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The longest river in China and the third longest river in the world, the 6,300 kilometer Yangtze River starts at the southern foothills of the snow-covered Geladandong Peak of the Tanggula Mountains in southwestern Qinghai Province. It flows past 2 autonomous regions and 6 provinces including Qinghai, Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Shanghai City, where it runs into the East China Sea.

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 1 YiChang
The guide will pick you up at Yichang airport. You will board your deluxe cruise ship:Yangtze (4 stars) or President No.1 (5 star) for the Three Gorges river journey.

Day 2 On Yangtze River(B, L, D)
This morning you arrive Yang Jia Wang and visit the Three Gorges Dam site, a controversial, immense construction project that is the largest hydroelectric and flood-control dam in the world. Sail through the Three Gorges ship locks and the third gorge Xiling, enjoy the natural scenery at leisure.

Day 3 On Yangtze River(B, L, D)
In the morning disembark for your boat excursion down the crystal-clear Shennong Stream or the Daning River, depending on local conditions. Re-board your ship and continue throuth the passage, head upstream through the second and first of the three gorges— Wuxia, known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains. and Qutang Gorge, the shortest but most dramatic gorge, You can nearly touch the perpendicular walls rising from the riverbanks as your captain negotiates this narrow gap.

Day 4 On Yangtze River(B, L, D)
Depending on river conditions, one of the following shore excursions will be offered: Wanxian, “Gateway to Eastern Chongqing City,” tucked in between rolling mountains; Shibaozhai, with its 400-year-old, twelve story red wooden pagoda high on a cliff side; or Fengdu, China’s “Ghost City”, where you will see ghost- and devil-like statues at numerous temples.


Day 5 Chongqing/Exit(B)
In the morning your ship arrive Chongqing. Nicknamed the "mountain city," Chongqing is renowned for its unique scenic spots, especially the parks, and many places of historical and culture interest. See off.