B--Breakfast         L--Lunch

D--Dinner

 Tour Features
Start sailing from Hubei, the cradle of the Ancient Chu culture, through Jianghan Plain, the amazing three gorges to Chongqing, the birthplace of the famous Ba Regime. Embark the German-made Cruise ship; though the German products would arose less romantic sentiments, but the safe and solid nature will not let you down.

Tour Itinerary 
Day 01: Arrival in Wuhan
Our guide will pick you up at Wuhan airport. Visit the Hubei Provincial Museum if time permits. Board the deluxe German-made cruise ship. (D)

Day 02: Sailing
Full day is sailing. (B+L+D)

Day 03: Sandouping
Visit the Three Gorges Dam Project. (B+L+D)

Day 04: Badong (Shennong Stream)
Disembark at Badong for an excursion to the Shennong Stream. The trip features natural beauty and an exciting boat ride drifting along the crystal stream. The pea boat allows you to experience a speedy adventure and have a close look at mossy rocks, verdant plants, plank roads, ancient coffins and precious animals. And you will be deeply impressed by the unique songs of the local Tujia people. Later you will pass the Wu Gorge with its famous lofty and misty peaks. Around 16:00 you'll enter the last but grandest gorge- the Qutang Gorge. The river guide will talk about historic sites like Ancient Plank Road, Mengliang Stairway and the mysterious hanging coffins of the ancient Ba people. (B+L+D)

Day 05: Wanxian
Cruise through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. It is the last part of your memorial Yangtze cruise. Disembark this morning for an excursion to Wanxian, an ancient town on the riverbank. A bus tour takes you around the town with minimal walking. A local acrobatic performance is included. Back on board at noon and continue the cruise viewing the beautiful landscape in the afternoon. You can participate in culture programs this afternoon. A Farewell Party tonight invites you to perform dancing or musical instruments with the cruise staff. (B+L+D)

Day 06: Departure from Chongqing
After breakfast you can relax and pack your bags with leisure. Complete check-out procedures before lunch and disembark afterwards. The estimated arrival in Chongqing is 10:00. Our local guide will get on board to meet you. Then the city tour to visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell if time permits. See off. (B+L)

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Tour Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

2008 Tour Prices  (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009) Group size 
 

Tour Inclusions

1.Standard cruise cabin with full board;

2.Cruise shore excursions;

3.Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants for the land tour;

4.Entrance fees to the tourist sites;

5. Excellent individual guide & driver for the land tour;

6.Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;

7.Two bottles of mineral water per day;

8.Government taxes.

Notes

The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.