Good news for keen cruise travelers - the renowned ship President III - M. V. Splendid China, one of the best luxurious cruise ships on Yangtze River, will sail its first upstream sightseeing cruise tour from Shanghai to Wuhan in the coming March 22nd, 2006. 

With the theme of Buddhist Mountain & Ancient Ceramic Town, the journey will start from Shanghai, passing by Yangzhou, Nanjing, Chizhou and Jiujiang, and end at Wuhan. It is an uncommon opportunity for travelers because the ship President III - M. V. Splendid China has been operated its regular sailing tours between Chongqing and Wuhan during the past 12 years. So did many other cruise ships. 

Departing from Shanghai, the most modern city in today's China, along with the Yangtze River, you will explore the historic city Yangzhou as your first stop, where was ever a prosperous port city and trading center in ancient times when the Grand Canal was in the prime of life. The Slim West Lake (Shouxihu), Daming Temple and the ancient Grand Canal are the highlights of the city. 

The city of Nanjing has been known as 'Qinhuai of ten li (5km) long and capital of six dynasties'. In Nanjing you will visit Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum, Confucius Temple and Birds Market. 

In Chizhou of Anhui Province, you will visit Jiuhua Mountain, one of the four mountains of Buddhism in China, and the Ancient Village of Huizhou, experiencing the ancient architecture style and the Buddhism culture of China. 

When your cruise arrives Jiujiang of Jiangxi Province, you will visit Jingdezhen, the world-famous ceramic capital, to discover China's ceramic history and culture. The Ancient Ceramic Museum and the Street of Ceramic are 2 most important sites that should not be missed.

A series of lectures on Culture of Buddhism and Chinese Ceramics will also be held during the cruising tour, making the tour a memorable one in your life. 

Promotion Rate: USD339.00/person

Early bird Rate: USD299.00/person.
--*Registration with full advance payment before Jan.15th, 2005.

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A Brief introduction of the ship 'Splendid China':
Having largest standard cabin(22.8 square meters) in Cruisers on Yangtze River , 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. 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.