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Yangtze River Golden Experience Tour

8-Day Shanghai, Chongqing, Yangtze Tour

Yangtze River Golden Experience Tour

Cruise down the Yangtze River and seeing some of the most interesting places along the way will be more than interesting experience. This tour is a pretty long one and it is packed with action and the sights you will never forget.

Tour Code: SH-8b

Departure Date: You Choose!

Inclusions:

Private Guide Driver Hotel
Entrance Fees Authentic Chinese Meals

From $1,639  P/P Price detail

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Day1

Shanghai to Chongqing by Flight.

As soon as you arrive and settle in to your hotel room in Chongqing, the tour will start with a visit to the famous Panda Room in Chongqing Zoo. This place is rather big and contains several pretty rare species, but what is most important, it has both Giant and Red Pandas and you can see both adult specimens and their cubs there. It is a rare experience that will definitely stick with you for some time. After the Zoo, the tour goes to the Ciqikou Old Town. This is a partially revitalized old city area and it still has the scent of old times upon it. It will allow you to see a bit of the old China and you can also try some local snacks or buy souvenirs there. Finally, you will be served an original Chinese lunch at the Cai Xiang Yuan Restaurant. This place is well known for using local spices in their dishes and it will be quite nice gourmand experience. Meals: Chinese lunch

Meals: Lunch at Popular local restaurants

Hotels: JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing   |  

Day2

Yangtze

Yangtze River Cruise

Yangtze River Cruise

This is the day when your cruise on the Yangtze River will start. During this first day on the river you will be able to visit Fengdu Ghost City. This is a very special place since Fengdu is the place where dead wicked men go after their death. Naturally, this belief means that you will actually visiting a real ghost city. No one lives here and the only people you can see4 on its streets are those who are making their living out of it. The atmosphere is spooky but the experience is definitely not available on many places in the world. Meals: Breakfast

Meals: No Meals

Hotels: No

Day3

Yangtze

This day is all about cruising through the Yangtze River and a shore excursion to the Lesser Three Gorges. These are deep valleys through which the Daning River flows and they look really impressive and nice. They are less famous than those on the Yangtze River but they don’t fall back to them in terms of beauty and colourfulness. A visit to these gorges will allow you to see some interesting historic spots as well as some really beautiful animal species in their natural environment. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and a Dinner

Meals: Lunch , dinner

Hotels: On the Ship

Day4

Yangtze

Three Gorges Dam

Three Gorges Dam

The Three Gorges Dam is the biggest structure of this kind in the entire world and it allows you to comprehend how Chinese people know no limitations if they wish to do something for their country. It is a huge power plant that has been finished in 2003 but it became fully operational in 2009. The top levels of this marvellous achievement of human engineering are accessible to the visitors and you will be provided a chance to take some pictures on this really impressive construction. This is definitely a unique opportunity that simply shouldn’t be missed. Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch and a Chinese Dinner

Meals: Lunch , dinner

Hotels: On the Ship

Day5

Yangtze

During this day, you will have the opportunity for a shore excursion to the city of Wuhan. The most scenic spot in this city is the Provincial Museum of Hubei which was built in 1953 and it contains one of the most unique collections of ceremonial bells. There are 65 of them, all of the different size and they were made some 2200 years ago. You will be also provided a chance to hear them. Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch and a Chinese Dinner

Meals: Lunch , dinner

Hotels: On the Ship

Day6

Yangtze

This day is reserved for visiting the city of Huangshan and the nearby Yellow Mountain. This mountain is often referred as the most beautiful mountain in all of the China and it is really something that pleases the eye to the fullest. However, if the bad roads or a bad weather prevent you from going to the Huangshan, this trip will be substituted with visit to the Jiuhuanshan Mountain. Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch and a Chinese Dinner

Meals: Lunch , dinner

Hotels: On the Ship

Day7

Yangtze

This day is predicted for visiting Nanjing. This city sure has something to offer and that day may prove to be one off the most interesting ones. The star of the day is definitely the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-Sen. This magnificent structure is made to preserve the memory of the father to the modern Chinese state. It is incredibly beautiful and quite huge building. It invokes awe in visitors both by its importance and its beauty. Also there is a visit to the Qing Dynasty Bazaar predicted. There you can shop for souvenirs ort try some of the local snacks. Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch and a Chinese Dinner

Meals: Lunch , dinner

Hotels: On the Ship

Day8

Shanghai to Shanghai to Departure City

This is the day when your tour ends. You will be transferred to the Shanghai Airport where you will be able to catch your plane back home. Meals: Breakfast

Meals: No Meals

Price Per Person in US Dollars

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Apr.1- Nov.31 Deluxe Superior Tourist Single Room Supplement
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  • Entrance Fees to the Scenic Spots as Listed in the Itinerary
  • Centrally Located Hotels with daily western & Chinese buffet breakfasts
  • Authentic Chinese Food
  • Private Cars and Drivers
  • Private Guides
  • Flights & Transfers in China
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  • Service Charge & Government Taxes
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Price Exclusion

  • International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
  • China Entry Visa Fees.
  • Single Room Supplement.
  • Personal Expenses: such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.

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