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Day 1 Shanghai-Chongqing-Yangtze River Cruise (by air)
Attractions: N/A
Meals: N/A
Accommodation:
Century Legend ***** Deluxe Cabin or similar class
Three gorges consist of Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge. With a total length of 193 km, it starts from Fengjie, Chongqing in the west and ends on Nanjinguan in Yichang, passing by Fengjie, Wushan, Badong, Jigui. On both sides, you can enjoy the stunning natural views of soaring mountains, cliffs, and steep peak as well as other scenic spots. It’s a good way to relax on the luxury cruise on the Yangtze River.
This morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Shanghai. Then drive to the airport for the departing flight to the “Mountain City” of Chongqing. You will board the cruise ship and travel along the mighty Yangtze River.
Upon arrival, our local guide will pick you up at the airport and drive to Chao Tian Men Harbor to board on Yangtze Cruise, 5-STAR luxury Century Cruises. (please see more details about Century Cruises on the
website http://www.centuryrivercruises.com/en/index.html)
Schedule of the Cruise (For reference only. Please refer to the exact itinerary from the ship when you on board.)
19:30-21:00 Embarkation
21:30 Departure in Chongqing
22:00 Embarkation Briefing
Day 2, Yangtze Cruise
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Buffet dinner
Accommodation:
Century Legend ***** Deluxe Cabin or similar class
06:30-7: 00 Free coffee, tea, and pastries
06:30-07:00 Tai Chi exercise
07:00-08:30 Breakfast (Buffet)
8:30 Optional Excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (river conditions permitting, at your own expense)
09:30-11:30 Onboard Activities
12:00-13:30 Lunch (Buffet)
14:00-17:00 Shore excursion - Shibao Pagoda
18:00-19:00 Captain's welcome party
19:00-20:30 Dinner (Buffet)
21:00 Crew cabaret
Day 3, Yangtze Cruise
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Buffet dinner
Accommodation:
Century Legend ***** Deluxe Cabin or similar class
06:30-07:00 Free coffee, tea, and pastries
06:30-07:00 Tai Chi exercise
07:00-08:30 Breakfast (Buffet)
07:30-09:30 Optional tour to The White Emperor City (at your own expense)
10:00 (Est.) Cruising Highlights - Qutang Gorge
10:30 Activities
11:45 (Est.) Scenic cruising - Wu Gorge
12:00-13:00 Lunch (Buffet)
13:30-17:30 Shore excursion---Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong / Shennv Stream
18:15 Disembarkation briefing
19:00-20:30 Captain's farewell dinner
20:30-23:00 Settle the bills
21:00-22:30 Dance Party / Karaoke Time / Bingo
22:00 (Est.) Sails through the ship-locks
Day 4, Yichang-Shanghai ( by air )
Attractions: Three Gorges Dam
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
06:30-08:00 Breakfast (Buffet)
08:00-10:30 Shore excursion ---Three Gorges Dam Site
11:00 (Est.) Scenic cruising ---Xiling Gorge
11:30 Check out
Upon arrival, our local guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Shanghai. Thus, the end of your pleasant tour of the Yangtze River.
Themes:
architecture, Cruise, culture, Historic, outdoor, Outdoor Activity
Attractions:
Lesser Three Gorges, Shennong Stream, Shibao Pagoda, Three Gorges Dam, Yangtze River
Cities visited:
Chongqing
Provinces visited:
Chongqing
Ideal seasons:
Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn
Ideal audiences:
Seniors, Singles, Couples, Dating, Family
Religions:
Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, Taoist, Bahá'í
Type of transportation:
Cruise
Budget:
Affordable/Cheap