)
DAY 14 Bangkok. Your holiday ends with breakfast this
morning. (B)
ADD MULTIPLE EXTENSIONS TO YOUR CRUISE
ADD LUANG PRABANG 3 NIGHTS BANGKOK
CRUISE WHSU • 19 DAYS • FROM HO CHI MINH CITY TO BANGKOK
ADD HANOI, HA LONG BAY LUANG PRABANG
CRUISE WHSA • 20 DAYS • FROM HANOI TO BANGKOK
ADD HANOI, HA LONG BAY 3 NIGHTS BANGKOK
CRUISE WHSN • 19 DAYS • FROM HANOI TO BANGKOK
ADD HANOI, HA LONG BAY 1 NIGHT BANGKOK
CRUISE WHSK • 17 DAYS • FROM HANOI TO BANGKOK
ADD HANOI, HA LONG BAY, LUANG PRABANG
3 NIGHTS BANGKOK
CRUISE WHSP • 22 DAYS • FROM HANOI TO BANGKOK
STARTYOUR HOLIDAY IN HANOI HA LONG BAY
CRUISE WHSH • 16 DAYS
• FROM HANOI TO SIEM REAP
DAY 1 Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam.
Welcome to Vietnam! Hotel rooms
are available for mid-afternoon
check-in.
DAY 2 Hanoi. This morning, take time to look at the life of Ho Chi
Minh, the father of modern Vietnam. First, visit the MAUSOLEUM and
the humble cottage from which “Uncle Ho” ruled Vietnam until his
death in 1969. Next on the agenda: ONE PILLAR PAGODA, the HO
CHI MINH MUSEUM, and the Presidential Palace. Stop at the infamous
“Hanoi Hilton” before continuing to mystical Hoan Kiem Lake, where
you will enjoy a brief guided walk. Also visit the ancient TEMPLE OF
LITERATURE, over 900 years old and Hanoi’s first university. Lunch is at
KOTO, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program that trains local
street children in restaurant skills they can use to find a job and build
a stable life. After lunch, enjoy a CYCLO ride through the fascinating
Old Quarter, 36 ancient streets where peddlers trade as they have
for centuries. An early dinner this evening is followed by a fascinating
performance of Hanoi’s renowned WATER PUPPETS, a traditional art
form dating back to the 11th century. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 Hanoi–Ha Long Bay. Travel from Hanoi through the fertile
countryside to Hon Gai, gateway to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the bay is dotted with more
than 3,000 limestone islands carved into fanciful shapes by the action
of the water. Tunnels, caves, and weirdly shaped outcroppings with
imaginative names can be found on many of the small islets sprinkled
across the bay. Board a CRUISE that explores the caves, and admire the
beauty and scale before stopping at one of the many secluded bays.
(B,L,D)
DAY 4 Ha Long Bay–Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City. This morning,
drive to Hanoi and board your flight for Ho Chi Minh City to join Day 1
of Cruise WHS. (B)
ADD LUANG PRABANG TO YOUR HOLIDAY
CRUISE WHSL • 17 DAYS • FROM HO CHI
MINH CITY TO BANGKOK
DAY 13 Siem Reap–Luang
Prabang, Laos. Today, fly to Luang
Prabang. (B)
DAY 14 Luang Prabang. Today, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in
this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your morning by witnessing
the Tak Bat (almsgiving ceremony), with a visit to a local market. Each
morning before dawn, Buddhist monks don their distinctive saffron-
coloured robes and walk through the streets to collect alms (offerings
of food). This is a truly memorable sight you will not soon forget as
you personally present alms to the monks and receive their blessings.
Afterward, walk through the colourful morning market on the banks of
the Mekong River in the centre of town and watch as locals buy and sell
their produce and meats. Then, visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM, formerly
the Royal Palace. Nearby is WAT MAI, famous for its 5-tiered roof built
in the traditional style of Luang Prabang. You will also visit WAT VISOUN
and WAT XIENG THONG, often thought to be the most beautiful wat,
or monastery, in the city. This afternoon, visit the village of BAN XANG
KHONG. Here you will witness a WEAVING DEMONSTRATION and learn
about how sa paper is made by hand from the pulp of mulberry trees.
(B,L)
DAY 15 Luang Prabang. Enjoy a full-day at your leisure. (B)
DAY 16 Luang Prabang–Bangkok, Thailand. Today, transfer to
the airport and fly to Bangkok. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the
night. (B)
DAY 17 Bangkok. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
ADD 3 NIGHTS IN BANGKOK TO YOUR HOLIDAY
CRUISE WHSB • 16 DAYS • FROM HO CHI
MINH CITY TO BANGKOK
DAY 13 Siem Reap–Bangkok,
Thailand. Today, transfer to the
airport and fly to Bangkok. Upon
arrival, transfer to your hotel for the
night. (B)
PHOTOGRAPHY: (Left to right) Ox cart ride;
Phnom Penh’s National Museum; floating market
Ship Dept.
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Cruise*
Siem Reap 0102 Mon Jan 02 7,249
Siem Reap 0213 Mon Feb 13 7,249
Siem Reap 0313 Mon Mar 13 7,249
Siem Reap 0619 Mon Jun 19 6,159
Siem Reap 0703 Mon Jul 03 6,159
Siem Reap 0814 Mon Aug 14 6,159
Siem Reap 0911 Mon Sep 11 6,739
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Cruise*
Siem Reap 1009 Mon Oct 09 7,279
Siem Reap 1106 Mon Nov 06 7,279
Siem Reap 1204 Mon Dec 04 7,279
2018
DATES PRICES AU$
CRUISE WHS - FROM $6,159 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO SIEM REAP
CRUISE CRUISE WHSH - FROM $7,723 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HANOI TO SIEM REAP
CRUISE WHSL - FROM $8,206 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO BANGKOK
CRUISE WHSG - FROM $6,984 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO BANGKOK
CRUISE WHSB - FROM $7,824 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO BANGKOK
CRUISE WHSU - FROM $9,026 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HO CHI MINH CITY TO BANGKOK
CRUISE WHSA - FROM $9,733 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HANOI TO BANGKOK
CRUISE WHSK - FROM $8,520 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HANOI TO BANGKOK
CRUISE WHSN - FROM $9,350 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HANOI TO BANGKOK
CRUISE WHSP - FROM $10,553 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - HANOI TO BANGKOK
CRUISE WSH - FROM $6,159 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - SIEM REAP TO HO CHI MINH CITY
CRUISE WSHG - FROM $7,004 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HO CHI MINH CITY
CRUISE WSHB - FROM $7,844 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HO CHI MINH CITY
CRUISE WSHL - FROM $8,195 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HO CHI MINH CITY
CRUISE WSHU - FROM $9,015 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HO CHI MINH CITY
CRUISE WSHH - FROM $7,723 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - SIEM REAP TO HANOI
CRUISE WSHK - FROM $8,541 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HANOI
CRUISE WSHN - FROM $9,371 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HANOI
CRUISE WSHA - FROM $9,722 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HANOI
CRUISE WSHP - FROM $10,542 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO HANOI
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Siem Reap 0626 Mon Jun 26 6,159
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Siem Reap
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Cruise*
2018
ALL DEPARTURES ARE GUARANTEED.
*Land/Cruise price includes intra-holiday air and taxes (applicable to extensions only)
Price is per person, based on double room occupancy.
Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.
Port charges of $120 are included.
Gratuities to Local Guides drivers are included.
Gratuities to Cruise Director and crew may be added for $224. Gratuities for drivers and local hosts on
extensions are not included and should be paid directly.
Prices shown above include cruise in Category B in an Panorama Suite on Mekong Deck. To upgrade to a
Category A on the Tonle Deck, add $550 per person in double occupancy or $1100 in single occupancy.
