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Yangtze River Cruises

See China's famous sights on a cruise of the Yangtze River, which flows for nearly 4,000 miles across the country. Yangtze River sailings typically travel between Beijing and Shanghai and include hotel stays in both cities.

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Guided group sightseeing excursions in Beijing takes you to the 15th-century Forbidden City and to enormous Tiananmen Square. Top attractions in Shanghai include the waterfront Bund district and tranquil Yuyuan Garden. You can enjoy an operatic performance in Beijing and an acrobatic demonstration in Shanghai.

You'll also travel to a segment of the Great Wall, and to Xian to see the famous army of life-size terra-cotta warriors that once guarded the tomb of an emperor. Some itineraries stop at Suzhou, called the "Venice of the East" due to its network of canals, and at Wuhan to see the ancient artifacts of the Hubei Provincial Museum.

On the Yangtze, the major highlights are the mist-shrouded limestone precipices known as the Three Gorges and the Three Gorges Dam, which spans nearly a mile and stands 600 feet tall. Another noteworthy sight is Shibaozhai, home to a 12-story red pagoda perched on a cliff above the river.

You'll gain a deeper understanding of China's culture, history and people on a Yangtze River cruise, as guides in each destination share their expert knowledge and point out significant sights. Your hotel and riverboat accommodations, many meals and sightseeing excursions are covered in one rate paid in advance.

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One-Week Sale! Save an additional $200 per couple off all Uniworld sailings when you book by September 8, 2010. This offer can be combined with all other Uniworld deals. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $300 per couple off select Globus 2011 cruises when you book by October 12, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $400 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2011 Globus departures worldwide when you book by October 26, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $600 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select Globus 2011 cruises when you book by October 12, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion cruises for free! Offer applies to select 2011 Avalon Waterways Asia river cruises when you book by October 26, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $300 per couple off select 2011 Avalon Waterways cruises when you book by October 12, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $400 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2011 Avalon Waterways Asia departures when you book by October 26, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $400 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select Pacific Delight departures to China. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $600 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2011 Avalon Waterways cruises when you book by October 12, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion cruises and flies for free, plus receive complimentary wine with dinner on select 2011 Viking sailings when you book and pay in full by September 30, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

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Receive a complimentary Executive Suite Upgrade on select 2011 Trafalgar China departures when you book and pay in full by September 30, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to $600 per couple off select 2011 Trafalgar China departures when you book and pay in full by November 30, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to $300 per couple off select 2011 Trafalgar China departures when you book by December 31, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $600 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld China river cruises when you book and pay in full by November 30, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $400 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld China river cruises when you book and pay in full by November 30, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $300 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld China river cruises when you book by December 31, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $200 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld China river cruises when you book by December 31, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Past Tauck guests receive two free pre- or post-nights on select 2011 departures when you book by September 30, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive one free pre- or post-night on select 2011 Tauck departures when you book by September 30, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive free private transportation to and from the airport when you book a Collette air-inclusive tour. Offer valid within a 50-mile radius of 75 US gateways. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to 10% off the land price if you book and pay at least 12 months prior to departure. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to 7.5% off the land price if you book and pay at least 10 months prior to departure. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to 5% off the land price if you book and pay at least 6 months prior to departure. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to 7.5% off the land price if you book and pay at least 10 months prior to departure. Click here for eligible departures.

Repeat travelers save up to 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Book a group of 10 on any tour or cruise and one person saves 50% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Book a group of 10 on any tour or cruise and the 11th person travels for free. Click here for eligible departures.

Book a group of 16 people and one person saves 50% off the cruise price. Click here for eligible departures.

Book a group of 5-8 people and one person saves 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Book two guided vacations of 8 days or longer and save 5% per person off the land-only price of the shortest tour. Click here for eligible departures.

Save 5% per person when you book 3 or more trips. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to 5% off the land price if you book and pay at least 6 months prior to departure. Click here for eligible departures.

Three people sharing one room will save off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

World Traveler Club members receive $25 off for every past trip taken. Click here for eligible departures.

River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The Yangtze River cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class, deluxe and luxury). Click any Yangtze cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

Yangtze River Cruises

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4 Day Yangtze River Downstream Cruise 2010-2011

Chongqing, China

Yichang, China

Pac Delight

Deluxe