Come face-to-face with giant pandas in Chengdu, explore the terra-cotta army site in Xi'an and marvel at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang (pictured) before sailing down the Yangtze River on this 13-night Sinoroma Holidays guided tour of China -- with prices dropped to $1299 per person. That's $900 off the regular price. 

The package includes:

• Roundtrip flights from San Francisco, LA or Seattle; departures from 39 other cities are $200-$500 more
• All intra-China transportation, including high-speed train and coach
• 9 nights in upscale hotels and a 4-night Yangtze River cruise
• Most meals, sightseeing tours, admissions fees and service charges
• Full-time English-speaking guide throughout

As an option, add on three nights in Beijing (Great Wall, Tiananmen Square) before the cruise for $399.

When: 2018 departures on March 2, Nov. 17; +$100 March 22, Oct. 28

Deal must be booked online, but for more information, call 866-930-9580 or 888-577-9918.

Note: This deal is based on double occupancy and is nonrefundable. The China visa fee is extra.