China, Tibet & the Yangtze

13 nights from £7,499pp commencing Wednesday 18th Aug 2021

Embrace the yin and yang of wonders old and new on this soul-enriching expedition. Their names alone evoke the wonder and timeless allure of China: the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven. Wide enough for cavalry to ride along its crest, stretching from the Yellow Sea to China’s eastern border, the Great Wall is one of China’s legends. In Xi’an, 8,000 life-size Terra-cotta Warriors stand in formation, facing the enemies of an emperor who died 2,200 years ago. The red and white walls of the Potala Palace rise massively above Lhasa, and the floor of the gold-domed Jokhang Temple...

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	18th18	AugAug	202121	8 nights accommodation before your cruise, staying in Beijing, Xi'an, Lhasa
	26th26	AugAug	202121	Chongqing, China, embark on the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer
Check out of your hotel and fly to Chongqing, the booming capital of western China, where you’ll board the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer.
	27th27	AugAug	202121	Shibaozhai, China
Near Fuling, you’ll be offered the extraordinary chance to visit the 816 Underground Project, a giant nuclear installation, which the military started constructing in the mountains in the 1960s. It boasts 18 man-made caves, more than 130 roads and tunnels, and an almost 80-meter-high cave where the nuclear reactor was placed. The project was abandoned in a nearly finished state in 1984 before the manufacturing of plutonium-239 began.
	28th28	AugAug	202121	Shibaozhai, China
Today will be a highlight of your journey—a full day cruising the Yangtze River’s mystical, beautiful and completely mesmerizing Three Gorges and Shennong Stream.
	29th29	AugAug	202121	Yichang, China, disembark the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer
The Three Gorges Dam was a project that involved relocating villages and submerged a number of cultural treasures behind the rising waters of the Yangtze. The dam itself is an engineering marvel you can see from an up-close perspective today.
	29th29	AugAug	202121	2 nights accommodation following your cruise, staying in Shanghai
	31st31	AugAug	202121	Check out of accommodation

Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer

Launch Year

2008

Refit Year

2017

Capacity

124

Cabins

Accessible

Explorer Deck

Qutang Deck

Wu Deck

Xiling Deck

Main Deck

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Deluxe Cabins

These 38 ensuite cabins are the largest entry level of their kind on the Yangtze River. Stylish, and wish their own private balconies, each is fully equipped with satellite TV, electronic safe, minibar and fridge.

Suites

These 20 suites have an indoor seating area and a private balcony with table and chairs. They're spacious enough to accommodate a third person, and they include a free laundry service as well as access to the suite lounge for unlimited drinks and snacks.

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Restaurant

Internationally trained chefs celebrate Chinese and continental cuisines with innovative à la carte menus at dinner and buffet options at breakfast and lunch.

This is complemented by the sommelier-curated cellar and complimentary house wines, carefully selected imports, local beers and refreshing soft drinks.

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Explorer Bar & Deck

Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer-entertainment-

Admire the Three Gorges in high definition through huge picture windows or out in the open air as your sail past the gentle tree-lined slopes. Take a traditional tai chi class with the on-board doctor before breakfast, enjoy that backdrop of enchanting riverscapes and ancient wonders in the early morning light.

Cocktail hour more your scene? The Explorer Bar is also a sociable spot in which to enjoy an expertly mixed Cosmo or Dry Martini.

Tang Theatre

Inspiring lectures and entertaining performances are held here, and there’s plenty of space so that everyone gets a seat. Hear about Chinese history and the spectacular geography, as experts share stories on the scenes you can see.

Lotus and Peony Rooms

Activities such as arts and crafts demonstrations and silk embroidery are hosted in these more intimate spaces. The rooms are also available for exclusive dining, cocktail parties, meetings and award presentations, and the open deck is ideal for outdoor activities

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Holiday Summary

	8 nights in a hotel before your cruise
	3 nights cruising on the Yangtze
	2 nights in a hotel following your cruise
	Return airport transfers
	All alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages included
	Gratuities Included
	Choice of shore excursions in every port
	Exclusive special events
	Speciality restaurants included
	Bikes for passenger use
	In-room mini bar
	Free Wi-Fi included
	Room Service (category dependant)
	Self-service laundry
	Butler Service (category dependant)
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Suite staterooms from		£7,499pp
SUITE	Suite	£7,499pp
GRANDSTE	Grand Suite	£8,599pp

	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Wed 1st Sep 202101 Sep 21	6,299