Experience awe-inspiring natural beauty, iconic World Heritage sites and cultures enhanced over centuries as you sail China\u2019s legendary waterway. The Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer brings you as close as possible to the most captivating landscapes of central China, offering authentic charm and unrivalled comfort.<\/p>\n
This carefully curated itinerary combines fascinating history-steeped cities with soul-uplifting rural stories along Asia\u2019s longest river. Commence your journey at the port of Chongqing, gateway to the 3,915-mile Yangtze and meander through the Three Gorges, stretching 120 miles into the river\u2019s middle reaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer brings you as close as possible to the most captivating landscapes of central China, offering authentic charm and unrivalled comfort.<\/p>\n This carefully curated itinerary combines fascinating history-steeped cities with soul-uplifting rural stories along Asia\u2019s longest river. Commence your journey at the port of Chongqing, gateway to the 3,915-mile Yangtze and meander through the Three Gorges, stretching 120 miles into the river\u2019s middle reaches.<\/p>\n","itinerary_highlight_title":"Itinerary Highlights","itinerary_highlights":" Car Transfer: Airport to Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Upon arrival in Chongqing airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.<\/p>","meals_included_list":["dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8703"],"day_title":"Chongqing \/ Yangzi Explorer","itinerary_content":" Chongqing Highlights Tour<\/strong><\/p>\r\n We will commence our journey from Chaotianmen<\/strong>. Meet the \u201clocal porters\u201d at the wholesale market to experience the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity. Next, we head to Dongshui Gate<\/strong> to unfold a captivating local story. Enter the Huguang Guild Hall<\/strong> to learn about the immigrant culture of Yuzhong. This is one of the ancient guild hall buildings in the central area of the country. The hall vividly narrates a crucial chapter in the history of human migration\u2014the Sichuan migration movement in Huguang.<\/p>\r\n Thereafter, you will explore the charming streets and alleys of Ciqikou Ancient Town,<\/strong> adorned with Ming and Qing dynasty-style buildings.<\/p>\r\n Car Transfer: Chongqing to Chaotianmen Pier & Cruise Embarkation<\/strong><\/p>\r\n You will be transferred to Chaotianmen pier <\/strong>to prepare for ship embarkation. After you have settled into your cabin, join your fellow guests in the Explorer Bar for the Captain\u2019s Welcome Reception.<\/p>","meals_included_list":["breakfast","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8704"],"day_title":"Fuling","itinerary_content":" Tai Chi Lesson<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Start your morning with a traditional Tai Chi lesson<\/strong>, led by our Tai Chi Master and work up an appetite for the buffet breakfast.<\/p>\r\n Fuling 816 Nuclear Engineering Site or the 816 Town<\/strong>\r\nHidden in the Wuling Mountains of Fuling, the 816 underground nuclear project is the world\u2019s largest known man-made military cave. Over 50 years ago, more than 60,000 constructors arrived at Jianzishan, an uninhabited location surrounded by mountains and forests, to commence work on a top-secret construction of a monumental scale.<\/p>\r\n Alternatively, you can choose to visit 816 Town,<\/strong> where the workers of Project 816 lived for 30 years while working on the Republic\u2019s number one top-secret project. The gate of 816 Town retains the appearance of the 1970s and 1980s. As you stroll through it, the green bricks, red walls and green windows seem to whisper their own stories. You will see the old factories, canteens, auditoriums and more than 40 historic buildings that serve as poignant reminders of that period in history.<\/p>\r\n Evening Performance of The Beacon of Three Kingdoms<\/strong>\r\nIn the evening, enjoy VIP seats at an epic, large-scale live performance of The Beacon of Three Kingdoms<\/strong>, set against the backdrop of Three Gorges Harbour as the stage, the culture of The Three Kingdoms as the theme, as well as the spirit of loyalty and righteousness as the soul. Based on the famous 14th century novel \u2018The Romance of the Three Kingdoms\u2019, the performance is part historical, part legend, and part mythical. The dreamlike spectacle includes horseback battles, lighting and water effects, 3D holographic projects and fireworks display.<\/p>","meals_included_list":["breakfast","lunch","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8705"],"day_title":"Wushan","itinerary_content":" Today, we sail across Qutang Gorges<\/strong> in the morning glow. Qutang Gorge, also known an Kui Gorges and Ba Gorge, is the first gorge of the Three Gorges Yangtze River. Admire the splendor of the green peaks and tranquility of the river.<\/p>\r\n Full Day Tour of Wushan<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Join the morning tour to explore the Wushan Goddess Sky Road<\/strong>. Embark on the Yangzi Explorer Trail, named after Yangzi Explorer, and stroll among the cliffs at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, overlooking Goddess Peak and the Yangtze River. Going deeper, you will board the private lookout of Yangzi Explorer, with the 12 peaks of Wushan right in front of you. A champagne reception awaits you here, exclusive to Yangzi Explorer passengers. Return to the ship for a buffet lunch on board.<\/p>\r\n In the afternoon, take a relaxing four-hour boat and sampan ride<\/strong> along the Daning River and its beautiful tributary, Madu River. Enjoy the beauty of Wushan Lesser Three, namely Emerald Gorge, Bawu Goge and Longmen Gorge. Witness the towering peaks, verdant hillsides, scattered springs and waterfalls, the hanging coffins of Ba people in mysterious caves, ancient villages and the beauty of the narrow mini gorge.<\/p>\r\n After the boat ride, return to the ship. Enjoy the passage of Wu Gorge<\/strong>, the second gorge of the Three Gorges, and then have dinner on board.<\/p>","meals_included_list":["breakfast","lunch","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8708"],"day_title":"Yichang","itinerary_content":" Tai Chi Lesson<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Enjoy a tea or coffee this morning, and you can continue practicing your Tai Chi.<\/p>\r\n Three Gorges Dam Tour<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This morning, visit the Three Gorges Dam<\/strong>, the Great Steel Wall on the Yangtze River, and enjoy a lecture onboard from an expert to uncover the story behind this great project. Lunch will be hosted at the world-famous cave restaurant<\/strong> (Fang Weng Restaurant) in Xiling Gorge<\/strong>. Perched in the middle of a steep hill within a cave, the restaurant offers famous views of the Xiakou scenery, the Three Gorgeous and enchanting cave stalactites.<\/p>\r\n Car Transfer: Port to Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\r\n In the afternoon, after you disembark, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Yichang.<\/span><\/p>","meals_included_list":["breakfast","lunch"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8709"],"day_title":"Departure from Yichang","itinerary_content":" Car Transfer: Hotel to Airport<\/strong><\/p>\r\n After checking out from your hotel, you will be picked up by your private transfer to Yichang Airport<\/strong> for your flight back.<\/p>","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]}],"promo_pay_terms":"20% deposit to secure your seat","book_now_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/","inquire_now_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/","includes_title":"Includes","excludes_title":"Excludes","includes_content":"\n
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