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Enshi Grand Canyon Tusi City 10D Enshi Grand Canyon Wulong Three Natural Bridges It is as marvelous as the Colorado Grand A series of natural limestone bridges. Lie Canyon of the USA, presenting diverse layers within the Wulong Karst National Geology of landscapes.Incl.1way Cable Car Ride Up Park. Itself part of the Wulong Karst UNESCO World + 1way Escalator Down + Shuttle Bus Heritage Side. Incl.Shuttle Bus Glass Vieweeing Platform The largest of its kind in Asia, stands 280m above Tusi City Karst Valley .It will It is the largest and best-preserved Tusi site provide tourists with a in China ,with the largest and the most breathtaking panoramic magnificent scale, the most unique style, view of the landscape and the most beautiful scenery under their feet. Three Gorge Relax on a cruise on the Chishui Waterfall longest river in Asia and the with about 76 meters in height third longest in the world. It and 80 meters in width,it is will take you pass through the not only the largest waterfall cradle of China, while giving in the Danxia Landform, but you the opportunity to see also the largest one in the some of the most spectacular Yangtze River Valley in China. scenery imaginable. 『早餐早餐天数 BKF LUNCH DINNER ECKG10 City Day 10 Days (9B、8L & 8D) 5 Hotel or similar 1 - Sichuan Cuisine 3N 5CN Goddess 2 3N 5 3N 5 Three Cruise Welcome Party Or US. Victoria Cruises New Century Cruises President Cruises 2 Gorges (with Private Balcony) (with Private Balcony) (with Private Balcony) 3 Cruise Farewell Dinner 4 Cruise Yichang Cuisine 2N Local 5 Enshi 5 Hotel Tu Tribe Flavors Enshi Grand Canyon Daughter Village Resort 6 Hotel River Fish Dish Wulong < Local Best > Local 5 Galaxy Minyoun Resort 7 Hotel Hotel Lunch Farmer’s Flavors 2N Local 5 Chishui 8 Hotel Chishui Local Dish Tongsheng Zhejiang Travel Hotel 9 Hotel Chongqing Delights Chongqing 5 Carlton Hotel 10 Hotel - Wish you enjoy 10 days holiday with Hong Thai! Effective from Jul’2019 ECKG10 _CN _26-Jun-19 Flight details & Itinerary Sequence are Subject to Airline and Local Agent’s Final Arrangement Shore Excursion Subject to Seasonality & Land Agent’s Final confirmation Please note that Only rollaway bed will be provided in most China hotels for triple sharing room and there are Rollaway bed or sofa bed on Yangtze River Cruise, customers can consider to top up SGL sup, and TRP room will be arranged as 1TWN + 1SGL In the event of any discrepancy between the English and Chinese itineraries, the Chinese version shall prevail Tipping for guide & driver 10Days RMB ¥250 Adult/Child same <Not Applicable for Promo tour> Please refer to Optional List for the details and prices of our recommended optional activities. Tour Code: ECKG10 Effective from Jul’2019 Enshi~(est.2hrs)Enshi Grand Canyon Singapore Chongqing ~ Hongya Cave 5 Incl.Shuttle Bus+01way Cable Car Ride Up 1 ~ Great Hall of the People(outlook only) +01way Escalator Down ~Tusi City ~ 5Three Gorges Cruise [Enshi Grand Canyon] It is as marvelous as the Colorado Grand Depart from Changi airport take a flight to Chongqing, which Located Canyon of the USA. It is an area of immense natural beauty with on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. soaring mountains, roaring waterfall, deep canyons, meandering [Hongya Cave]Characterizing by the traditional Bayu architectural and underground rivers. presenting diverse layers of landscapes style “diaojiao floor”.The complex overlooks the Jialing River and has [Tusi City] is built on a mountain slope, with streams running a brightly lit waterfall and paved streets built right into the through, and dotted with green pines and bamboos. Built by local mountainside. artisans, it’s a manor architectural complex, modeled after an [Great Hall of the People] serves as one of the architectural symbols antique Tusi city in Tujia area. Here you can enjoy all the of Chongqing.The exterior resembles the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. traditional architectures of Tujia, Miao and Dong ethnic groups, After dinner, go on board 5-star <President Cruises> <US Victoria showing architectures and sculptures of various styles. Cruises> or <New Century Cruises>, start the fascinating Three Enshi~(est.5hrs)Wulong Gorges Tour. 6 Cruise on Yangtze River ~ Shibaozhai ~Mt.FairyIncl.Sightseeing Train 2 [Mt.Fairy] is a national geological park, With uniquely charming OR Fengdu Ghost City~ Welcome Party mountain grasslands south of the Yangtze River, rare dense The Yangtze River of Chang Jiang is the longest river in Asia and the forest snowfield in southern China, and beautiful green forests third longest in the world. Three Gorges a scenic area along and vast pasture landscapes, it is known by some as the “Orient’s Yangtze river. The 