Your China holiday will begin with an international flight to Chengdu.UponarrivalatChengduAirport,youwillbemet 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 ChengduCitytour,duringthetouryouwillheadtotheJinli 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.
Today’s optional tours:
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 you will be transferred from Chengdu to Yichang. Upon arrival, you will board the Yangtze River Cruise ship andbeginyourmemorable4-nightcruisedownthe 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.OptionalActivity:Excursion-ThreeGorgesDamSite

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 GorgesYou 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.

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 dayonyourship.Tonight,enjoythefarewelldinnerand 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!