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Jingchu Style Wuhan + Wudang Mountain + Three Gorges of the Yangtze River (Shangshui) + Shennongjia Humanities Exploration + Natural Scenery Tour 12 days and 10 nights (limited to autumn viewing)

Asia
Departure: Wuhan
Destination: Yichang
Departure: Wuhan    Destination: Yichang
12 days & 10 nights

Price Details

# Depart on Type Price US dollar per person Remark
1 儿童(2 岁以内) 750
2 Oct 27 双人间 2,850
3 Oct 27 Single room 4,980

2025 Wuhan + Wudang Mountain + Yangtze River Three Gorges (Up - stream) + Shennongjia

10/27-11/7
Corresponding cabin types for the cruise ship partSharing Sharing Single Single 

Third adult


Third adult


Kid under 2 years

Kid under 2 years

luxury suitesecond floor

$3,580

$2,850

$5,780

$4,980

$3,222

$2,680

$748

$750

3rd floor

$3,780

$3,050

$6,080

$5,080

$3,402

$2,880

$766

$770

4th floor

$3,980

$3,380

$6,380

$5,280

$3,582

$3,180

$783

$780

fifth floor

$4,080

$3,580

$6,680

$5,580

$3,672

$3,280

$801

$790

Ambassador Suitefifth floor

$5,280

$4,580

$8,480

$7,080

$4,752

$4,280

$905

$850

Celebrity Suitefifth floor

$9,580

$8,280

$17,780

$15,500

$8,622

$7,880

$1,336

$1,270

Celebrity Suite3rd floor

$11,800

$9,280

$21,680

$18,000

$10,620

$8,780

$1,518

$1,499


Price Explanation: Since the price involves cruise ship tickets, the prices vary depending on the cabin type, floor, and room location on the cruise ship.

The above prices are the starting prices for the most basic cabin types of the corresponding cruise ships. For details of what is included in the cost, please refer to the cost description at the end of the text. For other specific inquiries, all prices are per - person. For double rooms, two people share one room, and for single rooms, one person occupies one room. Children over 2 years old shall be counted as the third person. 


First pre-sale: multiple benefits

1.C&O Travel old members can enjoy the first discount for all room types, with a maximum discount of $2520/person;

2.Gifts: wifi on the cruise ship; on-board gratuities; VIP baggage service; Three Gorges section of the whole professional photography, worth $60/person all the Yangtze River Three Gorges scenic photographs + all personal photos electronic version; and a gift of five 7-inch photo paper version of the photo; worth 60,000 U.S. dollars of insurance coverage of foreign travel insurance;

3.Reserve the ambassador suite and above room types, some hotels on the land will upgrade the executive suite, and the cruise ship will provide one room- one butler service, and the whole process of laundry (water washing) service/shoeshine service;

The above preferential prices are valid until 31th March, 2025 (subject to the price adjustment of the shipping company and the remaining room of the cruise ship).

This itinerary document is for reference only. Our company reserves the right to adjust the sequence and individual attractions in the itinerary based on season and time. Any changes to the itinerary or hotel arrangements caused by uncontrollable and unforeseen factors will be subject to our company’s final interpretation and decision. All itineraries are subject to confirmation before departure. Updated on: Jan 25, 2025

The Chinese version of the itinerary documents takes precedence, and the English version is for reference only. 



Highlights

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Travelling with Culture   

Start an inspiring journey to discover the breathtaking natural beauty and cultural splendour of the Gorges with C&O Travel's exclusively tailored itineraries.

Autumn Appreciation: In the golden autumn, the autumn colors of Shennongjia and the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River are especially fascinating, and this tour is specially arranged to enjoy the autumn season, so that you can immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.

Cultural Experience: From the urban culture of Wuhan to the Taoist culture of Wudang Mountain and the folklore of Shennongjia, C&O Travel will take you to experience the cultural charms of the Jingchu land.

Natural Scenery: Whether it's the misty clouds of Wudang Mountain, the turbulent waves of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, or the primeval forests of Shennongjia, the tour will present you with a picture of stunning natural beauty.We look forward to bringing you a high-quality trip with peace of mind, comfort and depth!✅自然风光:无论是武当山的云雾缭绕,长江三峡的汹涌波涛,还是神农架的原始森林,此次旅行都将为您呈现一幅令人惊叹的自然美景画卷。我们期待为您带来一次安心、舒适且富有深度的高品质之旅!

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C&O Travel Highlights   C&O 旅行亮点

☑️[Private customization] Exclusive customized land + cruise combination, one trip to visit the Wudang Mountains - the essence of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, through  Hubei and Chongqing, the itinerary is irreplaceable!

☑️[Famous sightseeing] One trip to visit: Wuhan Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake National Park, Hubei Provincial Museum, Wudang Mountain, Shennongjia, Three Gorges Migration Museum, Qu Yuan Temple, Wushan Goddess Sky Road, Baidi City, Top of Three Gorges, Ciqikou Ancient Town and Hongyadong.

[C&O Travel Exclusive] In-Depth Exploration of Jing-Chu Culture and Scenic Spots along the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River

☑️Exclusive ride on the “Rolls Royce” on the Yangtze River, experience the same cruise ship that many ambassadors have traveled on, the only cruise with full suites configuration, and the world's largest cruise ship which can go through the boat lift (see the cruise ship introduction for more details)

☑️Exclusive ride on the "Rolls-Royce" on the Yangtze River, experience the same cruise ship of many ambassadors, the only cruise ship with full suite configuration, and the world's largest cruise ship capable of navigating ship lifts

☑️Exclusively designed to enjoy the Yangtze River Three Gorges route, the only one  integration of the itinerary withthe upstream + downstream+ Shennongjia essence


Exclusive exploration of the world natural heritage, "Huazhong Roof" is the core scenic spot of Shennongjia, the legendary place of Shennong, the founder of China.

