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Through the Yangtze Gorges
Highlights
- Yangtze cruise aboard a 5-star premier vessel
- See the world-renowned Terracotta Army
- Visit the less crowded Great Wall at Mutianyu
- Meet Giant Pandas
- Price for 2 people. From 4 pp or more the price decreases
from £
2800
Overview
This popular tour combines the imperial splendours of Beijing and Xian, the cosmopolitan delights of Shanghai, and the magical scenery at Guilin, with the timeless magnificence of the Yangtze River. Enjoy a special 4-night cruise aboard one of our excellent vessels, for a relaxing experience. The tour will further surprise you in Chengdu where you will visit the famous Giant Panda Research Centre and learn more about these amazing animals. Check the complete itinerary below for details!
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All the suggested prices on our website are based on a 2-people private group price. As the number of people in a group increases the price per person decreases
Price Includes
* Twin room in specified hotels and room type specified with BBF daily (except the arrival day)
* Domestic flights: Xi’an-Shanghai, Shanghai-Yichang in economy
* Bullet train ticket: Beijing-Xi’an, Guilin-Shenzhen, and Chongqing-Chengdu and Chengdu-Guilin (normal class-2nd class)
* Service of professional English speaking local guides accompanying for all transfers and sightseeing
* Service of professional drivers
* Private luxurious vehicle with air-conditioning
* Transfers as specified on the itinerary
* The entrance fees to all listed sightseeing
* Meals as specified B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Not Included
* International flights
* Gratuities
* Compulsory tipping on Victoria cruise: RMB150/pp
* Meals not specified & drinks
* Sightseeing not specified
* Personal expenses, i.e. Laundry, communication, use of the internet, souvenirs etc.
* Chinese visa
Cruise Upgrades
Victoria Selina Amenity Package from £60 per person, further details on request.
Business Class Upgrades
British Airways upgrades: World Traveller Plus. Club World.
Extra Nights in Hong Kong
On Day 17 transfer to the Metropark Causeway Bay Hotel for 2 nights. On Day 19 late evening British Airways flight to London arriving at around 04:50 on Day 20.
Metropark Causeway Bay Hotel extra night per twin/single room with buffet breakfast from £120. Private airport transfer £75 per person one way (minimum 2 passengers).
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Through the Yangtze Gorges
18 days visiting Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Yangtze Cruise, Chengdu, Guilin and Yangshuo
Day 1
London - Beijing
Departure from London to Beijing.
Day 2
Beijing3 nights
Arrive Beijing and transfer to the superb 4 star Jianguo Hotel for 3 nights. Afternoon visit the quaint hutong quarter by Lake Houhai. Enjoy a welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3
Beijing
This morning visit the Ming-era Temple of Heaven. Drive north to the less-crowded and more scenic part of the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Traditional Peking Duck dinner. (BLD)
Day 4
Beijing
Full day visit to the magnificent Forbidden City, situated just opposite the vast Tiananmen Square, and continue to the beautiful Summer Palace. After dinner there is an optional Beijing Opera performance. (BLD)
Day 5
Beijing - Xian2 nights
Visit the Lama and Confucius Temples before taking a bullet train to Xian. Stay at the Grand New World Hotel for 2 nights. (B)
Day 6
Xian
Visit to the world-renowned Terracotta Army. Continue to the Grand Mosque, lively Muslim quarter and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Optional Tang-era music and dance dinner show in the evening. (BL)
Day 7
Xian - Shanghai2 nights
Visit the Ming City Wall before flying to Shanghai and the Equatorial Hotel. Visit the Bund before a cruise on the Huangpu River to admire the beautifully illuminated Bund and Pudong District. (BD)
Day 8
Shanghai
Visit the Yuyuan Garden and the old Chinese quarter with its colourful bazaar. Enjoy a ‘dim sum’ lunch, then continue to the Oriental Pearl Tower and admire the views form the observation decks. In the evening explore Shanghai's fascinating food stalls on a night street snack food adventure. See vendors offering snacks such as steamed garlic scallops, spicy crayfish and fried beancurd. (BL)
Day 9
Shanghai - Yangtze Cruise 4 nights
Fly to Yichang. Arrive Yichang and visit the Three Travellers Cave where we enjoy lunch. Continue to the Sturgeon Museum and the old town of Yichang. After dinner transfer to the 5-Star Victoria Anna for your unforgettable 4-night cruise along the Yangtze River. (BLD)
Day 10
Yangtze Cruise
Sail through Xiling Gorge. Afternoon excursion to the Three Gorges Dam site, followed by sailing through the enormous Three Gorges Dam Ship locks. Evening Captain’s welcome dinner. (BLD)
Day 11
Yangtze Cruise
Sail through Wu gorge, 44km long with its peaks rising to dizzying heights above the river. Visit the Shennong Stream or the Lesser Three Gorges and admire the beauty of its narrow gorges. (Subject to river conditions). Sail through the shortest and narrowest gorge, Qutang gorge (8km). Optional afternoon tour to White Emperor City. (BLD)
Day 12
Yangtze Cruise
Morning excursion to the Shibaozhai Pagoda. Afternoon optional excursion to Fengdu, the “City of Ghosts”. Captain’s farewell banquet. (BLD)
Day 13
Chongqing - Chengdu 1 night
Disembark in Chongqing and take the train to Chengdu. Met on arrival and begin a visit to the People’s Park to join in one of Chengdu’s favourite pastimes, drinking tea. Stay at the 5 star Tibet Hotel for one night. Enjoy a traditional dinner of Sichuan hotpot. Optional evening Sichuan opera performance. (BD)
Day 14
Chengdu - Guilin1 night
Morning visit to the Giant Panda Research Centre. Visit Jinli, the Tibetan Quarter and the Shu Brocade institute. Take the train to Guilin and stay at the Bravo Hotel. (B)
