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| Extraordinary Wonders of China & the Yangtze River |
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Luggage Weight Restrictions
Chinese domestic airlines have stringent luggage restrictions as follows: - Economy class: 44 pounds maximum
Please Note: Passengers are responsible for any excess baggage charges. Also, for all domestic flights within China, luggage must be locked.
Travelers who take any liquid (such as cosmetics) must place the liquid in checked baggage. Each bottle cannot exceed 3 oz (100 mL) and must be separated by bags within the checked luggage. No liquid is allowed in carry-on baggage.
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A passport is required for this trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the scheduled
return date of your vacation. Bring with you a photocopy of the pages
of your passport that contain your personal information and extra
passport photographs. These are useful in the event of loss. |
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| Country | Passport | Visa |
| China | Y | Y |
| Hong Kong | Y | N |
A visa to China is required prior to your arrival. Information will be sent at 100 days prior to your departure. Please refer to Generations Visa at http://www.genvisa.com for up-to-date requirements and application fees.
NOTE: Non-U.S. citizens or passport holders, it is your responsibility to contact your local embassy or consulate for requirements which will vary from above.
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| Routing |
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Travel Time |
| Base Program: |
| U.S. Gateway City* / Beijing, China |
United Airlines |
12 hours, 20 min. |
| Beijing / Xi’an, China |
Domestic Chinese Air** |
1 hour, 40 min. |
| Xi’an / Hangzhou, China |
Domestic Chinese Air** |
1 hour, 50 min. |
| Hangzhou / Shanghai, China |
Train |
2 hours |
| Shanghai / Yichang, China |
Domestic Chinese Air** |
1 hour, 30 min. |
| Yichang / Chongqing, China |
Rivercruise |
4 nights |
| Chongqing / Guilin, China |
Domestic Chinese Air** |
1 hour |
| Guilin / Hong Kong, China |
Domestic Chinese Air** |
55 min. |
| Hong Kong / U.S. Gateway City* |
United Airlines |
12 hours, 40 min. |
| Optional Post-Extension: |
| Hong Kong / U.S. Gateway City* |
United Airlines |
12 hours, 40 min. |
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* Travel time is based upon Los Angeles International Airport; multiple United States airports offered. Nonstop service is subject to availability.
** Internal air tickets will be distributed while in China and booked by a local operator. Please see "Luggage Weight Restrictions," above, for important luggage restrictions on China domestic flights.
Please Note: Travel times are approximate and may vary. Due to schedule and routing changes made by airlines, some of the above-listed routings may include stops not listed above. |
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When planning your flights, Vantage considers each airline's reputation for quality, service, and routing options to the destination. Vantage selects flights that both serve our groups' needs and ensure the best balance of quality and cost. Our flight team members will do their utmost to select flights that will get you to your destination as quickly and easily as possible. Click here for more information on flights.
First and Business Class Airfare Upgrades
Many of our programs offer first and/or Business Class upgrades, for more information, please visit our Customer Service page - Flight Information page.
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| Country | Time Difference |
| China | + 12 hours |
| Hong Kong (China) | + 12 hours |
Note: The above times are based on Eastern Standard Time.
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| Vaccination Notes [top] |
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Vaccinations are not mandatory at the present time, but we remind you that travelling in China does require certain precautions.
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