Yangtze cruise

Yangtze River - cruise down the Yangtze River and visit the 15 national scenic spots and 22 historic, cultural cities. At the end of the Yangtze Cruise is the capital city of Hubei province, one of many historic cities dating back to the Eastern Han dynasty. The Yellow Crane Tower is among the monuments from the past and the Yangtze River Bridge the first bridge to cross the river in the modern age. Three Gorges - Qutang Gorge, this length of 8 kilometres' gorge is the shortest, narrowest but most imposing section of the three gorges.

The 6300 kilometres long Yangtze River is the longest river in China and the third longest in the world. It is the cradle of the Chinese civilisation. There are numerous scenic spots and historic sites in the 22 cities the river goes through. Among them, the 193 kilometres Yangtze Three Gorges, from Fengjie County to Yichang, is the most famous one. China Holidays ’Yangtze River Cruise' runs between Chongqing and Wuhan. The cruise covers the following main scenic spots and cities:

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BOAT ON YANGTZE RIVER
Passengers are accommodated in twin berth cabins. For single supplement please refer to the itinerary.

TOUR ESCORTS
Tour will be accompanied by tour escorts if the group size is over 15. Groups of less than 15 but over 10 will have a national guide meeting them on arrival in Beijing.

TIPS
Tips were not included in the group fee. Normal tip for your National guide/escort should be US$2/person/day and US$2/person/day for the local guide and US$1/person/day for the driver.

AIRPORT TAXES
All airport taxes are included for group departures. For tailor made departures, UK airport tax has been included in the price. You need to purchase Chinese Airport Construction fee in China, which is 50 Yuan (about 4 sterling pounds) for domestic flights and 90 Yuan (about 7 sterling pounds) for international flights. The Chinese Airport Construction fee will need to be paid by cash in Yuan.

BAGGAGE
20 kg per person maximum check-in baggage is allowed. All excess baggage charges are your responsibility. It is suggested all check-in baggage should be locked.

RE-CONFIRMATION OF AIR TICKETS
Reconfirmation is required when you break your journey for more than 72 hours at any point of your tour. Failure to do so may result in the airline cancelling reservations.

TOUR COST INCLUDES
• International flights in economy class include U.K. Departure Tax
• All domestic transportation and transfers
• Twin sharing accommodation at 4 hotel with en-suite private facilities
• Breakfast only in hotel, lunch and dinner in local restaurants, except in Hong Kong
• For Hong Kong extension: accommodation and transportation between hotel and airport only
• Full board on cruise boat on Yangtze River
• All the sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary and entrance fees
• English-speaking guides

TOUR COST EXCLUDES
• Chinese Visa Fee for tailor made departure clients or individual travellers.
• Local airport tax and city construction fee in China for tailor made departure clients or individual travellers.
• Expenses in hotels such as laundry, tips, telephone and room service, etc.
• Gratuities for service provided by tour escorts and local guides.
• Sightseeing and meals in Hong Kong.

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Yangtze River Cruise

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