Yangtze River Cruises: President Cruises >> Splendid China

Ship Star: 4 Star

Price
Downstraem: 360 USD
Upstream: 360 USD

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President No.3 (Splendid China) is a floating hotel meeting 4-star standard, with unique outlook that like a traditional Chinese Palace which will make travelers not forget it.

At a length of 91.8 meters, a width of 16.8 meters and a draft of 2 meters, this four-star deluxe cruiser has a maximum speed of 32 km/hr instill water. The cabin is bigger than those at the same rate of most other Cruisers on Yangtze River.

Like other ships of President series, the Splendid China offers the finest and a wide range of services and amenities, including satellite telephone and fax, satellite RV, circuit TV, stereo sound system, panoramic observation platform, Jacuzzi, sauna, gym, multi-function center of recreations, dining room, gift shop, business center, beauty salon, clinic, chess room, laundry, and foreign exchange services, etc.

After aboard, you will find that the most modern passenger conveniences and spaciousness have been incorporated, blending the elegant and glamorous features and appearances everywhere. It is a perfect place for sightseeing, vacation, and small to medium-sized conferences. In the past years, this ship was one of the best sellers on the greatest river in China. In 2007, the Splendid China is sailing between Yichang and Chongqing.

Layout of the ship:
Second Floor (Upper Deck): Reception Desk, Dinning Room
Third Floor (Promenade Deck): Guest Room
Fourth Floor (Navigate Deck): Guest Room
Fifth Floor (Recreation Deck): Sauna, Gym Room, Multifunction Room, KTV, Cafe
Sixth Floor (Sun Deck): Sun Deck

Types of Cruise cabins onboard:
Standard Twin Cabins: 81 　　Cabin Size: 22.8 ㎡　　Cabin Structure: a bedroom and a bathroom
Deluxe Staterooms: 1 　　　Cabin Size: 45.6 ㎡　　Cabin Structure: a bedroom, a sitting room and a bathroom
President Suites: 2 　　　Cabin Size: 68.4 ㎡　　Cabin Structure: a bedroom, a sitting room and a bathroom

Cruise Itinerary:

Downstream (Chongqing->Yichang )
Day 1 Saturday
Board your deluxe M.V. Yangtze No.1 Ship and settle into your comfortable outside cabin to begin your memorable cruise downstream.

Day 2 Sunday
Depart from Chongqing in the morning. In the afternoon, go ashore to visit Fengdu, the "Ghost City", where the Chinese believe the soul of the dead goes. The balance of the day is free to explore the ship's many amenities. Tonight, you are our guests at the captain's cocktail party.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Monday
Cruise through the first of the fabled Three Gorges: Qutang Gorge, which is framed by steep mossy cliffs. Then, sail on through Wu Gorge, celebrated for its 12 peaks. At Badong, transfer to a small cruiser for an exciting excursion on Shenlong Stream to view its breathtaking small gorges. Next, sail through Xiling Gorge, the last and most scenic of all the gorges. Finally, pass through the dramatic Three Gorges Ship Lock.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Tuesday
This morning, stop at Sandouping to view the historic Three Gorges Dam project, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Reboard the ship and sail on to Yichang where you disembark.
MEALS: Breakfast

Upstream (Yichang->Chongqing)
Day 1 Tuesday
Board your deluxe M.V Yangtze No.1 Ship and settle into your comfortable outside cabin to begin your memorable cruise upstream.

Day 2 Wednesday
Stop at San Dou Ping this morning to see the historic Three Gorges Dam project. Reboard the ship and sail through the dramatic Three Gorges Ship lock before continuing through Xiling Gorge, the longest one of the famed Three Gorges. Xiling Gorge is also known for its danger by its numerous reefs and odd-shaped stones existing in rapid shoals.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Thursday
Early this morning, delight in Wu Gorge's deep zigzagging valley. At Wushan, transfer to a motorboat for an exciting excursion on either Daning River or Shennong Stream to view their breathtaking small gorges. Reboard the ship and soon pass through the dramatic grandeur of Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest and most spectacular of the Three Gorges which is framed by steep cliffs.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Friday
Today's shore excursion shows the magnificent 12-story wooden pagoda known as the "Pearl of the Yangtze" in scenic Shibaozhai.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
*Alternate shore excursion may visit Fengdu or Wanzhou. Fengdu, the "Ghost City", where the Chinese believe the soul of the dead goes.

Day 5 Saturday
This morning you will cruise through now-gentle countryside to Chongqing, where you disembark the ship.
MEALS: Breakfast

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Yangtze River Cruises: President Cruises >> Splendid China