Overview of Shanghai and Yangtze Three Gorges Exploration

This delightful journey starts from Shanghai. See the highlights of Shanghai and take and downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang to explore the stunning sceneries along Yangtze River.

You will enjoy the moments like

See the modern and ancient complex in Shanghai.
Taste of Chongqing, where the Chinese hotpot culture originate.
Get up close to the cutely live fossil – Panda in Chongqing Zoo.
Relax on Yangtze cruise and enjoy the stunning gorges.
Stand-by for entry into the 5-stage ship lock.
Disembark for visit Three Gorges Dam Site.

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Take a glimpse of price and service in difference class

	3-Star	4-Star	5-Star
Hotels	Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai	The Bund Hotel Shanghai	Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
Ships	President 8	President 8	Century Legend
Price	From $1,459	From $1,469	From $1,619

Day by Day Tour Itinerary

Day 1 > Shanghai Arrival

Hotels: Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai, (3-star, #19 of 4,323 Hotels in Shanghai), The Bund Shanghai (4-star,#220 of 4,323 Hotels in Shanghai) Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (5-star, #32 of 4,323 Hotels in Shanghai)
Meals: None
Activities: Airport pick-up and transfer

Expect a warmly welcome in the airport by your guide upon arrival, an hour’s drive by our experienced driver will take you to your hotel in Shanghai.

Dinner is not included. Our guide will give you suggestions for walk around.

Trip Notes:

1. A city map is provide by your guide and she/he will have simple illustrate of Shanghai.
2. Make a note of your guide’s phone number for any emergency contact.

Day 2 > See the modern mega city and ancient culture complex in Shanghai, have a bird's-eye view of the city from 100th floor on World Financial Center.

Hotels: Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai, (3-star, #19 of 4,323 Hotels in Shanghai), The Bund Shanghai (4-star,#220 of 4,323 Hotels in Shanghai) Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (5-star, #32 of 4,323 Hotels in Shanghai)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Activities: Airport pick-up and transferShanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and the market, The Bund, World Financial Center

A full day tour starts from visit Shanghai Museum. Shanghai Museum houses a collection of 123,000 cultural arts in 21 categories including bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, Ming and Qing-dynasty furniture and ancient art works. Continue our visit to Yuyuan Garden. Yuyuan Garden is a tranquil classical garden and well blends of pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters with unique characteristics. The area surrounding Yuyuan Garden is Yuyuan Market (named Chenghuangmiao in Chinese) consisting of numerous antique shops, local snacks, handicrafts, and souvenirs, which worth a visit. Lunch is at a great local restaurant - Old Shanghai Restaurant. A visit to Jiangnan Silk Shop and Workshop is also included.

In the afternoon, we head to The Bund for a waterfront stroll and have a look at the grandest historic buildings.

Lastly, go to the top of Shanghai’s new landmark –World Financial Center for a bird's-eye view of the city from 100th floor.

Trip Notes:

1. There is a shopping stop arranged for today, the silk shop is what we are qualify and certificated by local government.
2. The World Financial Center glass observation deck, at 474 meters (1,555 feet) above the ground, the visitors who has acrophobic should carefully selected.

Day 3 > Flight from Shanghai to Chongqing, See cutely pandas in Chongqing zoo, review Chongqing's history in Ciqikou Old Town, Baord the ship at between 6:00pm and 8:00pm

Hotels: Stay on President 8, (3 and 4 Star, Our BEST SELLER in 2016), Stay on Century Legend, (5-star, Qualify service and highly reputation)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Activities: Chongqing zoo, Ciqikou Old Town, Baord the ship at between 6:00pm and 8:00pm

Take a morning flight from Shanghai to Chongqing. The tour guide in Chongqing will meet your at the airport upon your arrival. Before boarding the ship, you will have a half day Chongqing tour to see the cutely pandas in Chongqing zoo and go to Ciqikou Old Town to experience authentic community and local’s life. Lunch is arranged at a great local restaurant- Home’s.

Board the ship between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Dinner is not included. Start your Yangtze River cruise from Chongqing to Yichang at 9:00pm.

Trip Notes:

1. First night dinner is not included, we suggest have your dinner in the Chognqing before head to the port.
2. The ship front desk provides money exchange service in good rate. You may use cash in various currencies, including RMB, traveler’s check, American Express, Master Card and Visa, but do not accept personal checks.

Day 4 > Relax onboard or participate in various fun activities, the ship will docked in Fengdu Ghost City (optional) and Shibaozhai Pagoda for shore excursion.

Hotels: Stay on President 8, (3 and 4 Star, Our BEST SELLER in 2016), Stay on Century Legend, (5-star, Qualify service and highly reputation)
Meals: Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner
Activities: Shore excursion to Shibaozhai, Fengdu Ghost City (Optioanl, CNY290 per person)

6:00am-7:00am: A Chinese culture class – Taichi start at 6:00am for warm up the day activities.

7:00am-8:00am: Chinese and Western buffet breakfast

8:00am-10:00am: Optional shore excursion to Fengdu (2 hours, CNY290 per person)

12:00am-1:00pm: Chinese and Western buffet lunch

2:00pm-4:00pm: Shore excursion to Shibaozhai, 2 hours

6:00pm-6:30pm: Captain’s welcome reception

6:30pm-7:30pm: Chinese and Western buffet breakfast

8:30pm: Cruise welcome party

Trip Notes:

1. You may expect to walk up 12-story pagoda in Shibaozhai that rises beside the rock, comfortable shoes are recommended for the tour.
2. Optional Fengdu Ghost City is a walking shore excursion. There will be many stairs and inclines, including approximately 100 steps from the dock to the point waiting electric shuttle bus, after the shore ride, then 400 approximately steps to the temple.
3. A formal dress is recommended to wear on Captain’s welcome reception.
4. Due to security and safety consideration, passengers do not on the tour, are not allowed to go ashore.

