THE GREAT ESCAPE
Your Great Adventure
- Includes
- Itinerary
- Gallery
- Price & Dates
- Hotels
What's included
1 Apr - 31 May 2024
March & Jun 2024
- 7 nights’ accommodation
- Private transfer with experience local driver during tour
- Services of English-speaking guide / Mandarin speaking guide
- - Sightseeing, meal and entrance fee as indicated at itinerary
- Return international flight ticket
- Travel insurance
- Tipping – RM 166 per person
- Others not mentioned
World Heritage sites along the magnificent Yangtze River offer a journey through China’s rich history and stunning natural landscapes. From the ancient relics of the Three Gorges to the architectural marvels of the Three Gorges Dam, these sites showcase the country’s cultural and environmental significance. Cruising along the Yangtze provides a unique perspective, allowing travelers to witness the intricate beauty of these UNESCO-designated treasures while immersing themselves in the breathtaking scenery of the river’s majestic landscapes. Exploring these World Heritage sites along the Yangtze Three promises an unforgettable experience, blending history, culture, and natural wonder in one extraordinary adventure.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
GUANGZHOU - CHONGQING
Arrive Chongqing airport, after meet tour guide transfer to local restaurant for dinner. After dinner proceed to Hongyadong night view, transfer to hotel for check in.
CHONGQING - DAZU - CHONGQING
After breakfast, we proceed to visit Dazu stone carving (Include Battery Car), a prominent feature in Chinese cave art, stands out as a bright pearl in the Ba Shu area's treasure house. Representative of stone carving art in the region, the stone carving area is situated in a hilly landscape with an altitude ranging from 478 to 498 meters above sea level, reaching 528 meters at the top of Vimo. Next to, Ciqikou ancient town, situated on the Jialing River in Shapingba District, Chongqing, dates back to the Song Dynasty. Characterized by a distinctive landscape of "one river, two streams, three mountains, and four streets," it serves as a natural harbor and a crucial water and land wharf along the Jialing River. Once thriving with daytime activities and illuminated nights, Ciqikou is rich in Bayu culture, religious culture, sand and magnetic culture, red rock culture, and folk culture, each contributing unique characteristics. " Chongqing Light Rail Line 2 features the unique "Liziba Station," situated on the
sixth and seventh floors of a residential building in Yuzhong District. Designed and constructed concurrently with the building, Liziba Station is the only station on the line housed within a building, featuring side platforms. After dinner, the group will transfer to the hotel for rest by bus.
CHONGQING - WULONG
After breakfast, visit to The Natural Three Bridges (Include shuttle bus + elevator + battery car) is a distinctive karst landscape characterized by its "majestic, strange, dangerous, beautiful, quiet, and absolute" features. Recognized as a rare geological wonder and ecological tourism area, it has been praised by adventure experts and geologists as "Earth's heritage, the world's wonders." The scenic area boasts three large-scale, magnificent natural stone bridges—Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge, and Black Dragon Bridge—forming Asia's largest natural bridge group. Abundant in forests, trees, springs, and waterfalls, the area features a captivating blend of mountains, water, fog, springs, gorges, peaks, streams, and waterfalls, creating an unforgettable experience. On June 27, 2007, during the 31st UNESCO World Heritage General Assembly, it was successfully included in the World Heritage List. Next to, Fairy Mountain National Forest Park (Include mini train), situated on the north bank of the Wujiang River as a key component of the Wulong Karst World Natural Heritage, spans 330,000 mu with over 100,000 mu of natural grassland. The park features vast meadows resembling cotton, lush green carpets, and a picturesque landscape with shallow hills and flat plains, earning it the titles of "Southern Pasture," "Eastern Switzerland," and "Summer Palace of Mountain City." After dinner, transfer to the hotel for rest by bus.
WULONG - CHONGQING
After breakfast, we proceed to Wuijiang Gallery. Wujiang Gallery, acclaimed as a national scenic spot and a 4A-level tourist attraction, is renowned for the phrase "Thousand Miles of Wujiang River, Hundred Miles of Gallery." The gallery features various attractions, such as the Abong River Rafting Scenic Spot, Qingquan Corridor Bridge Scenic Spot, and Ma'ancheng Scenic Spot, making it an ideal destination for leisure and sightseeing. To truly appreciate the magnificent beauty and thrill of the Hundred Mile Gallery along the Wujiang River, visitors can embark on the "Wujiang Painted Boat" for a rafting experience. This allows them to wander through the gallery, feeling the river breeze and immersing themselves in the stunning scenery and excitement of the Wujiang River. Next, visit to Longmenhao Old Street, situated in the central area of Chongqing's main city along Nanbin Road, spans over 300 acres with a total area of 180,000 square meters. Boasting a rich history, spanning millennia, the area encompasses more than two hundred buildings from different periods, forming a historical and cultural district. It houses 18 notable historical relics, establishing itself as the best-preserved and largest historical and cultural old street in Chongqing's main city. The street is famously associated with "Longmen Haoyue," one of the twelve scenic spots of Cuba and Chongqing, attracting numerous literati and ink writers who vie for inscriptions in this culturally significant location. Continue to Yangtze
River Cable Car. Experiencing the Yangtze River Cable Car, spanning approximately 1,000 meters, provides a close-up view of Chongqing's night scenery. The vividly illuminated Yuzhong Peninsula, sparkling riverside road, glistening Yangtze River, and colorful bridges create a captivating panorama. Particularly enchanting on misty nights, the cable car ride offers an ink and light colored "Night Rain Picture of Bashan," depicting the rainy ambiance of Bashan, with the city's mountains and forests portrayed in ink and water, providing a unique and picturesque experience. Raffles City Chongqing Chaotianmen Square is situated at the confluence of the Jialing River and the Yangtze River on the Yuzhong Peninsula in Chongqing. Positioned near one of the seventeen ancient city gates, Chaotianmen Square offers a scenic view where the turquoise waters of the Jialing River on the left meet the tawny Yangtze River on the right, creating the picturesque "clip horse water" landscape. The confluence forms a cascade flowing thousands of miles into the East China Sea, renowned as the "golden section of water" on the Yangtze River. After dinner,transfer to board the ship.
