492USD Yangtze Gold 1, Super Deluxe Yangtze River Cruise Tour

First Navigation:2011

Last Refurbished:2011

Capacity:350

Length:136m

Width:20m

Cabin Area:27m²

Price From:$492 (3100RMB)

Yangtze Gold 1 Cruiser is a new 5-star deluxe cruise ship of Chongqing Transportation and Tourism Corporation commencing service in May 2011. It is designed and equipped according to international 5-star hotel standards, including a luxurious revolving open air lobby. The length of the ship is 136 meters and is 19.6 meters wide. There are 148 cabins onboard, accommodating a total capacity of 350 passengers. Each cabin has a private balcony with full-length observation window and is furnished with unique and refined interior decoration.
Attention: The prices quoted herein below include the mandatory tips to the ship staff on board.
Cruise Schedule:
Downstream: Chongqing to Yichang (4Day 3Night Tour)

Days	Downstream Schedule
D1	Board on the ship before 22:00pm.
D2 (B, L, D)	Departs Chongqing at 7:00AM~ 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 (B, L, D)	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 (B)	Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site (08:00AM-10:00AM) and view the scenery along Xiling Gorge. Arrives in Yichang at 11:30AM. - 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.

Upstream: Yichang to Chongqing (5Day 4Night Tour)

Days	Upstream Schedule
D1	Board on the ship before 22:00pm.
D2 (B, L, D)	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 (B, L, D)	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 (B, L, D)	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 (B)	Arrives in Chongqing at 09:00AM.

NOTE: The itineraries listed in the form probably be adjusted owing to the bad weather, water level, temporary navigation control and prohibition.

Price Include:
Crusier accommodations, three meals everyday, shore excursions specified on the itinerary. the accommodation is based on one standard bed per person.

Note: There are only two beds in a standard 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 100% in May, Sept and Oct.
And the other months will be 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.

How to Book?
a, You can book online or by email, and pay online by your credit card, then we will reserve and confirm to you;
b, If you need land tranfser, tell us your flight number and arrival time, or the hotel name, we can arrange pick you up there to the dock. But extra payment is required, 160RMB per person.
How to Check in:
a, Upon arrival at dock, you need to pay for the luggage tranfse by local porters, 10RMB for one piece of luggage; Cable cars from dock to the vessel is also an additional charge.
b, Showing your passport and our confirmation to the recetionist, then they will find your reservation record and process your check in procedure and show you the right cabin.

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Room Type

ID	Room Type	Price	Book
	Standard Cabin (Downstream)(Apr-Jun-Jul-Aug-Nov)	$492(3100RMB)
	Standard Cabin (Downstream)(May-Sept-Oct)	$540(3400RMB)
	Standard Cabin (Upstream)(Apr-Jun-Jul-Aug-Nov)	$492(3100RMB)
	Standard Cabin (Upstream)(May-Sept-Oct)	$540(3400RMB)

Additional Requirement
	Pickup from airport to dock : +$24 (150RMB)
	Pickup from airport to downtown hotel : +$21 (130RMB)

Facilities

Lobby, Reception Desk
Souvenior Shop
Business Center
Clinic
Cafe, Reading Room
Helipad
Surf Pool, Sauna, Gym Room
Card Room, Dancing Hall
Multi-Fuction Hall, Conference Center
Karaok, Radio Room
Bar, Banquet Hall
Front View Stand, Sun Deck
Mini Golf
Rock Climbing
Beauty Salon, Massage Room
Public Washing Room

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