Your China holiday will begin with an international flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival at Chengdu Airport, you will be met by your tour guide and escorted to your hotel. Take some time to relax and prepare for your full day tour tomorrow.
Chengdu: Hotpot $25
Leshan Giant Buddha $70
Cruise: VIP Dinning Room Urgrade $45 /Three Gorges Dam Lesse, Three Gorges, Fengdu Ghost City $130
Please note: Itinerary scheduled activities are subject to change without prior notice based upon weather, traffic conditions and other unforeseen occurrences.
All optional excursions and evening entertainment are excluded from the package.
Your China holiday will begin with an international flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival at Chengdu Airport, you will be met by your tour guide and escorted to your hotel. Take some time to relax and prepare for your full day tour tomorrow.
Today, you will have fun with your tour manager to a Chengdu City tour, during the tour you will head to the Jinli Old Street and Kuan & Zhai Aelly; an area unique for its fusion of ancient and modern China. The shop keepers and waiters dress in traditional style clothing, making this street feel as though you have stepped back in time. Spend the afternoon perusing the old street at your leisure before heading back to the hotel.
Explore the Chengdu or join the optional tour with your local guide for Leshan Giant Buddha tour.
The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 71-metre-tall stone statue that has been carved out of the side of a towering cliff face. It is the largest stone Buddha in the world and it is by far the tallest pre-modern statue in the world.
Today, you will visit the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, famous for its breeding program and home of the Giant Pandas and their gorgeous cousins, the Red Pandas. Later, you can join a selection of optional tour with our experienced local guide.
Today’s special meal:
You may enjoy an optional Sichuan cuisine – Hotpot.
Today you will be transferred from Chengdu to Yichang. Upon arrival, you will board the Yangtze River Cruise ship and begin your memorable 4-night cruise down the Yangtze River.
Start the morning with an exercise on board in the presence of the beautiful Gorges. Spend your day out on an optional excursion or relax on board the cruise ship. This evening you will return to the ship and attend the Captain’s Welcome Banquet and enjoy the evening entertainment with a Chinese dancing ball.
Optional Activity: Excursion-Three Gorges Dam Site
The Three Gorges Dam Site is one of the largest construction projects undertaken by mankind and is the biggest hydropower project in the world.
Optional Activity: Excursion – Tribe of the Three Gorges
You may also want to visit the Tribe of the Three gorges, the only large scenic spot that has not been influenced by the Three Gorges Dam project, which showcases the abundant Ba Culture and Shu Culture.
Today, you may choose to embark on the exciting optional excursions or for a leisure day on board the ship. The afternoon you will continue to cruise into the western section of Xiling gorge.
OptionalActivity: Excursion-Lesser Three Gorgesor / Shennong Stream (Subject to the Cruise)
Explore the Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong Stream, a shining pearl hidden in the remote mountains. You will leave your cruise ship and board smaller vessels to sail through the narrower and breathtaking Lesser Three gorges region or Shennong Stream, lined by sheer cliffs and mountains.
Optional Activity: Excursion – White Emperor City
You may also choose the optional excursion to visit the White Emperor City, an ancient temple that is located atop Baidi Mountain on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in Fengjie County.
Today you will pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. Participate in the optional excursions or pamper yourself with a massage and make the most of the last full day on your ship. Tonight, enjoy the farewell dinner and pack your bags in preparation for disembarking tomorrow.
Optional Activity: Excursion – Fengdu Ghost City
Today’s optional excursion is the Fengdu Ghost City to see why it’s regarded as the “City of Ghosts.” The temples built on Ming Mountain depict the instruments of punishment and demon paintings, demonstrating the Chinese people’s imagination of hell.
Optional Activity: Excursion – Shibaozhai
Shibaozhai is a 12-story wooden pagoda built against the rock in the 18th century. It is located in Zhong County on the south bank of the Yangtze River. There are steles and inscriptions of past dynasties on each floor. Visitors may also appreciate the spectacular Yangtze River from the windows of each floor during climbing.
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. We hope you enjoyed your journey to China with us!
Return international flights (economy class) departure from LAX Preferred Airline Partner
All domestic transfers in China
Tours and excursions as specified in the itinerary
Sightseeing admissions
8 nights’ accommodation:
4 Night in Chengdu – Chengdu High Tech Holiday Inn or similar
4 Nights on Yangtze River Cruise – Gold 6# or similar
Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners.
SINGLE ROOM
Single Supplement USD 400 per person
VISA
China Group Visa USD 150 per person
EXTENSION
Extra room Nights
USD 100 pp surcharge per night
Early Arrival
Not available
Return Date Change
USD 150 surcharge applied, subject to airline schedule
Return City Change
USD 150 surcharge applied, subject to airline schedule
Stopover Packages
Not available
INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE UPGARDE
Premium Economy
Not Available
Business Class upgrade
USD 3,000 pp. (subject to availability)* Please note: upgrade is only applicable to the return international flight; no internal flight upgrades available.
• China Visa application fee
• Single supplement charge, upgrades, add-on excursions, optional tours
• Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary
• Departure city surcharge, High Season surcharge
• Laundry and other items of a personal expense
• Trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change
• Tour tipping
•Travel insurance (Highly Recommended)
•Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above
