China & Tibet, the Roof of the World
featuring a 3-night downstream Yangtze River Cruise
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Climb to the rooftop of the world and cruise the Yangtze River downstream for three nights on this 19 day Explorations tour of China and Tibet. Travel aboard the "Sky Train" as it ascends through spectacular scenery to Lhasa, Tibet. Visit the iconic Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the Giant Panda Breeding Sanctuary. Enjoy lunch with a farming family at home in rural Anwu Village, outside Xian.


  • Beijing, Fengdu, Three Gorges Dam Project, Terracotta Warriors, Home Hosted Lunch, Train to Tibet, Potala Palace, Giant Panda Breeding Sanctuary, Cooking Class, Kite Master
  • Your stay in Beijing is highlighted by a cooking class where you will create your own Chinese specialty.
  • Visit the twenty-five billion dollar Three Gorges Dam which, when completed, will be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world.
  • Board the overnight train to Tibet. The highest train in the world, you will marvel at this engineering wonder.
  • A guided tour of the Giant Panda Breeding Sanctuary will let you see these national treasures up close.
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