Three Gorges Explorer - 8D/7N
Chongqing, a picturesque mountain city that clings to steep cliffs located at the confluence or the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, serves as ether a port of destination or of departure for every Victoria Yangtze River cruise. In 1997 Chongqing was formally established by China’s central government as the nation’s fourth directly-administered municipality. As a consequence of this reorganization, Chongqing now administers a sprawling area of 82,365 sq kilometers that include 27 counties and cities, 16 districts, and total population exceeding 33,000,000 people! In addition to Chongqing’s newly elevated political status the city serves as an important economic center and vital hub of communication and transportation in southwest China. Chongqing is also a heavily industrialized city that produces steel, ships, automobiles, chemicals, electronics, and textiles.
Included: All meals on board. For cruises departing in the evening, dinner is not provided the first night. All services on board as per ship’s schedule
Not Included: Your cruise fare does not include your air transportation and airport taxes, shore excursions, or any designated overnight hotel stay prior to boarding the ship. In addition, any gratuities, bar purchases, items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone and facsimiles, medical services, spa and beauty services are not included. INSURANCE NOTE: Cancellation policies are strictly enforced! We highly recommend to protect your travel investment should you need to cancel your trip.
Departures: Sails every day except Saturdays March to November.
Day by day Itinerary:
- Day 1 - Depart Chongqing
- Day 2 - Shore excursion to Wanzhou
- Day 3 - Sail through Qutang Gorge
- Day 4 - Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam site
- Day 5 - Shore excursion to New Zigui
- Day 6 - Excursion to Shennong Stream
- Day 7 - Shore excursion to Wanzhou
- Day 8 - Disembark Chongqing
** Itineraries and times are subject to change according to river conditions.
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