Discover Asia : River Cruises : China, Yangtze, Cruise, Victoria Cruises, Dragon, Chongking, Wuhan, Yichang, Shanghai

CHINA - Yangtze Cruise, Chongking to Shanghai & vv
Chongking - Three Yangtze Gorges - Lesser Gorges - Yangtze Dam - Wuhan - Mt Huangshan - Nanjing - Shanghai
7 Days / 6 Nights Price = per person twin share cruise only

The Three Gorges: Qutang Xia (Qutang Gorge), is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. Two mountains, Chijia Shan (Red Passage Mountain) and Baiyan Shan (White Salt Mountain), guard the entrance to this gorge like giant castle doors. Below Wushan is the 25-mile long Wu Xia (Witches Gorge), with cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. This middle gorge is best known for twelve unique peaks. Often hidden in swirls of mist, six line the north side of the river and six staggered peaks stand to the south. The most famous, Shennu Feng (Goddess Peak), resembles a kneeling maiden. The final gorge, Xiling Xia (Xiling Gorge), is the longest (41 miles) and the deepest - its cliff walls rise to 4,000 feet.

This elongated cruise takes the traditional path through the mountainous Three Gorges section of the Yangtze and then continues into the flatlands that stretch down to the ocean. Visits to the former Capital Nanjing and the awesome Huangshan make this a most enjoyable journey.

Day 1

10:00am depart Chongqing. Afternoon shore excursion to Fengdu, visiting either the "Ghost City" on MingshanHill, or the new relocation village for families who have moved as a result ofthe Yangtze's rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam

Day 2

Morning excursion to Daning River SmallGorges or Shennong Stream. Evening sail through Three Gorges Dam Ship locks

Day 3

Morning visit to Three Gorges Dam site. Reboard ship at Yichang dock

Day 4

Afternoon shore excursion of Wuhan, visiting the Hubei Provincial Museum

Day 5

Full-day shore excursion to Huangshan ("Yellow Mountain"). (Jiuhuanshan or "Mountain of the Nine Lotuses" may be substituted if weather or road conditions do not permit a visit to Huangshan.)

Day 6

Full day tour of Nanjing including SunYat-sen Mausoleum and a Qing Dynasty style Bazaar surrounding a ConfucianTemple; 9:00 pm Leave Nanjing for Shanghai

Day 7

8:00 am Arrive Shanghai and disembark the cruise ship

Itineraries and times are subject to change according to river conditions.

Note: The cruise from Shanghai to Chongking is 2 nights longer and slightly higher prices apply - please contact Discover Asia for prices.

*** The cruise costs below apply to 'standard cabins' only. The term 'Deluxe' as shown below refers to the quality of the vessel NOT cabin standard. Deluxe vessel cabins have balconies.

Deluxe vessels have various standards of cabin - 'Standard Cabin', 'Junior Suite', 'Deluxe Suite' & 'Shangri-la Suite'. For cruise costs in these cabins - please contact Discover Asia.

Yangtze Dam Locks

Mt Huangshan

Lesser Gorges sampan

Nanjing SunYatSen Memorial

Yangtze Victoria Cruise boat

Victoria Cruise Bar

Yangtze Crew Show

Victoria Cruise Lobby

Wuhan Museum Musicians

Price Chart	Standard	Superior	Deluxe
Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov 2012	AU$995	AU$1,061	AU$1,130
Apr, May, Sep, Oct 2012	AU$1,096	AU$1,165	AU$1,233
1 Jun - 31 Aug 2011			AU$1,000
1 Sep - 31 Oct 2011			AU$1,104
1 Nov - 30 Nov 2011			AU$1,000

TOUR INCLUSIONS: Comprehensive sightseeing & shore excursions as part of the ship’s activities – Twin share accommodation on the vessel of your choice – Breakfast daily – Lunches & dinners as specified – Day and evening activities and entertainment as per the ship’s schedule - Return airport transfers

* All prices are per person based on double occupancy in each cabin. Cruise prices include meals on board, but meals during shore excursions are extra. For cruises departing in the evening, dinner is not provided the first night.
* Single supplement:75% of the cruise fare in a standard cabin and 100% of the cruise fare in a suite.
* Children under 12 staying in the parents' cabin are charged 67% of the full cruise fare.
* Children under 2 are charged 10% of the full cruise fare.

CHINA - Yangtze Cruise, Chongking to Shanghai & vvChongking - Three Yangtze Gorges - Lesser Gorges - Yangtze Dam - Wuhan - Mt Huangshan - Nanjing - Shanghai7 Days / 6 Nights Price = per person twin share cruise only

CHINA - Yangtze Cruise, Chongking to Shanghai & vv
Chongking - Three Yangtze Gorges - Lesser Gorges - Yangtze Dam - Wuhan - Mt Huangshan - Nanjing - Shanghai
7 Days / 6 Nights Price = per person twin share cruise only