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7 Days Hong Kong Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

Destination:Chongqing, Hong Kong, Yichang

Tour Code: YCT10

Tour Duration: 7 Days

Tour overview:
This China tour with Yangtze River Cruise visits two of China’s most well known places, Hong Kong and the Three Gorges. Hong Kong is a vibrant city with a wonderful atmosphere that blends British and Chinese culture. It is a very comfortable city for Westerners because of this blending. You will then travel to Chongqing, famous for its spicy Szechwan Cuisine, where you will board your cruise ship for your Yangtze River Cruise. The cruise travels between the Three Gorges and it is a truly relaxing way to see the splendor of Mother Nature.

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B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Day 1

Hong Kong Arrival

Transfer via: Flight on your own arrangement

After your Arrival in Hong Kong, you will be met by your local guide who will then transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the time to explore Hong Kong on your own.

Day 2

Hong Kong (B)

Hong Kong (B)

Sightseeing: Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen

Today we will start to explore Victoria Peak first. The Peak is Hong Kong's number one tourist destination. It features the city's oldest mode transport, the 112-year old Peak Tram and Hong Kong's most unusual building and icon, The Peak Tower where you will find shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

Then you will visit lovely Repulse Bay: Primarily an exclusive residential area, Repulse Bay has a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere. You will find statues of Kwun Yum and Tin Hau, both protectors of fishermen.

The tour will continue with a visit to Aberdeen fishing village where you will enjoy a Sampan Ride on the harbor to get a close-up look at this unusual way of life.

 

Day 3

Hong Kong / Chongqing (B, L)

Transfer via: Flight on our arrangement

Today will be a free day for you to explore Hong Kong by yourself. Your guide will meet you at the date time and then transfer you to airport to take the flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, you will be met by Chongqing local guide and transferred to your hotel.

Day 4

Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise (B, L)

Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise (B, L)

Transfer via: Flight on our arrangement
Sightseeing: Goose Neck Park, Ciqikou Old Town, Panda Room

Today we will visit Goose Neck Park, which is located in the city urban area and has a good view of the city and the roiling Yangtze River.

Afterwards, you will see Ciqikou Old Town, in the city urban area. It dates back to the late Ming Dynasty. The buildings have been restored and well preserved. You will find a lot of restaurants, souvenir shops and local snacks. If you are interested, you can attend daily performances of traditional Chinese music in one of the tea houses.

The next stop will be the Panda Room in the Zoo, where you can see charming naive giant panda, lesser pandas and their offspring.

In the evening, your local guide will transfer you to the dock by a private air-conditioned car to pre-board the ship from 17:00 to 20:00 and departs Chongqing at 22:00.

Day 5

Yangtze Cruise (B, L, D)

Transport via: Yangtze Cruise ship arranged by us
Sightseeing: Fengdu Ghost City, Wanxian or Shibaozhai

(8:00-10:00) Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, Wanxian, or Shibaozhai (depending on river conditions). Then return to the ship and sail towards the magnificent Three Gorges.

Fengdu, with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods, is constructed on the Mingshan Hill by the river band. It is known as the "Ghost City" and is a place for punishing the devil and awarding the good.

Wanxian: One of the most important and largest ports on the Yangtze. It is widely known for its variety and hustling markets. Fifty percent of the city will be resettled after the Three Gorges Dam Project is completed.

Shibaozhai represents the first gem of Chinese architecture to be encountered on the downstream journey. From afar, the protruding 220-metre (720-foot) hill on the north bank can appear to resemble a jade seal, and is so named.

Day 6

Yangtze Cruise (B, L, D)

Yangtze Cruise (B, L, D)

Sightseeing: Shennong Stream

(08:00-13:00) Passing through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.
(13:00-16:30) Boat excursion to Shennong Stream.
(17:30) Passing through Xiling Gorge.

Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous Karst formations.

Day 7

Yangtze Cruise / Yichang / Departure (B)

Yangtze Cruise / Yichang / Departure (B)

Transfer via: Flight on our arrangement
Sightseeing: Three Gorges Dam

(08:00-10:00) Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site.
(13:00) Disembark at Yichang

Three Gorges Dam is the largest water conservancy project undertaken by man. Formally, the construction of the dam began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be completed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. Tourists can get access to the top of the dam.

After you disembarked from the ship, you will be met and transferred to the airport to take your flight to next destination.

B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Tour Dates Destinations Services Provided Meals Included
Day 1
Hong Kong

Arrive in Hong Kong, be met and transferred to hotel.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Harbour Grand Hong Kong Metropark Hotel Causeway Bay HK YWCA The Garden View
B L D
Day 2
Hong Kong

One Day Hong Kong and Ocean Park Tour to Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak , Repulse Bay , Aberdeen .

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Harbour Grand Hong Kong Metropark Hotel Causeway Bay HK YWCA The Garden View
B L D
Day 3
Hong Kong/Chongqing

Free at leisure until be met and transferred to airport to take flight to Chongqing. Arrive in Chongqing, be met and transferred to your hotel.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing East Garden Hotel Fortune Hotel
B L D
Day 4
Chongqing/Yangtze

Today visit Goose Neck Park , Panda Room in Chongqing Zoo , Ciqikou Old Town . Then you will be transferred to the pier, board the ship from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and departs Chongqing at 10:00pm.
B L D
Day 5
Yangtze

Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, Wanxian, or Shibaozhai (8:00-10:00am).
B L D
Day 6
Yangtze

Shore excursion to Shennong Stream (1:30pm-4:30pm).
B L D
Day 7
Yangtze

Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam . Arrive in Yichang at 1:00pm. Then you will be transferred to airport for your flight to next destination.
B L D

-NOTE:

1. Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge. Some hotels will allow three adults and a small child.

2. Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.

3. More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details.

Price Includes

A. Entrance fees：To scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary.
B. Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary.
C. Private Transfers: Among airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the above cities by the private air conditioned vehicle.
D. Guide and Driver: As outlined in the itinerary, a well selected English-speaking guide and driver will accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.
E. Hotels: Hotel Based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
F. Luggage Transfers: Between airports and hotels.
G. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
H. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
I. Arrangements: The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

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