Optional
Tour Two: Yangtze Bestbuy
6
Days/5 nights Yangtze River Upstream Cruise
( Wuhan - Chongqing
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| B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner | |||
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Day 01 | ||
| Upon arrival at the Wuhan Airport, transfer to the pier to board the SPLENDID CHINA | |||
| which will be leaving at 19:00 for Yangtze River cruise and shore excursions. | |||
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Day 02 | ||
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09:30
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Slide show of famous scenic spots of the Three Gorges. | ||
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10:30
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Bridge Tour. | ||
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12:30
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Captain's Welcome Luncheon. | ||
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18:00
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Captain's Welcome Banquet. | ||
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20:30
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Arrive in Arrive in the 2400-year-old city of Jingzhou for excursion and visit the | ||
| famous Jingzhou Museum and its ancient City Wall. | |||
| 20:30 | "Night of Splendid China", a traditional gala show of folk songs & dances. | ||
| ( B, L, D ) | |||
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Day 03 | ||
| 07:00 | Pass Through the Gezhouba Dam and you will watch how the huge ship-locks | ||
| function. | |||
| 09:00 | Enter the scenic area of the 1st Gorge of Xiling (eastern section). | ||
| 12:30 | Arrive at the current construction site of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest of | ||
| its kind in the world hydro-power construction, for shore excursions. | |||
| 15:30 | Back to the ship and continue the river cruise. | ||
| 16:30 | Enter western section of the 1st Gorge of Xiling. | ||
| 18:00 | Arrive in Badong County, ready for next day's shore excursions. ( B, L, D ) | ||
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Day 04 | ||
| 08:00 | Morning excursions to the Shengnong River by coach for a boat trip along the | ||
| Shengnong River to view spectacular Three Small Gorges. On the way to the | |||
| river, you will enjoy the nice rural scenery and its amazing terraced rice fields. | |||
| 13:00 | Back to the ship and continue the river cruise. | ||
| 13:30 | Enter the 2nd Gorge of Wuxia. | ||
| 18:00 | Enter the 3rd Gorge of Qutang. ( B, L, D ) | ||
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Day 05 | ||
| 09:30 | Arrive in Wanxian City for shore excursions and visit local silk factory and the | ||
| Wanxian Museum where you will see the unique local burial culture. | |||
| 12:30 | Back to the ship and continue the river cruise. | ||
| 14:00 | Lecture on Chinese Kites and Paintings. | ||
| 18:30 | Captain's Farewell Banquet. | ||
| 20:30 | "Night of Yangzte", a gala talent show. ( B, L, D ) | ||
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Day 06 | ||
| 09:00 | Arrive in Chongqing and end your Yangtze River cruise. Transfer to the airport | ||
| for your departure flight. ( B ) | |||
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Cruise accommodations
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Half
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Splendid
China
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Twin
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Single
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LS
USD 409
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USD
659
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HS
USD 439
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USD
709
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