Extra Nights per person in Ho Chi Minh City: in single room $371; in twin room $193
Extra Nights per person in Siem Reap:
Jan.-Apr. Sep.-Dec.: in single room $398; in twin room $207
May.-Aug.: in single room $379; in twin room $197
Extra Nights per person in Bangkok:
Jan.-Dec. 18: in single room $371; in twin room $193
Dec. 19, 2017-Jan. 3, 2018: in single room $441; in twin room $229
Extra Nights per person in Hanoi: in single room $336; in twin room $177
ADD INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO YOUR HOLIDAY!
COMPETITIVE PRICES WITHOUT THE HASSLE.

Ruled by the British starting in 1885, Myanmar regained its independence in 1948. In the 1960s,
the country essentially shut its borders to the Western world after the sitting government was
overthrown and socialist policies were instituted by the new regime.
Seeds of change were planted in the late 1980s as Aung San Suu Kyi, a national hero and
Nobel Peace Prize recipient, helped form the National League for Democracy. In 1990, the
first multi-party elections since 1960 were held, but the sitting government refused to accept
the results. Aung San Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest, where she remained for 15 of
the next 20 years. Mounting international pressure and democratic reforms finally led to
her release in 2010, followed by a dramatic shift by the government to a more democratic
style of rule. While there is still work to be done, Myanmar is carving a peaceful and more
prosperous path to the future.
Along with these changes, the borders were reopened to Western visitors for the first time in
more than 50 years. While Yangon, formerly Rangoon, is growing rapidly, much of the rest of
the country is virtually unchanged and traditions remain the way of life. Young women wear
fragrant thanaka to protect their faces from the sun, horse and ox carts transport goods to
market, and the monastery is still the centre of the village. The culture is as diverse as it is
colourful, with more than 130 ethnic groups calling Myanmar home.
U N T O U C H E D
MYANMAR
To travel to Myanmar, formerly Burma, is to step back in time…to a place that
has changed little since the British colonial era.
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Beyond the must-see sights, Avalon delivers a host of hands-on activities and encounters with
the locals for a truly immersive experience. Cruise north of Mandalay on the spectacular Upper
Irrawaddy, where remote villages see very few, if any, Western visitors. Interact with schoolchildren,
visit a nunnery, and wander through a pottery-making village to see the process from start to finish.
Present alms to local monks and observe their daily lunch ritual, explore a local market, and visit a
farmer’s home to learn more about his work and life. You’ll even have a chance to ride an elephant!
More than 90% of the Burmese population follows the Buddhist religion, so it’s unsurprising that
the graceful form of the pagoda is a natural part of the landscape. In Mandalay, visit Mahamuni
Pagoda, as well as Shwenandaw Monastery, the only surviving building from the original royal palace
complex. You will also explore some of the 2,300 majestic temples that dot the plains of Bagan—like
Ananda, one of the most beautiful of all the remaining temples—and will ascend to the top of a
temple for an unforgettable view of sunset.
Beyond the Irrawaddy, you will visit Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, the country’s largest city.
Take a walking tour of the city’s monuments, mix with locals at a tea shop, and stop at stunning
Shwedagon Pagoda, the national symbol of Myanmar and considered by many to be the oldest
pagoda in the world. Here, watch as monks gather and the sun sets on the magnificent golden stupa.
Visiting this “Golden Land” is an incomparable opportunity to experience Myanmar before Western
influence alters the culture, land, and people.
O N T H E
IRRAWADDY
The majestic Irrawaddy River meanders peacefully through Myanmar’s jungle-
shrouded highlands and sun-seared plains to its mangrove-dotted delta at the
Andaman Sea. This “Road to Mandalay” is a gateway to untouched villages,
ancient cities, remarkable culture, and captivating panoramas.
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THE RIGHT INCLUSIONS: We’ve designed a cruise experience that includes all the right things. That’s why every Avalon
cruise includes spacious Panorama SuitesSM
with sitting area and huge 14-foot wall-to-wall window, unique Local FavouritesSM
designed to immerse you in the culture, local beer/spirits and soft drinks throughout the day, shore excursions led by Certified
Local Guides with audio headsets, and, of course, expansive panoramic views throughout the ship. Then, we give you time to
relax and enjoy independent discoveries...the best of both worlds.
• Intimate cruise experience on the all-suite
Avalon MyanmarSM
with no more than 36 passengers
• Spacious Panorama SuiteSM
measuring 245 square feet
• Comfort Collection BedsSM
with premium mattress toppers
• Large private bathrooms with hairdryer, premium bath amenities
full shower with glass door
• Minibar with complimentary local beer, soft drinks
bottled water
your cruise
• Selection of Local Favourites offering unique cultural
activities interactions with locals
• Fascinating destination talks and demonstrations by your
Cruise Director, Local Guides, and ship’s crew
• Headsets for all guided shore excursions
• Bottled water on all excursions
• Fresh fruit refreshing drink after all ship excursions
• Complimentary wine, local beer/spirits, soft drinks,
coffee tea at dinner
• Bar serving premium spirits, wine complimentary coffee,
tea, soft drinks, and local beer/spirits throughout the day
• Fitness Room
INCLUDED
J U S T F O R Y O U
We want your experience with us to be as rich as possible, and have
included everything that we know is important to your cruise enjoyment.
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S M A L L S H I P
BIG
EXPERIENCES
AVALON MYANMARSM
FEATURES:
• Built in 2015
• Air-conditioned Panorama Lounge
• Open-air observation lounge with shade system
premium lounge chairs
• Spacious, open-seating dining room
• Bar serving premium spirits, wine
complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks,
and local beer/spirits throughout the day
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access in lounge areas
• Spa treatment room
• Fitness Room
• Library games
• Non-smoking interior
The ship has been meticulously crafted to offer all the modern features you expect, yet it reflects the character of Myanmar. While
the maximum number of guests may be small, the ship isn’t. Built as long and wide as other ships that carry twice as many guests, the
public spaces never feel congested. From the air-conditioned Panorama Lounge to the open-air observation lounge, there is plenty of
seating and spots to relax. Plus, our lounges are located at the front of the ship, not the back, so no matter where you sit, you’ll always
have a great view.
Our crew embodies the spirit—you first, no matter what. From the reception staff and bartender to wait staff and room attendant,
we always deliver exquisite service that’s comfortable and friendly—never stuffy! With Avalon, our ship becomes your home away
from home.
Panorama Lounge
Open-air observation lounge
CRUISE ALONG THE SCENIC
UPPER IRRAWADDY
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The all-suite Avalon MyanmarSM
, one of our remarkable Suite Ships®
, delivers a
truly intimate experience with a maximum of 36 guests. The pioneering design
allows us to cruise the spectacular and untouched Upper Irrawaddy on each
departure—a feat not possible on any other ship.
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AMENITIES
• Comfort Collection Bedssm
, featuring
premium mattress covers
• Egyptian super-combed cotton linens,
blankets European-style duvets
(two twins or one king)
• Wall-to-Wall Panoramic window
measuring 14-feet wide, that opens to
transform the living space into a large
Open-Air Balcony
shower with glass door, hairdryer, and
premium bath amenities
• Spacious closets with shelves for
ample storage
• Alarm clock
comfortable chair
• In-house telephone
• Minibar with complimentary local beer,
soft drinks bottled water
• In-room safe
SUITESTHATENHANCEYOUR EXPERIENCE: The decor in each Panorama Suite
reflects the spirit of Myanmar. With an expansive 245 square feet of living space,
including a private sitting area, you’ll never feel cramped or crowded. The large
private bathroom, features a full shower with rain shower head, premium bath
products, and ample storage space. There is even sound-dampening insulation, so
it’s less likely you’ll hear your neighbours.
Your Panorama Suite delivers another remarkable feature: our innovative Open-
Air Balcony®
. Measuring 14 feet across this massive wall-to-wall window offers
uninterrupted panoramic views. The doors slide open a full 9 feet, creating the
feeling of sitting outside. Even the bed faces the window, ensuring you won’t miss
a single passing riverscape.
HOW
SUITE
I T I S
Welcome to our innovative Panorama SuitesSM
.
