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Wonders of China & the Mighty Yangtze
15 DAYS FROM £1840
Visit the enchanting cities of China, cruise amongst the spectacular Yangtze Gorges, and marvel at the magnificent Terracotta Warriors.
Included highlights
Shanghai City sightseeing, evening acrobatic show
Wuhan
Yangtze River Cruise Three Gorges Dam, Lesser Three Gorges (or Shennong Stream), Shibaozhai (or Fengdu Ghost City)
Chongqing City tour
Xian Terracotta Warriors, Big Mosque, Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Palace evening dinner show, City Wall
Great Wall of China
Beijing Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Peking Duck dinner
Suzhou Garden of the Master of Nets, Panmen Gate, rickshaw ride, Grand Canal cruise
Price Includes
Flights: UK - Shanghai - Wuhan; Chongqing - Xian - Beijing; Shanghai - UK
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 13 breakfasts (B), 12 lunches (L), 13 dinners (D)
Travel on tour by comfortable air-conditioned transport
English speaking guide on tour
Transfers between the overseas airports, hotels and cruise ship
All local and airport taxes
Not included in the price Tipping is at your own discretion, as a guide we recommend £3 per person per day
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: Depart UK.
DAY 2: Arrive Shanghai.
On arrival in Shanghai you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for two nights. The rest of the day is at leisure, which gives you time to experience the sophisticated and exciting city, once known as the 'Paris of the Orient'. (D)
DAY 3: Shanghai.
Today we immerse ourselves in cosmopolitan Shanghai, with tours of the surreal Yu Yuan Garden with its Ming Dynasty miniature landscapes, the famous Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum and a stroll along The Bund, Shanghai's famous waterside boulevard. After dinner, enjoy an included acrobatic show. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Shanghai - Wuhan.
This morning is at leisure before your transfer to the airport for the afternoon flight to Wuhan - the capital of Hubei Province and scene of China's 1911 revolution against the Qing dynasty, for an overnight stay. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: Wuhan - Yichang - Yangtze River.
This morning visit the Wuhan Provincial Museum with its extraordinary 5th century Chinese relics. If the Provincial Museum is closed, you will instead visit the Jingzhou Museum in Jingzhou. Continue on to Yichang and join your cruise boat, the President No.6, in the early evening for your four night Yangtze odyssey.
Note: Your price is based on a standard cabin. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: Yangtze River.
Setting sail in the early morning, your cruise boat will glide through the dramatic Three Gorges Dam Five Stage Ship Lock and the hauntingly serene Xiling Gorge. A shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam site, one of modern man's most remarkable undertakings, completes an enthralling day.
(B, L, D)
DAY 7: Yangtze River.
Another unforgettable day, with a shore visit to the Shennong Stream (or Lesser Three Gorges). We also pass through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. (B, L, D)
DAY 8: Yangtze River.
Today you will either visit Shibaozhai - an ancient pagoda known as the shining pearl on the Yangtze, or Fengdu Ghost City. (B, L, D)
DAY 9: Yangtze River - Chongqing - Xian.
Disembark your cruise boat at Chongqing for a short city tour, which takes in the zoo and the Old Town area. Afternoon flight to Xian for a two-night stay. (B, L, D)
DAY 10: Xian. Included Terracotta Warriors.
A much anticipated day discovering the highlights of Xian, one of greatest cities civilisation has ever known. You will see the breathtaking Terracotta Warriors - 8,000 hand-carved life-size warriors buried alongside China's first emperor. You will also visit the Grand Mosque. In the evening, enjoy an included dinner and show at the Tang Palace Theatre Restaurant. (B, L, D)
DAY 11: Xian - Beijing.
We start with a morning tour of Xian's 7th century Wild Goose Pagoda, and the stunning city walls built on foundations partially made from rice, before flying to Beijing for two nights in this vibrant, historic city. (B, L, D)
DAY 12: Beijing. Included Great Wall of China.
An included full day tour of the legendary Great Wall of China at Juyunguan Pass. Stretching approximately 4,000 miles and dating back to the Ming period, this startling edifice will stay etched in your memory forever. Other highlights include the Summer Palace, with its ornate pavilions and halls, and the fabled Sacred Way. In the evening, enjoy a Peking Duck dinner. (B, L, D)
DAY 13: Beijing - Suzhou by train.
