Yangtze Cruise & Pandas
10 nights including Yangtze Cruise & Southern China
from £1,085
Our Highlights:
- 2 nights in the vibrant city of Shanghai
- A cruise down the Yangtze River
- See pandas at Chengdu Panda Base
The Yangtze River is the longest in Asia, and the fourth longest in the world. Rising on the Tibetan plateau, it winds its way eastward to the East China Sea at Shanghai. Few river cruises are as famous or as iconic as the Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges - where spectacular natural beauty and the world's largest hydro-electric dam can be seen.
We combine this wonderful cruise with a 4 night stay in Chengdu. During your stay visit the Pandas at Chengdu's Panda Base. Founded in 1987 the Panda Base is a non-profit Panda conservation and breeding facility. Set in 96 acres, this beautifully landscaped park has been designed to imitate the pandas natural surroundings and has a very successful panda breeding record. The base is also home to other endangered wildlife including the elusive red panda. We also include a visit to Shanxingdui Museum, Jinli Cultural street, a traditional Tea House and Chengdu's Old Town.
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Duration
10 nights
Time Difference
GMT +8 hours
Climate
Distinct seasons with cold, crisp but sunny winters (November to February) and hot summers (May to September). Spring and autumn months are warm and sunny.
Did you know
China was the first to invent gunpowder which was used for fireworks
Extensions
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Xi’an and Beijing from £355
Extend your holiday to include the famous sights of Xi’an and Beijing. 2nights King Dynasty, Xi’an, 3 nights Grand View Garden, Beijing. Tours to Terracotta Warriors, Great Wall and Summer Palace.
