If the dam is closed for maintenance, the boat will depart at Yichang.
You will stay overnight at Wuhan & transfer to Yichang the next day to board.

ASIA HOLIDAY TRAVEL Routine a. Wuhan -- Chongqing	OTHER COMPANIES Routine b/c. Shashi/Yichang -- Chongqing
When you arrive in Wuhan, you have enough time to take a city tour, visiting the famous Provincial Historical Museum and Yellow Crane Tower and other city sights. Get on board the Cruise after dinner. The cruise starts off in the evening.	When you arrive Wuhan, you have to make an immediate transfer to your boat station at Yichang, spending 7-8 hours on a bus and you board in the dark. The whole day of bus riding could make you very tired and you see no sights.
On the second day of cruise, the ship will pass though the famous massive 230-foot high Gezhouba Dam built in the early Fifties. Then continue to the New Three Gorges Dam.	The ship bypasses the historical Gezhouba Dam, and you miss a great chance to visit the famous spot.

Day 1  SFO/BEIJING
Depart aboard Air China or United Airlines wide cabin 747 jetliner (cross the international dateline.)

Day 2  ARRIVE BEIJING
Arrive in Beijing, and check into the five-star King Wing Hotel or similar.

Day 3  BEIJING (AB, L, D)
Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.

Day 4  BEIJING (AB, L, D)
Full day excursion takes you to visit the spectacular Great Wall, which is the culture symbol of China, and then visit the famous Ming Tombs. Top off the day with a traditional Beijing Duck Banquet.

Day 5  BEIJING/WUHAN (AB, L, D)
Fly to Wuhan at the junction of the Han and Yangtze Rivers. City tour includes the Yellow Crane Pavilion and the Museum before boarding the Deluxe China Regal Cruiser approved by the National Tourism Administration of China, or similar cruiser. (Boat information can be found on the hotel and boat page.)

Day 6  YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
Sailing through the beautiful countryside for the day. On board activities include all kinds of lectures presented by your river guides. Enjoy a welcome cocktail party hosted by the captain.

Day 7  YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L,D)
Cruising to upper Yangtze and pass through the 230-foot-high Gezhouba Dam at Yichang. Here the ship will pass through one of the three massive locks. Continue to sail pass the first, longest of the Three Gorges, Xiling Gorge. Our cruiser will then pass through the world largest, just newly completed five-stage Three Gorges Dam Lock. After then, take a short excursion to the world famous Dam site and the second of the Three Gorges -- Wu Gorge. Ship will dock for the night after arriving at town of Wushan.

Day 8  YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
This morning we will board smaller boats for a trip up the Daning River to the Three Lesser Gorges, a stunning area of dramatic hillsides, caves and lushes bamboo groves, or excursion to Shennong Stream. Our cruisers will then continue onto the last of the Three Gorges, Qutang Gorge.

Day 9  YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
Today we continue to cruise upstream to visit Wanxian on a shore excursion which is a new residential area for the three gorges immigrants and also visit local farmers market or Kindergarden classrooms, or visit the ancient city of Fengdu where we explore the local temples before returning on board for a farewell banquet.

Day 10   CHONGQING/GUILIN (B, L, D)
Our cruise concludes as we arrive in Chongqing, city tour and the Panda Zoo.  Fly to Guilin and check into five-star Lijiang Waterfall Hotel or similar.

Day 11   GUILIN (AB, L, D)
Spend the day aboard a scenic Li River cruise, passing picturesque farms and fishing villages with its thousands of limestone outcroppings, Guilin has been the inspiration for generations of silk scroll painters.

Day 12   GUILIN/XIAN (AB, L, D)
City tour features the Reed Flute Caves and Elephant Trunk Hill.  Fly to Xi'an.   Check in to the four-star Hotel Royal Garden Xi'an or similar.

Day 13   XIAN (AB, L, D)
A full day tour recalls the glories of ancient Xi'an, as we visit the burial site of an incredible army of 8000 lifelike terra-cotta soldiers, ancient Banpo Village; majestic Wild Goose Pagoda; the ancient City Wall. Top off the day with Dumpling Dinner, followed by Tang Dynasty Culture Show!

Day 14   SHANGHAI/SUZHOU/SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
Fly to Shanghai, transfer and check into the four-star Ambassador Hotel or similar.

Day 15   SHANGHAI (AB, L, D)
Today's sightseeing introduces the major attractions of the city, which includes Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden, the Museum of Art and History, the Jade Buddha Temple. Acrobatics Show at night.

Day 16   SHANGHAI/SUZHOU (AB, L, D)
After breakfast, early morning coach or train to Suzhou. Tour includes Master's of the Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Old City Gate, Silk Factory & Embroidery Institute. Afternoon coach or train back to Shanghai.

Day 17   SHANGHAI/SFO (AB)
Fly home on board Air China or United Airlines wide cabin 747 jetliner.

Price Includes:

1. Int'l & China domestic air tickets.
2. Transfers & sightseeing.
3. Hotels & meals as itinerary indicated.
4. English speaking guide service
5. Shanghai acrobatic show, Beijing Duck Dinner, and Xi'an Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Culture Show

Price does not include:

1. US Int'l, China Int'l departure tax, China domestic airport tax.
2. China Visa Fee & Petrol Surcharge (if applicable)
3. Tips to guides & driver.
4. Personal Expense.

Remarks:

1. Price is based on travelers paying by check.
2. AB---American breakfast  L---Lunch   D---Dinner
3. Special air add-on is available, only good for Air China's Int'l air connection.
4. Tour fares for departures are subject to change.