Pandas, Chongqing Zoo

Day 01Entry Chongqing

You'll be met upon arrival outside the baggage claim area at the Chongqing Airport with private transfer. Take a brief city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell if the time permits. Your memorable Yangtze River tour begins at 22:00 as you board the luxurious cruise ship.
 
Meals: Buffet dinner at the 5-star hotel

Cruises: President Cruises ( President No. 3  or President No. 4) (4 star)

Descriptions: 
General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum - After nine-month restoration, the General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum was open to the public in 2003. Currently, it covers an area of around 7 mu (1.2 acres). More than 100 articles including Joseph W. Stilwell's manuscripts and uniform are exhibited in the museum. Joseph W. Stilwell (1883-1946) once served as the commander-in-chief of the US Army in the China Burma India Theater (CBI) and the Deputy Commander of the South East Asia Command during the Second World War.

Day 02Chongqing - Fengdu

At about 08:30, visit the Ghost City of Fengdu. Follow the sightseeing, board onto the ship and continue sailing. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held this evening and you are invited to join for fun. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descriptions: 
Fengdu City - Featuring its unique culture of ghosts and the afterlife, the Fengdu City is famed as the City of Ghost to most Chinese people. It is located on the Ming Mountain which is about 170 kilometers (106 miles) far from Chongqing Municipality. After paying a visit to the Ghost City, tourists also can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Shuangguishan National Forest Park in the Ming Mountain Scenic Area.

Shennong stream pea-boat floating, Yangtze River cruise

Day 03Badong (Shennong Stream) - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping

The essential part of the Yantze River cruise is coming today. You will appreciate the unique scenery of the Three Gorges - Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the grandest one; Wu Gorge which is famous for its lofty peaks and mountains on the both sides; Xiling Gorge, the longest one among the three. An interesting junk adventure to Shennong Stream will offer you a marvelous day. It will last about 3-4 hours. After a whole night sailing, the ship will stop at the Sandouping village. 
 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descriptions:
Qutang Gorge - Short but grandiose, Qutang Gorge with 8 kilometers in length is the first section of the Three Gorges of Yangtze River. With sheer mountains loom up 1000 - 1500 meters along its course, the turbulent river is screwed to a narrow belt of 100 - 200 meters in width winds through the gorge. One could deeply electrified by the imposing scenery when the ship buffets its way through the rush waves.
 
Wu Gorge - The Wu Gorge, more than 40 kilometers from estuary of Daning River in Wushan County to Guandukou in Badong County, is regarded as the most brilliant part of the Three Gorges. Range of graceful hills, rugged cliff rise along the banks seems a natural corridor of mountains-and-waters painting, which quickens people's imaginations by every pit of its scenery. Prominently, the twelve Peaks stand out like a string of green jewelry that has been fitted into Yangtze River.
 
Xiling Gorge - Historically known for its tortuous channel, dense reefs and shoaly waters, Xiling Gorge is the longest and most dangerous gorge of the Yangtze River. After decades of improvements and the accomplishment of Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project, the river now flows more gently while the splendid landscape remains the same.

Wu Gorge, Yangtze River

Day 04Yichang Exit

The final Yangtze onshore excursion is arranged to visit the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. After lunch, pack your luggage and follow the check-out procedures. The Yichang guide will meet you on board and take you to visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. Afterwards, the guide will see you off with comfortable transfer service. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Descriptions:
Three Gorges Dam - Spanning the Yangtze River in Sandouping, Yichang City, the Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydro-electric power station in the world. The Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area was formally open to the public in 1997. In 2007, it became a national AAAAA Tourist Attraction. At present, five tourist spots are open to the visitors. Standing on the top of the Tanziling, tourists will have a panoramic view of the Three Gorges Dam.

Yangtze Upstream 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, Yichang Museum	Dinner in Yichang City
Day 02	Disembark for Three Gorges Dam	B, L, D
Day 03	Disembark for Three Little Gorges	B, L, D
Day 04	Disembark for Fengdu Ghost City	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