October 4, 2014
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October 22, 2014
Discover the classical highlights of this East Asian country, including a special excursion to mystical Tibet. Begin your travels in Beijing and savor the capital’s legendary sites such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall. View the famed life-size army constructed of terra cotta in Xian. Spend three days in Lhasa, high in the Himalayas, exploring sacred temples and vast Potala Palace. Then board ship at Chongqing for a three-night cruise on the Yangtze, one of the world’s longest and busiest rivers. Witness daily life along its shores and see the spectacular Three Gorges and the much-heralded new dam. The tour concludes in Shanghai, a dazzling city that epitomizes 21st-century China. Discover the European-influenced Bund as well as the renowned Shanghai Museum with its priceless collections. Also available is an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour “On Your Own” extension in Shanghai.