Designed from the ground up with your comfort
in mind—no compromises. You’ll feel right at home
in this spacious, well-appointed retreat.

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your destination to life. We start with fresh, quality ingredients...
and delicious recipes that are crafted by our culinary experts.
Try authentic cuisine from Myanmar—or more familiar Western
alternatives. The breakfast buffet offers a wide variety of dishes
to ensure you start your day off right. Lunch features a buffet and
a live cooking station showcasing local specialties served by our
Head Chef. In the evening, a four-course à la carte dinner awaits
with choice of salads, soups, entrées, dessert or cheese, and
complimentary wine, local beer/spirits, soft drinks, coffee, tea.
Vegetarian options are available at all meals.
ON LAND: Your day starts with breakfast at your hotel. You
will also join your travelling companions for a welcome dinner at
one of Yangon’s finest restaurants. If you choose to join our Inle
Lake extension, we even include a meal at one of the few wineries
in Myanmar, featuring a relaxing atmosphere and stunning views
over the lake.
TASTE
T H E C U LT U R E
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EXTEND
Y O U R C R U I S E
Customise your cruise with an optional extension! Bangkok bustles with activity, and a boat ride through
the klongs and visits to the Grand Palace and the huge Reclining Buddha won’t disappoint. Home to
many different native tribes, freshwater Inle Lake is a fascinating destination where you’ll enjoy an
indigenous music and dance performance, an excursion on the lake to see scenes of daily life, and visits
to the beautiful floating gardens and a variety of workshops.
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3
SUPERIOR
H O T E L S
1
Yangon -
Sule Shangri-La
Located in the heart of the city, the Sule Shangri-La blends
elegance and true hospitality, creating a distinctive and pleasing
atmosphere. The well-appointed guestrooms are spacious and
offer great views of the city.
2
Bangkok extension -
InterContinental Bangkok
Located in the heart of the commercial district, the hotel is
walking distance from shops and restaurants, and is adjacent to
the BTS Skytrain station for easy access to the rest of the city.
You will appreciate the impeccable service and authentic Thai
hospitality.
3
Inle Lake extension -
Villa Inle Resort Spa
The resort enjoys an idyllic setting on the eastern shore of Inle
Lake. With local farmers working their fields nearby, this is perfect
for those seeking a serene escape. Each secluded lakeside
bungalow features a private deck with lake view, sitting area, and
a spacious bathroom with separate shower and tub.

Irrawaddy
River
MANDALAY
AMARAPURA
SAGAING
KYAUK MYAUNG
TIGYANG
KYA HNYAT
KATHA
BHAMO
Second Deﬁle
KYUN DAW
1
2
MYANMAR
(BURMA)
YANGON
BAGAN
SHWE PYI THAR
THAILAND
10
Andaman
Sea
Extension
BANGKOK
INLE LAKE
Extension
Extension
Start/End City
CRUISE WKB - SOUTHBOUND
14 DAYS • YANGON TO YANGON
1 Arrive Yangon: welcome to Myanmar
2 Yangon: walking tour of the city’s landmarks; visit a local tea
shop, Chaukhtatgyi, and Shwedagon Pagoda
3 Yangon–Bhamo (Embarkation)–Second Defile: fly to Bhamo
and explore the town by trishaw and on foot; cruise through the
dramatic Second Defile; onboard welcome reception
4 Kyun Daw: visit a fisherman’s home, local school, and nunnery
5 Katha–Tigyang: visit a local market and excursion to elephant
camp with elephant ride in Katha; walking tour through village
and walk to hilltop pagoda in Tigyang
6 Kya Hnyat: visit a monastery and present alms to the monks
and see their lunch ritual
7 Kyauk Myaung: walking tour through a pottery-making village
8 Mingun–Mandalay–Amarapura: walking tour in Mingun; visit
U Bein Bridge and take a sampan ride at sunset in Amarapura
9 Mandalay: sightseeing including Mahamuni, Kuthodaw, and
Shwenandaw Pagodas; visit tapestry, woodcarving, and gold-leaf
workshops; traditional dance performance
10 Sagaing: visit Kaunghmudaw Pagoda, a silversmith workshop,
and Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda
11 Shwe Pyi Thar: walking tour through this typical river village to
visit a local farmer’s home and see palm candy being made;
traditional puppet show
12 Bagan: watch sunrise from temple; sightseeing including a local
market, Shwezigon Pagoda, lacquer workshop, Ananda Temple,
Dhammayangyi Temple, and Sulamani Temple; ox cart ride to
temple for sunset
13 Bagan (Disembarkation)–Yangon: fly to Yangon
14 Yangon: end of holiday
CRUISE WBK - NORTHBOUND
14 DAYS • YANGON TO YANGON
1 Arrive Yangon: welcome to Myanmar
2 Yangon: walking tour of the city’s landmarks; visit a local tea
shop, Chaukhtatgyi, and Shwedagon Pagoda
3 Yangon–Bagan (Embarkation): fly to Bagan; onboard welcome
reception; traditional puppet show
4 Bagan: watch sunrise from temple; sightseeing including a local
market, Shwezigon Pagoda, lacquer workshop, Ananda Temple,
Dhammayangyi Temple, and Sulamani Temple; ox cart ride to
temple for sunset
5 Shwe Pyi Thar: walking tour through this typical river village to
visit a farmer’s home and see palm candy being made
6 Sagaing–Amarapura: visit Kaunghmudaw Pagoda, a silversmith
workshop, and Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda in Sagaing; visit U
Bein Bridge and take a sampan ride at sunset in Amarapura
7 Mandalay: sightseeing including Mahamuni, Kuthodaw and
Shwenandaw Pagodas; visit tapestry, woodcarving, and gold-leaf
workshops; traditional dance performance
8 Kyauk Myaung: walking tour through a pottery-making village
9 Kya Hnyat: visit a monastery and present alms to the monks and
see their lunch ritual
10 Tigyang: walking tour through village and walk to hilltop pagoda
11 Katha: visit to local market; excursion to elephant camp with
elephant ride
12 Kyun Daw–Second Defile: visit a fisherman’s home, local
school, and nunnery in Kyun Daw; cruise through the dramatic
Second Defile
13 Bhamo (Disembarkation)–Yangon: explore Bhamo by trishaw
and on foot; fly to Yangon
14 Yangon: end of holiday
PHOTOGRAPHY: (Left to right)
Buddha at Mahamuni Pagoda;
pagoda on Sagaing Hill
GOLDEN MYANMAR
THE ALLURING IRRAWADDY
Add Bangkok to Your Holiday: boat ride on klongs; visit the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Add Inle Lake to Your Holiday (WKB only): dinner at Red Mountain Estate winery; boat excursion to see life on the lake; visit silk, silversmith, and
cheroot cigar workshops; performance by Padaung long-necked women
INCLUDED FEATURES
CRUISE
Deluxe 10-night cruise in a Panorama
SuiteSM
with Avalon’s exclusive
Comfort Collection BedsSM
. Enjoy
an intimate cruise experience with a
maximum of 36 guests on board.
SIGHTSEEING
Your day-by-day itinerary indicates
LOCAL FAVOURITESSM
Special experiences by local
entertainers, artisans, and experts,
designed to enrich your experience.
• VISIT A LOCAL TEA SHOP FOR TEA
WITH THE LOCALS
• TRADITIONAL PUPPET SHOW
• VISIT A FARMER’S HOME TO LEARN
ABOUT HIS DAILY LIFE
• INTERACT WITH LOCAL MONKS
• RIDE AN ELEPHANT
by choosing from a selection of
optional excursions. Go online to
customise your cruise experience.
