There’s no better time than right now to fulfill your dream of a trip to China! You’ll experience this country at the most exciting time in its history, with the Three Gorges dam project nearing completion. On this well-paced itinerary, you’ll delve into both “old” and “new” China, home of the 2008 Summer Olympics, as you have just seen for yourselves on TV. As in the days of Marco Polo and the Great Kublai Khan, you’ll discover Beijing’s many riches. You'll also venture further into other cities such as Shanghai and Hong Kong to the ancient wonders of Xi’an. Plus, scenic splendor awaits you during a 4-night Yangtze River cruise!