USChinaTrip- Mt.Yellow, Yangtze River 12 Days Tour, Shanghai-Mt.Yellow-Wuhan-Yangtze River-Chongqing

	2009-1-6
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Mt.Yellow & Yangtze River 12 Days Tour
Shanghai-Mt.Yellow-Wuhan-Yangtze River-Chongqing

Highlights

Fare includes: Transpacific air tickets and domestic air within China; deluxe hotel accommodations (twin share); three meals daily; admission fees and Chinese/English bilingual tour guide.

Remarks

$50 surcharge for early departure or late return. Additional surcharge for class difference if necessary.

Tour Code

AA-CYY12

Departure

Sunday

Price

	ADULT	CHILD	SINGLE
3/20, 27	$1899up	$1399up	+$650	Order Now
4/3, 17, 24	$1899up	$1399up	+$650
5/15, 22, 29	$1999up	$1499up	+$650
6/12, 19, 26	$1999up	$1499up	+$650
7/10, 17, 24	$1999up	$1499up	+$650
8/7, 14, 21	$1999up	$1499up	+$650
9/4, 11, 18	$1999up	$1499up	+$700
10/9, 16, 30	$1999up	$1499up	+$700
11/6, 13, 27	$1899up	$1399up	+$650
The above prices are for LAX departure only

Day 1

U.S.A. - SHANGHAI

Depart West Coast today aboard a spacious jet for your transpacific journey and cross the International Dateline.

Day 2

SHANGHAI

Arrive Shanghai. Our representative will transfer you to the hotel. Take some rest and prepare for the exciting tour starting tomorrow.
Hotel: Guangdong Hotel or similar

Day 3

SHANGHAI - MT.YELLOW (B/L/D)

In the morning we are going to visit the Yu Garden - a celebrated Ming Dynasty-era garden, Nan Pu Bridge and the famous Cheng Huang Temple. Also enjoy a fascinating view of the Bund. Then we shall proceed to Mt. Yellow by domestic flight.
Hotel: International Hotel or similar

Day 4

MT.YELLOW (B/L/D)

A major international tourist city in south Anhui, Mt. Yellow is noted for its statuesque mountains and rich cultural heritage. In 1990 the UNESCO put Mt. Yellow on its list of "World Natural and Cultural Heritages". The beauty of Mt. Yellow lies in its "four wonders": pine trees with shapely foliage, rocks in a hundred and one images, an ocean of clouds, and hot springs. Going up the mountain by cable-car, see Xihai & Beihai beauty spot, including Shi Xin Peak, Lion Peak, Bright Peak and Pai Yun Pavilion. You will be astonished by the elegant and attractive scenic spot.
Hotel: Huangshan Shilin Hotel or similar

Day 5

MT.YELLOW - WUHAN (B/L/D)

Enjoy a overwhelming view of sunrise before breakfast. We proceed to the Ancient Street - first built over 700 years ago during the Song Dynasty, the street is flanked by some buildings from this period, but more noticeably by buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. A lot of old shops lining the streets that evoke a bygone era and are selling an interesting mix of antiques and curios including brushes, local teas, ink stones, Mao badges and advertising posters from the 30s. Then we shall take another domestic flight to Wuhan.
Hotel: Wuhan Asia Hotel or similar

Day 6

WUHAN (B/L/D)

Wuhan is described as the "Homeland of White Clouds and Yellow Crane". Visit the Yellow Crane Tower - a famous scenic spot enjoying a high reputation both domestically and abroad which was first built in the 2nd Year of Huang Wu State during the period of more than 1700 years ago. Board the Regal China Cruise ship in the evening.
Hotel: Regal China Cruise or similar

Day 7

YANGTZE RIVER (B/L/D)

While you are learning Taiji from a cruise director in the morning, your cruise ship is sailing through the most fertilized land of Yangtze in the middle reaches. A banquet will be held by the captain tonight.

Day 8

YANGTZE RIVER (B/L/D)

Passing the shiplock at Gezhouba Dam, you enter the fabled Yangtze Three Gorges this morning. Disembark at the Three Gorges Dam construction site for a close look at the world's largest hydro project. Then reach Badong for overnight. Xiling Gorge, the first and longest of the three gorges, is featured with dramatic shoals, verdant cliffs, temples and landmark rocks.

Day 9

YANGTZE RIVER (B/L/D)

Excursion in a small boat exploring the Shennong Stream: ancient plank road remains along the river, mysterious ancient Ba people's coffins suspended high on the cliff, wild monkeys running under the primitive bushes and trees. Continue to the 2nd gorge, Wu Gorge. The weathered twelve peaks of Goddess shapes a deep zigzagging valley and forested mountains.

Day 10

YANGTZE RIVER (B/L/D)

Qutang Gorge. Sailing through the 5,000 ft high, 300 ft wide passage and the breath-taking gorges onto Wanxian. A shore excursion includes visits to the museum with a suspended coffin on display, silk factory, and open market selling everything fresh - an insight into the local daily life. We shall be arriving Chongqing in the morning.

Day 11

CHONGQING - SHANGHAI (B/L/D)

Chongqing was originally the capital of the State of Ba over three thousand years. The place was called Jiangzhou during the Western Han Dynasty. Later on, it was changed into Yuzhou during the Sui, Tang, Wudai and Northern Song Dynasties. We shall arrive Chongqing in the afternoon and visit her landmark - the Great Hall of the People. The whole building displays excellent craft, harmonious use of color and marvelous design. Later on we are flying back to Shanghai.
Hotel: Guangdong Hotel or similar

Day 12

SHANGHAI - U.S.A. (B)

Transfer to the International airport after breakfast and finish the exciting 12 days tour.