7-Day China Private Tour of Hong Kong, Chengdu, Chongqing and Yangtze River

Attractions: No
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Chengdu

Today you may take flight from Hong Kong or train from Guangzhou or Shenzhen(close to Hong
Kong) to Chengdu (air-ticket or train ticket is not included). Our English speaking tour guide will
guide you to the hotel that we have booked previously in Chengdu. And the rest
of time is at your disposal, you can do what you want to do.

Attractions: Chengdu Panda Base, Wenshu Monastery, Kuanzhai Alley
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Chengdu

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Chengdu around 8:30 am and drive to Chengdu Panda Base. The Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center was built to mimic the natural habitat of giant pandas in the hope that they would live comfortably according to their own habits. They
live because they are surrounded by plenty of space and a suitable environment.  Many Chinese and foreign tourists are willing to travel thousands of miles to see them because of their cute appearances. They are the national treasures of China.

After lunch, we continued our visit to Wenshu Temple. Wenshu Temple is the best preserved Buddhist monastery in Chengdu and is now the home of the Sichuan Provincial and Chengdu Buddhist Associations. Cultural relics are the highlight of Wenshu Temple. Then head to Kuanzhai Alley. Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi literally means “wide and narrow alley” (Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi). Here they are specifically referring to two famous lanes in Chengdu – Kuan Xiang Zi (Wide Alley) and Narrow Alley (Narrow Lane). Both Kuan Xiang Zi and Narrow Alley Zi are ancient alleys in Chengdu that have been transformed since the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Attractions: People’s Park, Qingyang Taoist Palace, Wuhou Temple, Jinli Street
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Chengdu
We left our hotel in Chengdu around 8:30 am and started with a stroll in People’s Park. People’s Park is the most popular park in Chengdu. People’s Park provides visitors with a glimpse of the relaxing city of Chengdu. Then will catch sight of Qingyang Taoist Palace (also called Qingyang Taoist Temple). Qingyang Palace Taoist Temple is known as the “No. 1 Taoist Temple in Sichuan” and the “No. 1 Taoist Temple in Western China”. It is now a famous tourist attraction of Taoist cultural heritage. After lunch, continue to visit Wuhou Temple (also called Wuhou Temple). Wuhou Ancestral Hall in Chengdu was built to commemorate Zhuge Liang (181-234), the prime minister of Shu during the Three Kingdoms. Zhuge Liang was a famous politician and military man. Nowadays, Wuhou Temple is more than just a glorious place. Instead, it has become a museum, the largest in China to display cultural relics and introduce the history of the Three Kingdoms. Finally, we will stroll though Jinli Street. Jinli Old Street is right next door to the Marquis Shrine. It has become a major tourist attraction in Chengdu, attracting large numbers of visitors every year, with its ancient architecture, traditional culture, local food and customs.

Attractions: No
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Chongqing

Today you will take a bullet train from Chengdu to Chongqing. You will be met by an English-speaking guide in Chongqing. After dinner, you will board a ship to begin your journey down the Yangtze River. Start from Chongqing at 21:00.

Attractions: Fengdu, Shibaozhai, Wanzhou
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Chongqing

Go ashore to visit Fengdu, the “Ghost City” in the afternoon. Free to explore the ship’s many
amenities. That night, we will invite you to take part the captain’s cocktail party. Alternate shore
excursion may visit Shibaozhai or Wanzhou.You can enjoy your chill time here, and after that we will escort you back to our hotel.With a little bit of acholic and cozy environment you can have a good rest and get prepare of next day’s trip.

Attractions: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Xiling Gorge
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Chongqing

Today we will start from the Qutang Gorge, the first of its kind. Then, after sailing through
12 peaks, which nearly took 2 hours, you will see the most famous Wu Gorge. At Badong, we will board a small boat for an excursion on the Shennong River and visit its stunning small gorges. Then return to your luxury cruise ship and sail through the Xiling Gorge, the last, longest and most beautiful of all the gorges. Finally, pass through the magical Three Gorges five-stage ship lock at the Three Gorges Dam. Alternative shore excursions can visit the Daning River (Little Three Gorges).

Attractions: Three Gorges Dam
Meal: Not included
Hotel: No

This morning, dock at Sanduoping to visit the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest water
conservancy project.This project also played a great role in the history of China. And we will disembark at Yichang at approximately 13:30. After you have taken a short rest ,we will transfer to Yichang Airport to catch your flight(ticket are not inclued).