Compare Grand Yangtze Discovery: Shanghai to Chongqing by Victoria Cruises vs China Adventure Tour by Discovery Nomads
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| Duration | 9 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 1,610 | $ 2,219 |
| Price Per Day | $ 179 | $ 247 |
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| Trip Style | River cruise | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 8 Dinners |
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During this 9 day long Grand Yangtze Discovery tour from Shanghai to Chongqing you will sail on one of Victoria Cruises' comfortable ships. You will have the opportunity to visit Nanjing, tour the Sun Yat-sen Memorial, and enter the Wu Gorge that is known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains. You will also visit the Three Gorges Dam, the largest in the world, and sail through the Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest, and most dramatic gorge |
Climb the Great Wall, take a walk on Tiananmen Square and at the Forbidden City, see amazing Terracotta Warriors statues, taste local food in Shanghai and take a evening cruise to see sparkling Hong Kong from the water. |
Day 1 :
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Depart Shanghai - 12:00 noon: Sail today from Shanghai, China’s dynamic international commercial center.
Day 2 :
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Nanjing - Visit Nanjing, where you will tour the Sun Yat-sen Memorial and time permitting, a Qing Dynasty style bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple.
Day 3 :
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Jiuhuashan - Full day excursion to Jiuhuashan or “Mountain of the Nine Lotuses”, one of the four sacred mountains in Chinese Buddhism. The one hundred square kilometer area is known for its quiet beauty, which includes ridges and peaks, winding paths, waterfalls, streams and ancient temples. (Huangshan or “Yellow Mountain” may be substituted if weather or road conditions do not permit a visit to Jiuhuashan.)
Day 4 :
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Wuhan - Evening excursion of Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province. Visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. (Depending on arrival time, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the JiangHan Pedestrian Street, which contains hundreds of establishments, including food shops, retail stores and theatres.)
Day 5 :
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Sailing on the Yangtze River
Day 6 :
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Yichang / Xiling Gorge / Three Gorges Dam / Ship Locks - This morning, sail through Gezhou Dam near Yichang. In the afternoon, visit the Three Gorges Dam, the largest in the world. Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. Later today, enter the Three Gorges Dam ship locks.
Day 7 :
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Wu Gorge / Qutang Gorge / “Small Gorges” - Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains. Then sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic gorge. Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream. Additional optional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge.
Day 8 :
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Fengdu - Take a shore excursion to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill, or the new relocation village for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda.
Day 9 :
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive Chongqing - 8:00am: Disembark at picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City”
Day 1-3 Beijing
Arrive in Beijing at any time. On the first day we have not planned any events. On Day 2 visit some of the top attractions of Beijing and the surrounding area on this guided group tour. You’ll have the opportunity to walk along the Great Wall, marvel at the Royal Palace and other sites in the Forbidden City and stop to see Tiananmen Square.
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Beijing or similar.
Day 3-5 Xi`an
Travel by high speed comfortable train to Xian (5h). On the Day 4 uncover the mysterious mask of the eighth world wonder, the Terracotta Warriors. Feast your eyes on over 7,000 terracotta sculptures, an army ready for battle and explore one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in the world.
Hotel: Sheraton Xian or similar.
Day 5-7 Shanghai
Flight to Shanghai. In the evening explore the local restaurant scene of Shanghai on a 3-hour food tasting tour of the city center. Sample more than 15 traditional dishes from Shanghai on a 3-hour food tasting tour of the Yunnan Road. Try some of the best dumpling soup in the city and indulge your sweet tooth at a dessert store. On Day 6 explore the highlights of Shanghai, visit local markets, and the trendy Xintiandi district.
Hotel: Grand Kempinski Shanghai or similar.
Day 7-9 Hong Kong
Flight to Hong Kong. In the evening cruise along the coastal lines of Hong Kong and Kowloon Peninsula, see the the sparkling night city filled with skyscrapers and dazzling neon lights. Enjoy the famous the Symphony of Lights Cruise with unlimited drinks. On Day 8 get scenic photos of the city's famous Victoria Harbor view at Sky Terrace 428 after riding the Peak Tram on this city tour. Visit an ancient fishing village to get to know old Hong Kong and shop for souvenirs at Stanley Market.
Hotel: JW Marriott Hong Kong or similar.
