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9/10 Days Yangtze River Cruise - Fantastic Zhangjiajie  [YRZJ]

Changsha * Changde * Phoenix Ancient Town * Zhangjiajie * Yangtze River * Chongqing


Highlights

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 Anna 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.

Itinerary

Day 1 Singapore - Xiamen (or Shenzhen) - Changsha
Assemble at Changi Airport for your international flight followed by the domestic flight to capital city of Hunan province – Changsha. On arrival, you will be transfer for your night stay.

(Dinner)

Day 2 Changsha - Changde - Phoenix Ancient Town
After breakfast, visit Hunan Provincial Museum – Mawangdui Han Tomb Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall. Exhibited here are some 3,000 objects from three separate tombs. The articles excavated from the tomb have been highly important in researching this very wealthy and sophisticated southern-Chinese culture. After lunch visit Changde Willow Lake, also known as the “West Dongting Lake”. Thereafter, take coach to Phoenix Ancient Town.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3 Phoenix Ancient Town - Zhangjiajie
After breakfast, we coach to Furong Ancient Town. It originally named Wang Village. The town features stone-covered streets, polished to a shine by the elements, an old city wall and Diaojiaolou, houses supported by wooden columns. Next, we continue to the Phoenix Ancient Town, claimed by some to be the most beautiful ancient city in China. Located by Tuojiang River, it is the perfect foil to the bustle of city life. Continue our journey to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4 Zhangjiajie
Today, we ascend by cable up to Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area. It is noted for four sceneries: moonlit nights, cloud seas, twilight and winter snow. From the summit, we can enjoy an impressive view of thousands of peaks spread out underneath, visit Helong Park, Dianjiang Platform, Yubi-feng etc. sightseeing bus to Yuan Jiajie Scenic Spot. Located in the northwest part of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie is a naturally formed platform mountain, surrounded by higher summits which are divided by deep valley and possesses its own peculiar shape. The foremost attractions in this area include: Back Garden, breathtaking Mihun Stage and First Bridge in the World. Also we will take the Sightseeing Elevator down (one way only). Later, visit Ten Miles of Gallery. It has karsts formations of different shapes and sizes, stretching over some 10 miles and forming a natural art corridor.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5 Zhangjiajie - Yichang - Yangtze River
After breakfast, visit Suoxiyu Scenic Spot included Jinbianxi (the Golden Whip Stream) and Shuirao Simen. Jinbianxi is the symbol of the Zhangjiajie Scenic Area. This 5km long and narrow brook is said to have the most beautiful gorge in the world. At the end of Jinbianxi is Suirao Simen Village, its name translated as the “village surrounded on four sides by water”. Next, visit Baizhang Gorge Scenic Sports. Thereafter, proceed to Yichang. Tonight, we transfer to the harbour and board our Yangtze River cruise.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6 Yangtze River
Set sail this morning. The highlight of tour is definitely the voyage by luxurious cruise upon the Yangtze River through the Three Gorges on the borders of Hubei and Sichuan (Yichang to Chongqing). The Three Gorges, namely Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge, 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. Today we will visit the historic Three Gorges Dam - the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Then, back to cruise pass through the dramatic three gorges Dam ship lock. Next sail through Xiling gorge - the last and most scenic of all the gorges.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7 Yangtze River
Today, at Badong transfer to a small cruise for an exciting excursion on Shenlong Steam to view its breathtaking small gorges. Then, back to cruise and sail on through Wu gorge celebrated for its 12 peaks. Next, cruise through the first of fabled Three Gorges: Qutang gorge framed by steep mossy cliffs.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8 Yangtze River
Today we will visit 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 9 Yangtze River - Chongqing - (Xiamen or Shenzhen) - Singapore
9 Days:
The cruises will arrival at Chongqing. Check-out and disembark from the cruise. (Note: 9days tour will transfer to airport for your domestic flight follow by international flight back to Singapore).

(Breakfast)

10 Days:
10days tour proceed on a sightseeing tour of the Chaotianmen Square and The Grand People’s Hall, The Grand People’s Hall sports a unique, artistic architectural design that is worth viewing. Next, visit Erling Park and Ciqikou Ancient Town. Ciqikou was a major ceramics export port from the Song and the Ming dynasties. After dinner, we will transfer to airport for your flight to Xiamen or Shenzhen.

(Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10 Xiamen (or Shenzhen) - Singapore
Xiamen is one of China’s five special economic zones. After breakfast, you are free at leisure or visit relatives. We will found along the new scenic sports Huandao Road and The Convention and Exhibition Centre. Thereafter transfer to the international airport for your flight back to Singapore. We hope you have enjoyed your vacation with CTC Holidays. (Note: If transit in Shenzhen. After breakfast, visit Shenzhen Yuanboyuan. She is a centralized, horticultural garden, flower show, popular culture, art, architecture, popular science, scientific research, tourism and exhibition industry, solar power and integrated network of tourism with the nature of large municipal parks. Thereafter, free at own leisure at Dongmen Walking Street till transfer you to the Airport for you flight back to Singapore.)

(Breakfast)

* Due to unforeseen circumstances, the sequence of itinerary may subject to changes without prior notice

Remarks

Onshore excursions of arrangements will be made at the cruise operator’s discretion. Actual sequence of Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.

Departures & Price

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To contact CTC Holidays regarding tour availability or pricing, you may either call us at 6536 4773 during office hours, or send an email to enquiry@ctc.com.sg.



 
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