Pandas in Chongqing Zoo

Day 01Arrival in Chongqing

Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Chongqing Airport. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell if time permits. Then transfer you to board the deluxe Yangzi Explorer cruise ship and an a la carte dinner is served for you on board. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00 as the ship sets sail.(D)

Accommodation: Yangzi Explorer

Day 02Chongqing - 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 Fengdu Ghost City (alternate Shibaozhai). Around 20:00 Captain's Welcome Party presents Chinese folk dancing and music performance. You can also join in the fun.(B+L+D)

Yangtze Shennong Stream cruising

Day 03Badong(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. An a la carte dinner is served for you and the Farewell Party tonight invites you to perform dancing or musical instruments with the cruise staff.(B+L+D)

Day 04Departure 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)

Yangtze Upstrem Itinerary (Yichang- Chongqing)
If you prefer to take the upstream itinerary (Yichang - Chongqing), please refer to the following tour schedule and check for the relevant cruise sailing date. The quotation keeps the same with the downstream tour.

5 Days /4 Nights Upstream Itinerary (Yichang - Chongqing)
Day 01	Yichang airport-port transfer	Dinner on board
Day 02	Three Gorges Dam sightseeing	B, L, D
Day 03	Shennong Stream sightseeing	B, L, D
Day 04	Snowy Jade Cave sightseeing	B, L, D
Day 05	Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell. Port-Chongqing airport transfer	B, L,

 

B-- Breakfast     L-- Lunch     D-- Dinner