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10D Phoenix Ancient Town + Zhangjiajie + Three Updated on : 2017-02-09 Wef : 2017-03-01 10D Phoenix Ancient Town + Zhangjiajie + Three Gorges (YRZT0) *Changsha* Phoenix Ancient Town* Zhangjiajie*Three Gorges*Chongqing* Highlights : Phoenix Ancient Town, Yuanjiajie, Mt.Tianzi, Golden Whip Stream, Ten-Mile Art Gallery, Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, Three Gorges Dam, Shennong Stream Or Fairy Stream, Shibao Stockade, Huguang Museum, Erling Park, Hongya Cave Scenic Area ,Ciqikou and Jiefangbei Square. Hotels : Stay at Local 5* Hotels*, Except Phoenix Ancient Town + 5* Cruise – (President Cruises). Free Grand Canyon Glass Bridge DAY 1 Singapore – Changsha – Phoenix Ancient Town ( L / D) ( Direct flight or Via Guangzhou / Hong Kong ) Free upgrade 2 nights Pullman Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and fly to Changsha . Zhangjiajie Hotel Or Qinghe Jinjiang Hotel Or similar Hotel in Zhangjiajie. Upon arrival, we proceed to Phoenix Ancient Town . Enjoy 5* President Cruise . DAY 2 Phoenix Ancient Town – Zhangjiajie ( B / L / D ) • Phoenix Ancient Town , claimed by some to be the most beautiful ancient city in China. Sightseeing includes Wanming Pavilion, Hongqiao Bridge etc. Take a walk along the Tuojiang River to explore unique houses built on stilts. Fenghuang (Phoenix), an ancient town of historical and cultural significance, is small yet picturesque. Be impressed by its original Miao ethnic group’s customs. • Zhangjiajie Junsheng Sandstone Painting Museum, Appreciate sandstone paintings merged with Chinese and Western art. DAY 3 Zhangjiajie ( B / L / D ) • Tianmen (Heavenly Door) Mountain Scenic Area ( at own expense ). It has been designated as the second national forest park in Zhangjiajie.Tianmen is the highest peak in Zhangjiajie and is regarded as the 'soul' of Zhangjiajie. There are many graceful trees, karst hillocks and medicinal herbs and plants on the mountain. Enjoy the marvelous scenery whilst traveling on Tianmen Mountain by Cableway. • Yuanjiajie which is a naturally-formed platform mountain, surrounded by high summits and divided by deep valleys, grab the chance to try Bailong Elevator up , the highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world. Next proceed to Yuanjiajie Mihuntai Stage , and the First Bridge which is a naturally-formed platform mountain, surrounded by high summits and divided by deep valleys. • Mt. Tianzi Scenic Area continue visit the Fairy scene , the West Stone Forest and the Helong Park . After that Mt. Tianzi Nature Reserve by cableways down. Note: Due to unexpected maintenance or weather variations, irresistible causes, the Mt Tianzi cable car descenting will be changed to Bailong Elevator or Yangjiajie cable car for descenting. The sequence of elevator or cable car will be subject to the arrangement by the local china agency. Note: Itinerary may be changed in winter due to closure of roads to Mount Tianzi for safety reasons. It will be adjusted, certain sightseeing areas may be closed as well. DAY 4 Zhangjiajie ( B / L / D ) • Golden Whip Stream which offers captivating scenes of rugged cliffs and undulating hills. Continue the sightseeing at the Ten-Mile Art Gallery (Electro-mobile transportation included) , which has karst formations of different shapes and sizes, stretching over some 10 miles and forming a natural art corridor. • Grand Canyon Glass Bridge is located in Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon area, is the highest in the world, the longest span of the glass bridge, the bridge built on both sides of the peak on the Grand Canyon, across the Grand Canyon, arch from the valley relative height of about 400 meters, About 370 meters, all the use of transparent glass paved bridge. Note: If Grand Canyon Glass Bridge unforeseen circumstances, maybe replace or change attractions without prior notice based on local agent. DAY 5 Zhangjiajie – Yichang – Yangtze River Cruise ( B / L / D ) • After take the coach to Yichang and embark onto the 5* Yangtze River Cruise - (President Cruises ) DAY 6 Yangtze River Cruise ( B / L / D ) • This morning, the ship will passerby the Xiling Gorge . • Three Gorges Dam, which is the largest irrigation project in the world. Upon returning to the ship, it will go through the Five Ship Locks. This evening you may dress up for the Captain’s Welcome Party. DAY 7 Yangtze River Cruise ( B / L / D ) • This morning, the ship will passerby the Wu Gorge . • Shennong Stream or Fairy Stream (depending on the cruise itinerary). The river is shallow and the water is lucid. It is full of steep peaks. Its beauty surpassed that of the Three Gorges In the afternoon, the ship will passerby the spectacular Qutang Gorge . (Due to Different cruise arrangement, Shennong Stream may be change to Fairy Stream.) Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise ( B / L / D ) This morning, the ship will arrive at Zhong County, we will visit the Shibao Stockade . • Shibao Stockade which is known as the Pearl of Yangtze River. It’s the largest and the most layered wooden structure architecture existence in China, hence, it’s known as one of the “8 World Wonders Architecture”. Thereafter, you may visit the Fengdu Ghost City at your own expense. This evening we will have a Captain’s Farewell Dinner. Note: Onshore excursions are seasonal and are operated by the cruise company. With the construction of the dam, some attractions may be submerged under water whilst others may only be viewed from aboard the ship. Arrangements will be made at the cruise operator’s discretion. DAY 9 Chongqing ( B / L ) • We disembark from the cruise at Chongqing , Continue to visit Huguang Museum , Erling Park, Hongya Cave Scenic Area. DAY 10 Chongqing – Singapore ( Direct flight Or Via Guangzhou / Hong Kong ) ( B ) After breakfast proceed to Ciqikou. After Jiefangbei Square free at own leisure before transferring to the airport for the flight back to Singapore . We hope you had an enjoyable vacation with ASA Holidays. *Compulsory Additional Tour : Zhangjiajie: Tianmen (Heavenly Door) Mountain Scenic Area + Glass Sky Walk (Ascend and Descend by Cable-car) (RMB500/pax) will be paid in China. Chongqing: Steam Boat + Chongqing Night View (RMB150/pax) will be paid in China. Note: If due to weather condition, or other unforeseen circumstances, Additional tour items will replace others program. *Service Fee for all the cruises staff of “ President Cruises ” is RMB150/Pax will be paid in China. *Shopping Spots: Gems, Foot Reflexology, Silk, Tea, Photography . Shopping at designated shops will be at your own discretion. You are not obligated to buy if you do not wish. 1. In the event of local religious festivals, unforeseen circumstances and/or bad weather conditions, the sequence of the itinerary may be changed or altered. Alternative attractions will be substituted without prior notice and/or at short notice in order to ensure a smoother journey and tour. 2. All bookings will be subjected to terms and conditions as stipulated in this brochure. 3. Admission and entrance ticket will be included when specified. 4. Minimum group size of 10 passengers is required for a confirmed departure. Group size of 9 and below will solely be at the discretion of ASA Holidays and passengers need to accept the arrangement. 5. Tour is conducted in Mandarin. 6. All hotel ratings are based on local standards. In the event that accommodation in the stated hotel is unavailable, it will be replaced by another hotel of similar standards. 7. During major events, accommodation may not be in the city mentioned. 8. ASA Holidays recommends you to buy travel insurance for your travel to ensure coverage. 9. All flights are subject to change without prior notice. 10. In the event of discrepancies between English and Chinese itinerary, please refer to Chinese version. 11. Room types are based on run of the house and allocated by respective hotels. ASA Holidays will not be responsible for the differences of the room allocated. 12. Service Fee for China Local Tour Guide and Driver : RMB 25/day/person x 10 days = RMB250 (Compulsory) pax will be paid in China. 13. For tourists who wish to leave the group by their own during travelling, no refund value for the unused services and need to pay the land operator extra S$200/per day per person. 14. Tour Package Rate just for Singaporean & Malaysian. As for other countries’ passport holder, need to surcharge. Surcharge for European and American passport holders. 15. Tour groups on different flight schedule may be merged. .
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