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The following is an example of a superb cruise we
can arrange for your guests on the Yangtze River.
DAY 1 - YANGTZE CRUISE
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred
to the pier to board the MS. EAST QUEEN or MR. EAST
KING.
Dinner On Board
DAY 2 - YANGTZE CRUISE
Sail at 5:00AM - American Buffet Breakfast
/ Lunch / Dinner On Board
Shore Excursion 9:30am - 12:00pm
Hospitality Coffee / Tea Service
 Shennong
Stream
After the ship docks at Xirangkou Pier (at the entrance
to Shennong Stream), guests change to ferry boats to
sail into Shennong Stream, passing the first two gorges,
namely Longchang Gorge and Parrot Gorge and then turn
into Mianzhu Gorge (or Bamboo Gorge), one of the virgin
tributaries of Shennong Stream. After sailing on Mianzhu
Gorge for 10 minutes, you will see the crystal water
and guests will change to the pea-shaped sampan boats
with a boatman tracking and rowing their way in the
narrow and beautiful gorge. You'll experience as well
the traditional techniques of those trackers as they
will show you their expertise in pea-boat navigation.
Shore Excursion 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Shi Bao Zhai
It is a gem of Chinese architecture. From
afar, the protruding 220-meter hill on the north
bank can appear to resemble a jade seal, and is
so named. Once disembark for the Shibaozhai shore
excursion, guests can take Sedan Chair or just
walk through the typical local small town and
then they
will reach the entrance to the pavilion. The tall
yellow entrance gate is decorated with lions and
dragons and etched with an inscription inviting
the visitor to climb the ladder and ascent into
a "little Fairyland". The temple at the
top was built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong
(some 300 years ago) and access to it was by an
iron chain attached to the cliff. On top of the
Jade Seal Hill, guests will visit Ganyu Palace,
Duck Hole & Rice Flowing Hole. |
DAY 3 - YICHANG
Shore Excursion (early morning) 6:30am - 8:30am
Hospitality Coffee / Tea Service
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Three Gorges Projects
Three Gorges Project is one of the largest construction
projects ever undertaken in the world, it will
forever change the face of the Yangtze River as
we know it today.
Possessing comprehensive utilization benefits
mainly for flood control, power generation and
navigation improvement. It will be a vital important
and backbone project in harnessing and developing
of the Yangtze River. The Dam site is situated
in Sandouping of Yichang City, Hubei Province,
38km upstream from the Gezhouba Dam Lock.
The Project calls for the construction of a concrete
dam, a hydroelectric power plant and a series
of locks just below the scenic Three Gorges region.
The project is designed to be built in three phases
and is scheduled for completion in year 2009.
Measures have been taken to preserve and move
the historical and cultural relics found along
its banks; however many scenic spots will be adversely
affected.
Ship docks in Yangjiawan Pier, guests disembark
and onboard the tourist coaches with guides. First
pass through the Xiling Suspension Bridge, after
5 minutes, passing by the 5-stage ship lock system.
Then go straight to the top area of the dam site,
namely Tanziling (Jar Hill), to have a bird's
eye view of the whole project. Guests will see
the model of the Three Gorges Project. If time
permits, we can also visit the 185-meter Platform
or the right-bank spillway section to have a close
observation of the gigantic dam.
American Buffet Breakfast On Board
Disembark at Yichang - Huangbohe Pier
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 Chongqing
is a modern city, with an ancient history spanning
more
than 3,000 years. It is the nation's fourth municipality
after Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. It encompasses
within its borders, a great wealth of water reserves,
mineral resources, dense forests and abundant flora
and fauna. The focal point of the unique Yangtze
Three Gorges tourist industry, Chongqing is a tourist
attraction as well as a commercial city.
Situated in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River
- at the confluence of Yangtze and Jialing Rivers,
in Southwest China, Chongqing is a port city with the
largest area and population in China. It has an area
of 82,400 square kilometers (31, 800 square miles)
and share borders with the provinces of Hubei, Hunan,
Guizhou, Sichuan and Shaanxi. Besides the Han group
that forms the majority of its total population of
30.9 million, there are numerous ethnic groups residing
in Chongqing, such as Yi, Tibetan, Miao, Qiang, You
and Tujia.
Customs
Travelers are allowed to bring into China one bottle
of alcoholic beverages and two cartons of cigarettes.
There is no limit on the amount of foreign currency
(although amounts above US$10,000 must be declared on
a customs form).
Climate
Average Temperature
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temperature C |
10 |
12 |
17 |
22 |
26 |
28 |
32 |
33 |
27 |
21 |
16 |
11 |
| Temperature F |
49 |
53 |
63 |
72 |
78 |
83 |
90 |
91 |
81 |
70 |
61 |
52 |
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