Tour Description and ItineraryCustomize this tour Enquiry about this tourMarch ~ November. Start from Chongqing or Yichang. Please note: this cruiser has retreaded in 2010, and all rooms have balcony!! Cruiser Description: Registry: China (Star-Rating: 5-star) Entered Service: 1995; Newly decorated with in 2010 Passenger Capacity: 148 Lenth (ft): 300 Beam (ft): 54 Stateroom (Standard) (sq ft):73 Deck Plans Five Decks: Upper Deck, Promenade Deck, Bridge Deck, Recreation Deck, Sun Deck On-Board Presidential Suite: 1 Business Suites: 6 Standard Staterooms: 73 Standard cabins are approximately 187 square feet (typical cabin) with outside picture windows; lower twin-berths, coordinated bedspreads, carpeting and drapes; closed-circuit TV and ample closet space, fully air-conditioned, private bathroom but no bathtub. Single Staterooms: N/A Amenities Barbor/ Beauty Shop (haircare, manicures) Sunbath Pool, Health Club (GYM, sauna, massage) Bar, Ball Room, Game Room Int'l Conference Hall, Business Center Observation, Gift Shop Restaurants and Entertainment Chinese and western dining hall, ala carle dining hall Breakfast: Western or Chinese Buffet Dinner: Chinese Table Built with advanced ship building technology, is streamlined and glass-enclosed with capacity of 160 tourists. Its interior decoration and facilities reach international standard of five-star cruise ship. M.S. Blue Whale is equipped with presidential suite, deluxe single cabin, standard cabin, international satellite telecommunication device and other comfortable amenities. It is an ideal place for vacation tour, business tour and conference tour. Voyage: Chongqing to Yichang within 4 days 3 nights | Days | Chongqing to Yichang (Down Stream) | | D1 | Transfer from airport (or from your hotel) to the cruiser, board on the ship before 22:00pm. | | D2 | Departs Chongqing at 09:00AM. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats. | | D3 | Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(10:00AM-13:30PM). -Shennong Stream is a small tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations. | | D4 | Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site (08:00AM-10:00AM).. Arrives in Yichang at 11:00AM. -Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man and it has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. | Voyage: Yichang to Chongqing within 5 days 4 nights | Days | Yichang to Chongqing (Up Stream) | | D1 | Transfer from airport (or from your hotel) to the cruiser, board on the ship before 22:00pm. | | D2 | Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site (08:30AM-10:30PM). -Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man and it has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. | | D3 | Shore excursion to Shennong Stream (08:00AM-12:30PM). -Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations. | | D4 | Shore excurison to Fengdu Ghost City, Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats. | | D5 | Arrives in Chongqing at 09:00AM. | The itineraries listed in the form probably be adjusted owing to the bad weather, water level, temporary navigation control and prohibition. Aboard the cruise: You should arrive at Chongqing before 22:00PM to aboard the cruise on the first day. You can tell us your flight number (or train number) and arrival time, or hotel you stay in Chongqing. our guide will pick you up and drive you to the port to aboard the ship. Price Include: Crusier accommodations, three meals everyday, shore excursions specified on the itinerary. the accommodation is based on one standard bed per person. How to Book? You can book online or by email, tell us your flight number/ arrival time to Chongqing or Yichang, or the hotel you stay in either city, we will pick you up from the airport(or hotel) to the cruiser. you will receive our confirmation email and voucher after your booking. Note: There are only two beds in a cabin. Most of the ships do not provide extra bed, so you may need to reserve another cabin, or a half cabin (0.5 cabin) for the third person (for an adult or a big child) . If you want to take a whole cabin for the third person, a single supplement of 75% to 100% of a single ticket is required. If you only take a half cabin, or only "a bed", the price is the same but he/she need to share the cabin with a stranger. Payment Method and Cancel Policy Please Contact Us Send Enquiry, if you want to Customize This Tour or Have Any Questions. |