Exclusive visit to the world cultural heritage, Wudang Mountain, the Taoist holy place of "the most fairy mountain in the world"

Exclusively deciphering China's top-secret military base, China's only declassified nuclear reactor project, and the world's largest artificial hole 816 underground nuclear project


[Exclusive experience] High-quality excursion and guided tour service

☑️Ride on the new ship to be launched in 2025, with a brand new upgrade on the original basic style and service quality, better experience!

☑️Nearly 1:1 passenger to service staff ratio on the cruise ship, enjoying super VIP service, similar to international luxury cruise ships.

☑️The passenger capacity of the ship is 148, which is far lower than the average passenger capacity of 300-600 of other Yangtze River cruise ships, keeping away from the crowd and improving the quality of traveling.

☑️Take the world's first cruise ship built according to the Three Gorges Dam ship lift standard, and you can enjoy tea in your comfort room, while leisurely experiencing the cruise ship passing by the Three Gorges Dam ship lift, saving the trouble of transfer and crowds (except during the ship lift maintenance period)

☑️The only all-suite cruise ship on the Yangtze River, all rooms have independent balconies with river view.

☑️Light hiking in the primitive forest of Shennongjia Golden Monkey Ridge, meeting wild animals, talking with Bashan fir, enjoying negative oxygen ions and lung-type breathing, to meet all your imaginations of the primitive forest.

☑️Encounter the golden monkey elves in a private base, and meet the ‘national treasure’ panda in their birthplace.

☑️Health Wudang, in the morning light learn Wudang Taoist health techniques - the most authentic Eight-Section Brocade with the Wudang master

☑️Watch the sunrise and star fall at the top of the fairy mountain, and enjoy the beautiful clouds, seas, mountains and rivers.

☑️Stroll along the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, the first bridge on the Yangtze River, to witness wild swimming on the Yangtze River and enjoy the evening sunset; enjoy the poetic night view of the Yellow Crane Tower; stroll along Wuhan's historical alley-Hubu Alley to enjoy local cuisine and feel the fireworks of Wuhan.

☑️Visit the real version of the Wandering Earth underground city, witness the unique and shocking project.

☑️Special tour to Chongqing Ciqikou Ancient Town, feel the life of the mountain city

wander around Hongyadong, experience the most famous traditional architecture of Chongqing stilted building, feel the prosperity of Chongqing.

☑️[Accommodation upgrade]  International five-star high-standard luxury hotel accommodation on land, all upgraded executive suites in Yichang, stay in Taihe health care characteristic hotel on Wudang Mountain. 

☑️[Food Upgrade]    The whole trip is specially arranged Wuhan Chu banquet, Wuhan fish banquet, Wudang Mountain special meals, Wudang Mountain health meals, Tai Chi banquets, Yichang Juweng Hotel special meals, and the celebrity chef's food on board changing every day.

☑️[Exclusive gift] Taoist medicine expert lecture, Wudang Taoist master teaching Eight-Section Brocade, Wudang Mountain Scenic Spot special car, Hubei Museum, the whole shuttle + cruise terminal transfer + VIP luggage services

☑️[All-inclusive] Full international 5-star hotels and special recreational hotel + ultra-luxury cruise ship tickets (different room type and floor as well as the room location, different prices) + ultra-VIP butler service on board through the whole trip + professional tourism commercial coach + professional Chinese speaking guide (English guide) + all tickets for essential attractions listed in the itinerary + all meals and special meals listed in the itinerary

☑️[More Services] Different types of cruise suites, shore meals, bus and guide arrangements are slightly different, among which celebrity suites and ambassador suites can enjoy 1-to-1 private service

☑️[Seasonal Limited] November, the most beautiful autumn leaves season in the Three Gorges, only one season a year

☑️[Exclusive Connection]   After the tour, you can continue to join in the Chongqing Dazu + Anyue 3-day and 2-night cultural tour, or you can join in the Chengdu + Jiuzhaigou essence tour

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Itinerary

Day 1

Home - Wuhan

Transport:Airplane
Breakfast: Self-care
Lunch: Self-care
Dinner:Self-care
Accommodation: Airplane
Itinerary:

Today you will go to the airport to check in for your flight to Wuhan, China. Due to the time difference, it is recommended to confirm the local time and depart 1 day in advance, the exact time is subject to the arrival time, please choose an early flight to arrive. You will be spending the night on the plane, which may be cold, so it is recommended that you bring warm clothing. Please check all documents carefully, such as passports, visas, Taiwan Compatriot Permits, etc.

Day 2

Arrival in Wuhan

Transport:
Breakfast: Self-care
Lunch: Self-care
Dinner:敬请自理
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley or Hilton Wuhan Optics Valley or similar
Itinerary:

Itinerary: Arriving in Wuhan today, we will arrange a pick-up and then transfer you to the hotel to check in.

Pick-up time: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. on the arrival day (free pick-up will be arranged throughout the day during this time period, other time periods need to be communicated with customer service to determine)

The pick-up day is free activity, not a formal itinerary, please pay attention to safety during free activities, please be sure to communicate with the customer service staff in advance for the specific pick-up time! 

