| Day 11 Yangtze Cruise ( B,L,D ) |
| Sailing through the beautiful Wu Gorge. Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges or Shennong Stream(08h00-13h00). |
| Shennong Stream | Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank pat…… | | Lesser Three Gorges | The Lesser Three Gorges are the three separate valleys of the Daning River: Dragon Gate Gorge, Misty Gorge and Emerald Gorge. These lie on the lower reaches of the Daning, which flows into the Yangtze. The gorges are truly spectacular. Sheer cliffs soar up towards the sky from the brown-green water.…… |
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| [ Optional ] Wu Gorge: Wu Gorge extends 40 kilometers from the mouth of Daning River of Wushan Mountain in the west to Guandukou of Badong in the east. The Wu Gorge is gifted with exquisite peaks and lush mountains and ranges. It's deep and serene with changeable weather. The rolling River twists and turns and boats zigzag their way along, as if cruising in a fantastic gallery. |
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| Day 12 Yichang, Shanghai ( B,L ) |
| Sailing through the shiplocks of the Three Gorges Dam. Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site (08h00-10h00). Arrive in Yichang at 13h00. Upon arrival at the dock, pickup by our English speaking tour guide and drive to Yichang airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai airport, be met and drive to hotel. Free time for the first night in Shanghai. |
| The Three Gorges Dam | Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man and it has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. It is 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. | | Shanghai | Shanghai is a comprehensive industrial base and the leading port in China. It is an amazing mix of western and eastern cultures, boasting both traditional Chinese features and its modern lifestyle. |
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| [ Optional ] Xintiandi Bars & Clubs: As the historical and cultural legacies of Shanghai, composed of Shikumen and modern architecture style as well, Xintiandi is a high-end shopping and dining area, with a very European atmosphere with outdoor cafes and bars and music playing. |
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| Day 13 Shanghai ( B,L ) |
| Sighseeing and culture tour in Shanghai. |
| Yuyuan Garden | The Yuyuan Garden, also known as the “Yu Garden”, is an eminent classical Chinese garden and famed as “an architectural miracle in South China”. Inside the Yu Garden, you will be fascinated with traditional Chinese style houses, grottoes, pavilions, lotus ponds, and zigzag bridges crossing streams. | | The French Concession | A residential area of Shanghai once designated for the French, it is a very nice European place in Shanghai with lots of French and German cafes, tree-lined avenues, up-market stores as well as historical buildings. | | Yuyuan Market | Located next to the Yuyuan Garden, it's a lively market that specializes in traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Souvenir hunters should not miss this hot tourist destination. Also you can try some Shanghai Xiao Long Bao, vegetarian buns, chicken soup to experience a little of the Shanghai culture. | | Shanghai Museum | Shanghai reputedly holds China's best collection of treasures from ancient bronzes, exquisitely carved jades and Ming and Qing dynasty antique furniture. Every visitor to Shanghai should try to pop in for at least an hour, but it's easy to spend a whole morning here. |
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| [ Optional ] Shanghai Acrobats Show: There are two famous Shanghai Acrobatic Theatres: Shanghai Circus World and Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. Mostly, performances are held each night and last for about 1.5 - 2 hours. You will marvel at varieties of exciting programs with countless near-impossible feats of flexibility, strength, endurance, and sheer willpower performed on stage |
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| Day 14 Shanghai ( B,L ) |
| Continue your sightseeing tour in Shanghai. |
| Jade Buddha Temple | It's a peaceful refuge from the bustle Shanghai, quite venerable, known for the two white jade Buddha statues imported from Burma. Its classic layout and architectural style of Song Dynasty makes the temple inimitable with neat and strict composition, ingenious structure and grand exterior. | | Nanjing Road | If you are a fashion-seeking shoppers, this is the right place for you where all-in-one shopping malls, gorgeous restaurants and spectacular night views can be found. Buildings with distinctive features erect on both side of the street, huge signboards and advertisements show the city’s prosperity. | | The Bund | The Bund is always the first thing to hit tourists when they visit Shanghai as it is regarded as Shanghai’s magnificent landmark. It is a waterfront area of Pu Xi (Shanghai Old Town), facing the newer part of Shanghai – Pu Dong. |
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| [ Optional ] Oriental Pearl TV Tower: With 467.9 meters in height, It is the forth tower in height in Asia and the sixth tallest in the world, opposite to the Bund. Its transparent elevator will take you to the top, which will offer a quiet good view of Shanghai. The basement houses the Shanghai Municipal History Museum. |
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| Day 15 Shanghai, Suzhou ( B,L ) |
| Transfer to train station for your train to Suzhou.Pikup from Suzhou railway station by our local tour guide in Suzhou. Start to visit ancient town of Suzhou. Enjoy night Garden Show in the Garden of the Master of the Nets in the evening. Stay overnight in Suzhou. |
| | | Humble Administrators Garden | the Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest classical garden in Suzhou and one of the four most famous classical gardens in China. It was originally built in 1513 A.D by Wang Xianchen, an imperial censor who had just been demoted and sent back to his hometown. The garden consists of three parts…… | | Grand Canal | The Grand Canal, 1,764 km (about 1200 miles) in length, is the longest man-made waterway as well as being the greatest in ancient China, far surpassing the next two grand canals of the world: the Suez and Panama Canals. | | Suzhou Silk Museum | Silk production in China has a history of 6,000 years. As early as the fifth century B.C., silk was exported to Asia, Europe and Africa along the Old Silk Road, making an outstanding contribution to world civilization. Suzhou has been a silk producer for centuries, and China's first silk museum was …… |
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| [ Optional ] Tiger Hill: Tiger Hill (Huqiu) is the most famous sight in Suzhou city, enjoying the reputation of "The first scenic spot in Wu area" by its imposing beauty, including Leisure Spring, Testing Sword Rock, Third Spring, Broken-Pillar-Hall and Mountain Villa Wrapped in Emerald Green etc. Its history can be traced back to 2500 years ago. The Tiger Hill Pagoda in the park is the landmark of Suzhou city. |
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