Tour Route

Chongqing - Yangtze River - Yichang

Tour Date

25 Oct. – 29 Oct., 2019

Duration

5 days 4 nights

This FAM trip has been booked up!

Highlights

  • ENJOY a relaxing sensory spa journey
  • EXPERIENCE Chinese medicine healing hot spring
  • SAVOR the local-flavored healthy food
  • CRUISE along the scenic Yangtze River
  • VISIT the world's largest hydropower

Overview

Chongqing, the largest inland river port sprawling down both banks of the Yangzi River for kilometers, is a fast-growing tourism city in southwest China. During this 6-day tour, you will firstly enjoy a relaxing traditional Chinese medicine hot spring and spa healing package at Sheenjoy Hotel, then your Chongqing exploration starts. You may snatch a glimpse of old Chongqing in the Ciqikou Ancient Town with many buildings dating to late Ming Dynasty, poke around Huguang Guild Hall, appreciate the inevitable exhibition in China Three Gorges Museum, and take a Yangtze River cruise to immerse yourself in the pure majesty of the huge Three Gorges… You can expect more than these during a fascinating Chongqing trip.

Schedule at a Glance

  • Day 1: Arrive at Sheenjoy hotel and enjoy hot spring spa
  • Day 2: Experience the Chinese way of healthy lifestyle
  • Day 3: Start to cruise on the Yangtze River
  • Day 4: Take an excursion to visit historical attraction and the hidden river valley
  • Day 5: Visit the Three Gorges Dam and disembark at Yichang

Tentative itinerary

Day 1 – Oct. 25, 2019 (Friday) Healing Spa Journey

Stay at: Chongqing Sheenjoy Hotel (5 stars)

Schedule

Embark on a healing spa journey. Check in the hot spring hotel - Sheenjoy Hotel

  • 15:30-18:00 Chinese Spa Treatment:
    Traditional Chinese medicine hot spring or Chinese massage for cervical vertebra. You may choose either one. Choosing both is fine, too.
  • 19:00-20:30 Dietary Regimen: Healthy Buffet Dinner (buffet + hot pot)
  • 20:30-21:30 Mind Healing: Meditation
  • 22:00 Healthy Sleep
Sheenjoy Hotel
Sheenjoy Hotel

Day 2 – Oct. 26, 2019 (Saturday) Healing Spa Journey

Stay at: Century Cruises

Schedule

  • 07:30 Get up and have a healthy drink made according to a special recipe
  • 08:00-08:30 Wellness Exercise: Morning activities - Sheenjoy wellness exercise
  • 09:00-09:30 Dietary Regimen: Healthy breakfast
  • 10:00-11:30 Wellness Activities: Healthy Lifestyle Experience - Chinese classical tea ceremony and incense art
  • 11:40-12:30 Dietary Regimen: Sheenjoy special rice noodles
  • End of the healing journey: Check out in the afternoon and you will be picked up and driven to downtown Chongqing.

    Board the cruise in Chongqing between 16:30-21:00. Embarkation & Welcome Safety Briefing, cruise around the ship at your leisure.

    Ship departs from the port around 21:30.

Sheenjoy Hotel
Sheenjoy Hotel

Day 3 – Oct. 27, 2019 (Sunday) Yangtze River Cruise

Stay at: Century Cruises

Schedule

This morning you will have the option of visiting the well-known Fengdu Ghost City. If you prefer to stay onboard, the onboard lectures of the Yangtze and the Three Gorges Dam Project besides other activities will be available for your morning entertainment. In the afternoon, Walking tour at Shibao Zhai Pagoda, a 12-story wooden pagoda which rests against the rock wall of mountain, where you can also climb up to the top for a panoramic view of the winding river, the village and the countryside is definitely a must see.

Captain's Welcome Reception - The Captain on board your Century Ship along with the entire management team invites you for a Cocktail Reception in the Lounge before Dinner.

The Crew Cabaret Show - Let the stars begin to sparkle, enjoy an evening of China going through Traditions and highlights of the Yangtze River area folklore.

