Grand Yangtze

From $5,936 - 19 Days - Fully Inclusive From Australia

The Yangtze River is immense and is the lifeblood of China. Over 6000km long, it is the largest and longest river in China. This amazing river forms the backbone to this most wonderful tour. Over eight nights you will cruise down this magnificent river on board the 5 star MV Victoria Prince, the flagship of the Victoria Cruise boats – and the leader in Yangtze cruising. The highlight for many will be viewing the stunning river landscapes; dramatic gorges, majestic peaks and ancient temples from your own private balcony. Shore excursions will take you to sites such as Nanjing, Mt. Huang (Yellow Mountain) and Wuhan.

This special journey goes beyond the Yangtze River. You will visit the ancient sites of Xian, see the adorable Giant pandas in Chengdu and be captivated by the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. Our tour concludes in Beijing with an opportunity to enjoy its wonders and maybe reflect on your unforgettable and truly diverse Chinese experience.

TOUR ITINERARY

"We have just returned from our Grand Yangtze tour and would like to thank the Wendy Wu Team for a wonderful holiday. Our National Guide Maggie was a delight and a marvellous ambassador for China and your organisation and is the best tour guide we have ever had. Our eight nights sailing on the Victoria Prince up the Yangtze River were brilliant in all aspects. We will be warmly recommending Wendy Wu to everyone and trust that we will be able to travel again with you. Thank you for introducing us to China and its wonderful people, and for your exceptional care and consideration."
Mr Keith and Sue Richardson, Victoria - September 2008

Days 1-2: Australia to Shanghai

Fly overnight via Singapore with Singapore Airlines to Shanghai for 2 nights.

Days 3-4: Shanghai - Embark Yangtze River Cruise

Visit the Shanghai Museum, Yu Gardens, the Old Town, the Bund and the Xintiandi area before we cruise on the Huangpu River. Tomorrow we transfer to the Victoria Prince cruise ship, sailing to Chongqing over the next 8 nights.

Day 5: Nanjing

Enjoy a full day tour of Nanjing before continuing our cruise upstream.

Days 6-7: Mt Huang to Wuhan

Today we visit Mt. Huang (Yellow Mountain). Tomorrow we cruise to Wuhan and visit the Hubei Provincial Museum.

Days 8-9: Yangtze River Cruise

Continue cruising towards Yichang. Upon arrival tomorrow visit the Three Gorges Dam Project site and sail through the Gezhou Dam.

Days 10-11: Daning River Small Gorges to Fengdu

Sail through the Wu Gorge and enjoy an excursion to the Daning River Small Gorges. Tomorrow we visit the ‘Ghost City’ of Fengdu.

Day 12: Chongqing to Chengdu

Disembark in Chongqing and transfer to Chengdu. Our dinner tonight will be a sumptuous Sichuan Banquet.

Days 13-14: Chengdu to Xian

Visit the Panda Research Centre, before flying to Xian and enjoy a Shui Jiao Dumpling Banquet. Tomorrow we visit the Terracotta Warriors and the ancient City Wall and enjoy a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.

Day 15: Xian to Beijing

Fly to Beijing and visit the Temple of Heaven and at our dinner tonight we sample the local delicacy ‘Peking Duck’.

Days 16-17: Beijing

Stroll through Tiananmen Square, past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum and visit the Forbidden City. Enjoy an evening Chinese Acrobatic show. Tomorrow walk on the Great Wall and visit the Summer Palace.

Days 18-19: Beijing to Australia

Transfer to the airport for our flight to Australia. Arrive home the following morning.

Price Guide

From $5,936 per person	19 Days, Fully Inclusive Departing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth
From Price Includes	Tour cost $5,480, Airline Fuel Surcharge $368 & Tipping $88 (Subject to change with Tipping payable on arrival in China. See Booking Conditions)
From $760	Single Hotel Supplement
From $1,250	Single Cruise Cabin Supplement - Low Season
From $1,490	Single Cruise Cabin Supplement - High Season
From $4,668	Land Only Includes Tipping

Tour Code	Depart Date	Return Date	Price AUD	Avail
2010
T25043*	29 Apr	17 May	$6,436	Avail
T25044*	13 May	31 May	$6,336	Avail
T25046	10 Jun	28 Jun	$5,936	Avail
T250410	05 Aug	23 Aug	$5,936	Avail
T250411	19 Aug	06 Sep	$5,936	Avail
T205412*	02 Sep	20 Sep	$6,336	Avail
T250413*	16 Sep	04 Oct	$6,336	Avail
T250414*	30 Sep	18 Oct	$6,436	Avail
T250416*	28 Oct	15 Nov	$6,336	Avail

* Indicates High Season departures

Important Note: Above prices include Fuel surcharges and tipping of $456 (correct as at 22 December 2009 and subject to change). Please note the Tipping amount of USD74 is payable on arrival in China.

Though status is regularly updated, availability above is indicative only, not live and hence does not guarantee that space is available on your selected tour when you or your agent calls Wendy Wu Tours to book. Booking early is the only way to ensure availability of your selected departure date.

Travel Info

Country Info

CHINA

Inclusions

Return international economy class airfares
Tipping and Current Airline Fuel levy - Subject to Change (See Pricing Section)
All meals and accommodation
All transportation, daily tours and entrance fees
National Tour Escort accompanying you throughout your destination with a minimum of 10 passengers and/or English speaking local guides in each city.
Visa fees for Australian passport holders
Domestic taxes
Australian and China departure taxes
A Wendy Wu Tours travel wallet

Exclusions

Personal expenditure such as drinks, laundry service and souvenirs
Arrangements and taxes in Singapore/Hong Kong if required
Land Only package excludes visa fees and arrival and departure transfers
Prices do not include camera and video charges
Local airport taxes if applicable
Insurance

Images from Grand Yangtze

Weather

Weather Forecast - CHINA