If you have more time, you can also arrange your own sightseeing in Wuhan city.

Tonight we have specially upgraded to prepare a delicious welcome banquet for you - Wuhan Chu Banquet (complimentary), it is recommended to arrive before 6:00 p.m., if you can not eat due to late arrival, the meal fee will not be refunded.

Day 3

Wuhan

Transport:
Breakfast: At hotel
Lunch: Wuhan fish banquet
Dinner:Self-care(recommend Hubu Alley)
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley or Hilton Wuhan Optics Valley or similar
Itinerary:

Itinerary: East Lake - Hubei Provincial Museum - Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge - Yellow Crane Tower (exterior) - Hubu Alley

East Lake

After breakfast, we will visit East Lake, the largest city lake in China (including scenic spot battery car). East Lake is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, a national civilized scenic tourist area demonstration site and the first batch of national key scenic spots, featuring lakes and mountains, with rich natural and humanistic landscapes. Historically, many celebrities such as Qu Yuan and Li Bai had left their footprints in East Lake. It is also the largest Chu culture tour center. The fall of East Lake is very beautiful.



For lunch, a local delicacy Wuhan fish feast will be arranged

Hubei Provincial Museum

After lunch, visit Hubei Museum, one of the top ten museums in China and one of the eight national key museums in China, with a collection of 240,000 pieces, bringing together the essence of the history and culture of Jingchu. The exterior of the museum is a unique blend of traditional and modern elements. In the museum, from the bell of Zeng Houyi to the sword of King Goujian of Yue, every cultural relic is a witness of time, and every story carries a profound cultural heritage.

(Guided by a professional tour guide, the tour lasts about 2 hours).

Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge

After that, before sunset, we will drive to Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, a landmark in Wuhan, to watch the bridge at sunset and at night, and you can also take a walk on the river beach to blow the river breeze and watch the light show.

Yellow crane tower

Afterwards, we will see the the "first tower in the world" - the Yellow Crane Tower, is not only famous for its majestic appearance and rich history and culture, but also famous for the poem "Yellow Crane Tower" by the Tang Dynasty poet Cui Hao. It is known as the "three famous buildings in the south of the Yangtze River" together with the Yueyang Tower in Yueyang, Hunan Province, and the Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang, Jiangxi. The architectural style of the Yellow Crane Tower integrates the characteristics of the south and the north, with both the softness of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River and the majesty of the northern architecture. The roof is in the form of a traditional hilltop, which is both beautiful and functional. The carvings and decorations in the building are exquisite, whether they are wood, stone or brick, all of which show the skill of the craftsmen. The Yellow Crane Tower at night is beautiful under the lights and is perfect for taking pictures.


Hubu Alley

Hubu Alley, next to the Yangtze River Bridge, is one of the famous snack streets in Wuhan and a place that cannot be missed on this trip. Walking into Hubu Alley, it is like traveling back to the old city of Wuhan a hundred years ago, with its quaint buildings, stone pavement, bronzes and wood carvings, all exuding a strong historical atmosphere.

In addition to flavored snacks, it also contains a rich cultural heritage. There are calligraphy and painting shops, antique shops, folk museums and other cultural venues, showing Wuhan's rich cultural traditions and historical origins.

Hubu Alley is a historical business card of Wuhan and an important part of the city's culture. Whether you are exploring history and culture, tasting local food, or experiencing local life, you can find your own fun and feelings here.

We don't serve dinner tonight, so let's stroll through Hubu Alley together, looking for all kinds of delicious food, and feeling the atmosphere of Wuhan life.



Day 4

Wuhan- Wudang Mountain

Transport:
Breakfast: At hotel
Lunch: Country-style cooking
Dinner:Wudang Tai Chi banquet
Accommodation: Wudang Mountain Taihe Ziyin Characteristic Hotel
Itinerary:

Itinerary: Wudang Mountain Yuxu Palace - Museum - Xuanyue Gate - Yuzhen Palace

Wudang Mountain

After breakfast at hotel, we will take the bus (about 4 hours and 30 minutes, 330 kilometers)  to the Wudang Mountain, the holy place of Taoism in China, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. Wudang Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain in China and the birthplace of Wudang Wushu, known as the ‘Ancient Unrivalled Scenic Spot, the First fairy Mountain in the World’, and an important birthplace of Taoist Taiji culture. Walk into Wudang Mountain and explore the mystery of Taiji with Wudang Taoist priests.

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After arriving, have lunch, we special arrange to taste the Country-style cooking, and then start the Wudang tour, we will visit Yuxu Palace - Museum - Xuanyue Gate - Yuzhen Palace. (these attractions will not be arranged by other 99% tour groups, but they are all very cultural and historical places)

Yuxu Palace

First of all, go to Wudang Mountain Yuxu Palace, one of the largest palaces in the Wudang Mountain complex, once there are more than 2,200 pavilions, palaces and other buildings, and the scale can be compared to the Qin Dynasty Afang Palace.

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Wudang Museum 

A must-see treasure to visit when traveling to Wudang Mountain. The museum is divided into eight exhibition halls, showcasing the architecture of Wudang Mountain, Taoist culture, statues, Taoist music, martial arts and health care. The museum exhibits nearly 420 pieces (sets) of fine cultural relics, as well as nearly 2,000 pieces of national-level cultural relics, 70% of which are national-level cultural relics. The museum adopts modern high-tech means such as sound, light and electricity, and combines cultural relics from various periods to demonstrate the profundity of Wudang culture. Here you can deepen your further understanding of Wudang culture as well as feel the charm of a different Taoist culture.

