8 days yangtze river cruise extention

includes: shanghai, chongqing, yangtze river cruise, wuhan & hangzhou

d1 shanghai to chongqing by air. group will be met by local guide and taken to the hotel.

d2 board a 4 star cruise boat at chongqing. you will love the boat with outdoor deck all the way around to view the shore activity, entertainment massage and more. shore excursion to the "ghost city" of fengdu. special captain's party on the top deck with dragon kite flying.

d3 cruise through qutang gorge with dramatic steep cliffs, beautiful views and interesting oddities. most exciting trip in pea pod boats through mini three gorges. each gorge different with cliffs, rapids, waterfalls and wildlife. you'll love and be impressed by the 5 "trackers" rowing and pulling your boat. wonderful evening show by talented crew.

d4 cruise through xiling gorge, the longest, banks with orange orchards, plus cultural relics. morning tour of the three gorges dam site, first proposed in 1919 to be completed in 2003 making the world's largest reservoir. pass through the ship locks and cruise toward plains. karaoke tonight for sure!

d5 final morning of leisure on cruise. arrive in wuhan, met by local guide, some favorites shown to you in the cities such as taoist temple and yellow crane tower.

d6 wonderful bonsai garden visit and if time permits, the provincial museum with their famous bells. flight to hangzhou. met by guide and transfer to the hotel.

d7 beautiful walk through flower harbor park, plus west lake boat cruise. afternoon visit to chinese medicine museum, lin yin temple, six harmonies pagoda and giant gold fish.

d8 train to shanghai with great views of countryside, to airport for your departure.