Shanghai and Chengdu with Yangtze River Cruise Tour

10-Day of Shanghai, Yichang, Yangtze, Chongqing, Chengdu Tour

Mixing the modern wonders of Shanghai, a genuine experience with lovely Panda bears in Chengdu and a magical cruise on the Yangtze is definitely a winning combination and you will enjoy this cruise to the very fullest.

Tour Code: cht-wt-04

Departure Date: You Choose!

Inclusions:

Private Guide Driver Hotel
Entrance Fees Aunthenic Chinese Meals

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Day1

Shanghai Arrival

Attractions:Airport/Train Station/Port to Hotel Transfer

Our guide and will meet at the airport/train station/port upon your arrival and transfer you to your hotel.

This day is reserved for getting in to the city of Shanghai and no other activities are predicted.

Meals:	No Meals
Hotels:	Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World \| Astor House Hotel Shanghai \| Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai

Day2

Shanghai

Attractions:The Shanghai World Financial Center,Yuyuan Garden,The Bund

Shanghai International Financial Center

The first stop of this day’s tour is the Shanghai World Financial Centre. This is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the entire world and it also has the tallest observation platform in the world. It is used for various things so there are some offices, a hotel and an apartment area to be seen. After this you will get to see the Yuyuan Garden. This is definitely one of the most beautiful Chinese gardens and it is very close to a lively and busy marketplace where you can shop for souvenirs or try some of the local fast food. Finally, you will get to see The Bund. This is a place that is quite different from the rest of the Shanghai since most of the buildings are made in European style. This was once a major trading centre of Shanghai and nowadays it hosts a number of exclusive shops. You will have your lunch at the Xi's Garden and that place offers a really spectacular view. Meals: Breakfast and a Chinese lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xi's Garden
Hotels:	Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World \| Astor House Hotel Shanghai \| Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai

Day3

Shanghai to Yichang to Yangtze

Attractions:Board the ship from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and departs Yichang at night--00:00am.(Dinner is not included)

This day is reserved for transportation from Shanghai to Yichang and then further to Yangtze where you will board your ship for the cruise.

Meals:	No Meals
Hotels:	No

Day4

Yangtze

Attractions:Passes though the 1st Gorge----Xiling Gorge Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site. Passes though the 5-steps ship locks. Captain’s Welcoming Banquet.

Fengdu

Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man and it has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction has been completed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom.The tourists can get access to the top of the dam and enjoy different kinds of photo opportunities.During this first day on the river you will have the chance to enjoy in a view of the beautiful countryside and besides that there is a visit to Fengdu Ghost City predicted. This is a very specific place and it is a true ghost city since there are no people living there and you will only meet those who live of it. Fengdu is a place where the evil go after the death and it is pretty clear that no man would like to live in such a place. Meals: Breakfast and a dinner

Meals:	Breakfast, dinner
Hotels:	On the Ship

Day5

Yangtze

Attractions:Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(8:00-12:30).You have the option of visiting White Emperor City(RMB260 per person). Passes though the 2nd gorge--Wu gorge. Passes though the 3rd gorge--Qutang. Crew performance.

Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations.This is the second day of the cruise and you will be able to enjoy many interesting sites along the way but the star of the daily tour is a visit to the Three Lesser Gorges. These gorges are not as spectacular or big as those on the Yangtze River but they are teeming with wildlife and you will get to see some really interesting things there. There i9s also an option of visiting the White Emperor’s City, but the admission fee is not included in the cost of the trip so you will have to pay something extra for it. Meals: Breakfast and a dinner

Meals:	Breakfast, dinner
Hotels:	On the Ship

Day6

Yangtze

Attractions:Shore excurison to Fengdu Ghost City(8:30am-10:30am). Captain’s Farewell Banquet. Talent Show Party in Ballroom.

Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats.This is the last day of the cruise and you will get to see one of the masterpieces of the human engineering. Namely, the Three Gorges Dam is definitely the largest dam ever built by a human hand and it is the source of the pride for the Chinese people. It was built 9 years from 1994 to 2003 and it took 6 more years until 2009 to make it fully operational. You will be allowed to its upper floor and that will provide you with some really nice photographing opportunities. Meals: Breakfast and a dinner

Meals:	Breakfast, dinner
Hotels:	On the Ship

Day7

Chongqing to Chongqing to Chengdu

Attractions:Arrives in Chongqing at 9:00am.

This day is predicted for transferring from Chongqing to Chengdu by train and no other activities are predicted.