Xuan Yue Gate

Xuanyuemen stone pagoda is the first gateway of Wudang Mountain. It was built in 1552 as a Taoist doorway style building. The body of the workshop is carved with figures, animals and flowers using line carving, round carving and relief carving methods.

Wudang Mountain Ancient Architectural Complex - Yu Zhen Gong

Located in Xuanyue Gate of Wudang Mountain, it is one of the main palaces of Wudang Mountain, and is also a part of the ancient architectural complex of Wudang Mountain, which is a national protection unit and a World Heritage Site. For dinner we will arrange for you to taste the famous Wudang Taiji Banquet of Wudang Mountain.

After dinner, take the special bus to the scenic area on Wudang Mountain to the Zinyin Health Hotel for check in.

Our specially selected Wudang Mountain Taihe Ziyin Health Hotel is a boutique hotel with the theme of ‘Taoist Health Art’ and ‘Aesthetic Life’. The hotel is located in a perfect location and is decorated in an antique style, which has been described by guests as the ‘most beautiful’ hotel in Wudang.

Tonight, we specially arrange for you to learn Wudang Health Practice following the Wudang Mountain Taoist - Authentic Baduanjin, if you are interested, you can go to learn, or choose to rest in the room.

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Day 5

Wudang Mountain

Transport:
Breakfast: At hotel
Lunch: Wudang farmyard chicken soup
Dinner:Wudang vegetarian meal
Accommodation: Wudang Mountain Taihe Ziyin Characteristic Hotel
Itinerary:

Itinerary: Prince's Slope - Taoist Medicine Experience - Golden Peak

Wake up in a fairy mountain full of spiritual energy, practice a piece of authentic health-enhancing eight-duan-jin with an exclusive invited Wudang Taoist Master in the sunrise, with clouds, sunrise and birdsong, you will love this experience.

Prince's Slope

The Prince's Slope Ancient Architectural Complex is the starting point of the whole Wudang Mountain attractions, which is located on the 60-degree steep slope of the Lion Peak of Wudang Mountain. The gate of Taizi slope is a long ancient road, because the road surface is like undulating waves, also called ‘nine curved yellow river wall’, this ancient road is one of the popular attractions of Wudang Mountain Scenic Area assortment, the red walls and green tiles are very beautiful to take picture.

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Lunch is specially arranged in Prince's Slope to savour the local farmer's local chicken soup, which will bring your taste buds a different kind of satisfaction.

Taoist Medicine Experience

In the afternoon, we have invited a non-heritage Taoist doctor from Baxian Guan to give a lecture, to have a magical Taoist medical experience and learn about a special method of health care. Under the guidance of the Taoist doctor, we will learn how to regulate the body and mind and maintain good health. By experiencing the secret Taoist health preservation method, you will feel the relaxation and pleasure of your body and mind.

Golden Peak

Around 3 or 4pm, we head to the Golden Peak, Wudang's most famous scenic spot, to climb up to the Golden Peak to watch the sunset spreading across the sky (round-trip ropeway included).

The Gold Peak Scenic Area is the essence and symbol of Wudang Mountain, where the sea of clouds is beautiful and full of the spirit of heaven and earth. The many ancient buildings in the Golden Dome scenic area preserve a large number of statues, offerings, magic vessels and other cultural relics and treasures made in various dynasties, making it a splendid pearl of ancient Chinese architecture and casting craftsmanship. The Golden Dome has a long history, and the Tianzhu Peak where it is located is known as Xuanwu in Taoist culture because of its shape, symbolising mystery and power. The Golden Dome scenic spot integrates Taoist architecture and natural scenery, reflecting the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.

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Note: Climbing to the Golden Peak will consume a lot of physical strength, if you are not feeling well or it is not convenient to climb the mountain, you can choose to go to the Zixiao Palace on your own (with scenic area ferry bus) or rest in the hotel, the hotel has a lot of exclusive speciality courses, such as Guqin appreciation, Taiji painting and calligraphy, Taiji performance + Guqin, etc. (the cost needs to be taken care of by yourself, and you need to book the enrolment in advance), or you can just sit idly on the top floor observatory, sip a pot of tea, and quietly look at the sea of clouds changing.

For dinner, we have prepared the Taihe Ziyin Reunion Banquet, an authentic Wudang vegetarian meal.

After dinner, we will continue to arrange the Wudang Taoist Master for a Taoist Medicine Lecture (Tea Ceremony or Incense Ceremony, etc.), and the Taoist Master himself will teach and share the mysterious and magical Taoist Medicine knowledge (if you are interested, you can go to learn, or rest in your room). 

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Day 6

Wudang Mountain - Yichang

Transport:
Breakfast: Self-care
Lunch: Self-care
Dinner:Self-care
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Yichang Executive Suite or similar
Itinerary:

Itinerary: Southern Rock Palace

Wake up this morning and continue to practice the authentic Eight-Section Brocade in the sunrise with the exclusive invited Wudang Taoist Masters, or get up early (6:00am) and hike to the Zixiao Palace in the morning light for a unique morning blessing ceremony. Every morning, the Taoist temple in Wudang Mountain holds a morning ceremony, where Taoist masters recite sutras to pray for blessings and perform ritual actions such as worship to express their reverence and gratitude to the gods of heaven and earth. Zixiao Palace was called ‘Zixiao Blessed Land’ by Emperor Ming Chengzu, and we attended the morning and evening classes together with the Taoist masters to get some blessings.

