Departs on Nov 1, 11& 24, 2024
Day 1 Friday Home to China
You will leave home today and fly to China.
Day 2 Saturday Shanghai
Upon arrival, you will stay in hotel closer to Shanghai Airport.
Day 3 Sunday Shanghai to Yichang (LD)
Upon arrival, our tour guide will pick you up at airport and drive to restaurant for lunch, we will visit Yichang Museum. Later we embark the cruise ship. With total length of 6,380km, the Yangtze is the longest river in China and the third longest in the world after the Nile and the Amazon. The most impressive section of the Yangtze is the Three Gorges.
Day 4 Monday Ms Yangtze #2 River Cruise (BLD)
The ship enters the eastern section of Xiling Gorge (66km) in the morning. We tour the site of the Three Gorges Dam — the largest hydroelectric dam in the world with a reservoir stretching hundreds of kilometres upstream. Construction of the dam began in 1992 and was completed in 2009. In the afternoon we pass 5-tier ship lock.
Day 5 Tuesday Ms Yangtze #2 River Cruise (BLD)
Admire nature’s grandeur while sailing through spectacular Wu Gorge (44km) and Qutang Gorge (8km) today. In late morning we navigate Shennong Stream on a small vessel. Originating in the southern slopes of Shennongxi Nature Reserve, the crystal clear river twists and turns 60km through forested mountains before emptying into the mighty Yangtze.
Day 6 Wednesday Ms Yangtze #2 River Cruise (BLD)
Today's shore excursion features Shibaozhai (Stone Treasure Fortress), an ancient wooden pagoda built against rock cliffs facing the Yangtze.
Day 7: Thursday Chongqing-Guilin-Yangshuo (BL)
We take a noon flight to Guilin, whose name means ‘forest of sweet osmanthus trees’. We will visit scenic Elephant Trunk Hill and a sea pearl factory. Then we Transfer to Yangshuo and relax. Explore your dining options at the famous Xijie Street (West End Street).
Optional: Impression Liu San Jie show tonight. CAD $55 P/P
Accommodation: Yangshuo Jasper international hotel or similar
Day 8: Friday Yangshuo (BLD)
Today’s sightseeing begins with an hour and half cruise on the Lijiang River to enjoy the best scenic section of the River. Then proceed to visit the Silver Cave where the limestone karsts formations are one of the finest examples of its kind.
Optional cormorant fishing tonight. CAD $35 P/P
Day9: Saturday Yangshuo to Zhuhai (BD)
This morning we take a high speed train to Guangzhou, the financial centre of southern China. We will visit Guangdong Folk Art museum. Then we transfer to Zhuhai.
Accommodation: Zhuhai Bamboo hotel or similar
Day 10: Sunday Zhuhai to Macau to Hong Kong (BLD)
Lying 65km to the west of Hong Kong, Macau is a city of duality. Its fortresses, churches and the culinary traditions of its former Portuguese colonial masters speak to a uniquely Mediterranean style on the China coast. We will have a Macau tour visiting Ruins of St. Paul’s, Mount Fortress, Leal Senado Square and a casino. Transfer to Hong Kong by 1 hour ferry and check in hotel.
Accommodation: Penta hotel or similar
Day 11: Monday Hong Kong (B)
Today is your free day, and our recommended attraction are Nan Lian garden, Chi Lin Nunnery and Victoria peak.
Day 12: Tuesday Hong Kong to Home (B)
We transfer to airport for your flight home.
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, SD=Special Dinner)
Price: CAD$ 3899 P/P
The price is based on double occupancy, single supplement is $895.
Price Includes:
1. Entrance fees
2. Scheduled sightseeing by air-conditioned transportation with English speaking guide service.
3. Accommodation.
4. Pick-up and drop-off service from airport as specified on the itinerary
5. Meals as specified on itinerary
6. Arrival and departure international airfares.
Price Exclude:
1. China visa fee $180p/p, mail service available at extra cost where applicable.
2. Tipping to tour guide, driver and Cruise staff $155 p/p. Porter fees $30 p/p for whole trip.
3. Optional tours
4. Travel Insurance.
5. Personal expenses such as laundry, alcoholic beverages and telephone call; Excess baggage.
Price and itinerary are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Deposit $500 p/p required and is non-refundable but can be turn to credit for future bookings. Payments made by Credit card are subject to a 3% surcharge.
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