Sail down the Yangtze River and discover exotic China on this 12-night escorted vacation for $1399 per person, including taxes. This saves $1000 per person on do-it-yourself pricing.

With an English-speaking guide at the helm, travelers will encounter thousands of Terracotta Warriors in Xian, visit playful pandas in Beijing and walk the Great Wall of China. 

This deal from Virgin Vacations includes:

• Intra-country flights
• Eight nights in 4-star hotels; three each in Beijing and Shanghai; two in Xian
• Four nights on a Yangtze River cruise
• English-speaking tour guide throughout
• All transfers and entrance fees
• 26 meals: 12 breakfasts, eight lunches and six dinners

Depart: Feb. 21, 28; May 30; June 8, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15; Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28; Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26; additional April-October dates are available.

Guests can easily add airfare from all major U.S. gateways. See Virgin Vacations' site for details.

Note: Reservations with airfare will require a deposit to secure the package. A Yangtze River cruise service charge of approximately $25 will be collected locally.