YANGTZE CRUISE
After breakfast, disembarkation to visit Fengdu Ghost City (Exclude Optional Excursion: Romance of The Three Kingdoms RMB290 per pax), located on the north bank of the Yangtze River in Fengdu County, downstream of Chongqing Municipality. This site holds the distinction of being one of the first AAAA level tourist areas in China and is a popular destination for Yangtze River cruise passengers. The Ghost City is divided into the Ghost City Famous Mountain Scenic Area and Ghost King Rock Carving Scenic Area.
YANGTZE CRUISE
After breakfast, we proceed to The Wushan Lesser Three Gorges (Exclude Optional Excursion: White Emperor City RMB290 per pax) spans 65 kilometers, showcasing diverse landscapes such as water, springs, streams, pools, beaches, cascading waterfalls, and pebbles. The area is characterized by cliffs, peaks, exotic rocks, patterns, textures, colors, and numerous karst caves with varying sizes, heights, and styles, including underground rivers. Next to, Qutang Gorge, the initial stretch of the Three Gorges along the Yangtze River, also known as Kuixia, spans from Baidi City in Fengjie County, Chongqing, to Daxi in Wushan County. Notable for its steep cliffs, rapid currents, and rugged terrain, the gorge is marked by the prominent Kuimen and Yanxiu Piles at its entrance. Next we continue to Wushan Gorge, extending from Daning River east of Wushan County to Guandukou in Badong County, spans 46 kilometers and is celebrated for its beauty, featuring deep valleys, strange peaks, meandering rivers, and poetic scenery. The gorge is often described as a beautiful gallery with green mountains, twisting rivers, and characteristic peaks like Witch Gorge. Xiling Gorge, historically known for its twists, turns, strange rocks, and dangerous waters, stretches from Zigui County in Hubei province to Nanjin Pass in Yichang city. Despite calming waters due to governance efforts and the completion of the Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project, Xiling Gorge remains a visually stunning landscape.
YICHANG - WUHAN
After breakfast, visit to Three Gorges Dam (including electric car). The Three Gorges Project has both environmental benefits and drawbacks. The positive aspects, highlighted in the demonstration, primarily center around the middle region. These include reducing flood damage, minimizing coal pollution, and decreasing siltation in Dongting Lake. On the flip side, adverse effects are concentrated in the reservoir area, involving issues like submerged farmland, altered landscapes, a substantial number of displaced residents, threats to rare species in Shang Duizhen, tail floods, landslides, and potential seismic impacts, which collectively influence terrestrial plants and animals to a certain extent. After lunch we transfer to Wuhan. After we arrive to Wuhan we continue to The ancient city of Jingzhou (Appearance), located on the western edge of the expansive Jianghan Plain, has a historical significance dating back to the Han Dynasty. Next, to Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street, recognized as the world's first pedestrian street, holds the title of the longest pedestrian street in China. Situated in the heart of Hankou, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, it spans from Yanjiang Avenue in the south to Jiefang Avenue in the north, covering a total length of 1,600 meters. After dinner transfer to hotel for rest by bus.
CHONGQING - GUANGZHOU – KUALA LUMPUR
After breakfast, free at leisure until time for transfer to the airport for your flight departure.
Travel Period | No of Pax | Single | Twin / Triple | Child No Bed |
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01 Apr - 31 May 2024 | 2 Adults | RM 9,808 | RM 7,608 | RM 7,508 / RM 5,268 |
4 Adults | RM 7,998 | RM 5,748 | RM 5,698 / RM 3,528 | |
6 Adults | RM 7,478 | RM 5,218 | RM 5,178 / RM 3,098 | |
8 Adults | RM 6,938 | RM 4,868 | RM 4,838 / RM 2,758 | |
March & Jun 2024 | 2 Adults | RM 9,358 | RM 7,348 | RM 7,248 / RM 5,178 |
4 Adults | RM 7,548 | RM 5,488 | RM 5,438 / RM 3,448 | |
6 Adults | RM 7,028 | RM 4,958 | RM 4,918 / RM 3,018 | |
8 Adults | RM 6,688 | RM 4,608 | RM 4,578 / RM 2,668 |