Detailed Itinerary of This Tour Package
Day 1 - Arrive in Yichang
Upon arrival, our guide will hold a warm welcome to you at the airport. After dinner at a local well-selected restaurant, help you board the 4 Star President Cruise and stay overnight. There will be a necessary safety, orientation & River Briefing presentation starts at about 20.30. (D)
Accommodation :
President 4 Star Series
(Balcony room)
Day 2 - Yangtze River Cruise
Weighed anchor at 07:00 in the morning, the cruise will pass the east section of Xiling Gorge. The ship will pull in to shore, and you will take a shuttle bus arranged by the cruise company to visit the world known Three Gorges Dam, and see the great water-power project, which has attracted more and more visitors from home and abroad. The cruise will pass the five-step ship lock, and it is also an extremely special experience. Then, continue sailing through the west section of Xiling Gorge. In the evening, the elegant and exciting Captain's Welcome Party will be held. You can enjoy the Chinese folk dancing and music performance, and even take part in it for fun. (B+L+D)
Day 3 - Yangtze River Cruise
The ship will land at Badong, there will be a small wooden boat trip arranged for you to enjoy the natural beauty of the crystal Shennong Stream. Return to the ship and pass Qutang Gorge, the shortest but most spectacular gorge, and the Wu Gorge, the most graceful of the Yangtze River afterwards. (B+L+D)
Day 4 - Yangtze River Cruise
Today there is a shore excursion to the famous Ghost City, is considered to be the best place for people to learn about Chinese ghost culture, as Fengdu County has its own unique culture concerned with ghosts and the afterlife. Due to the river condition, Shibaozhai may be arranged alternatively. There will be a Farewell Party tonight. And the get-together invites you to join in the cruise staff's performance. (B+L+D)
Day 5 - Departure from Chongqing
After breakfast, please prepare well of your baggage etc for disembarking. The ship will arrive at Chaotianmen Dock, Chongqing, at about 9:00 in the morning. Our guide will meet you on board, and drive you to visit General Joseph W Stillwell Museum, a museum to commemorate the famous General Joseph W Stillwell, and Chongqing Zoo (including Panda House) to view the lovely pandas, a Chinese national treasure. Afterwards, see you off at the airport. Your memorable Yangtze River Cruise ends here. (B+L)