After the morning class, you can go to the Taoist temple to have breakfast, and then take the scenic bus back to the hotel. If you do not go to Zixiao Palace, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel.

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Zixiao Palace

Zixiao Palace is one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Wudang Mountain. Covering an area of about 274,000 square metres, Zixiao Palace was first built in 1121, and is not only one of the important birthplaces of Taoist culture in Wudang Mountain, but also an important place for tourists to learn more about Taoist culture. The architectural style of Zixiao Palace is unique and beautifully decorated, demonstrating the high level of architectural art in the Ming Dynasty. The main buildings include the Hall of Dragon and Tiger, the Pavilion of Stele, the Hall of Ten Directions, the Hall of Zixiao and the Hall of Parents, etc. These buildings are built on the mountain and are magnificent.

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Southern Rock Palace

After breakfast we join together for a hiking tour of Wudang Mountain's South Rock Palace, one of the major palaces of the Wudang School of Chinese Taoism.

Nan Yan is not a temple, but an entire south-facing craggy rock + two sets of hanging palaces built on the crag in the Yuan and Ming dynasties, which is one of the most beautiful, most treacherous, and most interesting places to see in the whole Wudang Mountain. South Rock Palace was built in 1285, after repeated construction, the existing part of the main building for the Ming and Qing dynasties to repair the remains. Nan Yan Palace is not only a representative Taoist complex among the nine palaces of Wudang Mountain, but also a centre for the spread of Taoist culture.

After lunch at Nanyan we will go down the mountain and go all the way (250km, about 3-4 hours) directly to Yichang. Upon arrival hotel check-in and rest.

Tonight we will stay in Yichang, specially upgraded Crowne Plaza Hotel Executive Suite, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yangtze River from your room.

Tonight our AB group members will gather together and will start tomorrow's Three Gorges Cruise, so tonight we have arranged a special gathering banquet of Yichang's fat fish.

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Day 7

Yichang

Transport:
Breakfast: Included
Lunch: Hotel or social restaurant
Dinner:Cruise
Accommodation: Cruise
Itinerary:

Intinerary: Exclusive

After enjoying the delicious breakfast at the hotel, you can enjoy free time in the morning, or you can visit the Three Gorges Dam: you can choose to join the VIP tour of the Interceptor Memorial Park and Museum (at your own expense, with an additional charge of $55/pax). Interceptor Memorial Park is the first water conservancy project theme park in China with the theme of intercepting the Three Gorges Project, integrating the functions of sightseeing, science popularisation, performance and recreation, etc. It shows the historical scene of intercepting the Three Gorges Project, and reproduces the spectacular scene of intercepting the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River through modern high-tech phantom imaging technology, which makes you feel as if you were in the construction scene of that year.

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After lunch, visit the Three Gorges Migration Museum and Memorial Temple to Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan Memorial Temple is an ancient building built to commemorate Qu Yuan in 820 A.D. It is not only an important place for commemorating Qu Yuan, but also an important window to understand Qu Yuan's life story and Chu culture. Many relics and exhibits related to Qu Yuan are displayed in the Shrine, demonstrating his life story and the influence of his works on future generations.

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Afterwards, we will head to the pier to board the ship and start our cruise on the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. We are travelling on the Explorer, the most luxurious cruise ship on the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, as well as the most expensive, with the best service, the best meals and the fewest passengers! It is also the first and largest cruise ship in the world to be able to pass directly through the boat lift.

19:00-20:30 Dinner Buffet

21:00-21:30 Cruise Ship Safety Presentation

21:30 Captain's Welcome Reception in the Discovery Bar on Level 6

22:00 Cruise ship departs Sandouping Pier

Cruise ship will pass the Three Gorges Dam Boat Lift that night (all other cruise ships need to change ships separately to participate in this trip at their own expense)

Some people say: Three Gorges Boat Lift! It is worth to be included in the list of life must experience, this is known as the Three Gorges Dam finale of the ‘vertical shiplift’, is the world's largest and most technically complex shiplift, which relies on 256 steel wire ropes with a diameter of 74mm, so that weighing 15,500 tonnes of the carrier, an average of 113 metres per day lift more than twenty times, so that passing ships can quickly pass through the Three Gorges Dam.  Big ships climb stairs, small ships sit in the lift, we take the Explorer to bring you to experience ‘the ship sitting in the lift’, rather than simply experiencing ‘the water rises  the boat high’.

Read more literature or documentaries are not as good as come to the scene to see, only you can see with your own eyes, can be completely amazed, the Three Gorges Dam is too spectacular!

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Day 8

Shennongjia

Transport:
Breakfast: Cruise
Lunch: Shennongjia Shennong Hotel
Dinner:Cruise
Accommodation: Cruise
Itinerary:

Itinerary: Exclusive ~ World Natural Heritage & Double National Treasures - Shennongjia Core Scenic Area One Day Tour

After waking up in the morning, you can learn a new piece of health practice, Tai Chi Morning Exercise, led by the substitute teacher, of course you can also practice the Eight-Section Brocade learnt from Wudang on the deck, surrounded by the scenery of the Three Gorges (practicing consistently, the health effect is better).