MEALS
L: 11 lunches
D: 11 dinners including a welcome
dinner in Yangon
• Bangkok Extension:
breakfast (B) daily,
1 lunch (L)
• Inle Lake Extension (WKB only):
breakfast (B) daily,
2 lunches (L),
2 dinners (D)
SUPERIOR HOTELS
Yangon Sule Shangri-La (D)
Bangkok Extension InterContinental
Bangkok (D)
Inle Lake Extension (WKB only) Villa
Inle Resort Spa (SF)
OTHER INCLUDED
FEATURES
• Daily cocktail hour featuring cocktail
of the day and canapés
• Complimentary wine, local beer/
spirits, and soft drinks with all
dinners on board
• Complimentary coffee, tea, soft
drinks, local beer/spirits on board
throughout the day
• Audio headsets for all shore
excursions
• Bottled water on all shore
excursions
• Fresh fruit and refreshing drink after
all shore excursions
FOR FULL ITINERARY DETAILS FOR CRUISE WBK, VISIT AVALONWATERWAYS.COM.AU
PRICED FROM $9,722

PHOTOGRAPHY: (Clockwise from bottom left) Monks
collecting morning alms; elephant sanctuary; temples
in Bagan; wood-carving workshop; Kuthodaw Pagoda;
boats on Taungthaman Lake near U Bein Bridge
DAY 1 Arrive in Yangon, Myanmar. Welcome to Yangon,
formerly known as Rangoon, the country’s largest city and former
capital. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
DAY 2 Yangon. This morning, take a WALKING TOUR of the
city’s famous and historic landmarks, including the High Court, City
Hall, Central Railway Station, and Sule Pagoda, built during the time
of Buddha. Stop along the way at a LOCAL TEA SHOP for a cup of
tea/coffee with the locals. Next, stop at CHAUKHTATGYI to see the
massive reclining Buddha measuring in at 213 feet. Later in the day,
visit SHWEDAGON PAGODA, the most important religious site in the
country and a national symbol. Here, a truly enchanting scene unfolds
as the sun sets on the golden stupa and locals come to pay their
respects. Tonight, your welcome dinner is in one of Yangon’s best
restaurants. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 Yangon–Bhamo (Embarkation). This morning,
transfer to the airport for your flight to Bhamo. Upon arrival, EXPLORE
BHAMO by local trishaw and by foot, then transfer to the port and
board the Avalon Myanmar to begin your CRUISE on the Irrawaddy.
This afternoon, get acquainted with the ship and sail through the
DRAMATIC SECOND DEFILE with its magnificent cliffs reaching down
the narrow channel. Join a welcome reception this evening prior to
dinner. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 Kyun Daw–Cruising. This morning, visit the fascinating
island village of Kyun Daw, where more than 7,000 stupas surround
the monastery. Take a WALKING TOUR for memorable encounters
with the villagers. Visit a FISHERMAN’S HOME to learn more about
daily life here and a SCHOOL to interact with the children. You will
also visit a NUNNERY to present the nuns with food purchased the
day before at the market in Bhamo. Unlike monks, they have to
collect and cook their own food. As you sail south this afternoon, with
some luck, you may catch a glimpse of the rare Irrawaddy dolphin
with its distinctive round forehead. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 Katha–Tigyang. This morning, visit a LOCAL MARKET to
see the locals buying and selling fish, meat, produce, and more. Then,
journey a short distance outside the city to an ELEPHANT CAMP in the
teak forest. Skilled mahouts will show you how they have worked with
elephants for centuries, and you will have the opportunity to RIDE AN
ELEPHANT through the forest. Cruise to the small village of Tigyang for
an afternoon WALKING TOUR through its narrow lanes and to visit the
pagoda and reclining Buddha on a hilltop with stunning views. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 Kya Hnyat. This morning, visit the village of Kya Hnyat with
its many Buddhist monasteries. Here you will INTERACT WITH THE
MONKS at a local monastery. Each morning they don their distinctive
saffron-coloured robes and walk through the streets to collect alms,
offerings of food, like cooked rice and curry. This is a truly memorable
experience as you present alms to the monks and witness their lunch
ritual. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 Kyauk Myaung. Today, take a WALKING TOUR through
the captivating pottery-making village of Kyauk Myaung. Here you
will learn more about the pot-making process and see how they
are formed, fired, and glazed. Most interesting is the eye-catching
50-gallon variety, often referred to as Martaban or Ali Baba jars in
colonial times. These pots could transport large quantities of liquor,
fish sauce, peanut oil, and more, and have played an important part of
maritime trade throughout Asia for centuries. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 Mingun–Mandalay–Amarapura. This morning, take
a WALKING TOUR through the village of Mingun to see its bronze bell,
considered the largest working bell in the world. You will also stop at
the famous unfinished pagoda, where construction was abandoned
at 160 feet, only a third of the planned height. Afterward, sail a short
distance to Mandalay. Visit nearby Amarapura, former capital of
Myanmar, later in the afternoon. Your visit focuses on the famous
U BEIN BRIDGE, a three-quarter-mile-long bridge built in 1783 from
reclaimed teakwood from the old royal palace in Inwa. The bridge
is still a cornerstone of the community as locals and monks use it
daily to cross Taungthaman Lake while fishermen and farmers go
about their daily work below. Take a SAMPAN RIDE on the lake for
memorable views of the sunset behind the iconic bridge. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 Mandalay. After breakfast, visit a TAPESTRY
WOODCARVING WORKSHOP to learn more about these cottage
industries and see the skilled artisans at work. Then, stop at a GOLD-
LEAF WORKSHOP to see how it is made. Lastly, visit MAHAMUNI
PAGODA, the most revered shrine in Mandalay, to see its impressive
gold-leaf Buddha. Due to the continual application of gold leaf, officials
estimate the gold is approximately six inches thick. This afternoon, visit
KUTHODAW PAGODA and SHWENANDAW MONASTERY, the only
remnant of former King Mindon’s “Golden City” to survive the bombing
of World War II. Originally the king’s living quarters, the building was
moved after his death to its current location and converted into a
monastery. Today, the original gilding has faded, but the intricate wood
carvings endure, giving you a sense of how extravagant the original
teak palace complex was. This evening, enjoy a TRADITIONAL DANCE
PERFORMANCE featuring local song and dance. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 Sagaing. Today, visit Sagaing, an important religious
site with countless pagodas dotting the surrounding hillsides. Here,
stop to see KAUNGHMUDAW PAGODA with its golden egg-shaped
dome—unique among more traditional pagodas in Myanmar. Next,
on to a SILVERSMITH WORKSHOP to learn how the local artisans turn
silver into beautiful works of art. Lastly, explore SOON U PONYA SHIN
PAGODA at the top of Sagaing Hill for stunning views of the Irrawaddy
and across to Mandalay. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 Shwe Pyi Thar. Relax this morning and take in the sights
from one of the ship’s lounges or your suite. This afternoon, take a
WALKING TOUR through Shwe Pyi Thar, a typical village along the
Irrawaddy. Here you will visit a LOCAL FARMER’S HOME to learn
more about daily life here and see the locals making palm candy, a
sweet and smoky candy, from the sap of the toddy palm. To harvest
the sap, a climber scales the toddy palm and hangs an earthen pot
under a slit he cuts in the tree. The sap is then cooked in an iron pan
over an open wood fire until it thickens and can be formed into small
pieces by hand. After dinner, a TRADITIONAL PUPPET SHOW will be
presented in one of the lounges. (B,L,D)
GOLDEN MYANMAR THE ALLURING IRRAWADDY -WKB

DAY 12 Bagan. Today, explore Bagan, capital of Myanmar from
the 9th to the 13th centuries. It is estimated that during this time over
13,000 temples, monasteries, and pagodas were built in the plains
surrounding the city—an area of about 40 square miles. Many of
these structures have been lost over time, but around 2,300 still stand
today, making this one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites.
Early risers can visit one of the temples with a Local Guide to witness
sunrise. After breakfast, your morning excursion starts with a visit to
a LOCAL MARKET selling handicrafts, fabrics, and longyis—a versatile
sheet of cloth worn around the waist by most local men and women.