200-km long area is the most visited canyon in Switzerland” China. It occupies approximately 120 km within this region. Wulong~Three Natural BridgesIncl. Shuttle [Shibaozhai]is the tallest specimen of ancient architecture with the 7 most storeys in China, reputed as one of the eight fantastic examples Bus+Glass Viewing Platform~(est.4hrs)Chishui of architecture in the world. It is built by catch upon a rectangular rock [Three Natural Bridges] where directors Zhang Yimou and with sheer cliffs with a height of 56 meters and 12 stories. And every Michael Bay shot part of their films "Curse of the Golden Flower" floor of the wooden structure contains interesting artifacts. and "Transformers 4", respectively. A UNESCO World Natural Or [Fengdu Ghost City]A popular shore excursion site on the Heritage Site, it boasts of a cluster of naturally formed bridges Yangtze River. It is a legendary old town famed as immortals and and is the world's 2nd largest group of sinkholes. The scenic area ghosts, Due to the unique history, cultural connotation, legendary tales, beautiful scenery and irreplaceable sightseeing value, it has is famed for its spectacular landscape of the 3 bridges been the origin of Chinese ghost-culture research. sandwiching 2 large sinkholes, which create a magnificent and Cruise on Yangtze River~ Qutang Gorge otherworldly sight together. Chishui~Sidonggou Scenic AreaIncl.Shuttle ~Wu Gorge ~Shennv Stream Or Shennong 3 8 Bus~Chishui Waterfall Incl.Shuttle Bus Stream Incl. Powerboat Ride ~Bing’An Ancient Town ~ Xiling Gorge~ Farewell Dinner [Sidonggou Scenic Area] which boasts a succession of [Qutang Gorge]The last most upstream and shortest of the gorges, cataracts. The four large ones offer different ways of splashing, narrowest but most dramatic,is only 8km long with many scenic spots some passionate, some haunting. It looks like a fantasyland. such as the Kui Gate in this section, the Yangtze River carves its way [Shizhangdong Waterfall] is also known as Shizhangdong through the gorge between the sheer precipices that frame both sides Waterfall , with about 76 meters in height and 80 meters in width. of the river It is not only the largest waterfall in the Danxia Landform, but also [Wu Gorge]extends to the 44km long,is known for its quiet beauty. the largest waterfall in the Changjiang valley in China. There's a This middle gorges is renowned for twelve unique Peaks lining the deep canyon where a rushing river pours over mighty water falls banks of Wu Gorge. from over-hanging cliffs. The large body of water comes plunging Sightseeing at [Shennv Stream] by powerboat, the impressive stone down on the rocks below, creating a thundering, soul-stirring cliffs are interspersed with surrounding rural scenery and forested areas. The sheer cliffs and steep mountains created a natural fine arts boom that can be heard for miles around. gallery as the scenic wonders unfold on both banks of the river [Bing’An Ancient Town] has a history spanning more than one a Or Sightseeing at [Shennong Stream] by powerboat, a sensational thousand years. It is known more for its geographical features ride up this tributary of the Yangtze River. Sailing through the than its scholarly importance. Not only does the township stand treacherous gorges with lush pine and translucent water. It is named on a cliff overlooking the torrents of the Chishui River, it also after the legendary peasant and mythical founder of Chinese medicine, forms part of the Danxia landform. Shennong, who hiked the cliffs and collected herbs here. Chishui~(est.3hrs)Chongqing~Ciqikou Ancient 9 [Xiling Gorge]the longest and deepest among the Three Gorges, it Town~Jiefangbei Shopping Street comprised of seven smaller gorges.Later enjoy the Dance & Singing [Ciqikou Ancient Town]The buildings have been restored and Performance as a farewell Dinner that night. well preserved.Along the streets are shops,restaurants selling Cruise on Yangtze River visitors souvenirs and local snacks. 4 ~Three Gorges Dam Incl.Shuttle Bus 10 Chongqing Singapore ~Yichang~ (est.2hrs train) Enshi Transfer to airport for your flight back to Singapore [Three Gorges Dam]1.5miles wide and creating a reservoir Wish you enjoy your wonderful holiday with Hong Thai! hundreds of feet deep & nearly 400 miles long.Dubbed the ~Tour Sequence subject to land agent’s final arrangement~ largest construction project in China since the Great Wall also ~Shore excursion subject to seasonality & land agent final confirmation~ seen as an important future source of energy for China's Additional Tours RMB700/P.P ECKG10_CN_26-Jun-19 growing electrical consumption.It is also expected to tame the <Impression Wulong>Show + Chongqing Steamboat + WFC590 fabled Yangtze River. 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