This 14-day tour highlights a Yangtze River Cruise sailing through the picturesque Three Gorges. It also covers top cities in China, including imperial Beijing, ancient Xi’an and modern Shanghai. Also gives you a unique experience by visiting the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center.
Private transfer from airport to hotel.
Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven with Lunch.
Great Wall Mutianyu & Summer Palace with Lunch.
Private transfer to train station. Second Class bullet train Beijing – Xian. Private transfer from Xian train station to hotel.
Terracotta Warriors, City Wall & Pagoda with Lunch.
Private transfer to train station. Second class bullet train Xian – Chengdu. Private transfer from Chengdu train station to hotel.
Pandas, Jinli Street, Tea House with Lunch.
Private transfer to train station. Second class bullet train Chengdu – Chongqing. Private transfer from Chongqing train station to pier.
16:30-20:00-Board the cruise in Chongqing. (Include the luggage handling service).
18:30-20:00-Embarkation buffet dinner
(Free flow House wine, local beer, variety of soft drinks are included).
20:30-21:00-Embarkation & Safety briefing.
Approx. 21:30-Captain's Welcome Reception (Smart Casual is Required).
22:00-Cruise anchor aweigh from Chongqing.
06:30-07:00-Morning coffee,tea and pastries
06:30-07:00-Tai Chi morning exercise
07:00-08:30-Buffet Breakfast
08:30-11:00-Shore Excursion--- Fengdu Ghost City
12:00-13:30-Lunch Buffet
14:00-16:00-Cultural activities
17:00-18:00-Dinner Buffet
18:00-21:30-Optional Show — War Fire of the Three Kingdoms Show (Sign up & pay when on board.)
20:00-21:30-Children's care service with designed onboard activities.
22:00-23:00-Midnight snacks time
(*Set menu snacks are available throughout the day; Free flow house wine, local beer, variety of soft drinks are included while Lunch & Dinner).
06:30-07:00-Morning coffee, tea and pastries
06:30-07:00-Tai Chi morning exercise
07:00-08:30-Buffet Breakfast
08:00-10:30-Optional Tour — White Emperor City
or take part in the onboard activities. (Rates available on request).
Approx. 11:00-Cruising through the spectacular Qutang Gorge.
12:00-13:30-Lunch Buffet
Approx. 13:30-Cruising through the magnificent Wu Gorge.
14:00-16:30-Shore Excursion --- Shennv Stream
19:00-20:30-Dinner Buffet
20:30-22:00-Crew Cabaret/Talent Show
20:00-21:30-Children's care service with designed onboard activities.
22:00-23:00-Midnight snacks time
(*Set menu snacks are available throughout the day; Free flow house wine, local beer, variety of soft drinks are included while Lunch & Dinner).
06:30-08:00-Buffet Breakfast
08:00-11:00-Disembark at Maoping pier of Yichang. Join in the Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Project Site.(Exclude the golf car fee:) (Include the luggage handling service).
Approx. 12:30-Complete the trip at downtown of Yichang for your onward Journey.
*OPTION:*If you would join the optional tour to the Ship Lift:
Approx. 07:45-Disembark at Maoping pier. (Include the luggage handling service.)
Change a smaller boat to join in the optional tour of the Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift (Sign up & pay when on board.)
Approx. 10:00-Disembark at Sandouping pier of Yichang. Join in the tour to the Three Gorges Dam. (Exclude the golf)
Approx. 13:30-Complete the trip at downtown of Yichang for your onward Journey.
Private transfer from Yichang pier to airport. Economy class air Yichang – Shanghai. Private transfer from PVG airport to hotel.
Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum with Lunch.
Suzhou Excursion by bullet train.
*Visit Garden of the Master of Nets, Humble Administrator Garden, local market, Pingjiang Road, Grand Canal by boat. Lunch included.
Private transfer to PVG airport.
-High speed train Beijing – Xian – Chengdu – Chongqing in 2nd class.
-Domestic flight Yiichang – Shanghai incl fuel surcharge & tax in economy class
-Superior 4* hotel accommodation at all the destinations incl daily breakfast, twin occupancy.
-5/7-seat car/van throughout the itinerary for all transfers & day tours.
-All admission to the attractions listed in the above itinerary.
-Lunches & dinners specified in the above itinerary.
-English-speaking local guides.
-Personal expenses.
-Tips.
-Any items not mentioned in the program.
Hotels Used OR Similar
Beijing Xinqiao Hotel or similar.
Xian Bell Tower Hotel or similar.
Chengdu Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar.
Century Legend/Paragon Cruise or similar.
Shanghai Jinjiang Tower Hotel or similar.
All prices are indicative and starting from prices. Final price will be available based on availability and dates of travel.
* Remarks:
All the times on the schedule are estimated ones which are subject to change due to weather and navigation conditions. All shore excursions departure times and duration are approximate and may subject to change if considered unsafe to operate.