Day 5 > Enjoy informative Chinese culture talks on board, shore excursion to The White Emperor City (Optional) and take a small sampan boat to Shennong Stream, the ship entry into the dam lock at 10pm.

Hotels: Stay on President 8, (3 and 4 Star, Our BEST SELLER in 2016), Stay on Century Legend, (5-star, Qualify service and highly reputation)
Meals: Buffet breakfast and lunch, set menu Chinses dinner
Activities: Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(President 8)/Shennv Stream(Century Legend), The White Emperor City (Optioanl, CNY290 per person)

7:00am-8:00am: Chinese and Western Breakfast.

7:30am-10:30am: Optional tour to The White Emperor City (2 hours, CNY290 per person).

10:45am-11:15am: Qutang Gorge.

12:00am-1:00pm: Chinese and Western buffet lunch.

12:30pm-1:15pm: Wu Gorge.

1:30pm-5:30pm: Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(President 8)/Shennv Stream(Century Legend) by small boat.

6:00pm-7:00pm: Set menu Chinese dishes for farewell dinner.

8:30pm: Night show and party.

10:30 pm: Pass through the ship lock of Three Gorges Dam.

Trip Notes:

1. Due to security and safety consideration, passengers do not on the tour, are not allowed to go ashore.
2. The President 8 will stand-by for entry into the ship locks at Three Gorges Dam the broadcast will alert you as to the time of entry.

Day 6 > Marvels on the world’s great miracle by shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site, disembark at Yichang Port at 12:30pm, transfer to Yichang Airport.

Hotels: Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai, (3-star, #19 of 4,323 Hotels in Shanghai), The Bund Shanghai (4-star,#220 of 4,323 Hotels in Shanghai) Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (5-star, #32 of 4,323 Hotels in Shanghai)
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Three Gorges Dam, transfer to Yichang Airport to board your flight to Shanghai. Pick up at Shanghai Pudong Airpot

7:00am-8:00am: Chinese and Western Breakfast.

8:00am-10:30am: Stop at Samdouping dock, bus excursion to Three Gorges Dam.

10:30am-11:30am: Pass through XIling Gorges.

12:30pm: disembark at Yichang Port, finish the cruise.

Your Yichang guide will meet you in the lobby after dock, than the driver will take you to the airport to catch your onward flight.

The Shanghai guide and driver will pick you up at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Lunch not include, Flight TBA

Trip Notes:

1. Passengers will have a 15 minutes bus ride to dam where you will pass through a security check-point, the lighter and cutlery is not allow to bring inside the dam site.
2. Your guide will hold your name sign and wait at lobby after dock, then take an hour drive to Yichang Airport by private van .

Day 7 > Pick up at your hotel in Shanghai and transfer to Shanghai airport for board your onward flight.

Hotel: No
Meals: No
Activities: Pick up at Shanghai Hotel, Airpot Transfer

Private transfer to Pudong International Airport for catches your onward flight.

Price Inclusion

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
Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees
Service Charge & Government Taxes
Insurance
Luggage Transfers

Price Exclusion

International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
China Entry Visa Fees.
Excess Baggage Charges.
Personal Expenses.
Any meals that are not mentioned in the tour itinerary.
Single Room Supplement.

Additional Options (At Your Own Cost)

We must clear that the optional tour or room upgrades is what we recommend to do beyond your basic itinerary, it do not interrupt the time of your original plan in the conformation letter, you will pay extra since it is not included in your itinerary, check what we suggest below:

Shanghai - Acrobatic Show at night (price may vary according to the location of the seat)

Yangtze cruise optional shore excursions - Fengdu Ghost City (CNY290 per person), The White Emperor City (CNY290 per person).

Cruise cabin upgrade to a higher deck - US$25-50 per person

Customers’ Reviews

David

Mon, May 2, 2016

Hi Elaine! We just got back home from our fantastic China trip! It exceeded any expectations we had. The tours, arrangements, hotels and guides were all great. I would like to pass on special thanks to a few of the standout people we met or had contact with regarding this trip. Firstly, Vivi Chen, she was excellent at taking care of us during the booking of the trip. She answered all our questions, built up my trust, and arranged a trip that we will never forget. Finally, Sophie in Shanghai! Wow, she was a real standout, we were both impressed by her knowledge and love of her city. Please let her know we had a great time with her and would request her services any time we are in Shanghai. Thank you again for your excellent services, we were unsure about booking a trip on the internet.

Christine

Tue, Apr 20, 2016

Hi Vivi, Just wanted to let you know that we have returned home to Australia after having the most wonderful China holiday! Thank you so very much to you for arranging everything so perfectly! Everything went really smoothly - with all drivers/guides arriving as arranged and all hotel arrangements as requested. A special mention to Mooney and Viven, our guides during our time in Shanghai - they were both so wonderful and went above and beyond to assist us throughout. Thank so much Vivi for all of your hard work in ensuring we had a wonderful, hassle free holiday in China. We will be recommending you to all of our family, friends and work colleagues.

Hotels

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