Travelzoo Update (12 p.m. CT, Dec. 3): Departure on March 3 is now sold out. 

Explore the best of China with this comprehensive package from Gate 1 Travel. Priced at just $1299 for nine nights, this guided tour saves at least $500 off the cost of self packaging and is about half the price of similar packages in the market.

This 11-day/nine-night special includes:

• Air from Los Angeles to Beijing; Shanghai to Los Angeles
• Intra-China flights
• Three nights at the upscale Merchantel Hotel in Beijing
• Four-night Yangtze River cruise aboard a newly renovated ship
• Two nights at the upscale Galaxy Hotel Shanghai
• 17 meals: nine breakfasts; four lunches; four dinners (all meals on the cruise)
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Services of English-speaking local guides
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• Airline fuel surcharges

Trip highlights include the tours of the Great Wall of China and the Shanghai Museum.

Departures: Jan. 27; Feb 24; March 10. 

To Book: Call Gate 1 Travel at 800-682-3333, ask for the 11-Day Affordable China package, and use promo code TZCY100 to get the $1299 sale price. For more information about the package and to book online, click here and follow these steps:

1. Hit the red "Book Now" tab
2. Select desired travel date and hit "Continue" tab at the bottom of the page (Note: Correct pricing will be listed at $1399 until you enter a promo code in a later step) 
3. Review itinerary and select optional tours if desired; then hit the "Book" tab at right
4. Enter promo code TZCY100 into the corresponding box at the bottom of the page; you then should see $100 per person deducted from total price
5. Hit "Continue to Contact & Billing Information" tab at bottom to complete reservation

Note: Taxes of approximately $100 per person are not included.

Also available: This deal is also offered from New York City for an additional $228 per person.