ANCIENT KINGDOMS OF CHINA AND TIBET
Yangtze River Cruise
Beijing/Xi’an/Lhasa/Three Gorges/Shanghai
October 23 to November 5, 2016
Thomas P. Gohagan & Company
1-800-922-3088
ITINERARY
Day Destination
1 Depart Canada/Cross the International Date Line
2 Beijing, China
3 Beijing
4 Beijing
5 Beijing/Fly to Xi’an
6 Xi’an/Fly to Lhasa, Tibet
7 Lhasa
8 Lhasa
9 Lhasa/Fly to Chongqing, China/Embark M.V. VICTORIA JENNA
10 Fengdu or Shibaozhai (dependent on river conditions)
11 Wushan/Three Gorges—Qutang, Wu and Xiling Gorges for Goddess Stream
12 Sandouping and the Three Gorges Dam/Yichang/Disembark ship/Fly to Shanghai
13 Shanghai
14 Shanghai/Return to Canada
Activity Level
Active
HIGHLIGHTS
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Exceptional, custom-designed, 14-day journey not available to the general public.
View the imperial splendours of Beijing, the dynastic treasures of Xi’an and the
architectural heritage of Shanghai.
Visit mysterious Lhasa, Tibet, the “Sun City” and one of the world’s highest cities, with an
elevation of 11,450 feet.
Carefully selected, Five-Star accommodations in the best locations in Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa
and the historic FAIRMONT PEACE HOTEL in Shanghai.
Three-night cruise aboard the newly refurbished M.V. VICTORIA JENNA along the fabled
Yangtze River, from Chongqing downstream to Yichang, through the magnificent Yangtze
River Gorges.
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All excursions included—six UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Victoria Cruises maintains a Five-Star fleet as officially rated by the China National
Tourism Administration.
Audio headset provided for each participant to enjoy clear narration from guides on all
excursions.
Shanghai Post-Program Option.
Yangtze River Ship M . V . V IC T ORIA J ENN A
The M.V. VICTORIA JENNA, undergoing a complete renovation in late 2015, provides modern
cruise comfort on the Yangtze River. It was designed by a U.S. architectural firm and custombuilt to conform to Western standards.
There are only 189 spacious outside Suites and Cabins, decorated in modern Chinese and
Western styles. Each features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open onto a private
balcony, from which guests can view the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges and the
Yangtze River. Each air-conditioned Suite and Cabin has a private bathroom with
bathtub/shower, telephone and satellite television with English and international channels.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in single, unassigned seatings in the Dynasty
Dining Room. Chinese and Western cuisine feature local ingredients. Complimentary
house wine, beer and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner. Coffee and tea are served
throughout the cruise.
There are two lounges and three bars, an Observation Deck, library, wireless hotspots for
Internet access, gift shop, beauty salon and fitness centre. Shipboard entertainment and exercise
programs feature traditional Chinese culture. A physician is on board. Laundry service
is available.
The M.V VICTORIA JENNA has a highly trained, English‑speaking crew that provides
personalized, amiable service.
INCLUDED FEATURES
In Beijing, China
• Three nights in a Five-Star hotel ideally located in the heart of bustling Wangfujing.
• Full Western breakfast each morning.
• Welcome Reception and Peking duck dinner.
• Tour of the mysterious Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and walk
through Tiananmen Square.
• Excursion to the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with lunch.
• Visit to the towering Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Excursion to the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
In Xi’an
• One night in the Five-Star SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, located near the ancient city walls.
• Full Western breakfast each morning.
• Traditional Xi’an dumpling dinner banquet.
• Excursion to the vast complex of the Terra Cotta Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage
site.
• Visit to the Yangling Imperial Tombs, a unique discovery.
In Lhasa, Tibet
• Three nights in the Five-Star SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, overlooking Lhasa and the Himalayas.
• Full Western breakfast each morning.
• Traditional Tibetan dinner evening.
• City tour of Lhasa including lunch, with visits to the magnificent 1000-room Potala
Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and once the winter residence of the Dalai
Lamas; the Sera Monastery, home to around 600 monks; the seventh-century Jokhang
Temple; and bustling Barkhor Bazaar.
• Full-day excursion with lunch to the 15th-century Drepung Monastery, once the largest
monastery in the world; Norbulingka, the former summer residence of the Dalai Lama;
and the Tibetan Museum.
On board the deluxe M.V. VICTORIA JENNA
• Three-night grand Yangtze River cruise from Chongqing to Yichang, China,
with port calls at Fengdu, Wushan and Sandouping for the Three Gorges Dam.
• River-view Suite or Cabin with a private balcony and private bathroom.
• Captain’s Welcome Reception.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
• Complimentary house wine, beer and soft drinks are served at lunch and dinner.
• Complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day.
• Complimentary Executive Lounge access, including internet usage, Wi-Fi, and beer, wine
and spirits one hour before dinner.
• T’ai chi exercise sessions during the cruise.
• Captain’s Farewell Dinner Banquet.
• Program of lectures during the cruise.
• Visit to Fengdu, “City of Ghosts,” or Shibaozhai, known for its 12-tiered pagoda
(depending on river conditions).
• Private boat cruise into the picturesque Shennv Xi (Goddess Stream).
• Transit and tour of the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest dam complex.
In Shanghai
• Two nights in the historic, Five‑Star FAIRMONT PEACE HOTEL, located on the famous
Bund.
• Full Western breakfast each morning.
• Farewell Reception.
• Excursion to the famed Bund and Pudong districts.
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Guided tour of the Shanghai Museum, the colonial-era French Concession, the
exceptional YuYuan Garden and the Old Chinese Quarter.
ENHANCED TRAVEL SERVICES
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Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s)
coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).
All excursions and visits, as outlined above, with experienced local guides.
Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions.
Hospitality desk in the hotels and aboard ship.
The services of experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors throughout the
program.
Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information.
Complimentary use of a state-of-the-art headset for each participant during guided
excursions.
Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by
Gohagan & Company.
Internal program air (Beijing/Xi’an, Xi’an/Lhasa, Lhasa/Chongqing and Yichang/Shanghai)
must be purchased separately.
All Included Features are contingent upon final brochure pricing.
SHANGHAI  SUZHOU POST-PROGRAM OPTION
Extend your time in the exhilarating metropolis of Shanghai, the first of China’s cities to be
influenced by the West, as early as the 19th century. Visit nearby Suzhou, a UNESCO World
Heritage site and China’s cultural capital during the Ming and Qing dynasties. This ancient city’s
traditional silk-making industry thrives amid classical Chinese landscape gardens.
Accommodations for two nights are in a deluxe, centrally located hotel in Shanghai.
Post-Program Option is available at additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation
confirmation.
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