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6 Days Yangtze Downstream Cruise from Shanghai
- Tour Code:
- YRC-SH-02
- Duration:
- 6 Days & 5 Nights
- Departure Date:
- You Choose!
- Service:
- private tour guide/driver & private car/van
- Destinations:
- Shanghai – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise – Yichang - Shanghai
- Features:
- If you have already visited Beijing and Xian, yet still want to explore more of this amazing country, this tour is for you. Our 6-day Shanghai Tour and Yangtze River Cruise will allow visitors to discover some of the most stunning natural and super-modern elements in China. On your visit to Shanghai you will experience the future of the world and on your cruise down the Yangtze River, you will discover just how amazing Mother Nature can be.
Sample Itinerary Overview
Day 1 Shanghai Arrival
Welcome to Shanghai: the world’s finance center and metropolis! After arrival, your local guide and driver will escort you to your hotel in Shanghai from the airport.
Day 2 Shanghai (B, L)
Today you will first visit the magnificent Yu Garden. Right out of the Yu Garden, you can observe local people's life at the Yuyuan Market (Yu Garden Market). Proceed to the Temple of Jade Buddha. Take a stroll or shop in the famed Nanjing Road and then down to the Bund alongside the Huangpu River to explore the modern aspect of Shanghai. Drive to the Pudong New Area to enjoy a bird's eye view of Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower.
Day 3 Flight to Chongqing from Shanghai (B, L)
Today, be free until your guide escorts you to the airport, and take the flight to Chongqing. After arriving in Chongqing city be met and transferred to the Chongqing downtown. Your tour guide and driver will take you to the Chongqing zoo to see the Giant Panda, and then visit the Ciqikou Old Town, if time permits.
Then, you'll be transferred to the Cruise pier, and board the ship from 17:00 to 20:00. Your lifetime Yangtze River Cruise starts in Chongqing at around 22:00. (note: the aboarding time changes based on the cruise ships, season, water level, weather, etc.)
Day 4 Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
Shore excursion to the Fengdu Ghost City to check why it has been regarded as the "City of Ghosts".
Day 5 Yangtze River Cruise (B, L, D)
Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges by smaller vessels.
The Lesser Three Gorges, like a shinning pearl hiddden in remote mountains, are much smaller, narrower and have some dramatic scenery to offer. That is the most splendid river adventure throughout China for you.
Note: Some cruise ships make the shore excursion to the Shennong Stream. You have the final say on which excursion to make, as we can book any of the cruise ships at great rates!
Day 6 Yangtze River Cruise & Flight to Shanghai from Yichang (B, L)
Today's highlight is your morning excursion to the world famous Three Gorges Dam. Be prepared for your check-out procedure and the ship will arrive in Yichang at about 11:30. Our guide will expect you on board and visit the Yichang Museum if time permits. After lunch at a local famous restaurant, drive to the Yichang airport and take a flight to back to Shanghai,
Recommended Add-on Options
+ 3 more days to feel the imperial capital city World - Beijing
As a metropolis in northern china, Beijing served as the political and cultural centre for the immense China for a long history. Major buildings of each age in Beijing bear de facto historical and national significance. Its opulent palaces, temples and magnificent walls and gates make wonderful tourist destinations in China.
+ 2 more days to explore the Ancient of Heart - Xian
With a history of over 3000 years, Xian is the birthplace of Chinese civilization and capital of most important dynasties in early Chinese history. It is known as the eastern terminus of the famed Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Army along with many other historical sites.
+ 3 more days to feel a real Chinese white & black painting - Mt.Huang
Mt.Huangshan is located on the south side of Yangtze River, well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly- shaped granite peaks, pine trees, and views of the clouds from above. Huangshan is a frequent subject for traditional Chinese paintings and modern photography. It is now one of the major tourist destinations in China.
+ 2 more days to step back into a Ming-and-Qing Dynasty China - Pingyao
This former Chinese financial centre is renowned for its well-preserved ancient city walls and has been listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Pingyao still retains the city layout from Ming and Qing Dynasties and most of city’s ancient streets and storefronts largely remain their historical appearance. It has always been a No.1 choice for those who would like to explore the genuine ancient China.
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