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Discover the history of vibrant Chongqing and cruise to the magnificent Yangtze River on the journey. You will enjoy the memorable sights: the modern wonder of Yangtze River dam, the beautiful and dramatic Three Gorges and more.![]()
| Tour Code: | SH-8a |
| Destination: | Shanghai → Chongqing → Yangtze → Wuhan |
| Tour Price: | $1295 USD Price Details Our Promises: Unbeatable Value for Money! |
| Departure Dates: | You Choose! |
| Tour Type: | Land tour + well selected hotel + Your own English speaking guide (otherwise specified), your own driver at your own pace and schedule. |
Place & Transport: Shanghai to Chongqing to Yangtze, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Chongqing), Cruise pier Transfer (Chongqing), Panda Room in Chongqing Zoo, Ciqikou Old Town, Hanging Village, One day tour in Chongqing, Be met at Chongqing auditorium at 06:30pm and transferred to Peiling by bus for boarding the ship.Overnight accomodation(Dinner is not included).
Meals: Chinese Lunch
- Panda Room in Chongqing Zoo: Here you can see Giant pandas, Lesser pandas, Golden hair monkeys, South China Tigers and some other national protected animals.
- Ciqikou Old Town: This lively old area has been partly restored, and remains an authentic and busy community. The old wooden houses and narrow streets furthest from the river are mostly unimproved, closer to the river there are craft and souvenir shops, teahouses and music, and lots of local food and snacks. The locals certainly love their food – this is a good chance to try some.
- Hanging Village: 13 floors of shops cling to the cliff face beside the river, built in traditional style. There are arts and crafts, clothing, modern shops and of course a lot of food and snack stalls and souvenirs. Much of it is under cover, and there's a theatre at the top which puts on some spectacular shows, both traditional and modern.
--One day tour in Chongqing: An air-conditioned van with driver and private guide are at your disposal for the day(Chongqing)
Place & Transport: Yangtze
Today's Activities: Depart Chongqing at 8:00am. Shore excursion to Fengdu after lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner
--Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats.
Place & Transport: Yangtze
Today's Activities: Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(11:30am-3:00pm).
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner
--Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations.
Place & Transport: Yangtze
Today's Activities: Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site.Arrive Chongqing at about 11:30am(Chongqing-Yichang)
Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site.Overnight accommodation(Chongqing-Wuhan).
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner
---Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man and it has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom.The tourists can get access to the top of the dam and enjoy different kinds of photo opportunities.
Place & Transport: Yangtze to Wuhan to Shanghai, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Be transferred by bus to No.23 wharf in Wuhan.(Chongqing-Wuhan)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch