DAYS 1 – 4

Arrive in Beijing on Day 2. Explore the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with special access to the Chong Hua Palace. Walk the Great Wall and celebrate China’s culinary delights with a Peking Duck dinner. Explore the hutongs — narrow streets of “Old China” — by rickshaw. Enjoy a cup of tea and a visit to the home of a local family.

St. Regis Hotel, Beijing

DAYS 5 & 6

Stand face-to-face with the Terra Cotta Warriors, a subterranean army more than 7,000 strong, discovered at the burial site of Emperor Qinshihuang. Visit the Wild Goose Pagoda, and explore Xi’an’s buried past at the Shaanxi Historical Museum.

Shangri-La Hotel, Xi’an

DAYS 7 – 9

Explore the streets and museums of Chongqing at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers to get a sense of China’s modern history. Then check into your junior suite on the M/V Victoria Jenna to relax, dine and begin your cruise on the Yangtze River. Glide through river towns, view the grandeur of the Three Gorges and survey the Gezhou Dam in Yichang, the largest public works project in China since the Great Wall. You will be treated to à la carte dining on all three nights of your cruise and a private sampan ride to sightsee and explore the breathtaking gorges up close.

M/V Victoria Jenna

DAYS 10 – 12

Ancient tradition and modern ambition meld in Shanghai. Survey the city’s architectural wonders and stroll the serene paths of Yu Garden in Shanghai’s Old Town. Witness the blending of age-old customs and contemporary architecture at the Shanghai Museum’s extraordinary collection of ancient Chinese art, which resides in a stunning building in the heart of the city. Experience a magical evening marveling at a performance by Chinese acrobats.

Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, Shanghai

DAY 13

Those with limited time may leave this journey on Day 13. You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home or on to your next destination.

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Contact us for complete journey details.

St. Regis Hotel
Beijing, China

The St. Regis, Beijing is the hallmark of luxurious accommodations in China, with a rich tradition of exceptional service and hospitality. It is a deluxe boutique hotel and all guests have Executive Floor benefits and 24-hour butler service. Located just a few minutes away from Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Silk Market, the hotel was named in Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List.

Services include complimentary light pressing of garments on arrival, coffee and tea facilities in your room, and complimentary evening cocktail in the Executive lounge, fresh fruit daily, unlimited bottled water and complimentary local telephone calls. All guestrooms are beautifully furnished with a warm and inviting color scheme. Rooms are equipped with large TV screen, telephone, optional internet access, mini bar, private in-room safe and individually controlled air-conditioning.

Shangri-La Hotel, Xi’an
Xi’an, China

This new 397-room hotel is located in Xian’s prestigious GaoXin hi-tech development zone, on the doorstep to the city’s finest shopping and entertainment. The hotel’s facilities include a business center and fully-equipped health club with indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam and sauna rooms. Services include laundry service, beauty salon, gift & retail shops, and complimentary shoe shine. There are a tempting array of dining options, including a lobby lounge and specialty and Chinese restaurants. In-room dining is also available around the clock.

The Shangri-La’s spacious guest rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of the city or the gardens, along with internet access, 24-hour room service, coffee/tea facilities, a mini bar and electronic safe. Travcoa’s Horizon Club rooms offer an enhanced level of service and amenities including the services of a personal concierge and use of the Horizon Club lounge with soft beverage available throughout the day.

M/V Victoria Jenna
Yangtze River cruise

Your home for three lovely nights, the new Victoria Jenna will have her inaugural sailing March 2009 follows in the footsteps set by its sister ship, the M/V Victoria Anna, as setting a new standard of cruise ship design for Yangtze River cruising. This luxury ship is constructed with a blending of both modern and elegant architecture.

Victoria Cruises is the only American-managed cruise line on the Yangtze River. It has international multi-lingual cruise directors and offers an array of shipboard amenities including a lounge, panoramic observation deck, outdoor Jacuzzi, fitness center and beauty salon.

The Victoria Jenna takes luxury cruising on the Yangtze to a whole new level with its generous cabin space, floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies opening up to breathtaking views, allowing you to absorb the natural beauty of the Three Gorges from the comfort of your cabin. She also boasts elegant atriums with sparkling chandeliers and gleaming woods, with an overall décor of American and European influences with Asian accents.

All cruises feature excellent cuisine, with both Western and Chinese specialties; interesting lectures on Chinese history and culture; live entertainment featuring traditional performing arts; Tai Qi, acupuncture and Chinese medicine lectures; introductory Chinese Mandarin lessons; international TV programming including HBO and BBC; in-house daily movies; internet access and online services; and on-board health and therapeutic services.

Pudong Shangri-La Hotel
Shanghai, China

Prominently situated along the famous Huangpu River, the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel has breathtaking views of Shanghai’s legendary riverfront—the Bund—and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Its 606 rooms are the most spacious in the city and are complemented by three restaurants, an entertainment center and lobby lounge. The hotel is well-equipped with recreational facilities including an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, tennis court, gym, massage, Jacuzzi, sauna and a steam bath.

The rooms have an IDD telephone and computer/fax line, mini bar, refrigerator, work desk, electronic safe and remote controlled TV/radio.

Sharon Zimmerman

Sharon’s outstanding people skills have helped her to guide travelers on fascinating journeys to Asia, Africa and South America. Her favorite memories come from tours she led to the Hindu Kingdom of Nepal. In her own words, “You simply haven’t lived until you have been on the back of a galloping elephant!”

Travel Dates: September 24, 2012

Harry Davis

With over 30 wonderful years at Travcoa, Harry can’t imagine life without discovering new places and meeting interesting people on a regular basis. His passion is to share his excitement for travel and adventure. In addition to English, Harry also speaks Spanish, German, and Arabic.

Travel Dates: October 01, 2012