Yangtze Cruise Delights by Qantas (Mar - Oct 2012)
Shanghai, Nanjing, Yellow Mt, Wuhan, Yichang, Three Gorges Dam, Chongqing, Hong Kong 15 days from $2710 including airfare & Airport Taxes
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Day1 Sydney/Shanghai
Fly from Sydney to Shanghai with fligth QF129 (1025/1815). Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfered to your hotel.
Hotel: The Bund Riverside Hotel 4*
Day2 Shanghai (B)
Free to explore on your own pace.
Hotel: The Bund Riverside Hotel 4*
Day3 Shanghai/on the cruise (B/L/D)
In the morning, visit Shanghai Museum, which is one of the largest museums of ancient Chinese art in China. The museum’s style and presentation surround visitors with artifacts demonstrating ancient wisdom and philosophy. The exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land. After lunch, transfer and board the luxurious cruise ship. Your memorable tour begins.
Victoria Sophia5*
Day4 Nanjing (B/L/D)
Arrive in Nanjing at 12:00pm. A half day city tour of Nanjing including Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Confucian Temple. Dr. Sun Yat-sen was a great forerunner of the Chinese democratic revolution. The Confucius Temple in Nanjing was originally constructed in the year of 1034 in the Song Dynasty. The area around the temple consists of a series of tourist shops, snack bars, restaurants and tea cafes. They all appear to be in the architectural style of the Ming and Qing style. Back to cruise on 18:00.
Victoria Sophia5*
Day5 Yellow Mountain (B/L/D)
After breakfast, shore excursion to famous Yellow Mountain. Of all the notable mountains in China, Yellow Mountain (Mt. Huangshan), to be found in the south of Anhui province, is probably the most famous. It is immortalized by Chinese poets and painters and now a favourite vacation retreat for top Chinese officials and important state guests. Upon arrival, take a cable car up to the mountain. You will visit the North Sea Scenic Area which has plenty of wonders. like the Beginning-to-Believe Peak, the Lion Peak, the Refreshing Terrace, the Monkey Gazing at the Sea, the Flying Stone and more. Cruise depart for Wuhan on 17:00.
Day6 Wuhan (B/L/D)
Arrive in Wuhan at 16:00 shore excursion of Wuhan, visiting the Rare Stone Museum, or take a walking tour. The National Stone museum has stored more than 1300 pieces of stones. All the unique stones in this museum are intact and crude with naturally pleasing shapes or designs.
Victoria Sophia5*
Day7 on the cruise (B/L/D)
Enjoy your cruise along the river today.
Victoria Sophia5*
Day8 The Three Gorges Dam (B/L/D)
Arrive Yichang at around 7:30, in the morning, sail through the Gezhou Dam, visit Three Gorges Dam site in the afternoon, Three Gorges Dam Scenic Area is mainly composed of Tanzi Mountain, 185 Platform, Dam Viewing Point and Memorial Garden. It fully displays to visitors the culture of the water conservancy project. Climbing on the Viewing Platform, visitors will have a panoramic view of the Three Gorges Dam. 185 Platform got the name from its height – 185 meters, equivalent to the height of the dam crest. Standing on the Dam Viewing Point, visitors will see the huge dam body at close range. The Memorial Garden is a large open air museum where exhibits a large number of machines that have been used in the dam construction, such as mechanical excavators and cranes. Besides, visitors can also go to Huangling Temple, the largest ancient building in the Three Gorges area. Sail through Three Gorges Dam ship lock in the night.
Victoria Sophia5*
Day9 The Wu Gorge (B/L/D)
Morning visit to Wu Gorge. The Wu Gorge is the second gorge of the Three Gorges of Yangtze River and is famous for its elegance. Have a shore excursion to Daning River and Small Three Gorges; Sail through QuTang Gorge
Victoria Sophia5*
Day10 Fengdu (B/L/D)
Shore excursion of Fengdu in the morning. Fengdu having a history of nearly 2,000 years, Fengdu County has formed a special culture of ghosts and the afterlife. Well known as the resting place of the spirit of the dead, Fengdu is now the most characteristic and reputed historic and cultural town in China.
Victoria Sophia5*
Day 11 Chongqing (B/L)
After breakfast, disembark in Chongqing. Then visit Ciqikou. There are many shops lining the twelve flag stoned paved lanes that form the main routes. You will find many outlets for craftwork, groceries and teashops. Continue to visit E’ling Park. Then transfer to the airport to take flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, transferred to your hotel.
Hotel: 88 Park Hotel or similar 4*
Day 12 Chongqing/Hong Kong (B)
Free at leisure in the morning, in the afternoon, transfer to the airport for flgith to Hong Kong.
Hotel: Harbour Plaza North Point or similar 4*
Day 13 Hong Kong
Free at leisure in Hong Kong.
Hotel: Harbour Plaza North Point or similar 4*
Day 14 Hong Kong/Sydney
Free in the morning, go to the airport in the afternoon on your own, and to take flight QF128 (1956/0700+1)back to Sydney.
Day 15 Sydney
Morning arrive in Sydney around 7 am.
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Price:
Low Season: A$2710/adult; A$2560/child (2-11)
Shoulder Season: *A$3060/adult; A$2910/child (2-11)
High Season: #A$3210/adult; A$3060/child (2-11)
Land Only: A$2260(low), A$2620(Shoulder), A$2820(High);
Single Room Supplement: A$360 (Hotel) A$950 (Cruise)
Surcharge for Departe from MEL/ADL/BNE: A$150
Air Ticket Extension: depend on seat availability
Price includes:
International return airfares economy class;
Airport taxes and fuel surchagres: $510 (Adult); A$440 (Child)
Chinese visa fee A$110
Full accommodations at 4 star hotel on twin sharing basis;
9 Days 5 star Victoria SophiaYangtze river cruise;
Most of the meals as indicated;
Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary with entry fee;
English-speaking guide.
Price excludes:
Travel insurance;
Tipping and personal expenses
This tour is based on minimum 10 passengers for departure.
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