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19 days from $5,986 total price from Los Angeles, San Francisco($5,395 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $591 airline taxes and departure fees)

This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,

six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.

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Tour membership limited to 24 alumnae and friends from Smith Colllege

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Beijing, China

Day 2: Arrive Beijing We arrive in the Chinese capital and transfer to our hotel. After time to relax, we embark on a brief walking tour. Dinner tonight is on our own.

Day 3: Beijing After this morning’s briefing about the journey ahead, we begin our discovery of this 2,000-year-old city at vast Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City, seat of imperial power from 1368-1911. Tonight we enjoy a traditional Peking Duck dinner at a local restaurant. B,D

Day 4: Beijing/Great Wall This morning we enjoy a small group highlight, as we ride rickshaws through Beijing’s ancient back roads and alleys (hutongs) and enjoy a home visit, giving us a glimpse of the traditional communal lifestyle. Then we stop at Olympic Park, site of the 2008 Olympic Games. This afternoon we head to the Mu Tian Yu section of the Great Wall, the network of ancient defense installations that stretches more than 5,500 miles. B,L,D

Day 5: Beijing This morning we tour the splendid Temple of Heaven complex, where China’s rulers once worshipped. This afternoon we visit the Summer Palace, the former royal retreat now a lovely park. B,L

Day 6: Beijing/Xian We fly this morning to Xian, a provincial backwater until the accidental discovery of the Terra Cotta Warriors in 1974. Upon arrival we visit the Yangling Mausoleum, a Han Dynasty tomb dating to 153 CE. After lunch at a local restaurant we tour Xian’s impres-sive nine mile city wall and moat. Tonight we enjoy a special dumpling dinner. B,L,D

This distinctive small group journey combines a special visit to remote, spiritual Tibet with a memorable cruise on the Yangtze, China’s fabled “long river.” Adding grace notes to this highly popular itinerary:

intriguing Beijing, the extraordinary Terra Cotta Warriors of Xian, and cosmopolitan Shanghai. East meets West in a joyful convergence.

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DestinationAirRiver CruiseEntry/Departure

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Avg. High (°F) Oct NovBeijing 66 55Lhasa 61 52Shanghai 72 63

Beijing touring, including Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall ... Beijing hutong tour and home visit ... Dazu Rock Carvings … Three-night visit to fascinating Tibet ... Lhasa’s 1,000-room Potala Palace ... Visit with a Tibetan family ... Three-night Yangtze River cruise including Three Gorges ... Terra Cotta Warriors of Xian ... Shanghai touring

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating1 Depart U.S. for Beijing

2-5 Beijing Sofitel Wanda

Deluxe

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6-8 Xian Sheraton Xian

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9-11 Lhasa,Tibet Xin Ding Hotel First Class

12 Chongqing Marriott

Chongqing Deluxe

13-15 Yangtze Cruise Victoria Cruises

Sup. First Class

16-18 Shanghai Hilton Shanghai Deluxe

16 Depart Shanghai for U.S.

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.

Your Small Group Tour Highlights

Cover photo: Tibet’s Potala Palace, traditional seat of the Dalai Lamas, active Buddhist temple, and UNESCO World Heritage site.

19 days from $5,986 total price from Los Angeles, San Francisco($5,395 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $591 airline taxes and departure fees)

Day 7: Xian Our day begins with a visit to the revered Small Wild Goose Pagoda (c. 652 CE.). After lunch we tour the museum housing the army of 7,000 life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors that had lain buried and forgotten for more than two millennia. B,L,D

Day 8: Xian This morning we tour the Shanxi Provincial Museum, with an acclaimed collection of historic and cultural artifacts. We eat lunch in a local restaurant then visit a typical farming village where we meet the local people and see their life-style up close. B,L

Day 9: Xian/Lhasa Early today we fly to Lhasa, Tibet’s capital and only major city. Sitting on a plateau between two Himalayan ridges, the Chinese province of Tibet covers an area as large as Western Europe. On the way to our hotel we stop to visit with a Tibetan family in their home. Since the altitude here is approx-imately 12,000 feet above sea level, we spend the remainder of the day acclimating. B,L,D

Day 10: Lhasa Our tour begins in the heart of the old city at Jokhang, Tibet’s holiest temple. Built in 647, Jokhang is an intriguing complex that attracts pilgrims day and night. Surrounding Jokhang is Barkhor, a plaza lined with chanting monks, street performers, and vendors. Later we tour the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas at Norbulinka; tonight, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. B,L,D

Day 11: Lhasa Open to foreigners only since 1984, Tibet is a profoundly spiritual place where Buddhism has infused all aspects of life for 13 centuries. We see evidence of this at 17th-century Potala Palace, with 200,000

Buddha images and 1,000 rooms, some of which we explore this morning. This afternoon we visit the vast Sera Monastery. B,L,D

Day 12: Lhasa/Chongqing We fly today to Chongqing, where we visit the local zoo to see the beloved pandas. B,L,D

Day 13: Chongqing/Dazu/Board Ship Today’s excursion features the Dazu Rock Carvings dating back more than a millennium, and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. These cliffside carvings reflect Buddhist teach-ings, tenets of Confucianism, and local folklore. Tonight we board our river ship and set sail downstream. B,L,D

Day 14: Yangtze Cruising – Shibaozhai or Fengdu Prized for its haunting natural beauty, the Yangtze is one of the world’s longest (3,600 miles) and busiest rivers. This afternoon we visit either the Red Pagoda in Shibaozhai or the “ghost city” of Fengdu. B,L,D

Your Tour Price Includes• 2 nights’ accommodations at Hilton Shanghai

(Deluxe)• 2 meals: 2 breakfasts• Transfer to the airport

Shanghai – On YOur Own 3 days/2 nights for $245 total price

Single Supplement: $195

Spend additional time exploring dynamic Shanghai, China’s most prosperous, vibrant,

and cosmopolitan city.

