Upon your arrival in Shanghai, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to hotel
In-Flight
In-Flight Meal
Day 2
Shanghai - On Board
After breakfast, you will visit Pearl of Orient TV tower (optional to ride on the tower at US$35pp)
Visit People’s Square and the Bund
After lunch, you will be guided to the wharf of Shanghai Port. Go aboard and check in the Yangtze River I, the biggest inland river cruise in the world; later enjoy a fancy dinner. The cruise sets sail and leaves the Bund at 17:30.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Cruise (Yangzhou)
Have a one-day Yangzhou tour and visit Slender West Lake and Daming Temple.
The cruise will set sail from Yanghzou at 17:00. The Welcoming Cocktail Party will be started at 18:00, and Orientation on itinerary and cruise equipment will be at 20:00
Breakfast on cruise, Lunch on shore and Dinner on cruise
Day 4
Cruise (Nanjing)
Have a half day Nanjing tour. The attractions are Taicheng (also called Old City Wall), John Rabe House (Nanning University) and Confusion Temple
Breakfast on cruise, Lunch on shore and Dinner on cruise
Day 5
Cruise
Sailing all day long
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner all on cruise
Day 6
Cruise (Jiujiang - Jingdezhen)
Have a one-day Jiujiang tour from 8:00 and visit Jingdezhen, the capital of porcelain and guided to jingdezhen porcelain museum where you can appreciate the good skills of international porcelain master in person..
Breakfast on cruise, Lunch on shore and Dinner on cruise
Day 7
Cruise (Wuhan)
You will start your one-day Wuhan tour at 8:00, the main attractions are Chu River and Han Street, Wuhan Museum, Hankou Marshland and Hankou Concession.
You can choose to enjoy a traditional cultural show of Han nationality on Han Street and Chimes performance in Wuhan Museum with expenses on your own.
Breakfast on cruise, Lunch on shore and Dinner on cruise
Day 8
Cruise
Sailing all day long
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner all on cruise
Day 9
Cruise (Three Gorge Dam)
The cruise will take you pass through the Ship Lock of Gezhou Dam at 7:00 and Xiling Gorge at 8:00. You can go ashore to visit Three Gorge Dam at 9:00 and go through Three Gorge Dam at 13:00.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner all on cruise
Day 10
Cruise (Shennong Stream, Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge)
Take a shore excursion to Shennong Stream at 8:00, and then sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge at 12:30.
It will be your free activity time from 16:30
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner all on cruise
Day 11
Cruise (Shibaozhai)
Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai at 7:30.
In the afternoon, start your tour at 15:00 (the cruise might stop at port of Fengdu based on navigation condition, and you may have an optional shore excursion at your own expense of US$50 pp).
Cocktail Party will be started at 18:30 with a variety show following
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner all on cruise
Day 12
Cruise arrives in Chongqing
Arrive in Chongqing at 9:00 and disembark after breakfast
Transferred to airport for your return or next destination
Breakfast on cruise
Yangtze River The Yangtze River is important to the cultural origins of southern China. Human activity was found in the Three Gorges area as far back as 27 thousand years ago. River cruises several days long, especially through the beautiful and scenic Three Gorges area.
Shanghai
The Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower is a TV tower in Shanghai, China. Its location at the tip of Lujiazui in the Pudong district, by the side of Huangpu River, opposite of The Bund makes it a distinct landmark in the area. At 468 m (1,535 feet) high, it was the tallest structure in China from 1994–2007, when it was surpassed by the Shanghai World Financial Center. It is classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration.
Suzhou Ancient Water Town - Ancient water town is surrounded by water. The village has as many canals as it does roads. No cars are allowed into the village making it very peaceful and quiet. Little gondolas glide through the canals and people can rent one and travel through the village. The village is filled with elderly people and they are quick to smile at visitors. Sitting next to a canal with your feet in the water, or sitting in a teahouse watching the gondolas pass by is an unforgettable experience.
Fine Print for Classic China Yangtze River Cruise
DEPARTURE DATES 11 Nights: 2015 May 6, 27, Jun 17, Sep 23, Oct 14
15 Nights: 2015 May 3, 24, Jun 14, Sep 20, Oct 11
Highlights
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A unique, all inclusive experience of a “Luxury Hotel On the Move”. There is no need to worry about where to stay, where to explore, where to eat and how to get there. The crew and cruiser will accompany you on a serene, yet exhilarating voyage, making it a trip of a lifetime.
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A hassle free trip with airport transfer for arrival in Shanghai and return from Chongqing, all meals (except arrival nights) are included, English guide service, and local transportation.
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A trip brings you from East to West in China, experiencing Shanghai, Yangzhou, Nanjing, Jiujiang-Jingdezhen, Wuhan, Three Gorge Dam, Shennong Stream, Shibaozhai, and Chongqing.
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Relax and enjoy Chinese history, traditions, customs, and culinary delights along the river - Yangtze river.
HOW TO BOOK
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Early bird discount is US$300 per person for reservation by Nov 30, 2014
Promotion tour is non-refundable and requires full payment upon reservation
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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4 or 5 star hotel accommodation, and 10 nights accommodations on board standard cabin (luxury cruise Yangtze 1 or Victoria 7)
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All meals during the tour except arrival date
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Airport transfer for scheduled arrival date (10:30AM, 2:00PM, 10:30PM) and departure date in Chongqing (9:00AM)
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Local transportation during the guided tour
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English speaking guide
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Sightseeing admissions except optional excursion
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
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International flight and airport taxes
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Visa fee if required
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Tour tipping US$150 per person (11 nights); US$170 per person (15 nights) payable upon booking
4.
Beijing or Xi’an add on tour available upon booking
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Single traveler pays surcharge US$750
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Travel Insurance
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Personal expense
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Meals and drink other than specified
9.
Luggage fee and/or in-flight service charged by airline
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Optional entertainment and tours payable upon arrival
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Trip delay, or interruption by airline schedule change
12
Extra cost or missing tour caused by flight delay or cancel
13
Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above
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