Lovely pandas in Chongqing

Day 01Arrival in Chongqing

You'll be met upon arrival outside the baggage claim area at Chongqing Airport. Take a brief city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell, if the time permits. Then enjoy a rich buffet dinner at the 5-star hotel. Afterwards, the guide will accompany you to check in at your hotel.(D)

Day 02Chongqing - Fengdu

This morning, enjoy the breakfast at the hotel and transfer to check in to the deluxe cruise ship. Your unforgettable cruise sailing begins as the ship departs Chongqing at around 11:00. In the afternoon, you will enjoy the initial onshore excursion to Fengdu, known as the "Ghost City". The Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party tonight expects your participation.(B+L+D)

Descriptions:
Ghost City - Located on the Ming Mountain on the northern bank of the Yangtze River, Fengdu was famous as “the Capital of Ghost Country” and “netherworld”. Combining the cultures of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, Fengdu is a treasure-house of arts. During your visit, you will be constantly reminded that "Bad deeds, as well as good, may rebound upon the doer." Wreathed with luxuriant trees and interspersed by a few temples and pavilions, the whole scenic area is more like a beautiful garden rather than the “Ghost City”.

Cruising along Yangtze Shennong Stream

Day 03Yangtze Three Little Gorges

The essential part of the Yangtze River Cruise takes place today. You will appreciate the unique scenery of the Three Gorges. Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the grandest one and Wu Gorge famous for its lofty peaks and mountains on both sides. Xiling Gorge, the longest one of the three. An adventure to Three lesser Gorges on the Wushan Daning River will make the day more interesting. You could join in the culture lecture in the afternoon.(B+L+D)

Descriptions:
Three Gorges - The Three Gorges on the Yangtze River is one of the most famous natural wonders all over the world. It consists of the Qutang Gorge, the Wu Gorge and the Xiling Gorge, beginning at the Baidi City of Fengjie in Chongqing in the west and ends at the Nanjing Pass of Yichang in Hubei Province in the west.

Day 04Three Gorges Dam

After a whole night sailing, the ship will stop at Sandouping village. You will disembark for a visit to the grandest hydroelectric project in the world. It is still in the process and planned to be completed by the year of 2009. Get back on the ship and continue the sailing.(B+L+D)

Day 05Excursion to Wuhan

The ship will stop at Wuhan for a city tour. Wuhan has both an ancient history and a thriving present. The main focus of the day will be the Hubei Provincial Museum.(B+L+D)

Mt. Huangshan

Day 06Excursion to Huangshan

Have a whole day excursion to Mt. Huang and enjoy its unmatched scenery. Huangshan is famous for the odd-shaped pines, the craggy stones, the clouds of sea and the limpid hot-spring.(B+L+D)

Day 07Excursion to Nanjing

The next day's tour will cover the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and a Qing Dynasty style Bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple.(B+L+D)

Day 08Shanghai

Complete the cruise travel as the ship arrive in Shanghai at 10:00. Our professional local tour guide will meet you on board with a comfortable transfer. The first stop of Shanghai is to visit the Shanghai Museum which houses a large collections of historical items. Then go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden, walk around the Bund area along the Hangpu River and the Nanjing Road. The a la carte Farewell Dinner is arranged at the Central Hotel as the fitting finale to your discovery of China, the restaurant Wang Bao He. The hotel has a history of over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre(B+L+D)

Descriptions:
Yuyuan Garden - Yuyuan Garden is a classical garden having a history of about 400 years. It is a quiet and elegant garden with the Southern architectural features of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It boasts of 40 scenic spots, such as Grand Rockery, Ancient Theater, Nine Dragons Pool, Nine Zigzag Bridge, Lotus Pool, Sanhui Hall and Dianchun Hall.
 
Shanghai Museum - The grand building of the famous Shanghai Museum occupies an advantaged position in the heart of the municipality with an appearance of a large bronze ware. It has several galleries and exhibition halls. The fist floor has galleries for ancient bronze objects and sculptures. The second floor is special for potteries and porcelains. On the third floor, there are calligraphy, painting and seal galleries. Visitors will find ethnic handicrafts, coins of different times, Ming and Qing furniture and ancient jade articles in the fourth floor.

Day 09Departure from Shanghai

Board your homebound flight. Comfortable hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule.(B)

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