Then, stop at the ornate SHWEZIGON PAGODA, one of the country’s
most important shrines. You will also visit a LACQUER WORKSHOP
to learn more about this ancient craft. After lunch, your sightseeing
centres on the BAGAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONE. Highlights include
ANANDA, considered by many to be the most beautiful temple,
and DHAMMAYANG YI, the best preserved monument left standing.
Also stop to see the exquisite and well preserved fresco paintings at
SULAMANI. Your day ends with an OX CART RIDE to a temple, where
you will ascend to the top as the sun sets. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 Bagan (Disembarkation)–Yangon. After breakfast,
disembark the ship and EXPLORE BHAMO by local trishaw and
by foot. Afterward, transfer to the airport for your flight to Yangon.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
DAY 14 Yangon. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
STARTYOUR HOLIDAY IN BANGKOK
CRUISE WKBQ • 17 DAYS
• FROM BANGKOK TO YANGON
DAY 1 Arrive in Bangkok,
Thailand. Welcome to Bangkok!
Hotel rooms are available for mid-
afternoon check-in.
DAY 2 Bangkok. This morning, your sightseeing begins with a BOAT
RIDE through the klongs, Bangkok’s canals, to see homes, temples,
and the way of life that give this city the nickname “Venice of the
East.” Stop at the stunning GRAND PALACE, featuring the TEMPLE OF
THE EMERALD BUDDHA. Also visit the TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING
BUDDHA, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It
houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the 49-foot-high
and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha. The remainder of the
day is at your leisure. (B,L)
DAY 3 Bangkok. Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B)
DAY 4 Bangkok–Yangon, Myanmar. Today, fly to Yangon to join
Day 1 of Cruise WKB. (B)
ADD INLE LAKE TO YOUR HOLIDAY
CRUISE WKBE • 16 DAYS
• FROM YANGON TO YANGON
DAYS 1 TO 12 Like Cruise WKB.
DAY 13 Bagan (Disembarkation)–
Heho–Inle Lake. Transfer to the
airport and fly to Heho, gateway
to Inle Lake, a tranquil body of water surrounded by mountains.
Pause at Red Mountain Estate to bask in the beautiful scenery as
you enjoy a lunch of authentic fare and wine produced from the
vineyards here. Continue to your lakeside resort, where you will
spend the next two nights. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 Inle Lake. Today, a fascinating excursion to see scenes
of life around the lake. Stilted houses dot the shorelines, and the
local Intha people use the famous one-legged rowing technique
to fish and tend their floating gardens of tomatoes, cucumbers,
aubergine, and more. These clever gardens are made from
weeds lashed together and mud from the lake bottom, then
anchored using bamboo poles, allowing them to rise and fall
with the water level of the lake. Along the way, stop at a SILK
WORKSHOP, where they use the fibres of the lotus plant to
weave garments. You will also visit a SILVERSMITH WORKSHOP
and a CHEROOT WORKSHOP, where young girls roll the cigars
at a dizzying pace. Before dinner, attend a MUSIC DANCE
PERFORMANCE by the Padaung long-necked women who live
in this part of the country. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 Inle Lake–Heho–Yangon. Today, transfer to Heho
for your flight back to Yangon for an overnight. (B)
DAY 16 Yangon. Your holiday ends with breakfast this
morning. (B)
ADD BANGKOK INLE LAKE TO YOUR HOLIDAY
CRUISE WKBY • 19 DAYS • FROM BANGKOK TO YANGON
PHOTOGRAPHY: (Clockwise from bottom left) Visit a
local village; Burmese puppets; Shwezigon Pagoda;
Reclining Buddha
DATES PRICES AU$
CRUISE WKB - FROM $9,722 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - YANGON TO YANGON
CRUISE WKBQ - FROM $11,303 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO YANGON
CRUISE WKBE - FROM $11,700 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - YANGON TO YANGON
CRUISE WKBY - FROM $13,251 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO YANGON
Ship Dept.# Start Yangon End Yangon Land/Cruise*
Myanmar 0107 Sat Jan 07 Fri Jan 20 10,092
Myanmar 0127 Fri Jan 27 Thu Feb 09 10,092
Myanmar 0216 Thu Feb 16 Wed Mar 01 10,092
Myanmar 0308 Wed Mar 08 Tue Mar 21 10,092
Myanmar 0328 Tue Mar 28 Mon Apr 10 9,722
Myanmar 0417 Mon Apr 17 Sun Apr 30 9,722
Myanmar 0909 Sat Sep 09 Fri Sep 22 10,092
Myanmar 0929 Fri Sep 29 Thu Oct 12 10,092
Myanmar 1019 Thu Oct 19 Wed Nov 01 10,482
Myanmar 1108 Wed Nov 08 Tue Nov 21 10,482
Myanmar 1128 Tue Nov 28 Mon Dec 11 10,482
Myanmar 1218 Mon Dec 18 Sun Dec 31 10,482
2018
Myanmar 0107 Sun Jan 07 Sat Jan 20 10,512
Myanmar 0127 Sat Jan 27 Fri Feb 09 10,512
Myanmar 0216 Fri Feb 16 Thu Mar 01 10,512
Myanmar 0308 Thu Mar 08 Wed Mar 21 10,512
Myanmar 0328 Wed Mar 28 Tue Apr 10 10,122
Myanmar 0417 Tue Apr 17 Mon Apr 30 10,122
CRUISE WBK - FROM $9,722 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - YANGON TO YANGON
CRUISE WBKQ - FROM $11,303 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BANGKOK TO YANGON
Ship Dept.# Start Yangon End Yangon Land/Cruise*
Myanmar 0117 Tue Jan 17 Mon Jan 30 10,092
Myanmar 0206 Mon Feb 06 Sun Feb 19 10,092
Myanmar 0226 Sun Feb 26 Sat Mar 11 10,092
Myanmar 0318 Sat Mar 18 Fri Mar 31 9,722
Myanmar 0407 Fri Apr 07 Thu Apr 20 9,722
Myanmar 0829 Tue Aug 29 Mon Sep 11 10,092
Myanmar 0918 Mon Sep 18 Sun Oct 01 10,092
Myanmar 1008 Sun Oct 08 Sat Oct 21 10,482
Myanmar 1028 Sat Oct 28 Fri Nov 10 10,482
Myanmar 1117 Fri Nov 17 Thu Nov 30 10,482
Myanmar 1207 Thu Dec 07 Wed Dec 20 10,482
Myanmar 1227 Wed Dec 27 Tue Jan 09 10,482
2018
Myanmar 0116 Tue Jan 16 Mon Jan 29 10,512
Myanmar 0205 Mon Feb 05 Sun Feb 18 10,512
Myanmar 0225 Sun Feb 25 Sat Mar 10 10,512
Myanmar 0317 Sat Mar 17 Fri Mar 30 10,122
Myanmar 0406 Fri Apr 06 Thu Apr 19 10,122
ALL DEPARTURES ARE GUARANTEED.
*Land/Cruise price includes intra-holiday air and taxes.
Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.
Port charges of $120 are included.
Gratuities to Local Guides drivers are included.
Gratuities to Cruise Director and crew may be added for $236. Gratuities for drivers and local hosts on
extensions are not included and should be paid directly.
Prices shown above include cruise in Category B in an Panorama Suite on Irrawaddy Deck. To upgrade to a
Category A on the Mandalay Deck, add $550 per person in double occupancy or $1100 in single occupancy.
Extra Nights per person in Yangon: in single room $471; in twin room $267
Extra Nights per person in Bangkok:
Jan.-Dec. 18, 2017: in single room $371; in twin room $193
Dec. 19, 2017-Jan. 3, 2018: in single room $441; in twin room $229

Boasting one of the world’s earliest civilizations, China’s empire grew around its
powerful dynasties. It was during imperial rule that some of the country’s greatest
achievements occurred, including construction of the inimitable Great Wall, the
Forbidden City, and the impressive legion of Terracotta Warriors.