Afterwards, enjoy a delicious breakfast on board and disembark the ship, take the bus to Shennongjia Guanmen Mountain.

Shennongjia

World Heritage, World Geopark, National 5A Tourist Attractions, Roof of Central China, Wild Man ...... In people's impression, Shennongjia has a lot of labels and is particularly mysterious because it has Precambrian strata originating from the most complete on the earth, and it is a geological wonder created by Yanshan Mountain and Himalayan glacial movement, which is a collection of natural wonders, Scientific exploration, the harmony of man and nature in one of the original ecological tourism area, National Geographic rated as a must-go in this life. Come to Shennongjia, feel the original beauty in nature! 

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Guanmen Mountain (with Shennongjia Nature Museum Professional Guide,  Panda Pavilion)

It is a place full of natural mysteries, with a concentration of more than 2,500 species of plants ranging from subtropical to cold temperate zones. There are a total of 16 specialised pavilions, including the Giant Salamander Pavilion, Nature Museum, Science Museum, Biology Pavilion, Panda Pavilion and Bee Pavilion, where the Dakun, a living fossil that was contemporaneous with the dinosaurs 300 million years ago, the Panda, a national treasure, as well as a large number of wild animals. You can see a variety of rare plants and animals, as well as cute pandas. And in Guanmen Mountain in autumn, the mountains and forests are colourful, as if you have entered a fairy tale world.

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Buffet lunch at Shennongjia Shennong Hotel

Shennong Peak

After lunch, we will go to Shennongjia core scenic spot Shennong Deng, which is a combination of many small attractions, with an altitude of 3106.2 metres, known as the ‘Roof of Central China’, and the scenery is more primitive and mysterious. As a national nature reserve and 5A level scenic spot, Shennong Peak is also the NO.1 scenic spot among the six scenic spots in Shennongjia. We will take bus directly to the top of the mountain to experience the ‘No.1 Peak in Central China’.

Dalongtan

Today we will have an exclusive visit to the wild golden monkeys of Shennongjia - Dalongtan + travelling through the pristine forest to the Golden Monkey Ridge Waterfall.

Dalongtan, one of the core attractions of Shennongjia Scenic Area, is a deep pool formed by a stream flowing through the mountains, with crystal clear water, surrounded by dense forests and mountains, forming a beautiful natural picture. A variety of protected animals live around Dalongtan, especially golden monkeys. This is the main activity area for golden monkeys, and visitors can observe the wild life of golden monkeys up close.

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Golden Monkey Ridge, 3019 metres above sea level, and the Golden Monkey Ridge Waterfall is the iconic landscape of Golden Monkey Ridge. The waterfall is hidden amidst the winding paths and trees, winding and gurgling down to form a four-stage waterfall. We will lead you on a light hike through the primitive forest of the Golden Monkey Ridge, where mosses of different shapes and sizes are found on the rocks in the streams, and in the woods where the mosses spread along the bottom of the trees as if they were wearing a furry green coat, which will definitely satisfy your every imagination of the primitive forest.

Afterwards,  we will go to the pier to board the boat and start a pleasant leisure time on board.  

19:00-20:30 Dinner Buffet

21:00-23:00 Live performance by Filipino band

22:00-23:00 Late night snacks

TIPS:

Due to the wild state of the golden monkey, although there is an obvious regularity in the area and time, it may be due to a small probability of emergencies that the golden monkey will not be seen on the day, please understand.

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Day 9

The Three Gorges of Yangtze River

Transport:
Breakfast: Cruise
Lunch: Cruise buffet lunch
Dinner:Western-style cruise dinner
Accommodation: Cruise
Itinerary:

Itinerary: After getting up in the morning, you can continue to learn a new health - preserving exercise under the guidance of the fitness instructor. There is Taiji morning exercise. Of course, you can also practice the Baduanjin learned from Wudang on the deck, surrounded by the scenery of the Three Gorges. (Persistent practice will bring better health - preserving effects.)

Today is the most beautiful morning - the ship will pass through the Wu Gorge.

After breakfast, in this most beautiful morning, the ship will pass through the deep, secluded and beautiful Wu Gorge. On both sides of the Wu Gorge, the peaks stand like screens, the river twists and turns, and clouds and mists curl around. When the ship sails through, it seems to enter a winding art gallery, full of poetic and picturesque charm. After the cruise ship arrives at Wushan, we will go ashore to visit the Shennv Sky Road in Wushan. 

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The Shennv Sky Road winds its way among the steep cliffs. With a total length of 12 kilometers and an average altitude of over 1,200 meters, you can take a sightseeing bus to tour it. Along the way, there are viewing platforms distributed (namely: Tianzhan Deng, Xianlv Tai, Yaotai, Mountain God Temple, Feiyun Tai). The scenery along the way is absolutely stunning, with clear waters and green mountains. You can overlook the Wu Gorge, face the Goddess Peak and Goddess Temple across the river, and also admire the red leaves on numerous mountains and the unique Wushan clouds and rain. The vehicle often travels through the clouds and mist, as if walking in the sky. After lunch, there is an exclusive arrangement - you can choose either Baidi City or the Summit of the Three Gorges. A: Baidi City in Fengjie, the "Poetic City", a national key cultural relic protection unit. Baidi City: Baidi City is not only an important military fortress in history, but also due to its superior geographical location, it has become a source of inspiration for literati and poets of all dynasties. Famous poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi once left many popular poems here. Therefore, Baidi City also has the reputation of the "Poetic City".

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B:Climb to the highest point of the Three Gorges of Yangtze River~Top of the Three Gorges to enjoy the sunset of the Yangtze River

Top of the Three Gorges Scenic Area: Located at the head of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, it is the highest physical form and the most beautiful landscape form of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, with an elevation of 1,388 metres, stretching more than 10 kilometres from Zuofangtou in the north, Baishanshan in the south, Baidi Poetry City in the west, and Wushan Airport in the east. The top of the Three Gorges is not only a masterpiece of natural landscape, but also one of the birthplaces of Chinese poetry, with rich cultural connotations.

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Day 10

Fuling

Transport:
Breakfast: Included
Lunch: Included
Dinner:Cruise buffet
Accommodation: Cruise
Itinerary:

After waking up in the morning, you can continue to learn a new piece of health practice, Tai Chi Morning Exercise, led by the substitute teacher, of course you can also practice the Eight-Section Brocade learnt from Wudang on the deck, surrounded by the scenery of the Three Gorges (practicing consistently, the health effect is better).

After breakfast you are free to enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river.

After lunch our cruise ship will arrive at Fuling, after arrival on shore to visit the river city Fuling.

Deep into the nuclear cave, into the bottom of the river, today's Chongqing tour will be very exciting!

National industrial heritage - the world's largest artificial cave body - 816 underground nuclear engineering:

Codename 816, one of China's top secrets; started in 1966, declassified in 2002, China's nuclear raw materials base, is the world's largest artificial cave body, the only domestic nuclear reactor can be visited. The whole project is more than 20 kilometres long, with a total area of more than 100,000 square metres, 18 large caverns, and the main cavern is as high as 79.6 metres, which is higher than a 12-storey building, as spectacular as an underground palace. Sixty thousand engineers dug for 18 years, hollowing out the entire mountain, and the cave has holes and intertwined roots, so you can't get out without a guide.

This place is now also a paradise for photographers, whether it is the grandeur of the cave, or those left mechanical equipment, are excellent subjects for photography.

Since it was never put into production, there is no nuclear radiation, so it is safe to visit.

Afterwards, we will board the ship and enjoy afternoon tea on board with a Filipino band, followed by dinner.

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Day 11

Chongqing

Transport:
Breakfast: Included
Lunch: Included
Dinner:Self-care
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Chongqing or similar
Itinerary:

Today is disembarkation day. After waking up in the morning, you can continue to learn a new piece of health practice, Tai Chi Morning Exercise, led by the substitute teacher, of course you can also practice the Eight-Section Brocade learnt from Wudang on the deck, surrounded by the scenery of the Three Gorges (practicing consistently, the health effect is better).

After breakfast, we will get off the boat, and then drive to Chongqing Huangshan [Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall], which is the value embodiment of Chongqing's important historical position and important historical contribution during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and an important relic and carrier of history and culture, objectively recording the history of Chongqing as the wartime capital of China during the Anti-Japanese War.

Afterwards, go to [Stilwell Museum], from 1942 to 1944, U.S. Army Lieutenant General Stilwell was ordered to come to Chongqing to serve as Chief of Staff of the United Allied Forces China Theater and Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army's China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, where he lived at that time. General Stilwell's bedroom, office, adjutant's quarters, conference rooms, and basements have been restored, and more than 100 items from the past, including household items, manuscripts, and military uniforms, are also displayed in the museum.

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After lunch, we will visit the Ciqikou Ancient Town, a national 4A level scenic spot, also known as ‘Little Chongqing’. The town contains rich culture and various kinds of snacks, you can taste authentic Chongqing snacks.


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Then we will visit the ‘Liziba Light Rail Through Building Viewing Platform’, where the light rail is travelling in the sky and passes through a residential building, reflecting the perfect combination of Chongqing city and mountains.

Then we will take a bus to the Chongqing landmark - [Jiefangbei], in the Bayi Road Snack Street to taste the flavourful snacks.

Afterwards, we will go to [Hongyadong] to feel the perfect integration of the river view and city style, with a 75-metre-high extraordinary drop, up the cliff, high and low, built on the mountain, and become the world's attention, a unique and beautiful city business card. The imitation hammock-style architecture, magical retreat and height difference, and the colourful night scenery will leave tourists in awe.

No meal is included tonight, leaving enough time for everyone to find their favourite Chongqing delicacies.

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Day 12

Chongqing - home

Transport:Airplane
Breakfast: At hotel
Lunch: Self-care
Dinner:Self-care
Accommodation:
Itinerary:

inerary: After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and end your pleasant journey! You can choose to go back home, or start the next exciting journey.


What's Included

1. Full 6 nights international 5-star hotel accommodation (including hotel breakfast)

2. Full 5 nights Yangtze River Discovery cruise accommodation, note: cruise tickets (different room type different ticket prices, real-time query)

3. 17 Meals listed in the itinerary (including multiple local specialties) (in-flight meals and the meals noted in the itinerary document at your own expense are excluded, you need pay for them on yourself);

4. Local excellent professional Chinese Speaking guide;

5. Professional Commercial tour coach drivers or professional business coaches (comprehensive insurance);

6. Tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary;

7.Various scenic transportation in the itinerary;

8. Bottled water for guests: 2 bottles/person/day;

Important Notice: The driver and guide's standard working hours are 10 hours. Any overtime, excluding delays caused by traffic or vehicle issues, will be subject to additional charges. This primarily applies to delays stemming from personal behavior or extended use of the vehicle and guide services after the daily itinerary has been completed.

What's Not Included

1.Full international air ticket and domestic long-distance transportation fee (our company can book on behalf of you)

2. Chinese visa fee (Taiwan passport with a compatriot's permit can be used, U.S. passport need to apply for a Chinese visa, our company can handle it)

3.Tips for guide and driver: $8/person/day, totally $88/person;

4. Self-expenses items: VIP tour of the Memorial Park and Museum ($55/person)

5.All personal expenses (including but not limited to laundry, haircuts, telephone, ax, pay-TV, beverages, and tobacco);

6. Baggage storage fees and overweight charges;

7. Other expenses not mentioned in the above services;

8. Optional items in the itinerary and tickets to attractions outside the itinerary;

9. Extra expenses caused by unavoidable factors beyond our control, such as strikes and traffic delays.


Booking Guidelines

Special Notes:

1.Please note that the order, attractions, flights, and accommodations in the itinerary are subject to change based on practical considerations. The final itinerary will be confirmed by our company prior to departure.

2.We reserve the right to make necessary adjustments to the itinerary, or apply additional charges due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to airline schedules, visa requirements, government policies, and weather conditions.

3.The flight numbers and times provided in the itinerary are indicative and may undergo reasonable adjustments during actual implementation.

4.The distances indicated between cities are estimated from external maps and serve as a general reference. Actual distances may vary depending on local traffic conditions.

5.Kindly note that long-distance travel may not be advisable for pregnant women. Please exercise caution and make a well-informed decision before booking. 

Travel Information

Meeting & Departure:

Please ensure you arrive at the boarding location 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. The bus will depart on time without waiting. Arriving late will be considered a cancellation, and fees are non-refundable.

The boarding and disembarking times indicated are estimates, and the final locations are subject to our confirmation. Any changes due to traffic or other special circumstances will be communicated promptly. Please be patient.

Luggage & Vehicle:

We operate various types of vehicles, including buses, mid-sized buses, and 9-seater minibuses. While large buses have luggage racks, mid-sized and minibuses have limited space. We recommend carrying only essential luggage to ensure one seat per person.

Please note that in European cities, bus stops are often situated a distance from attractions to avoid penalty. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Bus Safety Tips:

1.No smoking on the bus.

2.Prohibited items are strictly forbidden.

3.Avoid touching vehicle items to prevent damage.

4.During stops, please adhere to the guide's instructions and stay close by.

5.When disembarking, ensure windows are closed and valuables are with you. The travel agency is not liable for any lost or stolen items.

6.If a vehicle breakdown occurs during the tour, affecting the itinerary, the travel agency will take swift remedial action. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Refunds and Changes Policy

Trip Cancellation Policy

Full Refund: Cancel your trip 60 or more days before departure and receive a full refund.

Processing Fee Refund: Cancel between 30 and 59 days before departure, and a 10% administration fee will apply.

Partial Refund: Cancel between 18 and 29 days before departure, and 50% of the total order amount will be charged.

Non-Refundable: Cancellations made within 17 days of departure are non-refundable due to confirmed vehicle and hotel bookings, but a friend can be substituted in your place.

Additional Notes

The cancellation policy does not cover tours that include airfare and cruises, as they are governed by the respective airline and cruise line policies.

Failure to arrive on the departure day will be considered a voluntary cancellation, and no refunds will be issued.

Refund policies for additional hotel bookings or services are subject to the individual hotel's policies.

Personal reasons such as incomplete documents, visa issues, late arrival, illness, or accidents resulting in cancellation or failure to participate in the trip will not be refunded or compensated with alternative services.

Handling of Special Circumstances

In cases where the trip cannot proceed due to force majeure events like weather, war, or strikes, our company prioritizes guest safety and has the right to cancel or modify part or all of the trip. We assume no direct or indirect responsibility for such events, and any paid fees are non-refundable.

Value-Added Insurance Service

Consider adding our "Worry-Free Travel" insurance service for only $280 per person. It offers full flexibility for cancellation without questions 12 or more days before departure. For cancellations between 8 and 12 days (inclusive), you can reschedule your trip with no penalties.

Explanation of Additional Charges

If the airline alters its fares due to policy changes, you will be required to pay the difference in accordance with the airline's regulations. Please note that group tickets are not eligible for changes, exchanges, or refunds.

Should the policy adjustments of the destination country result in additional costs for items not included in the itinerary or related services, the price difference must be settled in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Change of Booking Policy:

In cases where guests are unable to join the tour due to unforeseen circumstances such as transportation breakdowns, equipment issues, government strikes, illness, accidents, weather changes, or other personal reasons, we will strive to minimize any losses, but we cannot assume the costs associated with these changes. Here are the specific guidelines for visa changes:

1.Over 59 days before departure: No fees apply for extensions, itinerary changes, or name changes.

2.Between 30 and 59 days before departure (inclusive): A 10% fee of the total tour price will be charged for extensions or itinerary changes.

3.Within 30 days of departure (inclusive): No fees for name changes if the guest finds a replacement; however, if we assist in finding a suitable replacement, a 25% fee of the total tour price will be charged as a visa change service fee.

Warm Reminder:

https://www.travelinsurance.com/

We highly recommend purchasing overseas travel insurance before your trip. Here's a link to a trusted insurance provider that we often recommend to our guests. This is a secure purchase option. 

Alternatively, you may opt for an insurance company you are familiar with.