Travelzoo Update (3:30 p.m. CT, March 4): Sept 16, Oct. 7 and Oct. 28 are now sold out.

Explore the Forbidden City, marvel at the Great Wall, cruise the scenic Yangtze River and more with this comprehensive new China package from Gate 1 Travel. Specially priced at $1899, this 12-night guided tour saves hundreds of dollars off the cost of self-packaging and is at least $600 off similar packages in the market.

This 12-night vacation includes:

• Roundtrip air from Los Angeles to Shanghai; return from Beijing (additional departure cities listed below)
• Three intra-China flights
• Eight nights in well-located, 4-star hotels (three in Shanghai; two in Xian; three in Beijing)
• Four-night Yangtze River cruise on an upscale ship with balcony cabin
• 24 meals: 12 breakfasts; seven lunches; five dinners (all meals on the cruise)
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Services of English-speaking tour manager and local guides
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• Airline fuel surcharges

Departures: Sept. 16; Oct. 7, 28; Nov. 18

To Book: Call Gate 1 Travel at 800-682-3333, ask for the "14-Day China with 4 Day Yangtze River Cruise" package, and use promo code TZC250 to get the $1899 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, departure city and hit "Continue" tab at the bottom of the page (Note: Correct pricing will be listed at $2149 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 TZC250 into the corresponding box at the bottom of the page; you then should see $250 per person deducted from total price
5. Hit "Continue to Contact & Billing Information" tab at bottom to complete reservation

Note: Taxes of approximately $105 per person and China visa are not included.

Additional departure cities: New York ... +$75; San Francisco ... +$100; Seattle ... +$122; Chicago or Boston ... +$150. Note: These prices may not be available on all departure dates listed above. For prices from other cities contact Gate 1.