Victoria Sophia

(Mount Shuanggui has over 20 cultural old pagodas, towers, pavilions and temples on the verdant mountain with stunning views and pleasant chirps to feel the rich literal culture in China.)

(This 1,900 year old site is interesting and meaningful to know Chinese culture, telling the traditional Chinese belief of that those pure spirits would be rewarded and those sinful ones would be subject to severe punishments with many statues and scenes in the traditional architectures.)

(It is the marvelous large-scale real landscape show about the brilliant historical culture of the Three Kingdoms Period about over 1,800 year ago and the spirit of loyalty of great military officer Guan Yu.)

(Famous Chinese Ancient “Poem City” mentioned in about 1,400 Chinese poems. It tells the touching story of Liu Bei entrusting his son to his prime minister, Zhuge Liang. Don't forget to take a 10-yuan note with you! The Kui Gate Viewing Platform at the White Emperor City is the best place to take an amazing PiP.)

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Option B: Shore excursion to Three Gorges Summit (Optional; CNY 325/pp)

(Three Gorges Summit is the highest peak of the famous Three Gorges area to catch the most beautiful gorge and winding river sightseeing.)

(Qutang Gorge is the shortest, most dramatic and magnificent gorge among the three gorges and lets you admire the view of Kuimen Gate printed on the 10 RMB Chinese Note.);

(Wu Gorge is deep and pretty with rising peaks, peculiar rocks, rolling cutting cliffs making a picturesque winding gallery boasting abundant natural wonders.);

(The painting-like natural wonderland to appreciate the primitive waterscape with strange rocks, verdant peculiar peaks, winding water, in the serene valley with crispy chirps of at Yangtze.)

(It is the largest and the most sophisticated ship lift in the whole world with the lifting height of about 113 meters.)

During the peak season, the Ship Lift activity has been in full swing. Demand exceeds supply, so a large crowd of people from different ships will be on the boat. In more extreme cases, you may not be able to get a seat but stand. It is recommended to carefully consider joining the program if you are concerned about the impact of a large number of tourists on your experience.

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Option B: Shore excursion to Quyuan Birthplace (Optional; CNY 100/pp)

(First built in 820 AD , it is one of the best places to understand Qu Yuan, the great statesman and patriotic poet listed as World Famous Cultural People by UNESCO, as well as the Chinese history, culture and literature.)

(It is the world largest hydroelectric station and the biggest dam project in the whole China contributing a lot to the flood control, electricity generation, shipping, etc. and is the No.2 essence of a Yangtze River cruise trip.)

(It is one of the best complimented scenic spots by foreign cruise visitors and is superb to get close to the particularly tranquil, primitive and nice sightseeing of villages on water, on mountain and off brook with fine exploration of interesting folk custom of Tujia minority people.)

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Option B: Shore excursion to Quyuan Birthplace (Optional; CNY 100/pp)

(First built in 820 AD , it is one of the best places to understand Qu Yuan, the great statesman and patriotic poet listed as World Famous Cultural People by UNESCO, as well as the Chinese history, culture and literature.)

(It is the largest and the most sophisticated ship lift in the whole world with the lifting height of about 113 meters.)

During the peak season, the Ship Lift activity has been in full swing. Demand exceeds supply, so a large crowd of people from different ships will be on the boat. In more extreme cases, you may not be able to get a seat but stand. It is recommended to carefully consider joining the program if you are concerned about the impact of a large number of tourists on your experience.

(It is the world largest hydroelectric station and the biggest dam project in the whole China contributing a lot to the flood control, electricity generation, shipping, etc. and is the No.2 essence of a Yangtze River cruise trip.)

(Cruise visitors' top favored place to seek the top best primitive and tranquil sceneries along Yangtze with the joyous experience of riding a local "peapod" boat to discover deeper into the serenity.)

(Wu Gorge is deep and pretty with rising peaks, peculiar rocks, rolling cutting cliffs making a picturesque winding gallery boasting abundant natural wonders.)

(Qutang Gorge is the shortest, most dramatic and magnificent gorge among the three gorges and lets you admire the view of Kuimen Gate printed on the 10 RMB Chinese Note.);

(It is the famous Chinese Ancient "Poem City" mentioned in about 1,400 Chinese poems. It tells the touching story of Liu Bei entrusting his son to his prime minister, Zhuge Liang and has the best location to admire Kuimen Gate of Qutang Gorge.)

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Option B: Shore excursion to Three Gorges Summit (Optional; CNY 325/pp)

(Three Gorges Summit is the highest peak of the famous Three Gorges area to catch the most beautiful gorge and winding river sightseeing.)

(A newly discovered natural wonder not to be missed by geology and landform enthusiasts. It is the youngest but still growing typical Karst cave in China. With 80% of the stalactites white as snow and formed naturally into various shapes, the cave possesses high ornamental and scientific values.)

Option A: Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (Optional; CNY 295/pp):

(This 1,900 year old site is interesting and meaningful to know Chinese culture, telling the traditional Chinese belief of that those pure spirits would be rewarded and those sinful ones would be subject to severe punishments with many statues and scenes in the traditional architectures.)

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Option B: Shore excursion to Mt. Wuling Great Rift Valley + lunch onshore (Optional; CNY 295/pp)

(It is reputed as "China No.1 Dynamic Valley" to appreciate the 10 km's original Karst valley with magnificent mountains and peaks ranging from 600-1,980 meters above sea and have fun in the pleasant emerald wonderland of nature!)