Meals:	No Meals
Hotels:	Sofitel Wanda Chengdu \| Yinhe Dynasty Hotel Chengdu \| Minshan Lhasa Grand Hotel

Day8

Chengdu

Attractions:Wu Hou Temple,Jinli Old Street,Panda Breeding and Research Center

Wuhou Memorial Temple

The first stop of the day is the Temple of Wu Hou. This is a lovely place dedicated to the memory of the famous Marquis of Wu. He was a famous general of the Three Kingdoms Period and his name was celebrated in famous poem Romance of Three Kingdoms. The complex consists of a temple and a beautiful garden and there is also a tomb of Emperor Liu Bei within the complex. After that, the tour goes to the Jinli Old Street. It was once the economic heart of the kingdoms and it has been fully restored lately so it looks exactly as it once was. There are numerous opportunities for shopping souvenirs and trying local snacks there. The last stop of the day is the Panda Research and Breeding Centre where you will see both lesser and Giant pandas in their almost natural environment. This place is unique and there is not even similar experience available anywhere else. If you wish, you can make a reservation for participating in a special program that will allow you to have a direct contact with those marvellous beasts. The lunch will be served at the Qin Shan Zhai Restaurant and there are two basic options you can have. They prepare excellent fried dishes as well as the hot pot.

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Qin Shan Zhai Restaurant
Hotels:	Sofitel Wanda Chengdu \| Yinhe Dynasty Hotel Chengdu \| Minshan Lhasa Grand Hotel

Day9

Chengdu

Attractions:Du Fu Thatched Cottage,Chengdu People's Park,Chunxi Street

Dufu Cottage

This day begins with a visit to the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu. He was a great poet and many consider him the best poet in Chinese history. He lived from 712 to 770 and the five best years he spent in the city of Chengdu on this very spot. People's Park of Chengdu is your next stop and it is a very beautiful place that really has something to offer. There are many rockeries, tea houses and ponds and it looks really beautiful and peaceful. There is also a flower festival that is happening there every autumn and if you are lucky enough to be there at that time, you will be able to enjoy some really spectacular sites. The last stop of the day is the Chunxi Street. It makes quite a contrast to the previous places as it is very lively and very modern looking street with plenty of opportunities for shopping and visiting various stores. The lunch will be served at the Morals Village which offers a truly delicious hot pot. Meals: Breakfast and a lunch

Meals:	Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Morals Village
Hotels:	Sofitel Wanda Chengdu \| Yinhe Dynasty Hotel Chengdu \| Minshan Lhasa Grand Hotel

Day10

Chengdu Departure

Attractions:Hotel to Airport/Train Station/Port Transfer

You will be transferred to the airport/train station/port by our private car/van.

This is the day of the departure and no activities are predicted.

Meals:

No Meals

Nov.1-Mar.31	Superior	Deluxe	Economy	Single Room Supplement*
1 person	$2879	$2549	$2349	-
2-5 persons	$1889	$1719	$1609	$178 / $271 / $429
6-9 persons	$1619	$1449	$1339	$178 / $271 / $429
>10 persons	$1459	$1349	$1229	$178 / $271 / $429
Apr.1-Oct.31	Superior	Deluxe	Economy	Single Room Supplement*
1 person	$3199	$2609	$2459	-
2-5 persons	$2099	$1749	$1669	$231 / $302 / $549
6-9 persons	$1829	$1489	$1399	$231 / $302 / $549
>10 persons	$1659	$1389	$1289	$231 / $302 / $549

Customers’ Feedbacks

Josef Mar 26, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013

Auch besonders erwähnen möchte ich die Hilfestellung, die Lissy uns angedeihen ließ. Ein von uns im Flugzeug vergessenes I-Pad wurde wiederbeschafft. Wir haben schon gar nicht mehr daran geglaubt. Auch hierfür nochmals ein herzliches " Danke schön ".

Gabriela Apr 28, 2013 - May 2, 2013

Quisiera agradecerte por toda tu ayuda en mi viaje a China. Me encanto tu país, volví feliz a Paraguay, y el tour de uds fue genial. Muy buena experiencia, y agradecida de sobremanera. Sigan asi!!

Bernard Apr 21, 2013 - Apr 28, 2013

Je suis très satisfait de votre Agence de voyages et de ChinaHighlights, pour l'organisation avant le voyage (Merci encore à vous Céline pour votre patience face à mes nombreuses demandes), ainsi que pendant le voyageavec nos guides si dévouées. Toutes nos guides ont été très agréables et parlent très bien le français.

Walter Apr 25, 2013 - May 3, 2013

Liebe Kim,

jetzt sind wir wieder zu Hause und sprechen immer wieder von unserer China-Reise und den unvergessenen Eindrücken. Die Kriegerin Hua Mu Lan hat einen Ehrenplatz neben dem Terracotta-Soldaten und dem Jade-Buddha. Nochmals vielen Dank, auch an die Reiseleiter und vor allem an Lan, welche wir besonders in unser Herz geschlossen haben, nicht nur wegen dem Geburtstags-Geschenk. Und, wer auch immer uns nach unserer Reise fragen wird, wir werden Sie gern empfehlen.

Mit den herzlichsten Gruessen

Walter und Ulrike Wennrich

Bruno Apr 12, 2013 - Apr 26, 2013

Hallo,liebe Kim,

Ja,wir sind wieder gut zu Hause angekommen.

