Tour Overview
| Tour Code | sh-expo-05 |
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| Departure Date | 15 August 2009 ~ |
| Special Price | $1,967 Tourist Class 2-5 Persons |
Tour Highlights
10 Days Shanghai '10 Expo & Yangtze River Cruise Photo Gallery
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Tour Summary
| Dates | Destinations | Today's Activities | Comments |
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| Day 1 | Shanghai start off | Shanghai Airport pick-up
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Airport pick-up included |
| Day 2 | Shanghai | B,L | |
| Day 3 | World Expo 2010 Shanghai | The English interpreter will accompany you to visit the World Expo Hall
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B |
| Day 4 | World Expo 2010 Shanghai | The English interpreter will accompany you to visit the World Expo Hall
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B |
| Day 5 | World Expo 2010 Shanghai | The English interpreter will accompany you to visit the World Expo Hall
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B |
| Day 6 | Shanghai - Chongqing - Yangtze | B,L,D | |
| Day 7 | Yangtze | B,L,D | |
| Day 8 | Yangtze - Yichang - Shanghai | 1:30 p.m. disembark Yichang, Yichang to Shanghai by Air | B,L |
| Day 9 | Shanghai | Free see-off service to Shanghai Airport (End of service)
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B |
Accommodation Details
| Day | Stay City | Tourist Class | Classic Class | Deluxe Class |
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| 1,2,3,4,5 | Shanghai | Liang An Hotel | Holiday Inn Downtown Hotel | Mayfair Hotel Shanghai |
| 6,7,8 | Yangtze | on board | on board | on board |
| 9 | Shanghai | Liang An Hotel | Holiday Inn Downtown Hotel | Mayfair Hotel Shanghai |
Tour Price Variation
| 1 person | 2-5 persons | 6-9 persons | Single room supplement | |
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| Tourist Class | 2780 | 1967 | 1605 | 188 |
| Classic Class | 3215 | 2214 | 1852 | 333 |
| Deluxe Class | 3536 | 2423 | 2061 | 419 |
Price Inclusions
- All domestic transportation within China as per itineraries;
- Hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on two people sharing one room;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary: with daily western breakfasts; daily lunches and/or dinners at local finest restaurants;
- Entrance fees of sightseeing and show as listed in the itinerary;
- Excellent individual English speaking guide & driver;
- Luggage handling and transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa;
- Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
- Two bottles of mineral water per day;
- Government taxes.
Price Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare not included in the itinerary;
- Personal expenses;
- Excess baggage expense;
- Any meals that are not indicated in the itinerary;
- Tips to guides or drivers;
- Insurance fees;
- Visa fees.
Tour Day By Day Itinerary
Day by Day Itinerary
- » Shanghai start off
- Upon arrival, your guide greets you and escorts you to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
- » Shanghai
- After breakfast, have a look around the bustling shopping district of Nanjing Road. Strolling along Xintiandi Area, which was built and re-orgnized on the basis of Shanghai's unqiue characteristics-Shikumen architectural structures, is well-known as a new stylish pedestrain street for Cuisines, Commerce, Entertainment and Culture tourism spot. Walk along The Bund, one of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai and enjoy the charming scenery of Huangpu River.
- Then, arrive at Yuyuan Garden, which has the exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and the artistic style of Chinese private gardens.
- Next visit Jade Buddha Temple, Built in 1918, in the style of the Song Dynasty, the temple houses two valuable jade statues - the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha.
- Explore the Town God Temple (Chenghuangmiao), a Taoist Temple. The street is also known as Old Chenghuangmiao, where you cannot miss typical Shanghai snacks such as steamed stuffed buns.
- The next stop is Shanghai Museum, the exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land.
- Lastly go see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the landmark of Shanghai.
Huangpu River Taking a boat tour along the Huangpu River gives visitors an opportunity to see many of Shanghai's famous sites such as the Bund, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the dramatic skyli ...
Jade Buddha Temple Jade Buddha Temple(Yu Fo Si) situated in the northwest near the intersection of Anyuan Lu and Jiangning Lu, the temple is an active one, attracting large numbers of visitors, both ...
Oriental Pearl TV Tower The Oriental Pearl Tower is a multifunctional body with sightseeing, restaurant, shopping, entertainment, hotel, and radio and TV transmissions. It has already become one of the sy ...
Shanghai Museum Shanghai Museum has been famous for its large collection of rare cultural piece. The museum now houses over 120,000 pieces of cultural relics in twelve categories, including Chines ...
Town God Temple In the old days temple fairs were held in this Taoist temple on special days. Gradually the permanent temple market was formed, encompassing the Yuyuan Garden and the Zigzag Bridge ...
Xintiandi Area As a car-free shopping, eating and entertainment area of Shanghai, China. Xintiandi is composed of an area of restored traditional shikumen ("stone gate") houses on narrow alleys, ...
Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden located in Anren Jie, Shanghai. The garden was finished in 1577 by a government officer of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) named Pan Yunduan ...
- » World Expo 2010 Shanghai
- Today the English interpreter will escort you to visit the Expo site.
- 3 Day Admission Ticket: 3 Day Admission ticket holders can enter the Expo area once on any three standard days respectively. *World Expo Shanghai 2010: China is a grand drawing together of international fairs and expositions. The theme of the Expo is "Better City, Better Life", which reflects Shanghai's leading status as a economic and cultural city in the Twenty-first Century. The expo is expected to attract the largest number of participants and visitors in the history of international expositions. The Shanghai 2010 Expo's emblem, depicting the image of three people holding hands together symbolizes that depicting the image of three people holding hands together symbolizes that.
