Departure Dates

Thursday departures through 31 December 2027. Minimum 2 travellers; maximum 6 travellers.

Package Price

Package From AUD $7,299 Per Person

Based on two adults sharing a private double room and a Deck 5 cruise cabin. Minimum booking: 2 travellers. Single-room and single-cabin supplements: please contact Delightful Travel for a confirmed quote.

Tour Highlights

Discover Beijing, cruise the Yangtze Three Gorges and explore Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou in 17 days.

Included

• Land accommodation in local 4-star standard hotels and accommodation aboard the luxury Century Yangtze cruise in a Deck 5 cabin.
• English-speaking tour guiding as stated in the package. A Chinese-speaking guide is specified for the Beijing arrival transfer.
• Breakfasts, selected main meals, onboard dining, the Captain’s Welcome Reception and evening entertainment as shown in the itinerary.
• Beijing sightseeing admissions listed by the operator: Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Badaling Great Wall with return cable car, Temple of Heaven Park, Summer Palace and hutong rickshaw experience. The final sightseeing sequence is subject to confirmation.
• Dazu Rock Carvings admission.
• Huanglong entry and shuttle buggy; Jiuzhaigou entry and sightseeing bus; Chengdu Giant Panda Base entry and sightseeing shuttle; Dujiangyan entry and shuttle buggy; Mount Qingcheng entry and sightseeing bus, as listed in the package inclusions.
• Three Gorges Dam scenic area, Goddess Stream boat excursion, White Emperor City or Three Gorges Summit (one), and Fengdu Ghost City or Xiaoguanshan (one).
• One complimentary Badong Yuxian Valley night tour or Beacon Fires of the Three Kingdoms live show, depending on sailing direction.
• High-speed rail journeys described in the day-by-day itinerary.

Excluded

• International and domestic airfares and airport taxes.
• Visa fees and travel insurance.
• Meals not specifically included, including the Chongqing arrival hotpot dinner.
• Huanglong cableway: CNY 80 ascent / CNY 40 descent per person.
• Mount Qingcheng return cableway: CNY 60 per person.
• Optional Three Gorges Dam ship lift: CNY 290 per person.
• Optional Sichuan Opera face-changing show and hotpot restaurant experience.
• Single supplements, personal expenses and excess baggage charges.
• Additional costs arising from weather, water levels, government orders or other force majeure itinerary changes.

Day 1 – Arrive in Beijing

Meet your Chinese-speaking arrival guide at the airport or railway station and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to settle in and explore independently.

Day 2 – Imperial Beijing

After hotel breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square for views of the Monument to the People’s Heroes, Great Hall of the People and National Museum. Explore the Forbidden City, then enjoy panoramic views of its rooftops and Beijing’s historic central axis from Jingshan Park. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 3 – Great Wall and Olympic Park

Travel to the Badaling Great Wall and walk towards Haohan Slope. Return to Beijing for exterior views of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube at Olympic Park, followed by time on Wangfujing Street for shopping and local food. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 4 – Temple of Heaven and Hutongs

Discover the Temple of Heaven, including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Continue into the old hutongs and visit a traditional courtyard home to learn about local Beijing life. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 5 – Beijing to Yichang; Board Your Yangtze Cruise

Transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey to Yichang. On arrival, meet the local guide and continue to Maoping Pier. Board your luxury Century cruise, settle into a Deck 5 cabin, enjoy a buffet dinner and attend the safety briefing. Airfares are excluded. Meals: Breakfast and onboard buffet dinner.

Day 6 – Three Gorges Dam and Xiling Gorge

Visit the Three Gorges Dam Scenic Area, Three Gorges Project Museum and Dam Closure Memorial Park. The optional ship-lift experience costs CNY 290 per person. Cruise through Xiling Gorge, attend the Captain’s Welcome Reception and enjoy afternoon tea. A complimentary Badong/Yuxian Valley night excursion is scheduled after dinner, subject to the sailing programme. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night refreshments onboard.

Day 7 – Goddess Stream, Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge

Transfer to a smaller boat for Goddess Stream before sailing through Wu and Qutang Gorges. At Fengjie, choose one excursion: White Emperor City or Three Gorges Summit. Enjoy a crew variety show after dinner. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night refreshments onboard.

Day 8 – Fengdu

Enjoy a relaxed morning and brunch aboard the ship. Choose one afternoon excursion: Fengdu Ghost City or Xiaoguanshan Ancient Architecture Complex. Return for dinner and the Guest Talent Show. Meals: Brunch, dinner and late-night refreshments onboard.

Day 9 – Disembark in Chongqing

Buffet breakfast is served onboard from 07:00 to 08:30. Disembark and meet your driver-guide at the pier. Visit Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street before checking into your hotel. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 10 – Dazu Rock Carvings

Explore the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings, focusing on Baoding Mountain. See the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, Reclining Buddha and Nine Dragons Bathing the Prince, and learn about Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian traditions. Return to Chongqing with free time for shopping and local dining. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 11 – Chongqing to Chengdu

Take the high-speed train to Chengdu after breakfast. Meet your guide and explore Kuanzhai Alley, where traditional architecture, local snacks and lively streets introduce Sichuan’s relaxed city culture. Continue to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12 – Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou

Travel by high-speed train to Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station. Transfer to your hotel in the Jiuzhaigou area and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 13 – Jiuzhaigou National Park

Spend a full day exploring UNESCO-listed Jiuzhaigou National Park using the sightseeing shuttle. Discover colourful lakes, waterfalls, forests, mountain scenery and Tibetan highland landscapes before returning to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 14 – Return to Chengdu

Take the high-speed train back to Chengdu and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time, with optional independent visits to Chunxi Road, the IFS Giant Panda photo spot or Taikoo Li. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 15 – Giant Pandas and Tea Culture

Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, then experience traditional Chengdu tea culture. An optional Sichuan hotpot dinner with a Sichuan Opera face-changing performance is available at additional cost. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 16 – Dujiangyan and Mount Qingcheng

Discover the ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System and visit Mount Qingcheng, a renowned centre of Taoist heritage. Return to Chengdu after sightseeing. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 17 – Depart Chengdu

After breakfast, transfer to Chengdu Airport according to your flight schedule. Your journey concludes in Chengdu. Meals: Breakfast.

Single Traveller Supplement

For single travelers, a single supplement price must be purchased.

Triple Share

No discounts apply for 3rd person traveling. Full price applies, subject to availability.
✻Please note: Triple shares may be required to share existing bedding.

Bedding Configuration

Twin or Double Bedding (subject to availability)

Child Policy

• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children traveling with their parents.
• Valid for Children 8 years old and over.

✻Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Passport Validity

Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or at least 6 months’ validity for use on arrival to the foreign country. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. In this instance, customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred.

Luggage

All the packages are inclusive of 23kg Check-in luggage / Hand luggage 7 kg. You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of the luggage from the coach.

Cancellation Policy

Non Refundable.

Terms and Condition

Please makes sure you read the Terms and Condition Before you place the Booking.
All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars and all Australian Domestic Travel Products included GST

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