3 Days Best of Wuhan Tour from Yichang
Yichang / Wuhan
Highlights
- Visit:
- Sanyou Cave
- Yellow Crane Tower
- Hubei Provincial Museum
- Guiyuan Temple
- East Lake
- Heptachord Terrace
- Experience:
- Experience the fast high speed train from Yichang to Wuhan;
- Get panorama view of Yangtze River and Wuhan City.
Sampling Itinerary Day by Day
Day 1 Yichang - High Speed Train to Wuhan
After you arrive in Yichang, our guide and driver will take you to Sanyou Cave (Cave of Three Travelers). The three travelers are Su Xun, Su Shi and Su Zhe who were famous poets in the Northern Song Dynasty (960~1127). Highlights at the sight are seeing the cave itself, appreciating the Yangtze River Xiling Gorge scenery, walking up the path from the cave to the Zhixin Pavilion and the ancient inscriptions.
After the tour, take the 2-hour D-train from Yichang to Wuhan. After arriving in Wuhan, the local guide will pick you up at the train station and escort you to the hotel. Stay overnight in Wuhan.
Day 2 Wuhan (B, L)
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. You first stop is Guiyuan Temple. First built in the early Qing Dynasty, Guiyuan Temple is one of the four biggest temples for Buddhist meditation in Hubei as well as an important Buddhist temple in China.
Later, head to the Heptachord Terrace (Guqin Tai), located on the south bank of Moon Lake, near the western foot of Tortoise Hill. It is the beautiful site with great layout where you could appreciate the sincere friendship between Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi in Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.).
Lastly, transfer to Yellow Crane Tower, one of the most renowned towers south of the Yangtze River. It enjoys the fame of “The First Scenery under Heaven”. And its cultural significance led to its being made the symbol of Wuhan City.
Day 3 Wuhan & Wuhan Departure (B)
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. Today, you’ll first visit Hubei Provincial Museum. Founded in 1953, Hubei Provincial Museum has 6.5 hectares with 200,000 exquisite items include bronze, jade and lacquer work, porcelain and paintings. You can enjoy a performance of chime bells, stone chimes and other ancient instruments. The museum is a window to explore Chinese history.
Later, take 5-minute walk to East Lake. It is the largest lake within a city in China. Take the ferry boat to explore the scenic area with pavilions and gardens.
After the tour, transfer to the airport, train station or port for your departure flight, train or cruise. Service ends!
1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in a comfortable-class hotel and traveling with our private tour package in low seasons. The price will be much lower if your group has 4 or more members.
2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, month, and date. There may be huge price increasing during the public Chinese holidays, school summer holidays (usually 2 months, July ~ August), peak tourist seasons or some special dates. (Chinese Public Holidays 2025)
3. Other factors that may change the final tour price include your group size, hotel class, tour activities, real-time exchange rate, and so on.
4. This price is based on the exchange rate USD 1= RMB 7.00. The final price will be based on the exchange rate in effect at the time of agreement with our quotation.
5. This price is only valid from now to March 31, 2026.
6. This price is not the final price until the Confirmation Letter is sent.
7. The items included and excluded in this price are for reference only. The final services included, please refer to the Confirmation Letter sent to you by the travel consultant.
Price Includes:
- English-speaking guide with the professional license as listed in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees and other fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
- Yangtze River Cruise ticket as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation (comfortable-class) based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds or a double bed.
- Meals as specified with “B” (for breakfast), “L” (for lunch) or “D” (for dinner) in the itinerary.
- Private Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each city or area by private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver as listed in the itinerary.
- Transportation: Domestic flights (economy class) or trains (second-class seat) as listed in the itinerary.
- Airport / train station pick-up and drop-off service as listed in the itinerary.
- Luggage Transfers between airports, train station and hotels.
- Travel Service Charge of our travel consultant, including the planning, handling, operational and communication charges, etc.
Price Excludes:
- China Visa (We do not offer any visa service or charge any visa-related fee.)
- Scenic spots not listed in the itinerary.
- Optional activities or other sightseeing.
- Accommodation not as listed in the itinerary.
- Meals not listed in the itinerary.
- Flights or trains not as listed in the itinerary.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal expenses of a purely personal nature such as room service, laundry, drink, Internet charge, WI-FI, fax, telephone call, etc.
- Gratuities or optional tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
- Travel insurance. Please kindly note that the full coverage travel insurance from your country of origin should be purchased in advance on your own.
Read what other travelers think about this China trip / Yangtze cruise trip. We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
Dear Mrs. Yang,
We are overwhelmed about the team here, your support in th3 backoffice and the great scenes on the tour. Unfortunately the tour ends already tomorrow morning but we will enjoy it up to the last minute.
Again, thank you for organizing.
best regards
Bernd
- Bernd - June 12, 2025‚ ,
Dear Mrs. Karina,
Thank you for your message.
We did have a wonderful experience with the cruise.
Everything was exceptional and the staff did the best, specially Mrs. Scarlet.
I strongly recommend your services for everybody.
Your attention was great.
Best regards,
Alvaro
- Alvaro - June 10, 2025‚ ,
Dear Shirley Yang,
I'm pleased to give you the following feedback. Please let me know if you need a French version of it or any other info.
Our experience with Yangtze River Cruise was truly exceptional. We chose the 4-day, 3-night cruise aboard the Victoria Katarina, traveling from Chongqing to Yichang, and everything went perfectly from start to finish. From the moment we boarded, we were impressed by the seamless organization and the peaceful atmosphere on board.
The standard cabins, although simple, offer all the comfort needed for a pleasant stay, with quality bedding and impeccable cleanliness. The crew was particularly welcoming, attentive, and efficient, always ready to help with a smile.
The main restaurant, serving a different buffet each day, far exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious, well-presented, and featured both local and international cuisine. We chose the "private table" option, which allowed us to enjoy quiet meals with a stunning panoramic view from the upper deck — a real highlight!
The excursions offered were well-organized and provided great insight into the region's culture and landscapes. A special mention goes to the “Feng Yan San Guo Show”, which must be booked on the first day: it was a spectacular and unforgettable performance, immersive and beautifully staged. We also tried the onboard massage service, which was a relaxing and pleasant experience after a day of sightseeing.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Shirley Yang, who assisted us with great professionalism and kindness during the booking and travel preparation process. Her availability and advice were extremely helpful.
In short, I highly recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-organized, culturally rich, and enjoyable experience. It's a wonderful way to discover the beauty of the Yangtze River in ideal conditions.
All the best,
Pierre
- Pierre - May 21, 2025‚ ,
Dear Shirley,
Thanks again for all your excellent assistance. I have posted a review at TripAdvisor. Please let me know you haven’t seen it.
Kind regards,
Weni
- Weni - May 21, 2025‚ ,
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