6-Day Private Tour to Chongqing,Yangtze River Cruise and Shanghai

Ziua 1 · Embarkation begins in Chongqing. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

1. 1

   Chongqing Chaotianmen

   2 ore

   Our guide and driver will meet you at 17:30 of your Chongqing hotel or airport then transfer to the Chongqing Chaotianmen pier and helping you check in.Board the ship from 18;30 to 21:00 and departs Chongqing at 21:30.

Overnight at Victoria Cruise Ship, a 5-star boat.

Ziua 2 · Sailing & Shore Excursion at Fengdu Jade Emperor. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

1. 1

   Fengdu County

   2 ore

   Today will be a relaxing day for you. A Yangtze River cruise orientation will be given by the cruise guide after breakfast. Then you can choose to rest on the deck or participate in some activities in the schedule. An onshore excursion to Fengdu "Jade Emperor" will be arranged in the morning around 8:00am.After the excursion, you will continue the cruise trip and the Captain's Welcome Party will be held in the evening.

   P.S: About the Fengdu Jade Emperor Scenic Spot--The scenic spot is built along the mountains and river, use the Jade Emperor image as the overall shape. The construction of 30 traditional architectures here are based on four-image, five-element and eight-diagram, contained more than 200 elaborately sculpted statues of gods, revealing the traditional immortal culture and creating a solemn atmosphere of religious culture. Famous scenic spots are including Jade Emperor Hall, the Great Buddhist’s Hall, Land’s Hall, Domu Hall, Wealth Hall and Prayer Hall etc.If you are interested in the old structures and traditional Chinese culture and religions, do not miss this great place.

Overnight at Victoria Cruise Ship, a 5-star boat.

Ziua 3 · Sailing through Three Gorges & Shore Excursion at Shennv Stream. O/N Victoria Cruise boat.

1. 1

   Chongqing Qutang Gorge

   Trecere fără oprire

   This day the Yangtze River Cruise Ship will first enter Qutang Gorge, the beginning passage of the Three Gorges, which is the shortest but the grandest one. Later, we will pass the Wu Gorge with famous lofty and misty peaks on two sides. It is the largest and the longest gorge along the way. This gorge is full of craggy grotesque rocks, and the entire pass looks like a winding natural gallery.

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   Shennv Stream

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Afterwards, you will disembark at Badong for an excursion to the Shennong Stream, which originates from the south slope of Shennongjia. You will take a pea boat ride drifting along the crystal stream to have a close look at mossy rocks, verdant plants, plank roads, ancient hanging coffins and precious animals. Moreover, the unique songs of the local Tujia people will leave you a deep impression.

   After that, you will go back to the ship and continue the cruise to the west section of Xiling Gorge, which is famous for torrential water.

Overnight at Victoria Cruise Ship, a 5-star boat.

Ziua 4 · Sailing & Shore Excursion at Three Gorges Dam. The cruise end of Yichang and flight to Shanghai. O/N Shanghai.

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   Three Gorges Dam Project

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   After breakfast, please pack your luggage and check out the cruise. The cruise company will arrange an excursion to visit the Three Gorges Dam, which is the largest water power project in the world. Then they will drive you to the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang city.

2. 2

   Yichang

   4 ore

   Our local guide will meet you at Three gorges tourist center and accompany you visit the Yichang city center area ,like the Riverside park and Wanda Plaza. After lunch, will drop off at the Yichang airport and flight to Shanghai. We may book the Mu2675(18:00--19:55) for you.

3. 3

   Pudong International Airport

   40 min

   Upon arrival at Shanghai, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the hotel(Driver only, no guide).

Ziua 5 · Shanghai. O/N Shanghai.

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   Shanghai

   10 min

   Our guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known Yu garden in around 20 minutes ride.

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   Yu Garden

   o oră Intrarea inclusă

   Then, have a relaxing time rambling in the beautiful Yu Garden.Located in the old town, Yuyuan Garden is the most famous ancient site in this city for its ingenious layout and delicate architecture. The treasure of the garden, Yu Ling Long (an exquisite jade stone), an artificial hill, is considered as one of the three most well-known peaks in Southern China.

3. 3

   Yuyuan Old Street

   30 min

   Next, visit the Yuyuan Bazaar, also known as Yuyuan Market, is outside the Yu Garden, in the heart of Old Shanghai City, and close to the Old City God Temple. There are many traditional Chinese buildings, which nowadays are used as commercial stores to sell local products, snacks, jewelry, souvenirs, antiques and so on.

4. 4

   Shanghai World Financial Center

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Afterwards, go to the Shanghai World Financial Center and go up to the 100th floor for the panoramic views of the city. It is the world's 8th tallest building, and the 4th tallest structure in Mainland China. The 100th floor has a viewing gallery that is 55 meters long. It is the second highest observation deck in China. It is higher than the viewing platforms on the Canadian TV Tower (447 meters) and the Dubai Tower (440 meters).

5. 5

   The Bund (Wai Tan)

   40 min

   After that you will come to the Bund area which is the quintessential of Shanghai area. Located on the bank of Huangpu River, travelers come to the Bund not only for the charming riverside scenery, but the unique western and gothic architectures also deserve a look. We will set aside some free time for you to stroll around the Bund and take some photos.

6. 6

   Shanghai

   18 ore

   At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel.

Ziua 6 · Shanghai. The tour end.

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   Shanghai

   10 min

   Our guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known Zhujiajiao water town in around 60 minutes ride.

2. 2

   Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   The Zhu Jia Jiao water town, is well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1,700 years. Covering an area of 47 square kilometers (11,614 acres), the little fan-shaped town, being regarded as Shanghai's Venice, glimmers like a bright pearl in the landscape of lakes and mountains.

   The three places in the water town deserve your visit: Kezhi Garden, Qing Dynasty Post Office and Fangsheng Bridge. Your tour guide will accompany you to visit these.

   Kezhi Garden was built in 1912 and contains various pavilions and buildings, lotus pond, stele corridors, bridge of nine turnings and different kinds of plants. You can see the calligraphy inscription of the literati in Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644 AD) with high value of art in the stele corridor.

   In Qing Dynasty Post Office, you can see the precious old postcard and letters in Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911 AD) and there is a post box with a carved dragon on it which is still in use today.

   Fangsheng Bridge, built in Ming Dynasty, is the largest and longest stone arch bridge in Shanghai with five arches.

   You will take a local featured wooden boat from Kezhi Garden and go ashore at North Street. The left time is for you to have a free visit to wander around the ancient streets.

   You will have an opportunity to get in close touch with the local people and their life.

3. 3

   Jade Buddha Temple

   o oră Intrarea inclusă

   After lunch,we will take you to the Jade Buddha Temple. Built in 1882 for the two white jade Buddha statues from Burma, the Jade Buddha Temple is a famous Buddhist shrine and an active Zen monastery. The temple plays an important role in disseminating Buddhism through cultural means, including lectures and library service, Buddhist academic publishes as well as regular Buddhist cultural activities.

4. 4

   Pudong International Airport

   2 ore

   At the end,we drive you to Shanghai hotel/airport/train station. End of our 6 days tour services.