Post-Tour Extension: Nov. 6-8, 2013

A UNESCO site, China’s Great Wall winds across 5,500 miles of desert, grasslands, mountains and plateaus.

Day 15: Yangtze Cruising – Qutang Gorge/Small Three Gorges/Wu Gorge/Xiling Gorge Today we pass through narrow Qutang Gorge then board a small sampan for a cruise through the stunning Small Three Gorges, among the most spectacular sights of our trip. Back aboard our Victoria Cruises ship this afternoon we enter tranquil Wu Gorge then cruise 42-mile Xiling Gorge. B,L,D

Day 16: Yangtze Cruising – Three Gorges Dam/Shanghai After visiting the site of the immense Three Gorges Dam continue on to Yichang, where we disembark and transfer to the airport for the flight to Shanghai. B,L

Day 17: Shanghai Our day begins with a walking tour of the Xin Tian Di shopping and entertain-ment area of reconstituted traditional homes. We continue on to beloved 16th-century Yu Yuan Gardens, whose plantings, courtyards, and pavilions create the illusion of mountains, cav-erns, and lakes. After lunch together, tour the acclaimed Shanghai Museum of ancient Chinese art and artifacts. Tonight we dine on our own then attend a lively acrobatics show. B,L

Day 18: Shanghai This morning we visit the Bund, the mile-long riverside embankment where foreign investors once held sway. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight we toast our China adventure at a farewell dinner. B,D

Day 19: Depart for U.S. We depart Shanghai for our return flight to the U.S. B

Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities;

all flights within itinerary

• 17 nights’ accommodations: 3 nights aboard

Superior First Class ship of Victoria Cruises; 14

nights in Deluxe, Superior First Class, and First

Class hotels

• 43 meals: 17 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 12 dinners

• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all

entrance fees

• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director

• Private motorcoach transportation throughout

your trip

• Luggage handling for one bag per person

• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,

airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

Prices include international airfare and all taxes,surcharges and fees.

Los Angeles, San Francisco $5,986

Portland (OR), Seattle $6,186

Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Phoenix $6,386

Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Washington, DC $6,486

Land Only (transfers not included) $5,095

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, fuel surcharges and departure fees of $591, which are subject to change until final payment is made. Single travelers please add $1,595. All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, fuel surcharges and departure fees) are guaranteed.

Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Pacific flight: $3,495 per person (upgrade is subject to availability and pricing is subject to change).

Due to Chinese visa restrictions, no new registrations can be accepted within 65 days of the tour.

Please note: This trip involves full days of sightseeing and a significant amount of walking. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour. Lhasa’s altitude (12,090 feet) could pose problems for travelers with certain health conditions. You should consult with your physician if you have concerns.

For reservations and information, please call Smith Travel at

800-225-2029

We view Xian’s amazing Terra Cotta Warriors.

Tour Departs: October 19, 2013

Victoria Cruises Premier Ships

All Cabins: Private balcony; satellite TV with HBO

Launched/Rebuilt: 2004-2011Registry: ChineseCrew: 121-189

Air Conditioning: YesDecks: 5 or 6Passenger Capacity: 218-378

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Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person/people on China, Tibet & the Yangtze River departing October 19, 2013. I/we understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Final payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard or VISA or by personal check. Please make deposit check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. and send to: Smith Travel, Alumnae House, 33 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01063. For more information, please call Smith Travel at (800) 225-2029 or contact us via e-mail at alumtrav@smith.edu or fax us at (413) 585-2015.

Dear Alumnae and Friends,

We invite you to join us in the fall of 2013 to discover the highlights of China, including the myster-ies of Tibet and the grandeur of the Yangtze River. Our small group will be comprised of no more than 24 guests and will be exclusive to Smith College alumnae and friends.

Our journey begins in 2,000-year-old Beijing, site of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and, of course, the legendary Great Wall. Next, fly to Xian where we’ll see one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of recent time: the intact life-size army of 7,000 Terra Cotta Warriors. Then, fly to Lhasa in the remote Chinese province of Tibet, the “roof of the world.” With three days here we’ll have time to acclimatize to the high altitude, explore the city’s sacred temples and its vast Potala Palace, and absorb the pervasive Buddhist spirituality of the country. Then relax during a three-night cruise on the Yangtze River, one of the world’s longest and busiest rivers. Highlights include a visit to the site of the monumental Three Gorges Dam and a cruise on a small sampan through the stunning Small Three Gorges. Our tour concludes in dazzling Shanghai, a city that epitomizes 21st-century China.

Space on this tour will fill up quickly. Please call us today to reserve your place!

Warm Regards,

Elizabeth Bigwood Director, Smith Travel

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