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Tour Features
Shanghai locates at the mouth of the Yangtze River and literally, the name of the city means: the city on the sea, the ancient cultures and dream explainers said water is wealth and means fortune, this is probably the reason that places close to sea or river are wealthier than the inland areas. We hope several days sailing in the Yangtze River bring a lot of dreams of water!

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: based on the cruise sailing date.

Typical architecture of Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai

Day 01: Arrival in Shanghai
Our guide will pick you up at Shanghai airport and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Bund, time permitting.

Accommodation: Hyatt  On The Bund  

Day 02: Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The welcome dinner is served at Central Hotel, whose restaurant Wang Bao He has a history of around 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. The memorable dinner will be followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Hyatt  On The Bund  

Day 03: Shanghai - Yichang
Visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Take a flight to Yichang and visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. After dinner, board the deluxe Century Star cruise ship to stay overnight. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Century Star  or Centruy Diamond  - Presidential Suite

Yangtze River cruise tour

Day 04: Three Gorges Dam
Sailing through the eastern section of Xiling Gorge and take an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. Pass the ship locks of the gorges dam. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held in the evening. (B+L+D)

Day 05: Three Little Gorges
This morning the ship will pass the Wu Gorge. Disembark at Wushan Daning River for an excursion to the Three Little Gorges. In the afternoon sail through the Qutang Gorge. (B+L+D)

Day 06: Fengdu
After breakfast take an excursion to the Snowy Jade Cave. Continue sailing to pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. The Farewell Party tonight invites you to perform dancing or musical instruments with the cruise staff. (B+L+D)

Day 07: Chongqing - Beijing
After breakfast, relax and pack your bags with leisure. The estimated arrival time in Chongqing is 08:30. Our guide will meet you on board and a city tour to Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell will be arranged. A rich buffet lunch will be served at the 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze. Take a flight to Beijing and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace  - Deluxe Room

Temple of Heaven, Beijing

Day 08: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at shopping site restaurants, you will be driven to have Sichuan food at a local popular restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. (B+L)

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace  - Deluxe Room

Day 09: Beijing
Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace  - Deluxe Room


Day 10: Departure from Beijing
Visit the Summer Palace. See off. (B)

More Yangtze Cruise 2009B-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner