Day 1:
Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu and transfer to your hotel. If you have time, visit Jinli Old Street.
Overnight.
Day 2:
Chengdu – Giant Panda Breeding Centre - Leshan Buddha
Breakfast. Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, spend time at the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Centre or the Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre from Chengdu. Led by a professional panda keeper, observe the pandas while you learn about their breeding and life stages. Also, visit the Red Panda area to learn more about this quiet yet territorial mammal.
In the afternoon enjoy the Leshan Giant Buddha Tour with boat ride. Return to the hotel.
Overnight.
Day 3:
Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangzte River Cruise
Breakfast. Transfer to airport / train station for flight / train to Chongqing. On arrival, visit the Ciqikou Ancient Town and Jiefangbei Square. In the afternoon, transfer to terminal for your 3 nights cruise.
Overnight on board.
Day 4:
On the Cruise - Shore Excursion
Enjoy a full day cruise, with full board meal plan. Go on a shore excursion to the Shibaozhai Pagoda or Fengdu, according to different cruise line arrangements. Only one is included, and you could visit the other one as an optional excursion at extra cost. The day finishes with a sumptuous Captain’s Welcome Dinner.
Overnight on board.
Day 5:
On the Cruise - Three Gorges
Full day cruise, with full board meal plan. See the Three Gorges. Sail through the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge, known for its magnificence, is only 8 kms long. Wu Gorge is 45 kms long, noted for its deep and serene scenes. The Wu Gorge is full of zigzags, weird peaks, rising mists, and beautiful sights.
Overnight on board.
Day 6:
Cruise - Yichang - Three Gorges Dam
Disembark at Yichang, at Maoping Port in Xiling Gorge. Transfer to the Three Gorges Dam by coach to see one of modern China’s great achievements. The mile-wide dam is a stunning monument, and an excursion allows you to see the project up close. Arrive at the Yichang Sanxia Tourist Centre (downtown area) around 12:30 pm. Transfer to the railway station/airport for high-speed bullet train/flight to Yichang for exit flight.
(Note:The price is inapplicable for the Friday check-in on cruise as the Victoria Sabrina (VX) is highly expensive.)