In the early 20th century, communism gained a foothold as revolution led to
abdication of China’s last emperor after two millennia of sovereign rule. From the
late 1920s to the end of the 1940s, the country was embroiled first in civil war and
then World War II. A new party, led by Mao Zedong, gained power in 1949 and is still
in power to this day. Under Mao’s rule, China was closed to all but selected foreign
visitors. Forty years after his death, it is one of the most visited destinations in the
world, where ancient traditions blend with the modern world, and skyscrapers rise
above ancient temples. It is a place of profound culture and graceful beauty—from
Peking Opera and traditional tea ceremonies to colourful festivals and unique cities
trying to preserve ancient treasures.
H I S T O R I C A L
CHINA
The world’s most populous nation, the People’s Republic
of China is the ultimate synthesis of East and West, old
and new.
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Cruise more than 600 miles through the most impressive stretch of the Yangtze River—the
famed Three Gorges. Walk through the village of Shibaozhai to see its 400-year-old, 12-story,
red pagoda perched on a cliff side. Take a boat excursion down the Shennong Stream, where you
will see the mysterious hanging coffins, and enjoy a sampan ride surrounded by emerald-green
waters and forested hills. Also visit the awe-inspiring Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric
dam in the world.
Beyond the Yangtze, you will discover more of China’s treasures. Visit the Great Wall, Beijing’s
illustrious Forbidden City, and take a rickshaw ride through the hutongs, the city’s ancient
alleyways. In Xi’an, marvel at the life-sized Terracotta Warriors, participate in a calligraphy class,
and see the colourful “Tang Dynasty” show. Walk along the Bund in Shanghai and visit bustling
Yu Yuan Gardens. Depending on which holiday you choose, your journey may take you to other
amazing locales...like Guilin for a cruise on the Li River, Lijiang’s ancient town to see local life and
stop at Black Dragon Pool for stunning views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, or Tibet to visit
Potala Palace, former residence of the Dalai Lama, and spend time at the home of a local family
to learn more about their life.
This is just a small sampling of what you will experience on your Avalon journey through China.
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THE
YANGTZE
B E Y O N D
The longest river in Asia, the Yangtze River flows from the glaciers of the Tibetan
Plateau across China before emptying into the East China Sea at Shanghai. With
the completion of the Three Gorges Dam there have been changes along the river,
but glimpses of the past remain as farmers ply their fields, ancient temples await
exploration, and the forest-covered mountains of Wu Gorge beckon.
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THE RIGHT INCLUSIONS: When it comes to enjoying the unique history and cultures of China, an Avalon Small-Group
Discovery is the perfect way to travel. We never allow more than 20 travellers on our Cruise Tour holidays, meaning you
get more personalised service from beginning to end. In Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, all sightseeing includes a headset so
you don’t miss any of the fascinating stories told by your Tour Director and Certified Local Guide. In addition, on the Yangtze,
Avalon has arranged a host of exclusive features just for you.
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• Spacious outside deluxe stateroom
• Comfortable beds with premium mattress toppers
• Large private bathroom featuring full shower and separate
bathtub, hairdryer, and premium bath amenities
your cruise
• Selection of Local FavouritesSM
offering unique cultural
activities interactions with locals
EXCLUSIVE AVALON CRUISE FEATURES
• Welcome reception with cocktails snacks
• Priority check-in and check-out
• Breakfast lunch buffets featuring Western and Chinese cuisine in
Pavilion restaurant on the Sun Deck
• Dinner in the exclusive Pavilion Restaurant featuring à la carte menu
of Western Chinese cuisine
• Complimentary wine, beer soft drinks with all
onboard dinners
• Complimentary soft drinks with all onboard lunches
• 24-hour access to the Executive Lounge with complimentary
coffee, tea snacks
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access in the Executive Lounge
• Reserved seating for evening entertainment
• Private guided shore excursions
T H E R I G H T T H I N G S A R E A L W AY S
INCLUDED
We want you to have an unforgettable journey. That’s why we’ve designed
a cruise experience that includes all the right things.
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The Century Legend is charting a new course for Yangtze River cruising,
featuring a state-of-the-art propulsion system that reduces vibration and
decreases emissions to minimize environmental impact.
SHIP FEATURES:
• English-speaking staff
• 7-floor atrium lobby
• Non-smoking interior
• Two restaurants
• Two bars
• Multi-functional lounge
• Large sun deck
• Wi-Fi access (where signal is available)
• Fitness Centre
• Spa massage facilities
• Indoor swimming pool
• A variety of shops
• Cinema room
• Game room
• Well-stocked library
• 24-hour laundry service
• Two elevators
As you embark this contemporary, elegant ship, a friendly, English-speaking crew and stunning 7-story atrium lobby welcome
you aboard. In addition to the propulsion system, the Century Legend features two other innovations: a pillarless, multi-function
lounge with unobstructed views of evening entertainment, and a large indoor swimming pool—both firsts on the Yangtze. You’ll
also appreciate additional amenities including two bars, a large sun deck, game room, cinema, fitness centre, and spa.
Large indoor swimming pool
Pavilion Restaurant
C R U I S I N G I N
STYLE
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AMENITIES
• Comfortable beds with premium
mattress cover
• Super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
(two twins or one queen)
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass door leading
to large balcony
shower and separate bathtub, hairdryer,
and premium bath amenities
• Spacious closets with shelves for
ample storage
• Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels
• Alarm clock
comfortable chair
• Wi-Fi access (where signal is available)
• Room-to-room phone service
• Well-stocked minibar
• Complimentary bottled water
• In-room safe
Each Deluxe Stateroom features 266 square feet of inside living space—the most
on the Yangtze today. A floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass door leads to your private
balcony, adding an additional 35 square feet of space. Comfortable beds are
wrapped in premium mattress covers, super-combed cotton linens, European-
style duvets, and both soft and firm pillows. You’ll also appreciate the large private
bathroom with full shower and separate bathtub.
NOTE: Artist renderings are correct as
of the publication date but are subject
to change.
S PA C I O U S
DELUXE
STATEROOMS
Welcome to your private sanctuary, the perfect place to watch the
passing scenery or relax after a sightseeing excursion.
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your destination to life. All meals are served in the exclusive
Pavilion Restaurant. Try authentic cuisine from China—or more
familiar Western alternatives. The breakfast buffet offers a wide
variety of dishes to ensure you start your day off right. Lunch
features a buffet with salad, soup, and more than 20 main dishes.
In the evening, a four-course à la carte dinner awaits with choice
of salads, soups, entrées, and desserts.
ON LAND: Each day starts with breakfast at your hotel.
Where we include lunch or dinner, we have carefully selected
each local restaurant either in or outside your hotel. We also
include several authentic experiences to help round out your
holiday. Sample succulent Peking Duck at an award-winning
restaurant in Beijing, relish a traditional dim sum lunch in
Shanghai, and dine with a local family in Tibet.
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C U I S I N E
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Y O U R C R U I S E
Customise your cruise with an optional extension. In Hong Kong, tour the city and visit the famous
Stanley Market and Victoria Peak, followed by free time for independent discoveries. In Guilin, cruise on
the tranquil Li River and visit a tea farm to learn more about the tea-making process and for a traditional
tea ceremony. For the more adventurous, you can even journey to Mongolia to explore the capital city
of Ulaanbaatar and the remote Gobi Desert, where you will stay in a traditional ger.
See itinerary pages for specific offerings.
SUPERIOR
H O T E L S
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Beijing -
Fairmont Beijing
Close to the Imperial Palace and Tian’anmen Square, this luxurious
hotel is ideally located. Offering a mix of contemporary and
traditional Chinese styles, the Fairmont Beijing boasts impeccable
service, spacious guestrooms, and a host of amenities for a
comfortable stay.
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Hong Kong extension -
Kowloon Shangri-La
This deluxe hotel is located in the bustling Tsim Sha Tsui district,
the liveliest and most popular shopping and entertainment area
in Hong Kong. Enjoy the city’s most spacious guestrooms, with
floor-to-ceiling windows, and world-class service amidst tranquil
surroundings.
