China Tours | Yangtze River Cruise
Chongqing, Dazu, Three Gorges Cruise, Yichang, Mt. Wudang, Wuhan, Guangzhou 10 Days
Tour code: CL05
| Year 2024 Departure Date (Depart on Friday) |
Land Tour Fare | Airfare | Total Price | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR 22 | $1699 | --- | --- | $700 |
| APR 05, 19 | $1699 | --- | --- | $700 |
| MAY 10, 24 | $1799 | --- | --- | $700 |
| JUN 07, 21 | $1699 | --- | --- | $700 |
| JUL 05, 19 | $1699 | --- | --- | $700 |
| AUG 02, 16 | $1699 | --- | --- | $700 |
| SEP 06, 13 | $1799 | --- | --- | $700 |
| OCT 04, 18 | $1699 | --- | --- | $700 | * Land Tour Fare are per person in U.S. dollars based on two adults sharing one twin bedded room, double occupancy and does not include any air ticket. A customer who travels alone is required to pay a single room supplement. Children under 12 (2-11 years of age) share room with adult and not asking for extra bed, the rate is 90% of the adult price. If asking for extra bed, the price is the same as adult. Children 12 and older will be charged at the adult fare. |
Day 1 USA - Chongqing
Board an international flight bound for China. Cross the International Date Line.
Day 2 Chongqing
Arrive in Chongqing. Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the luxury hotel for rest and relaxation.
Day 3 Chongqing - Dazu - Chongqing - Yangtze River Three Gorges Cruise
After breakfast, we drive to Dazu. You will tour Baoding section of the well-known Dazu Rock Carvings inscribed by UNESCO on the list as one of the World Cultural Heritage. It was first built in 892 and completed by the end of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Be back the city, have a city tour. You will have a hot pot dinner, then transfer to the pier and board our five-star Victoria Cruise vessel and begin our exciting Yangtze River adventure. Our hearts fill with excitement and anticipation as the ship departs in the night to sail up this mighty and mysterious river.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Three Gorges Cruise
Victoria Cruises is the only American cruise line currently sailing China's Yangtze River. After breakfast, we embark on our Three Gorges adventure. Depending on the river conditions, our first shore excursion takes us to either Fengdu or Shibaozhai (shore excursions are at your own expense). The “Ghost City” Fengdu is known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. Shibaozhai’s attraction lays with its 12-story tall wooden pagoda, amazingly built 400 years ago without use of a single nail.After returning safely to our ship we again set sail. Onboard, we are free to enjoy shipboard entertainment such as feature films, live performances,well as demonstrations of traditional Chinese arts.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Three Gorges Cruise
This morning, our ship first passes the mighty Qutang Gorge, sailing through its towering cliffs. Then our ship passes through the rushing waters and jagged turns of Wu Gorge. We arrive at Wushan to board small motorized sampans which afford us access to the Shennong Stream via the Daning River. Reboard later in the afternoon as our ship passes through the Xiling Gorge (western section), the longest of the famed Three Gorges. Stretching over 60 miles, Xiling Gorge is famous for its odd rock formations and tricky, treacherous currents.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Three Gorges Cruise - Yichang - Mt. Wudang
After breakfast, we disembark to board motor coaches which take us to the Three Gorges Dam Project, currently the world’s largest hydroelectric project. Our Three Gorges adventure ends upon our noontime arrival at Yichang. Drive to Mt. Wudang.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Mt. Wudang
The Wudang Mountains are home to a famous complex of Taoist temples and monasteries associated with the god Xuanwu. The Wudang Mountains are renowned for the practice of Tai Chi and Taoism as the Taoist counterpart to the Shaolin Monastery, which is affiliated with Chinese Buddhism. The Wudang Mountains are one of the "Four Sacred Mountains of Taoism" in China, an important destination for Taoist pilgrimages. After breakfast, take the shuttle bus up to the mountain, full day visit including the Golden Peak (by cable car), Zixiao Palace and Nan Yan Palace.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Mt. Wudang - Wuhan
After breakfast, take shuttle bus down the Mt., then drive to the city of Wuhan. City tour in the afternoon including Hubei Provincial Museum (chime bell concert), Yellow Crane Tower. You will enjoy the concert played by the chime bells. Enjoy the local fish dinner.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Wuhan - Guangzhou
After breakfast, transfer to high speed rail station. Take the high speed train to Guangzhou. Be met and transferred to the hotel. A free afternoon. Today’s lunch and dinner are not included.
Includes Breakfast
Day 10 Guangzhou - USA
After breakfast, you are transferred to airport for your return flight back to your home. You will be in the United States the same day. Today you can also take a train to Hong Kong and staying there at your own expense and fly back home from Hong Kong. Please Note: During Canton Fair (Trade Fair) Period, accommodation for Guangzhou will be changed to other hotel.End of tour.
Includes Breakfast
land Tour Fare Includes
1. Five star hotel accommodations or local best hotel accommodations;
2. Three meals a day in China as specified in itinerary including daily breakfast in hotels and local specialty cuisines;
3. Local transportation inside China as specified in itinerary;
4. All entrance fees to the sightseeing sites as outlined in itinerary;
5. Experienced and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide throughout China;
6. Travel accident insurance.
land Tour Fare not Includes
1. Chinese Visa fee;
2. Tips to tour guides and drivers.
Meals
Three meals a day for the entire trip as specified in the itinerary.
Buffet breakfast or Chinese breakfast each morning at hotel.
Chinese lunches and dinners at local restaurants.
Local Specialty Dinners
Chongqing: Local Flavor Dinner
Wuhan: Local Fish Dinner
ENTERTAINMENT
Wuhan: Ancient chime bell concert
HOTELS
Chongqing............JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing (5 stars)
Three Gorges.. ......Victoria Cruises (5 stars)
Wudang.......…...…Wudangshan Jianguo Hotel (5 stars)
Wudang.......…......Wudang Qiongtai Hotel (4 stars)
Wuhan............…...Shangri-La Hotel Wuhan (5 stars)
Guangzhou… .......Dong Fang Hotel (5 stars)
COMPLIMENTARY
A bottle of mineral water provided on the bus every day;
Luggage tag and badge provided for your convenience.
