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Yangtze River Panorama
From $5,493 - 28 Days, Fully Inclusive from selected Australian cities
This popular programme is the perfect combination of China’s must see attractions with the spectacular scenery afforded by its natural landscapes. From the palaces and Great Wall of Beijing to Xian’s Terracotta Warriors and the awe inspiring panorama of the mighty Yangtze River’s Three Gorges, we visit Chengdu’s endangered and cuddly pandas in Sichuan Province and discover the enchanting colours of Yunnan Province’s many cultures, in a place called ‘Shangri–La’.
TOUR ITINERARY
Wendy Wu Tours Review: "I just wanted to give some feedback regarding the recent Yangtze Panorama tour my husband and I experienced. I have to say, that overall, the trip way exceeded our expectation in every way. The whole trip was seamless from start to finish. Our National Tour Guide Candice was fantastic. For such a young person she was professional, committed and was enthusiastic for the whole 26 days. She had a wonderful sense of humour and a lovely smile which brightened our day especially on the very early, cold starts. Candice never missed a beat, managing to get all ‘her chickens in line’ (the travelling group) at every stop. She was polite and respectful at all times, we all loved her. Well done Candice you made our holiday a wonderful experience!!!!!
The hotels, the food, the local guides and the places of interest we visited were fantastic. We will definitely recommend this trip to our friends and anyone else wanting to visit China. Thank you Wendy Wu."
Mr and Mrs Cray, Western Australia - April 2010
Days 1-2: Australia to Beijing
Fly overnight with Singapore Airlines to Beijing via Singapore for 2 nights. Our welcoming banquet tomorrow evening includes a sample of the local delicacy ‘Peking Duck’.
Day 3: Beijing
Enjoy an exciting walk along the Great Wall and visit the 15th Century Temple of Heaven. This evening we will be entertained by a fascinating Chinese Acrobatic show.
Days 4-5: Beijing to Chengde to Beijing
Today we travel to Chengde by train. Our visit includes the Imperial Mountain Villas and the exceptional temples built for Tibetan and Mongolian warlords. The following afternoon return to Beijing by train.
Day 6: Beijing to Xian
Visit the Forbidden City, stroll along Tiananmen Square past Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum and explore the Summer Palace before boarding our overnight sleeper train to Xian.
Days 7-8: Xian
Arrive in Xian this morning. Visit the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and enjoy a traditional Shui Jiao Dumpling Banquet this evening. The following day we visit the life-size Terracotta Warriors and the ancient City Wall. Enjoy an evening performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.
Day 9: Xian to Wuhan
Visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, walk through the lively Muslim Quarter to the Great Mosque and explore the Islamic food markets. This evening we board our overnight sleeper train to Wuhan.
Day 10: Wuhan to Yangtze Cruise
Arrive in Wuhan this morning. Visit the Yellow Crane Tower and East Lake before driving (approx 4-5hrs) to the boarding point of our Yangtze River cruise for the next 4 nights.
Days 11-13: Yangtze River Cruise
Enjoy a tour to the Three Gorges Dam before commencing our cruise on the Yangtze River. We will cruise through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and take shore excursions to explore the history and tranquil landscapes (subject to change).
Day 14: Chongqing to Chengdu
Arrive in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu. Later we visit Mt. Qincheng, found in the dramatic and lush mountain forests of Sichuan Province and the city’s local markets before feasting on a sumptuous Sichuan Banquet.
Day 15: Chengdu
Visit the famous Panda Research Centre to see these endearing animals being reared in surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat.
Day 16: Chengdu to Kunming
Today we board our overnight sleeper train to Kunming.
Days 17-18: Kunming
Arrive in Kunming this morning and visit the Flower Market before sampling ‘Across the Bridge Noodles’ this evening, a specialty of the area. Tomorrow we enjoy a full day tour to the picturesque Stone Forest.
Day 19: Kunming to Lijiang
This morning we fly to Lijiang. Spend the afternoon exploring the cobbled streets of the old quarter.
Day 20: Lijiang
Today we catch a chairlift to explore one of the meadows of the impressive Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy the amazing scenery. We then travel to the Baisha Frescoes. In the evening attend the acclaimed Naxi Ancient music show.
Day 21: Lijiang to Zhongdian
Today we travel to Zhongdian en route we visit Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Day 22: Zhongdian
Visit the Baishui Terrace, where spring water cascades over layers of white limestone pools.
Day 23: Zhongdian
Today we visit the Napa Hai Lake and the Songshanlin Monastery.
Day 24: Zhongdian to Dali
Continue driving to Dali today (approx 4hrs). Explore the ancient quarter, visit the Xizhou Village, the local market, an ancient courtyard home and see Bai women demonstrate their traditional tie-dying technique in Zhoucheng Village.
Day 25: Dali
Today we visit the Three Pagodas and enjoy a cruise on Erhai Lake. In the evening stroll down Foreigner’s Street absorbing the local atmosphere of the market stalls.
Day 26: Dali to Kunming
Fly back to Kunming today for our final night in China.
Day 27: Depart Kunming
Enjoy the morning at leisure before boarding our overnight flight to Australia.
Day 28: Arrive Australia
Arrive home this morning.
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