Another fascinating day lies ahead with city sightseeing in Beijing. We visit vast Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, seat of China's former emperors. A visit to the 15th century Temple of Heaven also awaits. This evening, board an overnight train to Suzhou, one of China's most charming cities, known for its canals, arched bridges and silk-making.
Note: Accommodation on the train will be in private sleeper compartments. Each carriage has two toilets and a wash room. There is also a dining carriage with a small bar on board. For your convenience, baggage will be checked through to Suzhou. Checked baggage will not be accessible during the journey so plan to pack an overnight case. (B, L, D)
DAY 14: Suzhou.
After breakfast, visit the Garden of the Master of the Nets, a beautiful miniature garden set beside a small lake, a Suzhou silk reeling factory and the city's enchanting Panmen Gate. You will then take a rickshaw ride to the canal for a short boat ride along its leisurely Grand Canal, before continuing to your hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 15: Suzhou - Shanghai - UK.
Drive to Shanghai and transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
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Accommodation on Tour
Shanghai: Zhao An (3*); Wuhan: Holiday Inn Riverside (4*); Xian: New World Hotel (4*); Beijing: Plaza (4*); Suzhou: Bamboo Grove (4*).
Note: Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard.
Visa Requirements
A visa is required for entry into China. This must be obtained prior to departure.
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View Holiday PhotosPresident No. 6
President No. 6, is also known as the Yangtze Paradise. Her elegant European design, excellence in service and a leisurely lifestyle in opulent surroundings has won her the title of 'Eden of the Yangtze'. An excellent way to experience the culture and colourful history of China.
Public Rooms & Facilities
The ship has a restaurant; coffee shop; ballroom; bars, inner and outer viewing areas; beauty salon; foot massage.
Dining
Your cruise is on a full board basis. During the cruise enjoy traditional Chinese cuisine made and arranged by a high class chef. Breakfast and lunch feature a Chinese and Western style buffet. Dinner will be Chinese cuisine.
Cabins
All twin bedded cabins are outside facing with large windows with views over the river. Each cabin has air-conditioning, private facilities and satellite television. Your holiday price includes a standard cabin with window (Captivating China cruise is based on the Cabin with Balcony).
Options
Single Cabin; Cabin with balcony (Wonders of China tour only).
Note: Please note sailing times and itineraries are subject to change. Whilst the order of the itinerary is subject to change the content will not be sacrificed in anyway. Occasionally it may be necessary to use alternative cruise ships of the same standard and with similar facilities.
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosWonders of China and the Mighty Yangtze + Hong Kong - 4 Extra nights from £350
Experience the teeming streets of the Central District, Causeway Bay or Kowloon's 'Golden Mile'. Just an hour from the city's vibrant atmosphere are paddy fields and mountain ranges providing a further dimension to this unique holiday destination.
You can extend your tour with a 4 night stay in Hong Kong. Your choice of hotels in Hong Kong are the Metropark Kowloon or Eaton.
Accommodation on Extensions
Wonders of China and the Mighty Yangtze + Hong Kong - 4 Extra nights from £350
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View Holiday PhotosMetropark Hotel Kowloon
The Metropark Hotel Kowloon is situated within the heart of the Kowloon district and provides easy access to Hong Kong's major shopping areas, yet is set back from the bustle of the city, making it a peaceful haven of comfort in the heart of Hong Kong.
Location: The Metropark is situated in the bustling area of Mongkok with numerous shopping arcades, and entertainment places just round the corner.
Facilities: Swimming pool; poolside bar; fitness centre; restaurants and bars; satellite TV; minibar in bedrooms.
Price includes: Room with private facilities; individually-controlled air-conditioning; TV with in-house movie system; radio channels; tea/coffee maker and refrigerator.
Options: Breakfast; single room.
Official category: 3 star. -
View Holiday PhotosEaton
The Eaton Hotel is a quality, affordable hotel catering for both business and leisure travellers visiting Hong Kong.
Location: The Eaton Hotel is located on Nathan Road, in the heart of Kowloon's shopping and entertainment district and within close proximity of local transportation.
Facilities: Swimming pool; restaurants; bars; gymnasium; internet access; laundry facilities; lounge; cocktail bar.
Price includes: Room with private facilities; air-conditioning; cable/satellite TV; hairdryer; fridge; coffee maker.
Options: Breakfast; single room.
Official category: 4 star.
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