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Galaxy (Fortune) Cruiser, Yangtze River Three Gorges Tour

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    Galaxy (Fortune) Cruiser, Yangtze River Three Gorges Tour
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    March ~ November. Cruise between Chongqing and Yichang.

    Cruiser Description:
    Standard: ★★★★
    Star-Rating: 4 star
    Started Operating: 2002
    Capacity: 126 passengers
    Length(m): 75.6
    Beam(m):13
    Speed: 28 KM/H

    The sister cruise ships, Galaxy 1 and Galaxy 2, were launched in 2002 on the Yangtze River. They were designed to meet 4 star standards for river cruise ships, and cater to the growing international need for comfort, convenience and security.

    Both ships carry 126 passengers in 2 luxury suites and 61 standard rooms, all of which offer splendid views of the passing scenery plus restaurant, bar, observation areas, gymnasium, multipurpose meeting room, beauty saloon, clinic, business center and shop. The ships are also equipped with central air conditioning, and satellite TV and radio systems which ensure good communications with the world beyond the Yangtze.

    Voyage: Chongqing to Yichang

    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). Have lunch onboard. Arrives in Yichang at 13:30PM. -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.

    Voyage: Yichang to Chongqing

    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.

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    Select Tour Type: more friends coming with you, more discount you get. Note: following price is for per person
    Standard Cabin (Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov) : 2,150CNY (316 USD)
    Standard Cabin (May, Sep, Oct) : 2,350CNY (346 USD)
    Additional Requirement:
    2 persons minimum Pickup from airport (or hotel) to the cruiser : +200CNY (29 USD)

    Customer Reviews of , check total 1 travellers reviews:

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    review written by yousif tareef
    me and my daughter took the upstream cruise in october.very nice and clean boat .rooms so good .boat crew so friendly and helpfull.the tour itself is so great . want to thank specially CINDEY the english guide on the boat .she is simply so GREAT HELPFUL AND SO NICE PERSON

    Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! [5 of 5 Stars!]

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