    Three Gorges
    Three Gorges
    Shibaozhai
    Shibaozhai

    Day 4 – Oct. 28, 2019 (Monday) Yangtze River Cruise

    Stay at: Century Cruises

    Schedule

    This morning you will have the option of visiting the historical & cultural site of the White Emperor City. If you prefer to stay onboard, the onboard lectures of the Yangtze and the Three Gorges Dam Project besides other activities will be available for your afternoon entertainment. Returning back to your Century Ship your cruise will sail through the magnificent Qutang & Wu Gorges.

    The port of Wushan will be the starting point of your afternoon excursion to the Shennv Stream. From your Century Ship changing into a smaller boat you will cruise up the newly created waterways between well-wooded hills and sheer cliffs where you can enjoy spectacular sceneries and see the most famous hanging coffin.

    A Talent Show with the Crew or Game of Bingo or other activities will be available for your entertainment after Dinner.

      Three Gorges
      Three Gorges
      Shennv Stream
      Shennv Stream

      Day 5 – Oct. 29, 2019 (Monday) Yangtze River Cruise

      Schedule

      After an early breakfast, Disembark at Maoping pier of Yichang. Join the Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam.

      (Exclude the golf car of CNY10/pp while tours.) Complete the trip by shuttle bus service from the Dam bus station to downtown of Yichang for your onward Journey around 13:00.

        Three Gorges Dam
        Three Gorges Dam

        Chongqing Sheenjoy Hotel (5 stars)

        • Address: No. 1 Yunhe South Road (Yunhe Nan Lu), Beibei District, Chongqing
        Highlights

        Located in Beibei District, Chongqing Sheenjoy Hotel is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Chongqing. From here, guests can make the most of all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to the city's must-see spots.

        Every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable. To do so, the property provides the best in services and amenities. While lodging at this wonderful property, guests can enjoy 24-hour room service, 24-hour security, 24-hour front desk, restaurant, safety deposit boxes.

        All guestrooms feature a variety of comforts. Many even provide bathroom phone, cleaning products, clothes rack, complimentary instant coffee, complimentary tea to please the most discerning guest. The property's theme park, water park, badminton court, mini golf course, hot tub are ideal places to relax and unwind after a busy day. Superb facilities and an excellent location make Chongqing Sheenjoy Hotel a perfect choice to enjoy your stay in Chongqing.

        Century Cruises (5 stars)

        Highlights

        For many years CENTURY CRUISES has been changing the trend of Yangtze cruising, from merely being a passenger carrier to a luxury mobile holiday resort with perfect amenities and facilities which is more akin to a Caribbean cruise liner! CENTURY CRUISES has positioned itself at the very forefront of Yangtze River cruising, offering services that parallel those of the very best 5 star hotels and luxury resorts. CENTURY CRUISES offers modern facilities including- business centres, reading rooms, fitness areas, sauna and massage rooms, internet cafes, gift shops, beauty salons and much much more! Organised onboard activities include feature lectures on Chinese history and culture, Tai Chi lessons and calligraphy demonstrations.

        1. The following cost is included in the free FAM trip
          • Accommodation: as specified in the itinerary
          • Catering: as specified in the itinerary
          • Entrance tickets
          • Local transportation
          • Leisure activities: as specified in the itinerary
        2. Any extra cost not included as above shall be borne by attendees themselves
        1. This FAM trip is only available for oversea travel agents, tour operators and invited guests/journalists to register.
        2. Before you register the FAM trips, you must have successfully registered WTE and obtained the "WTE Attendance Confirmation Letter" first.
        3. For attending the FAM trips, you're required to attend WTE official sessions on Oct. 22 (welcome session), Oct. 23 (full day) and Oct. 24 (full day), 2019.
        4. You may choose only one post-event trip to join. There are limited seats for each trip, and your FAM registration is subject to the verification and confirmation by the WTE team.
        5. Your reservation can only been kept for 2 days. Only after you have booked your flight within 2 days upon registration, can your trip be finally secured. Please book your flight in time.
        6. This itinerary is tentative and subject to adjustment by the WTE organizer.