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China Yangtze Three Gorges Tour 8 D 6 N CHINA YANGTZE THREE GORGES TOUR THE MAGNIFICENT YANGTZE THREE GORGES | QIANJIANG | ENSHI | CHONGQING Tour Code: CYTZ8 Highlights Experience - Enshi Tujia Daughter City Attractions - Balahu Scenic Area | NO Zhuoshui Ancient Town + Qianjiang Fengyu Bridge| SHOPPING Puhua River Scenic Area | Three Gorges of the Yangtze River | STOP Ciqikou Ancient Town | Hongyadong Exotic Street Enjoy - On board 5★★★★★ Century Legend Cruise ※ A welcome fruit plate will to be served in each room on the first night ※ Staying in rooms at 3rd floor and above ※ Free porter service (check-in and check-out) ※ Free swimming pool usage ※ Free movie 1 time Gourmet - Tujia Cuisine | Cruise Buffet | Chongqing Hot Pot Departure on every SUNDAY Ŀ Visit Enshi Tujia Daughter City DAY 1 Kuala Lumpur Chongqing Ŀ Upon arrival at Yichang, transfer to Maoping Port Terminal Assemble at KL International Airport for flight to Chongqing for cruise boarding (coach journey takes about 1 hour). Jiangbei International Airport. Meet on arrival and check-in to the hotel. DAY 4 Yangtze River ŀ Excursion to Three Gorges Dam (buggy car included, view DAY 2 Chongqing -279 KM- Qianjiang the 5th level ship locks) ŀ Visit Balahu Scenic Area (glass sightseeing platform Three Gorges Dam is the largest dam construction ever included, but exclude glass bridge & skating) built in China and also the world’s largest hydropower The Balahu Scenic Area has the reputation of being station. the most beautiful canyon city in Asia. The canyon runs through three major cities of Qianjiang, Zhoubai and [Optional Tour]: (The following optional tours only materialized with at least 50 participants) Zhengyang New City. Here lies the 123 meters tall Guanyin 1. Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift - RMB 290/ pax: Switch to statue that holds the title for the Guinness World Records. a small boat to experience crossing the Three Gorges Ŀ Visit Zhuoshui Ancient Town + Qianjiang Fengyu Bridge Dam. (quota is limited, first come first served) 2. Tribe of The Three Gorges - RMB 290/ pax: The beauty DAY 3 Qianjiang -160 KM- Enshi - (Train ride, 2nd class seat 226 KM)- landscape consists of the strange, valleys, caves and Yichang (Yangtze River) springs. ŀ Visit Puhua River Scenic Area (boat ride and sightseeing 3. Hometown of Qu Yuan - RMB 220/ pax: The hometown transport included) of the great patriotic poet Qu Yuan and also the place It is the filming spot for a famous Chinese drama ‘The Lost of origin of the Chu culture. It is a national 5A-class Tomb’. The river stretches about 2 kilometers in length tourist attractions. and the deepest part of the river is over 20 meters. The Ŀ After dinner, enjoy the Welcome Party on the sun deck on scenic area consists of multiple major attractions which 6th Floor. (In case of bad weather, the party will be held are Puhua Underground River, Natural Bridge Cluster, on board) Great Funnel Cluster, Precipice Plank Road and Puhua River Gorge. Ŀ DAY 5 Yangtze River Captain farewell dinner in the evening. Ŀ Pass by Wu Gorge by cruise DAY 7 Yangtze River (Chongqing Port Terminal) -5.2 KM- Wu Gorge is the second gorge of the Three Gorges of Chongqing Yangtze River. The gorge stretches over 25 miles, it begins from the estuary of Daning River in the west, Guandukou ※Remarks：Ginkgo blossom during 15 Nov–30 Nov(subject in Badong, Hubei Province. to weather condition) in Chongqing ŀ Visit Shennv Stream (wooden boat ride included) Ŀ Visit Liziba Rail Transit Station Platform, view the train Ŀ Pass by Qutang Gorge by cruise passing through a 19-story residential building. Qutang Gorge is also known as Kui Gorge, the first of Three Ŀ Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town Gorges of The Yangtze River. The combination of narrow Ŀ Visit Hongyadong Exotic Street canyons among high mountains creates spectacular Ŀ Visit Jiefangbei Walking Street vistas, and the Qutang Gorge is often considered the Ŀ Visit Danzishi Old Street most beautiful of all the Three Gorges. Ŀ After dinner, transfer to Jiangbei International Airport for your flight back to Kuala Lumpur. [Optional Tour]: (The following optional tours only materialized with at least 50 participants) 1. Baidi City RMB 290/ pax: It has a long history and culture. DAY 8 Chongqing Kuala Lumpur Since ancient times, numerous famous literary men and Home sweet home !!! artists have lived here, also knowns as “Poetry City”. Ŀ Enjoy cultural performances at night. DAY 6 Yangtze River ŀ Visit Shibaozhai (shore excursion) It is a rocky and craggy hill along the bank of the Yangtze River. On the side of the hills is a bizarre red pavilion leans against it, the structure has twelve floors and 56 meters in height and is one of the weirdest building in the world. DAYS BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER HOTELS 1 ★★★★ - - On Board Chongqing Gangsen International Hotel or similar 2 ★★★★ Hotel Chinese Cuisine Chinese Cuisine Qianjiang Bamaodao Hotel or similar 3 ★★★★★ Hotel Chinese Cuisine Tujia Cuisine Century Cruises “Legend” 4 ★★★★★ Cruise Buffet Cruise Buffet Cruise Buffet Century Cruises “Legend” 5 ★★★★★ Cruise Buffet Cruise Buffet Cruise Buffet Century Cruises “Legend” 6 ★★★★★ Cruise Buffet Cruise Buffet Cruise Buffet Century Cruises “Legend” 7 Cruise Buffet Chinese Cuisine Chongqing Hot Pot - 8 On Board - - - Travel Essentials: Passport & Visas - Each tour member is responsible to ensure their passport is valid for at least six (6) months from the return date of the trip and all necessary visas and permits have been acquired. Travel Insurance - It’s essential that you take out comprehensive travel insurance before travel. Terms & Conditions: 1. Itineraries, meals, hotels, and transportation are subject to change without prior notice. 2. UBG reserves the right to make changes to or cancel the itinerary at any time due to unforeseen circumstances, especially during peak periods or in the event of a force majeure. 3. UBG is not responsible for omissions, printing and/or presentation errors in brochures or in any media where such information may be presented; UBG reserves the right to make corrections as required. 4. Every person participating in UBG’s tours shall travel at his/her own risk. UBG shall not be held liable to any person for additional expenses that may be incurred due to delays or changes in any transport services, sickness, weather, strikes, war or other causes. 5. For other terms & conditions, refer overleaf of invoice or visit https://ubingo.my/home/terms 6. All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. Note: UBG refers to UbinGO Vacations Sdn Bhd. China CHONGQING & YANGTZE CRUISE Tours – Additional Terms & Conditions 1. Tours are conducted in Mandarin. 2. Triple Room – The third person shall be based on roll-away bed. 3. Tour fare quoted is for MALAYSIAN, the non-Malaysian surcharge applied. 4. No Shopping Stops (sales of local products in the bus are allowed). Vacations Sdn. Bhd. (Formerly known as Apple Flexi Holiday Sdn Bhd) Reg No. 200501002258 (679304-T) (KPK/LN No. 5187) 03-9283 0788.
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