Day 01: Arrival in Chongqing Our guide will pick you up at Chongqing airport and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell if time permits. You will have a rich buffet dinner at 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze. (D)
Accommodation: Harbour Plaza
Day 02: Chongqing - Fengdu After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to board the deluxe cruise ship. At 11:00 as the cruise leaves Chongqing, your memorable Yangtze River tour begins. Late in the afternoon disembark at Fengdu, the "Ghost City" for an excursion. The Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party tonight invites all passengers to participate. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Victoria Cruises Day 03: Yangtze Three Little Gorges Begin the passage with Qutang Gorge, the shortest and the grandest of the Three Gorges. View the exquisite peaks and grotesquely shaped rocks. The river guides will talk about historic sites such as Ancient Plank Road, Mengliang Stairway and the hanging coffins. Pass the Wu Gorge with its famous lofty and misty peaks. Disembark at Wushan Daning River for an excursion to the Three Little Gorges. The trip features a fantastic natural backdrop and a wonderful boat ride along the crystal stream. The motorized sampan allows you to experience a speedy adventure and have a close look at mossy rocks, verdant plants, plank roads, ancient coffins and precious animals. Get back to have lunch on the ship. You can participate in culture programs this afternoon. Later the ship will pass the Xiling Gorge. (B+L+D)
Day 04: Three Gorges Dam Disembark at Huang Ling Miao pier at around 08:00 for a morning excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. Back to the ship and continue sailing. (B+L+D) Day 05: Excursion to Wuhan Shore excursion to Wuhan for a city tour. Visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. (B+L+D) Day 06: Excursion to Huangshan At 09:00 am shore excursion to Huangshan ("Yellow Mountain") to appreciate its beautiful scenery. (B+L+D) Day 07: Excursion to Nanjing Full day tour of Nanjing including Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and a Qing Dynasty style Bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple. (B+L+D)
Day 08: Shanghai The cruise will arrive in Shanghai at 10:00. Our local guide will get on board to meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Visit the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and the Nanjing Road. The farewell dinner is served at Central Hotel, whose restaurant Wang Bao He has a history of around 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. The memorable dinner will be followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Shanghai Day 09: Departure from Shanghai See off. (B)
B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner
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