| 10 Days Luxury Yangtze River Cruise w/ Shanghai Tour (Tour code: EC1001) | |
| Themes:Nature, history | |
| Destinations: Shanghai – Jiangsu Luzhi – Suzhou - Nanjing - Hubei Yichang - Yangtze River Cruise - Chongqing | |
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| Destination | Shanghai |
| Activities | We arrive in Shanghai, one of the largest cities in the world and situated in the massive Yangtze River Delta. After clearing customs we transfer by bus to our hotel, and then take a short walk to nearby The Bund, the former commercial harbour of Shanghai and home to the famous art deco buildings along the waterfront. Later we check in and rest after the flight. |
| Attractions | The Bund |
| Meals | Lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Shanghai |
| Activities | Today we walk through Shanghai. We begin by passing The Bund on our way to Chinatown not far south of the hotel. In here, hidden away from the boulevards of modern Shanghai, we find the original city. Here we also visit both the Yuyuan Garden and the City God Temple, before going back to the hotel. |
| Attractions | Chinatown, City God Temple, Yuyuan Garden |
| Meals | Breakfast and lunch |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Shanghai - Nanjing |
| Activities | We leave Shanghai by bus and drive to Luzhi Water Town outside of the city. Luzhi is one of many such water towns in the delta, famous for its canals and cobbled streets. Later we continue to Suzhou where we visit both the beautiful 'Garden for lingering in' and the local silk factory, before we continue our drive to Nanjing, where we check in and rest. |
| Attractions | Luzhi Water Town, Lingering Garden |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Nanjing - night train |
| Activities | In the morning we visit a jade shop before continuing to the sombre Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall to see the exhibit portraying the terrible massacre of 1937. We also have time to visit the enormous Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, before we go to the train station in the afternoon to take a night train towards Yichang, where our cruise ship is waiting for us. |
| Attractions | Nanjing Massacre Memorial, Yangtze River Bridge |
| Meals | Breakfast and lunch |
| Accommodation | Night train, soft sleeper berths |
| Destination | Yichang - cruise ship |
| Activities | In the morning we arrive in Yichang. Yichang is in Hubei Province and is the boarding point for our cruise. We board tonight after dinner, and spend the day visiting Yichang Museum, Bonsai Garden and the Yiling Quarter. Once on board we can relax in our large and comfortable cabins, all with private bath and balcony. |
| Attractions | Yichang Museum, Bonsai Garden, Yiling Quarter |
| Meals | Lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 5* M.S. Yangtze Gold |
| Destination | Yangtze River |
| Activities | For the next three days we are on board the ship. Every day we have shore excursions, and we can make use of the ship's many activities and offers. Excursions are always in the mornings, and the afternoons can be enjoyed gazing at the view from the public decks our in the privacy of our own cabins (today usually Yangtze River Great Dam). |
| Attractions | Yangtze River Great Dam, ship's activities |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 5* M.S. Yangtze Gold |
| Destination | Yangtze River |
| Activities | Excursions and activities according to ship’s schedule (today usually Shennongxi Stream or the Lesser Three Gorges). |
| Attractions | Ship's activities |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 5* M.S. Yangtze Gold |
| Destination | Yangtze River |
| Activities | Excursions and activities according to ship’s schedule (today usually Fengdu Ghost Town). |
| Attractions | Ship's activities |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 5* M.S. Yangzte Gold |
| Destination | Yangtze River - Chongqing |
| Activities | We disembark in Chongqing and transfer to Chongqing Zoo to visit the famous national animal of China, the Giant Panda. Later we go to Ciqikou Old Street to see this once busy port with many old houses still preserved, before we check in and rest. In the evening we enjoy our farewell dinner. |
| Attractions | Pandas in Zoo, Ciqikou Old Street |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Chongqing - home |
| Activities | A wonderful journey along the mighty Yangtze River is drawing to an end and we leave for the airport and our return flight home. |
| Attractions | None |
| Meals | Breakfast |
| Accommodation | Not incl. |
| Price information | |
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Luxury upgrade: available |
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| Price including |
| International tour leader for duration of the tour
Local English-speaking guides at all destinations Train travel as in itinerary All ground transportation in bus All entrances, cruises and shows as listed in itinerary Tips for guides and drivers Travel agency responsibility insurance All government taxes |
| Price not including |
flights to/from China Personal expenses Anything not listed in itinerary |
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