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Three Gorges Highlights 4D/3N - 5D/4N
One of nature’s most extraordinary sculptures had been carved along the Yangtze river from Fengjie, Szechuan Province in the east; the San Xia (Three Gorges) - Qutang Xia, Wu Xia, and Xiling Xia. The first of these three masterpieces, Qutang Xia (Qutang Gorge), is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. Two mountains, Chijia Shan (Red Passage Mountain) and Baiyan Shan (White Salt Mountain), guard the entrance to this gorge like giant castle doors. Below Wushan is the 25-mile long Wu Xia (Witches Gorge), with cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. This middle gorge is best known for twelve unique peaks. Often hidden in swirls of mist, six line the north side of the river and six staggared peaks stand to the south. The most famous, Shennu Feng (Goddess Peak), resembles a kneeling maiden. The final gorge, Xiling Xia (Xiling Gorge), is the longest (41 miles) and the deepest - its cliff walls rise to 4,000 feet. It is actually comprised of seven smaller gorges, whose varied names - Military Books and Precious Sword, Rice Granary, Ox Liver and Horse Lungs, Yellow Ox, Bright Moon, Lantern Shadow, and Yellow Cat- are all based upon ancient legends. At its eastern end are the three locks of the current “big dam” Gezhouba (Gezhou Dam).
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 - 2008 Downstream (Chongqing to Yichang): Every day except Saturday March 16 to November 30.
Day by day Itinerary:
- Day 1 - Depart Chongqing
- Day 2 - Shore excursion to Shibaozhai or Wanzhou
- Day 3 - Sail through Qutang Gorge/Wu Gorge
- Day 4 - Disembark Yichang.
Departures - 2008 Upstream (Yichang to Chongqing ) : Departs every day except Tuesday March 19 to November 30.
Day by day Itinerary:
- Day 1 - Depart Yichang
- Day 2 - Morning visit Three Gorges Dam site
- Day 3 - Pass through Wu Gorge/Qutang Gorge
- Day 4 - Shore excursion to Shibaozhai or Wanzhou
- Day 5 - Disembark Chongqing
** Itineraries and times are subject to change according to river conditions.
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