- » World Expo 2010 Shanghai
- Today the English interpreter will escort you to visit the Expo site.
- » World Expo 2010 Shanghai
- Today the English interpreter will escort you to visit the Expo site.
- » Shanghai - Chongqing - Yangtze
- In the morning, you then transfer to Chongqing to start the cruise pier.
- Take an onshore excursion to sightsee either Fengdu or Shi Bao Zhai or Wanzhou. Fengdu, located on the north bank of the Yangtze River, is an ancient city with a long history, known as the "Ghost City" to most Chinese people.
- Shi Bao Zhai, literally means Stone Treasure Fortress, located in Zhong County, at the south bank of the Yangtze River, 278 km away from Chongqing, it was first built during Qing Dynasty in 1750.
- Wanzhou is a small mountainous city. It is at about the halfway point between Chongqing and Yichang, and has been an important river port for centuries.
Fengdu Traditionally known as the Ghost City, Fengdu attracts tourists with temple and shrines dedicated to the gods of the underworld. Instruments of torture and wild demon images vividl ...
Shibaozhai Temple For 500 years, Shibaozhai Temple has sat on a hillside overlooking a crowded medieval village and the terraced green fields of the narrow Yangtze River valley. The wooden pagoda st ...
Wanzhou Known as the gate way to East Sichuan, Wanzhou is an important port and industrial center. Its tangerines, oranges and peaches are renowned throughout China. Here, you may visit si ...
- » Yangtze
- Sail through Qutang Gorge or Wu Gorge and take an excursion to Daninghe River Small Three Gorges or Shennongxi River (Shennong Stream). The disappearing boat trackers can be seen by the Yangtze River.
- Sail through the Three Gorges Dam Ship Locks. The Three Gorges Dam will be the largest hydropower station and dam in the world.
Qutang Gorge As the shortest and most spectacular of the Three Gorges, Qutang Gorge is also the narrowest one. With vertical cliffs of some thousand meters high as its two flanks, the Gorge is ...
Shennong Stream With a crystal clear stream flowing swiftly from north to south through very deep gorges, an exciting sampan tour allows you to enjoy the charming landscape on both lands of the ri ...
Small Three Gorges Here sheer cliffs and steep mountains rise on either side, creating one of natural fine arts gallery as natural scenic wonders unfold on both banks of the Daninghe River. Lying on ...
Wu Gorge Flanked by high peaks that are often capped by fog or clouds, Wu Gorge was long known to be as dangerous as it is beautiful. The river of Wu Gorge cuts its way through two majestic ...
- » Yangtze - Yichang - Shanghai
- Go onshore to see the Three Gorges Dam site in the morning.
- Then depart Yichang at 1:30 p.m. for the airport.
- Stay overnight at hotel in Shanghai.
Three Gorges Dam As the world's largest and grandest water conservancy project, Three Gorges Dam has become a symbol of China's efforts to join the modern world. When completed in 2009, the dam wil ...
- » Shanghai
- Transfer to Shanghai airport to prepare for departure.
- End of service.
Travler's FAQ & Tips
Weather
Shopping
Travel
Customs
Other Hints
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Is Chongqing's weather very hot? What to notice?
Chongqing is located in the transition area between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Middle-lower Yangtze Plain. Which is famous for its hot summers and it is known as one of 'the three furnace cities'. The other two are Nanjing and Wuhan. Bring light clothing such as T-shirts, shorts and sandals if you come in summer. Also, remember to bring your umbrella, sunglasses, and suntan lotion to avoid the heat of the 'burning furnace'. The best season to visit Chongqing is in spring, autumn and winter.
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Could i get to know something about minority cultures in Chongqing?
Chongqing is a multi-cultural city, with about 23 distinct minority cultures. The Tujia and the Miao are the largest two minorities in Chongqing and mainly inhabit the Qianjiang Development District and the Fuling District. Every January 3 to 15 of the lunar calendar, Tujia people hold grand activities of worship, praying and dancing. The Miao people express themselves through singing.
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Can i tour around Chonqing by bike?
The bike is the worst choice for people who understand the structure of the mountain city. First timers to Chongqing should be warned it is very easy to get lost. The bus system and monorail are advised as the best forms of transportation.
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What sourvenirs should I buy and where?
The local "Tan Mu Jiang" (Carpenter Tan) carpentry shop is worth a visit for its fine wood artwares
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Notice this if you tend to drink beer in a bar
There are many bars in Chongqing, but most are underpopulated. Several branches of the Newcastle Arms offer the closest thing to proper beer, but be sure they get your beer from the pump and not the slop tray.
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Emergency numbers
- Ambulance: 120
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Emergencies: 110
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Fire: 119
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Tel No. Enquiry: 114
- Police: 110
- Ambulance: 120
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Mind this customs rule
Customs rules require an accounting of all valuables including watches, jewellery, cameras and currency that you are taking in. A copy of this is surrendered on departure and anything missing may well be treated as imported and duty required accordingly. Therefore make sure you obtain a police report for any goods stolen during your stay. Recorded video-tapes must be declared and may be viewed by the Authorities on arrival.
