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| Victoria is THE LARGEST FIVE STAR FLEET ON THE YANGTZE from the China National tourism Administation. It is the only cruise using an American-managed company. The Victoria will be the Yangtze´s largest, most luxurious ship when it is inaugurated in April of 2006. All cabins will have bathrooms complete with a shower and bathtub, television with HBO and BBC broadcasts, and private balconies so guests can appreciate the magnificent views of the Yangtze any time. The Victoria Anna will feature two restaurants (a single seating main dining room and an a la carte restaurant on the top deck), two lounges, three bars, a fitness room, lecture room (for talks about the rivers history and lessons in Tai Chi, Mandarin language and mah jong), library, beauty salon, massage room, foot massage center, gift shop, spacious observation deck, Internet access, two elevators and a three-story atrium lobby. |
| Day 1 | Singapore - Shanghai / Hangzhou / Huangshan City (FLIGHT) |
| Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, proceed to Hangzhou, the most enchanting city in the world. First stop at Viewing Fish at Flora Harbour is one of the ten most beautiful views at Westlake. Also, visit Longjing Tea Plantation. Then, transfer you to Huangsha city by coach. We will visit Tunxi Ancient Street known as “the activities of Painting Scroll”. Row upon row of old shops on both sides of the street. Huizhou culture in the age-old street’s fascinating to show its presence can be excellent traditional culture of the gallery. (Lunch, Dinner) | |
| Day 2 | Mt. Huangshan (COACH) |
| After breakfast, drive to Mt. Huangshan Scenic Area and take cable car up to the mountain. Mt. Huangshan stands valiantly in the north of Huangshan city. Its highest peak is over 1800 metres above the sea level and scenic area covers an area of 154 metres. There are 70 famous peaks; among them are three major peaks of Lotus Flower, Brightness Summit and Celestial Capital. Rare pines, grotesque rocks, seas of clouds and hot springs have been widely acclaimed as the “Four Wonders under Heaven”. Seasonal landscapes halo are blazing with colours and constantly changeable. The Beginning-to-believe Peak, The West Sea, The Flower Showering Valley and the Pine Valley are some of the highlights of the scenic area. Also you can enjoy the sunset glow at Cloud Dispelling Pavilion. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | |
| Day 3 | Mt. Huangshan / Hongcun Village / Shanghai (COACH) |
| Try to get up early in the morning to catch the magical sunrise, then back to hotel and have a breakfast. Take cable car to down the mountain and continue our trip to Hongcun Village in Yi County, which has been listed as World Culture Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The sceneries of the mountain and the lake are in perfect harmony with layers of houses, the natural scenes and cultural implications reflect upon each other, so known as Chinese Village in Picture and Studio Village. The famous film “Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon”, got Oscar Award, was partly shot here, and made this village a hot tourism attraction. Next proceed to Shanghai by coach. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | |
| Day 4 | Shanghai - Chongqing / Yangtze River (5 stars cruise) |
| Today you tour guide will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Chongqing, is the largest and more populous of the People’s Republic of China’s four provincial-level municipalities, historical and cultural city in China. Upon arrival, visit Chaotianmen Square and Liberation Monument (Jiefangbei). Liberation Monument is the victory of the Anti-Japanese War and the liberation of Chongqing to witness history, the only country or a nation to commemorate Sino-Japanese War Victory monument. Tonight, we transfer to the harbour and board our cruise down the unforgettable Yangtze River. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | |
| Day 5 | Yangtze River (5 stars cruise) |
| The highlight of tour is definitely the voyage by luxurious cruise upon the Yangtze River through the Three Gorges on the borders of Sichuan and Hubei (Chongqing to Yichang). The Three Gorges, namely Qutang George, Wu George and Xiling George, each present a different angle of beauty of the Yangtze River. Few stops along your Three-nights-cruise-tour will also review to you various cultures of people living by water since ancient. A shore excursion takes you to see Fengdu "Ghost City". Fengdu which is also called the Ghost City is the hometown of Chinese ghost culture. It got its reputation as the "Ghost City" in the Eastern Han Dynasty. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | |
| Day 6 | Yangtze River (5 stars cruise) |
| Cruise through the first of fabled Three Gorges: Qutang gorge framed by steep mossy cliffs, then sail on through Wu gorge celebrated for its 12 peaks. At Badong transfer to a small cruise for an exciting excursion on Lesser Three Gorges (or Shenlong Steam) to view its breathtaking small gorges. Next sail through Xiling gorge the last and most scenic of all the gorges. Finally, pass through the dramatic three gorges Dam ship lock. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | |
| Day 7 | Yangtae River / Yichang - Shanghai (COACH/FLIGHT) |
| This morning stop at Sandouping to view the historic Three Gorges Dam the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Thereafter, take domestic flight to Shanghai. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | |
| Day 8 | Shanghai [full day visit The World EXPO Site] (COACH) |
| After breakfast, visit The World EXPO 2010 Shanghai. On May 1, 2010, the 41st World Expo will be solemnly inaugurated in Shanghai. It will be the second global event that the Chinese people are welcoming in the new century. There will be an expected number of 200 participating countries and international organizations and 70 million visitors. We will visit EXPO Boulevard, China Pavilion and Singapore Pavilion. EXPO Boulevard is the largest stand-alone structure within the Expo Site. The Expo Boulevard will be the center of human traffic flow and sightseeing in the Expo Site during Expo Shanghai. After the Expo it will remain as a central sight of the city. The China Pavilion is designed to showcase an ‘Exploration of the Orient’. Taking an Eastern viewpoint and with its focus on exploration, the design will follow the traditional Chinese philosophy of ‘unification of man and heaven’ and pursue the ideal of ‘harmonious co-existence’. The Singapore Pavilion resembles a musical box and was inspired by the harmony of unique elements in Singapore; progress and sustainability, urbanization and greenery, tradition and modernity and a cosmopolitan mix of residents of different races living peacefully together. After that you can visit other pavilions, for example world Expo Center or Theme pavilions etc. Lunch and dinner will arrange by own. (Breakfast) | |
| Day 9 | Shanghai - Singapore (FLIGHT) |
| Free at own leisure till departure transfer to airport for your return flight back to Singapore. We hope you have enjoyed your trip with CTC Holidays. (Breakfast) | |
| * Due to unforeseen circumstances, the sequence of itinerary may subject to changes without prior notice | |
Dates of visit to the Expo site will be from 4th May 2010- 30th September 2010 and 8th- 24th October 2010. The 8th day for tour groups travelling outside the periods stated above will be free and easy. Tourists are to settle their own lunch and dinner.
Compulsory cruise service fee: USD20/pax.
CTC reserves the right to change the itinerary according to the local situation. Any discrepancies in information please refer to Chinese itinerary.