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Tour Code: L-08-YR01

4 Days Luxury of Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang: Starting from $519 per person; Luxury | Standard| Super Deluxe| Budget

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Tour Features
The highlights of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River are all collected in the Three Gorges dispersedly and the highlights of the Three Gorges are all collected in this Yangtze River Cruise tour!

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Based on the cruise sailing date, Please click.

Yangtze River cruise

Day 01: Arrival in Chongqing
Our guide will pick you up at Chongqing airport. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell if time permits. After having a rich buffet dinner at 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze, check in at the deluxe Century Star cruise ship. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 23:30 as the ship sets sail. (D)

Accommodation: Century Star

Day 02: Chongqing - Fengdu
This morning you will have a Safety, Orientation & River Briefing. You will learn the geography & river lore of China. After lunch, disembark at Fengdu, have an excursion to the Snowy Jade Cave. Around 20:00 Captain's Welcome Party presents Chinese folk dancing and music performance. You can also join in the fun. (B+L+D)

Cruising along the Shennong Stream

Day 03: Badong (Shennong Stream) - Xiling Gorge
Begin the passage with Qutang Gorge, the shortest and the grandest of the Three Gorges. View the exquisite peaks and grotesquely shaped rocks. Pass the Wu Gorge with its famous lofty and misty peaks. Disembark at Badong for an excursion to the Shennong Stream. The trip features natural beauty and an exciting boat ride drifting along the crystal stream. The pea boat allows you to experience a speedy adventure and have a close look at mossy rocks, verdant plants, plank roads, ancient coffins and precious animals. The unique songs of the local Tujia people are very impressive. The continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. A Farewell Party tonight invites you to perform dancing or musical instruments with the cruise staff. (B+L+D)

Day 04: Departure from Yichang
After breakfast visit the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. At 11:30 you will arrive in Yichang and our local guides will get on board to meet you. Visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Lunch at a local famous restaurant will precede our guide seeing you off. (B+L)

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Differences can be only made by comparison. Our Making a Difference page for all private tours will let you know extra benefits we offer over and above those on tours available from other operators. We welcome suggestions and comparison as to ways in which we can further improve our tours. Thank you for considering Travel China Guide and we warmly invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience!

Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)

Group size

Season

2-5 travelers

6-9 travelers

10 travelers & above

High season

Double Occupancy

$729

$679

$659

Sole Occupancy

$1109

$1059

$1039

Low season

Double Occupancy

$589

$539

$519

Sole Occupancy

$849

$799

$789

Inclusions

Standard cruise cabin with full board;
Cruise shore excursions;
Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants for the land tour;
Entrance fees to the tourist sites;

Excellent individual guide & driver for the land tour;
Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
Two bottles of mineral water per day;
Government taxes.

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The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.

When taking the Shennong Stream floating on the yangtze river cruise tour, pay attention to the ancient wooden coffins suspending half way up a mountain cliff. The unique elevated burial tradition is done by people from China's Ba minority group in the area. Most of the coffins are made from one piece of wood and locals say the location of the coffin varies with the social position of the deceased. Ask your guide and he/she will give you a detailed introduction. very interesting story...

Client's information:: Ms.Linda 2008-1-28 17:16

Winter is not a good season for yangtze river cruising. It becomes very cold in winter in north of china. The water level will also become lower. After November, less and less people choose the cruise tour in the winter, for it is too cold. The cruise ship company may cancel the cruise due to the shortage of reservation randomly. In winter, land tour will be a better choice. Generally, winter belongs to tourism low season. There will be less people traveling and accordingly the tour price will be lower. In my opinion, it is also a good season for traveling.

Client's information:: Mr.Pam Summel , Philippines , 2007-11-6 15:49

Is there any shorter cruise (1 day or 2 days ) on the Yangtze River?

Client's information:: Ms.Mitali , India , 2007-9-19 16:21