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Guilin -
Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin
Located on the banks of the scenic Li River, the hotel sets the
standard for luxury and service in Guilin. From the moment you
arrive you will be treated to true Asian hospitality, while each
elegantly appointed guestroom feels like a home away from
home.
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Shanghai -
Fairmont Peace Hotel
This landmark hotel once served as a glamorous playground
for the elite. Just steps from the famous Bund promenade and
unrivalled shopping on Nanjing Road, it is still the perfect place
to play, relax, and explore Shanghai’s spectacular scenery and
vibrant lifestyle.

DAY 1 Arrive in Beijing, China. Welcome to China’s capital
city. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
DAY 2 Beijing. Your full-day sightseeing starts with a visit to the
FORBIDDEN CITY and its IMPERIAL PALACE, once the home of
China’s great emperors. Nearby is 100-acre TIAN’ANMEN SQUARE,
the largest public square in the world. After lunch, enjoy some time at
your leisure. This evening, enjoy a special PEKING DUCK WELCOME
DINNER at an award-winning restaurant in your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 Beijing. The GREAT WALL OF CHINA once stretched 4,000
miles across China’s barren northern terrain from the Bohai Sea to
the Gobi Desert. Head north to a village where the Great Wall is well
preserved, and walk along the wall to enjoy sweeping vistas of this
mammoth fortress. Tonight, attend a performance of the PEKING
OPERA, a traditional form of Chinese theatre, including a behind-the-
scenes look at the colourful makeup being applied to the performers.
Alternatively, you may choose to attend the LEGEND OF KUNG
FU SHOW. Here, performers use a fusion of kung fu, dance, and
acrobatics to tell the story of a monk who studies Buddhism and kung
fu his whole life and eventually becomes a Zen master. (B,L)
DAY 4 Beijing–Xi’an. This morning, visit the TEMPLE OF HEAVEN
and enjoy a rickshaw ride through one of Beijing’s HUTONGS, the
city’s ancient alleys. Experience life in this historic neighbourhood as
you are invited into the courtyard of a family’s home for tea. Later, fly
to Xi’an. (B,D)
DAY 5 Xi’an. One of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world
when China dominated the silk trade, Xi’an today is an archaeological
treasure trove. Sightseeing begins with the enormous tomb of China’s
first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, accidentally discovered by local
farmers in 1974. Marvel at the legion of TERRACOTTA WARRIORS that
has been guarding the burial site for 2,000 years. You will also enter
the VIP VIEWING AREA for an up-close view of these life-size statues.
During lunch, enjoy a NOODLE-MAKING DEMONSTRATION by a
master chef and learn how Chinese noodles are made by hand. Next,
visit the DAYAN PAGODA, built in 652 AD. This evening, enjoy the
“Tang Dynasty” DINNER SHOW, featuring a colourful assemblage of
classical performances. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 Xi’an–Chongqing (Embarkation)–Yangtze River
Cruise. This morning, visit the Xi’an City Wall South Gate and learn to
write like a local during a traditional Chinese CALLIGRAPHY CLASS; you
may even see some locals practicing their morning tai chi. Next, fly to
Chongqing, China’s capital during World War II. Visit a local ZOO to see
pandas and eat dinner at a local HOT POT restaurant before boarding
the Century Legend for a 3-night cruise through the breathtaking Three
Gorges of the Yangtze. Join your travelling companions for a PRIVATE
WELCOME RECEPTION including cocktails and snacks. (B,D)
DAY 7 Cruising: Shibaozhai. The morning is at your leisure
to enjoy a variety of onboard activities. You may choose to start your
day with a tai chi session on the Sun Deck, take a swim in the pool,
or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. After lunch, take a WALKING
TOUR of Shibaozhai with its 400-year-old, 12-story, red wooden
pagoda perched high on a cliff side. This evening, the Captain hosts a
welcome party, followed by dinner and a special performance by the
ship’s crew. (B,L,D) NOTE: Depending on river conditions, an alternate
shore excursion may be offered.
DAY 8 Cruising: Qutang Gorge–Wu Gorge–Shennv
Stream. Again, enjoy the morning at your leisure on the ship. You
may choose to take an optional shore excursion to Baidi Cheng,
known as the “White Emperor City,” to see the Baidi Temple. Later
in the morning, sail downstream through the first and second of the
three gorges—Qutang Gorge, the shortest but most dramatic gorge,
and Wu, known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains. You
can nearly touch the perpendicular walls rising from the riverbanks
as your Captain negotiates this narrow gap. After lunch, disembark
for a BOAT EXCURSION down Shennv Stream. Along the way, see
picturesque scenery and the mysterious hanging wooden coffins.
Before returning to your ship you will also board a wooden boat on a
smaller section of the stream, where the crew will sing songs as you
glide across the stunning deep emerald-green waters surrounded
Yangtze
River
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BEIJING
Great Wall
SHANGHAI
XI’AN
CHONGQING
YICHANG
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CHINA
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Three
Gorges
Dam
SHIBAOZHAI
HONG KONG
GUILIN
Extension
Extension
Post-Extension
Start/End City
Pre-Extension
PHOTOGRAPHY: (From left)
Great Wall of China; Peking
Opera performance
SMALL-GROUP DISCOVERY • Never more than 20 passengers in a group
CRUISE WYC • 12 DAYS • BEIJING TO SHANGHAI
MAGICALCHINATHEYANGTZE RIVER
INCLUDED FEATURES
CRUISE
Deluxe 3-night cruise from Chongqing
to Yichang in a Deluxe Stateroom with
two lower beds, private facilities, and
balcony
SIGHTSEEING
Below is a summary of your sightseeing
plus the day-by-day itinerary indicates
Beijing: sightseeing including headsets;
visit the Forbidden City, Imperial Palace,
Tian’anmen Square, Great Wall, and Temple
of Heaven; Peking Duck welcome dinner;
Peking Opera performance or Legend of
Kung Fu Show; hutong tour by rickshaw
Xi’an: sightseeing including headsets; visit the
Terracotta Warriors including the VIP viewing
area and Dayan Pagoda; noodle-making
demonstration; calligraphy class; “Tang
Dynasty” dinner show
Chongqing: visit a local zoo to see pandas;
hot pot dinner; begin your Yangtze cruise
aboard the Century Legend; private welcome
reception
Shibaozhai: walking tour
Shennv Stream: boat excursion down one of
the Yangtze’s lesser gorges
Three Gorges Dam Site: sightseeing of the
impressive dam site
Shanghai: sightseeing including headsets;
visit the Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens, a silk factory,
and the Shanghai Museum; dim sum lunch;
walking tour of the French Concession; see
an acrobatic show
Hong Kong Extension: cable-car ride up
Victoria Peak; sampan ride on harbour; visit
Stanley Market; Host service during your stay
Guilin Hong Kong Extension:
Guilin - Li River cruise; visit Reed Flute Cave
and a tea farm; Host service during your stay
Hong Kong - cable-car ride up Victoria Peak;
sampan ride on harbour; visit Stanley Market;
Host service during your stay
LOCAL FAVOURITESSM
Special experiences by local entertainers,
artisans, and experts, designed to enrich
your experience.
• PEKING OPERA OR KUNG FU SHOW
• RICKSHAW RIDE THROUGH HUTONGS
• DIM SUM LUNCH
by choosing from a selection of optional
excursions. Go online to customise your
cruise experience.
MEALS
L: 7 lunches
D: 7 dinners including a Peking Duck
welcome dinner in Beijing and a
farewell dinner in Shanghai
• Hong Kong Extension: breakfast (B) daily
• Guilin Hong Kong Extension:
breakfast (B) daily, 2 lunches (L)
SUPERIOR HOTELS
Beijing Fairmont Beijing (D)
Xi’an Shangri-La Hotel (D)
Yangtze Cruise Century Legend
Shanghai Fairmont Peace Hotel (D)
Hong Kong Extension Kowloon
Shangri-La (D)
Guilin Hong Kong Extension:
Guilin Shangri-La Hotel (D)
Hong Kong Kowloon Shangri-La (D)
PRICED FROM $5,873

by densely forested hills. This evening, join the Captain for a special
farewell dinner. (B,L,D) NOTE: Depending on river conditions, the boat
excursion may be on the Daning River.
