| 6-Day
Yangtze River Cruise - Wuhan / Chongqing
Day 01: Enter Wuhan
Our guide will meet you at Wuhan airport. Visit the Yellow Crane Tower
and the Guiyuan Buddhist Temple (Temple of Original Purity). Your memorable
Yangtze River tour begins at 19:00 as you board the deluxe German-made
Regal China (5 Star) cruise ship. (D)
Day 02: Sailing through
the Jianghan Plain
After Breakfast at 8:00, you will have a Safety, Orientation and River
Briefing. You will learn the geography and river lore of China. A presentation
on Chinese Traditional Medical Therapies introduces you to the traditional
Chinese medicine. After lunch, Chinese cultural programs including introductions
to Chinese Dough Sculpture and Chinese Kites will be held. Captain's Welcome
Party will begin at 18:30 on the sun deck. (B+L+D)
Day 03: Entering
the Three Gorges/ Sandouping
This morning we will enter the Xiling Gorge passage. Around 8:30, we'll
pass the Gezhouba Dam Ship Lock. The passage takes about one hour and
the river guide will talk about the lock. At about 11:00, we'll dock at
Sandouping for an excursion to the new and still under construction, Three
Gorges Dam. (B+L+D)
Day 04: Wushan (Three
Little Gorges)
This morning, after breakfast we'll disembark for an excursion to the
Three Little Gorges. The trip features a fantastic natural backdrop and
a wonderful boat ride along the crystal stream. The motorized sampan allows
you to experience a speedy adventure. Get back to the ship and have lunch.
Around 15:30 we'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
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. Continue
the cruise in the afternoon. Chinese culture programs will be offered.
An evening Farewell Party invites you to perform dancing or musical instruments
with cruise staff. (B+L+D)
Day 06: Chongqing/
Exit
After breakfast, relax and pack your bags with leisure. Complete check-out
procedures before lunch and disembark afterwards. The estimated arrival
in Chongqing is around 13:00. Our tour guide will meet you on board and
later see you off. (B+L)
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