Day 15
Yangshuo2 nights
Take the magical Li River cruise to Yangshuo and drift through enchanting landscapes. Browse through Yangshuo’s colourful shops and visit scenic Gaotian township. After dinner there is an optional spectacular son et lumiere show performed on the river by a cast of 600. Stay at the fantastic Yangshuo Resort for 2 nights. (BLD)
Day 16
Yangshuo
Explore the countryside around Yangshuo, passing through villages, to the Yulong River. Visit a farmer’s house and continue to Juxian village. Afternoon at leisure. (BL)
Day 17
Guilin- Hong Kong
Return to Guilin, take the train to Shenzhen and drive onwards to the 4-star Metropark Causeway Bay Hotel or similar. (B)
Day 18
Hong Kong - London
Enjoy the many other attractions of this city at your leisure. Board on the flight toward home. (B)
Hotels
Central Hotel, Shanghai
A great choice in Shanghai – of course very centrally-located, just off Nanjing Road. The Central Hotel is modern and smart with 319 good-sized, stylish rooms and cheerful and friendly staff. Bedrooms have cable and satellite TV, minibar, safe, internet access, air conditioning, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Shangri-La Traders Hotel Beijing
A member of the renowned Shangri-La group, the 4-star Traders is a smart, contemporary hotel with 570 rooms measuring 28 sq m with complimentary broadband internet, safe, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer and iron and ironing board.
Tibet Hotel, Chengdu
The Tibet hotel has a selection of 300 guest rooms with modern comforts and conveniences. There are 2 restaurants providing both Chinese and Western cuisine, and a bar. There is also a beauty salon, fitness room, massage room and sauna.
Grand New World Hotel, Xian
Just a 10-minute walk from Xian’s old city walls and West Gate, the 5-star Grand New World is a large, modern and comfortable hotel with rooms featuring IDD telephone, internet access, tea & coffee making facilities, cable TV, hairdryer and safe. There is also a beauty salon, massage, gym, indoor pool, sauna, business centre, restaurant and coffee shop. A good buffet breakfast is offered and both Chinese and western food is served in the hotel restaurants and coffee shop.
Bravo Hotel, Guilin
Over looking the Ronghu Lake, the Guilin Bravo Hotel has an intimate atmosphere and is close to night markets and shops. Spacious guest rooms and suites are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, safety deposit box, free internet access, IDD telephone, TV and mini bar. The Patio Café is open 24 hours and serves Western and Asian cuisine. Various provincial Chinese cuisines are available from the Lijiang Restaurant. Live entertainment is available from the lobby bar in the evening. The hotel also has a small outdoor pool.
Yangshuo Resort
The Yangshuo Resort is a superbly-equipped resort hotel with a fantastic range of facilities for its guests, world-class design and chic decoration in a contemporary but distinctly Chinese style, as well as an unbeatable location right on the banks of the Yulong River, amidst a 5-acre arable farm. Rooms at the Yangshuo Resort are exceptionally spacious and all boast a balcony overlooking the Yulong River and the dramatic karst mountains beyond.
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Overall the holiday was excellent, and the organisation was excellent. Having a group visa was very convenient, saving us money and time. We would like to say a big thank you!
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The hotels, meals, local guides and flights were excellent and made our holiday in China fantastic. Thank you.
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This was a wonderful holiday and a great experience. We were really pleased we chose this tour.
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Vessels
Victoria Cruises
Large fleet and expert crew
Victoria Cruises own and operate one of the Yangtze’s largest five-star fleet which are regularly refurbished and upgraded. There are seven ships, the Victoria Anna, Grace, Jenna, Katarina, Lianna, Selina and Sophia, each managed by an experienced western cruise director supported by a team of knowledgeable river guides and a well-trained, multi-lingual crew. Guests may attend lectures on the Yangtze, Chinese history, culture and traditional medicine. Calligraphy, painting and Tai Chi lessons are also available.
Cuisine
Each Victoria cruise ship features a Dynasty Dining Room where buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner are served whilst the captain’s farewell dinner will be a grander sit down banquet. All vessels also boast an A La Carte Restaurant and both Western and Chinese cuisine is served on board. Superior cabin guests can book the A La Carte Restaurant at a supplement of USD 45 per meal, and enjoy exquisite dining in an intimate setting.
Facilities on board
The signature style of all Victoria’s ships is one of luxury and elegance with Asian accents. Tastefully-appointed cabins, striking atriums and immaculate public rooms and polished woods create a delightful ambience. The open sun deck has 360-degree views and cabins have wide panoramic windows. Surprisingly, all cabins also have a bathtub as well as shower unit, so you can enjoy a good soak after some exciting sightseeing. There is also a beauty salon, clinic, fitness room, mini-spa, reading room, gift shop and a spacious lounge for lectures and performances, as well as full air conditioning, internet access and BBC channels.
The Victoria fleet offers a range of itineraries from 3-nights up to 8 nights
Further details on request.
Upgrade to any suite (Executive Suite, Deluxe Suite and Shangri La Suite) or pay a supplement for the amenity package (main deck superior cabin) and enjoy an extra range of wonderful facilities and services.
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