Yangtze Cruise and Zhangjiajie


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During this Regional Escorted 12 Days Yangtze Cruise and Zhangjiajie Tour, you will enjoy sightseeing and many activities in Zhangjiajie - Fairyland with Chimney Mountains & Jiuzhaigou, Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Yangtze River Cruise. The tour includes: 11 nights hotel with buffet breakfast at hotels: - 3 nights at Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar (4 star ) - 2 nights at Zhangjiajie Best Western Premier Hotel or similar (5 star ) - 1 nights at Chengdu Crown Plaza Hotel ( 5 star) - 2 nights at Jiuzaigou Sheraton Resort Hotel or similar ( 5 star) - 3 nights on cruise boat of MV. Paradise (4 star)


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Shanghai

 

Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be transferred to the hotel.


Day 2 - Shanghai

 
Sightseeing

Full day city tour featuring the Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum. (B. L. D)

Performing Arts

Enjoy an Acrobatic Show in the evening.


Day 3 - Shanghai

 
Shanghai - Zhangjiajie.
Sightseeing

Morning tour of Shanghai to French Concession, Oriental Pearl TV Tower for a bird’s eye view, Jade Buddha Temple.

Commercial Flight

In the afternoon fly to Zhangjiajie. (B, L, SD)


Day 4 - China

 
Zhangjiajie.
Sightseeing

Today, enjoy a tour to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the Emperor Mountain Reserve and take the cable car up to the Terraced Fields in Air, Tracking into Suoxi Gully Reserve and visit Golden Whip Stream.


Day 5 - Chengdu

 
Zhangjiajie - Chengdu.
Sightseeing

Continue to visit Zhangjiajie and local ethnic villages & Tu Ethnic Minority Family Museum and visit Yellow Dragon Cave.

Commercial Flight

In the afternoon, fly to Chengdu. (B, L, D)


Day 6 - Chengdu

 
Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou.
Commercial Flight

Fly to Jiuzhaigou (45 minute by the flight). Jiuzhai Airport is at an elevation of 3400 meters above sea level, the 3rd highest elevation airport in the world. It is specially built up for visiting the Fairyland Jiuzhaigou (Nine Tibetan Villages Valley) and Huanglong Scenic Area. The airport is located between Jiazhaigou & Huanglong (Yellow Dragon), 32 km (20 miles) northwest forward to Jiuzhaigou and 74 km (46 miles) southeast forward to Huanglong.

Sightseeing

Upon arrival at the airport, first drive to explore the beauty of Huanglong for remainder of the day with lunch.

Food and Dining

Dinner will be served at the hotel. (B, L, D)


Day 7 - China

 
Jiuzhaigou.
Sightseeing

Explore the fantasy of Jiuzhaigou for the whole day.

Sightseeing

In the morning, take the bus 18 KM deep into Jiuzhaigou (Nine Tibet Villages Valleys) including a visit to the Panda Lake, Mirror Lake, Tiger Lake, Five Flower Lake, Rhinoceros Lake, Peacock River & Lake, Nourilang Waterfall, Shuzheng Waterfall, Pearl Shoal Waterfall. (B, L, D)


Day 8 - Chongqing

 
Jiuzaigou - Chongqing.
Sightseeing

Today, continue exploring the fantasy land of Jiuzhaigou.

Sightseeing

In the morning, enter into Jiuzhaigou by visiting Long Lake and some others not seem previously.

Commercial Flight

In the afternoon, leave Jiuzhaigou and fly to Chongqing.

Museums

Visit the 2nd World War & Stillwell Museum. (B, L, D)

River or Barge Cruise

Embark the MV Paradise.


Day 9 - At Sea

 
Shibaozhai.
Sightseeing

Off-shore visit to Shibaozhai, a typical riverside village. (B. L. D)


Day 10 - At Sea

 
Shenoong Steam.
Sightseeing

Today, take an excursion to the Shennong Steam by Sampan boats. (B. L. D)


Day 11 - Yichang

 
Dam - Yichang - Shanghai.
Sightseeing

Visit the New Dam site before disembarking at Yichang. (B. L)

Commercial Flight

Fly to Shanghai.


Day 12 - Shanghai

 

Departure transfer to airport for homeward flight. (B)


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