Mt. Huangshan & Yangtze River Cruise 14 days

Tour Code: CTS 04

Day 01:         West Coast Q Beijing

Take a deluxe flight to Beijing, across the International Date Line.        

Day 02:         Arrive in Beijing

Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China in late afternoon, met by CTS tour guide for transfer to the hotel.

Day 03:         Beijing Q Yichang

Enjoy the famous Beijing Hutong and Alley tour in the morning, visit Old Drum tower and local Family. Then fly to Yichang, board the deluxe Yangtze River cruiser and start your venture tour on the Yangtze River. With a rich Chinese cultural heritage of thousand of years, the Three Gorges is not only a picturesque natural gallery, but also a spectacular treasure house.

Day 04:         Three Gorges

The cruiser will arrive Sandouping in the morning, visit the Three Gorges Dam, the largest project of China.

Day 05:         Three Gorges

The cruiser sails into the Xiling Gorge, which is renowned for being extremely perilous and is the longest of the Yangtze's Three Gorges. The water is full of turbulent currents and whirlpools and dangerous shoals. Flanking the river is a series of green mountains with precipices and peaks where the water zigzags forward and gives way to some attractive scenery. Transfer to smaller boats to see the Lessor Three Gorges along the Daning River. The cruiser will sail into the Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. The Wu Gorge boasts the most immediately beautiful and spectacular scenery of the Three Gorges. Although Qutang Gorge is the smallest of the gorges, it is actually the most powerful and the water here flows most rapidly at this spot.

Day 06:         Three Gorges

Shore excursion to Shaibaozhai Temple, This 12-storey wooden pagoda was built against the side of a sheer rectangular cliff, it¡¯s craftsmanship is so wonderful and unique that it is named ¡°Pearl on the Yangtze River¡±.

Day 07:         Chongqing t Guiyang

Arrive in Chongqing in the morning, the birthplace of Ba and Yu culture with the history of 3,000 years. Upon arrival visit the Eling Park and Panda House, enjoy local cuisine ¨C Sichuan Hot Pot, then take overnight soft sleeper train to Guiyang in the evening.

Day 08:         Guiyang

Arrive in Guiyang in the morning. Visit the Jiaxiu pavilion, then take a bus ride to Anshun, sightseeing the famous Huangguoshu Falls, one of the biggest falls in China, 316 feet high and 346 feet wide. Water pours down a cliff into the Rhinoceros Pool. Sunlight is diffracted through the drops of water, producing glorious rainbows. There is a natural cave behind the waterfall, 131 feet above the Rihinoceros Pool. Standing inside and watching the water pouring down is an unforgettable sight. Around the Huangguoshu are 18 smaller falls and 30 karst caves.  

Day 09:         Guiyang

Visit Qianling Park and Hongfeng Lake in the morning. Hongfeng Lake, the national key scenery spot, is generalized with mountains, waters, caves and forests scenery as a whole scenery. Comparing with other scenery spots, it embodies more multiple cube-united scenes such as mountains linking lakes, the lakes having island, also some islands having caves, or some caves having lakes, mixed together within each other. In addition, the minority of Dong and Buyi¡¯s Mountain Village are along the hills and by the waters, and the deep and emotional national performance will show you their traditions, customs, and hospitality.

Day 10:         Guiyang Q Mt. Huangshan

Mt. Huangshan is the most famous mountain in China; it is recognized by UNESCO as the rich heritage of mankind. It has been famous for thousands of years for its unique pine trees, stones of strange shapes, the sea of clouds, and hot springs.

Day 11:         Mt. Huangshan

Take a cable car to the top of the mountain. Explore the famous peaks such as the Lotus Flower Peak, the Tip of a Magic Writing Brush, and Beginning to Believe Peak etc.  Lotus Flower Peak is the highest Peak with an elevation of 6,138 feet. Famous pines such as the "Flying Dragon" and the "Twin Dragons" are found there. From the summit the neighboring peaks look dwarfed and in the distance the whole scene gradually merges into one shade of color. Rising out of the profusion of trees and flowers, Tip of a Magic Writing Brush is a pillar of stone tapering into a sharp point on which stands a twisted old pine. People metaphorically describe it as the "Tip of a Magic Writing Brush," that is, a brush painting all the lovely scenes of Mt. Huangshan. Unlike other peaks, Beginning to Believe Peak is small and dainty but has a charm of its own. It is noted for its gorgeous greenery and quaint rock shapes. The beauty of Mt. Huangshan is so captivating that one can't help feeling as if one has stepped into a Chinese landscape paining shouting, "Now I believe." Stay overnight at the hotel on top of the mountain. 

Day 12:         Mt. Huangshan Q Shanghai

Rise early to catch the breath-taking view of the sun rising from the horizon with mountain peaks shrouded in the sea of clouds. Continue the excursion on the Mt. Huangshan. Descend by cable car; tour Hongcun Village, which has been recognized as the World Culture Heritage of Mankind by UNESCO recently. Fly to Shanghai in the evening.

Day 13:         Shanghai Q West Coast

Transfer to the airport and home your sweet home.