DAY 9 Cruising: Three Gorges Dam Site–Xiling Gorge–
Yichang (Disembarkation)–Shanghai. This morning,
visit the THREE GORGES DAM SITE, the largest dam of its kind in
the world. Afterward, sail through Xiling Gorge, the last of the three
gorges, before bidding farewell to your ship’s crew in Yichang. After
lunch in Yichang, transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai,
China’s most populous city and centre of trade and industry. (B,L)
DAY 10 Shanghai. Start your day with a stroll along the Bund, the
city’s riverfront boulevard lined with historic buildings, housing, banks,
and trade houses. Then, visit YU YUAN GARDENS, dating back to the
Ming Dynasty, and a SILK FACTORY to learn about the silk-making
process. For lunch, a traditional DIM SUM feast awaits. Meaning “to
touch your heart,” dim sum was originally a snack but has transformed
into a full meal with a wide variety of steamed dumplings, spring
rolls, and more. Afterward, enjoy time at leisure. This evening, be
entertained by a spectacular ACROBATIC SHOW. (B,L)
DAY 11 Shanghai. This morning, visit the SHANGHAI MUSEUM,
featuring stunning displays of ancient bronze, jade, and ceramics.
Then, take a WALKING TOUR of the former French Concession, once
Shanghai’s leading residential and retail area. Today, the qualities that
made the area so popular endure—from quaint, tree-lined streets and
exquisite architecture to charming shops and fashionable restaurants
and bars. Along the way, see the famous Art Deco Cathay Theatre,
explore the narrow lanes of Xintiandi, and visit Fuxing Park, where
locals play chess, dance, practice tai chi, and more. The afternoon
is at your leisure. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special
farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
DAY 12 Shanghai. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
ADD HONG KONG TO YOUR HOLIDAY
CRUISE WYCE • 15 DAYS
• FROM BEIJING TO HONG KONG
DAYS 1 TO 11 Like Cruise WYC.
DAY 12 Shanghai–Hong Kong.
Today, fly to exciting Hong Kong. (B)
DAY 13 Hong Kong. This
morning’s sightseeing begins with a CABLE-CAR RIDE up Victoria Peak
for panoramic vistas of this one-of-a-kind port city. Drive by Repulse
Bay, a popular beach area, then to the Aberdeen fishing village for
a SAMPAN RIDE on the harbour. Next stop is STANLEY MARKET, a
narrow street jammed with stalls offering clothing, arts, and crafts. The
afternoon and evening are free for independent exploration. Tonight,
consider an optional sunset cruise on Hong Kong’s magnificent
harbour. (B)
DAY 14 Hong Kong. Take advantage of a full free day to explore this
exciting city. You may wish to join our optional excursion to view the
giant Buddha on the island of Lantau. Shopping is a highlight of Hong
Kong with markets, malls, and shops to fit any taste and budget. Your
host will be happy to suggest ways to make the most of your day. (B)
DAY 15 Hong Kong. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
ADD GUILIN HONG KONG TO YOUR HOLIDAY
CRUISE WYCG • 17 DAYS
• FROM BEIJING TO HONG KONG
DAYS 1 TO 11 Like Cruise WYC.
DAY 12 Shanghai–Guilin.
Today, fly to Guilin, one of China’s
most beautiful areas. (B)
DAY 13 Guilin. Limestone mountains, their needle peaks
hidden in mist, rise from the green plain surrounding Guilin.
The scene conveys a sense of mystery that artists have tried
to capture for centuries. Savour unique vistas during a leisurely
CRUISE on the Li River and enjoy a light lunch. Tonight, you may
choose to join our optional trip to see trained cormorants dive
for fish, the traditional Lijiang fishing method. (B,L)
DAY 14 Guilin–Hong Kong. Enjoy the morning at leisure
in this charming town. Sightseeing begins with the famous
REED FLUTE CAVE with its unusual stalactite and stalagmite
formations. Then, visit a local TEA FARM for a hands-on
demonstration of the tea-making process, followed by a tea
ceremony. Later, fly to Hong Kong. (B,L)
DAY 15 Hong Kong. This morning’s sightseeing begins with
a CABLE-CAR RIDE up Victoria Peak for panoramic vistas of this
one-of-a-kind port city. Drive by Repulse Bay, a popular beach
area, then to the Aberdeen fishing village for a SAMPAN RIDE
on the harbour. Next stop is STANLEY MARKET, a narrow street
jammed with stalls offering clothing, arts, and crafts. Tonight,
consider an optional sunset cruise on Hong Kong’s magnificent
harbour. (B)
DAY 16 Hong Kong. Take advantage of a full free day to
explore this exciting city. You may wish to join our optional
excursion to view the giant Buddha on the island of Lantau.
Shopping is a highlight of Hong Kong, with markets, malls, and
shops to fit any taste and budget. Your host will be happy to
suggest ways to make the most of your day. (B)
DAY 17 Hong Kong. Your holiday ends with breakfast this
morning. (B)
PHOTOGRAPHY: (Clockwise from bottom left) Yu Yuan Gardens;
Legend of Kung Fu performance; rickshaw; Xiling Gorge
DATES PRICES AU$
CRUISE WYC - FROM $5,873 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BEIJING TO SHANGHAI
CRUISE WYCE - FROM $7,405 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BEIJING TO HONG KONG
CRUISE WYCG - FROM $8,203 LAND/CRUISE ONLY* - BEIJING TO HONG KONG
Ship Dept.# Start Beijing End Shanghai Land/Cruise*
Century Legend 0403 Mon 03 Apr Fri 14 Apr 5,903
Century Legend 0501 Mon 01 May Fri 12 May 6,083
Century Legend 0515 Mon 15 May Fri 26 May 6,083
Century Legend 0529 Mon 29 May Fri 09 Jun 5,873
Century Legend 0612 Mon 12 Jun Fri 23 Jun 5,873
Century Legend 0710 Mon 10 Jul Fri 21 Jul 5,873
Century Legend 0814 Mon 14 Aug Fri 25 Aug 5,873
Century Legend 0821 Mon 21 Aug Fri 01 Sep 5,873
Century Legend 0828 Mon 28 Aug Fri 08 Sep 6,083
Century Legend 0904 Mon 04 Sep Fri 15 Sep 6,083
Century Legend 1002 Mon 02 Oct Fri 13 Oct 6,083
*Land/Cruise price includes intra-holiday air and taxes.
Cruise pricing is based on Deluxe staterooms. Upgrades are available. Please call for prices.
Gratuities to Tour Director may be added for $151.
Gratuities to ship’s crew, Local Guides, and drivers are included in pricing above.
Single Room Supplement from: WYC $1680 to $1834; WYCE $2366 to $2905; WYCG $2555 to $3136
Triple Room Reduction from: WYC $91 to $112; WYCE $140 to $273; WYCG $140 to $287
Extra Nights per person in Beijing:
Mon.-Thu. : in single room $333; in twin room $175; in triple room $162
Fri.-Sun. : in single room $272; in twin room $144; in triple room $143
Extra Nights per person in Shanghai:
Mon.-Thu. : in single room $312; in twin room $164; in triple room $141
Fri.-Sun. : in single room $361; in twin room $189; in triple room $158
Extra Nights per person in Hong Kong:
Apr. 14-30 Nov. : in single room $526; in twin room $270; in triple room $234
May 1-Oct. 9 : in single room $462; in twin room $239; in triple room $213
Oct. 10-Oct. 31 : in single room $703; in twin room $360; in triple room $294

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