Bicycle Tour Description

Three Gorges Yangtze River 8-Day Cycling Tour
Chongqing to Yichang

Dates: Contact us with the dates that work for you.

Three Gorges Yangtze River 8-Day Cycling Tour
Chongqing to Yichang

Dates: Contact us with the dates that work for you.

China's Three Gorges have drawn landscape lovers for centuries down the majestic Yangtze River, one of the world's longest. Bike China is now offering the opportunity to bicycle along this river for much of the distance between Chongqing and Yichang while providing an opportunity to view the Three Gorges (Qutang, Wu and Xiling Gorges) from the deck of local ferries.

This is an 8-day bicycle tour begins in Chongqing and ends in Yichang and includes two domestic flights from Shanghai to Chongqing and from Yichang to Shanghai. This is a moderate to challenging bicycle tour.

Chongqing is located at the confluence of the Min and Yangtze Rivers and is where are tour begins with a short city tour including a dinner cruise on the river and a ride on China's first monorail.

On Day 2 we head east out of Chongqing crossing the Yangtze on a massive bridge and cycle along the south side of the Yangtze River to Mudong where we then take a ferry to Changshou.

The next day, the group will cycle to Fengdu, crossing the Yangtze once again. Fengdu is famous for its ghost town Mingshan Mountain, the stone carving of the ghost king appearing in the Guinness Book of Records, and the unique kingdom of hell.

Continuing downstream the group will cycle to Wanxian on Day 4 and visit the Nine-storeyed Pagodas of Good Fortune.

On Day 6, we will take a break from cycling and utilize a local ferry to pass through the Qutang and Wu Gorges to the town of Badong. There we will cross the river and take a half-day excursion up the Shennong Stream for impressive scenery in the "peapod" boats that are pulled and rowed upstream.

On Day 7, we will take another ferry through the third gorge, the Xiling Gorge to the Three Gorges Dam site. There the group will visit the world's largest dam and then cycle to Yichang.

On the last day, we will have the option of cycling the 30 km along the Yangtze River to the airport or taking transport. An afternoon flight to Shanghai concludes the tour.

Itinerary and Tour Details
Day	Location	# of KM/Miles	Notes
			CHONGQING
1	Chongqing	30/18	Fly to Chongqing on FM9469 DEP Shanghai 13:55, ARR Chongqing 16:10. Meet group members, hotel transfer. Tour of this hilly city to visit the Yangtze River. River cruise at night and a ride on China's first monorail.
2	Changshou	37/23	Cross the Yangtze River and cycle to Mudong, once on the way out of Chongqing and then again to enter Changzhou and cycle along the south side of the Yangtze.
3	Fengdu	113/69	Fengdu is famous for its ghost town Mingshan Mountain, the stone carving of the ghost king appearing in the Guinness Book of Records, and the unique kingdom of hell.
4	Wanxian	172/105	Visit the two nine-storeyed pagodas for good fortune.
5	Fengjie	136/83	Cycle to Fengjie on mountainous roads
			HUNAN PROVINCE
6	Badong	0/0	Take Ferry 93 km through the Qutang and Wu Gorges to Badong and then a half-day excursion up the Shennong Stream for impressive scenery in the "peapod" boats that are pulled and rowed upstream.
7	Yichang	58/35	Take a ferry 66 km through the Xiling Gorge and to the Three Gorges Dam site. Cycle 58 km to Yichang.
8	Shanghai	0/0	Fly to Shanghai in the afternoon: Flight FM9366 DEP Yichang 16:00 ARR Shanghai 17:30. End of tour.
	Total Distance	536 km 327 mi

Details

Dates: Contact us with the dates that work for you.

Start location: Chongqing

Finish location: Yichang, Hunan Province

Tour type: Self-supported

Geographical location: Northwestern China Elevation range: -505 feet (-154 meters) to about 700 meters (2,300 feet).

Climate: The best weather for touring is in the spring and fall. Chance of rain.

Terrain: Rolling and mountainous

Cycling tour level: moderate to challenging

Total cycling distance: Approximately 327 miles (536 km): Average distance per travel day: 65 miles (107 km). Cycling may be supplemented on occasion with vehicle transport when necessary to reach the next destination before dark or to avoid cycling on long stretches of unpaved road.

Days: 8

Nights: 7

Group size: 1-8 people

Accommodations will be hotels generally of the 2-4 star variety. On occasion it may be necessary to use basic hotels or guest houses.

Prices are for double occupancy rooms, and will vary depending on the number of people who participate. This tour is limited to no more than five people. This will permit more flexibility in the program and allow more spontaneity for taking photos or exploring villages along the way.

Prices include the following:

Price Includes:

Bilingual bicycle tour guide to accompany the group for the duration of the tour

All hotel accommodations (double occupancy) for seven nights.

Meals eaten as group (private meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included)

All group ground transportation costs (busses, boats, and taxis including to and from airports)
Two domestic flights: Shanghai-Chongqing and Yichang-Shanghai

All group entrance fees to attractions.

Rental bike (US$0) and related biking gear including helmets, gloves, bike bags and raincapes.

If you decide to do something on your own, you will be responsible for those costs.

Self-supported - Each person carries their own gear on their bicycle. (Note: This tour is also available with a support vehicle at additional cost.)

Cost: Prices depend on the total number of people going on the tour and the time of year. Below are the price per person (pp) and quoted in US dollars (US$) for non-holiday periods*:

Group size:
1 person: US$ Call/Email
2 people: US$ Call/Email
3 people: US$ Call/Email
4-8 people: US$ Call/Email

* Holiday Periods require a 30% surcharge to the basic price due to increased costs of hotels and transportation. Tours with overlapping dates will be prorated. These periods are: Chinese New Year ; Labor Day and National Day Sep. 25 - Oct. 10.

A deposit of $500 per person is required. This is fully refundable up to 60 days prior to the start of the tour. Submission of a deposit will guarantee your place on the tour. Balance is due at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the tour and payable by credit card, wire transfer, or personal check.

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