Was die Reise anbelangt,so waren wir von vielen Dingen beeindruckt und auch ueberrascht.

.Die Reise im Nachtzug war schon sehr stressig.Aber das liegt vielleicht auch an unserem Alter.Aber die Fahrten mit den Tagzuegen sind wirklich sehr weiterzu empfehlen.

Das Wetter war sehr gut fuer unsere Aktivitaeten.Genau die richtige Zeit.

Was die Hotels anbelangt,so waren diese alle sehr gut,in Lage und Ausstattung.

Die beste Sehenswurdigkeit koennte ich jetzt so nicht sagen.Sie waren alle sehr beeindruckend und interessant.

Meinem Mann hat am besten die Terrakottaarmee und Shanghai mit seinen Skylines gefallen.Besonders die Fahrt mit dem Schiff am Abend.Wirklich sehr schoen.

Wenn ich jetzt alle Eindruecke schreiben wuerde,das waehre sehr viel.

Beijing Stadt ist schon (fuer uns) eigenartig.Der Verkehr!!!!Oh du meine Guete.Sehr beeindruckend wie die vielen Menschen damit umgehen koennen.

Xi'an war da schon anders.

Der Reisefuehrer und Fahrer 'Spitze'

Aber das haben wir ja schon im Reisebericht erwaehnt.Fuer die Show am Abend unbedingt Werbung machen.Sie war sehr schoen.

Die Nebelstadt macht ihren Namen alle Ehre.Aber unsere Reisefuehrerin war auch sehr nett und hat alles erklaert was man an einem halben Tag vermitteln kann.Und dann das einchecken auf dem Schiff.Ein Abenteuer.Ohne Unsere Begleitung haetten wir das niemals geschafft!!!!Super.

Was wir dann auf dem sehr schoenen Schiff erlebt haben,am Ende,kann man sonst niergendwo erleben.Das geht,glaube ich,auch nur in China.

Wir hatten das Glueck,dass wir uns an eine Reisegruppe mit Rollstuhlfahrerinnen anschliessen konnte.Aber dieser Reisefuehrer!!Man kann seine Art und Kompetenz garnicht genug loben.Er hat sich nicht nur um seine Gruppe gekuemmert,sondern auch um uns.

Das Ender der Schiffreise war wohl chaotisch,weil das Schiff zu lange in den Schleusen war.Dadurch haetten wir Niemals den Zug nach Shanghai erreicht.Ohne die vorbildliche Hilfe des Reiseleiters Herr Huang und der Besatzung hat es aber alles Geklappt.

Vielleicht koennen Sie den Herrn Huang auch bei Chinahighlights mit aufnehmen!!

Herr Huang hat fuer uns nicht nur mit Chiang telefoniert,sondern auch den checkout fuer uns gemacht und zum schluss auch noch unsere Koffer an Land gebracht.

Wir moechten uns nochmals recht herzlich dafuer bedanken.Auch bei der Besatzung.

Das war unser absolutes Highlight in bezug auf Aufmerksamkeit,Kompetenz,Umsichtigkeit und der Willen zum helfen.

Die anderen Reiseleiter hatten es da wesentlich einfacher,was auch gut so war.Sie waren alle aufmerksam und bei kleineren Problemen immer zur stelle.Sehr gut.

Auch die Fahrer waren sehr umsichtig und sicher in der Fahrweise.Man musste nie auf sie warten.Sehr gut.

Was das Essen anbelangt,so war es sehr gewohnungsbeduerftig.Aber das ist ja wohl auch normal.Die Asiatische Kueche ist eben anders als unsere.Aber man wusste immer was Man isst.Vieles war sehr lecker.Aber kein Mensch isst alles.

Mit dem Einkaufen war es O.K.Man wurde zu nichts genoetigt einzukaufen wenn man nicht wollte.

Kurzum war diese Reise sehr interessant und lehrreich.Man hat viele Eindruecke mitgenommen.Es wird noch eine Weile dauern,bis man alles im Kopf ausgewertet hat.

Ich wuerde diese Reise mit China Highlights sehr empfehlen,aber in unserem Alter ist man vielleicht in einer Gruppe besser aufgehoben.

Nochmals vielen Dank fuer die Muehe,die Sie mit uns hatten

Wir verbleiben mit freundlichen Gruessen

Bruno und Rosemarie Florio

Wir wuerden China Highlights Weiter empfehlen!

Alison Apr 28, 2013 - May 5, 2013

We were really impressed with the quality of the guides, particularly Phoebe in Chengdu. The guides were always ready to help us and were there to meet us even when the schedule changed. We would most definitely recommend China Highlights to our friends.

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Shanghai and Chengdu with Yangtze River Cruise Tour

10-Day of Shanghai, Yichang, Yangtze, Chongqing, Chengdu Tour

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