Century Legend is now cruising in the Yangtze now

Century Cruises of China add another cruise ship, Century Legend, on the Yangtze River.

A newly launched Century Legend is the biggest line in Yangtze River, the world third longest river, it is big enough for 398 passengers and designed with Western style and amenities.

Designed by Yran & Storbraaton,  the Norwegian architects behind  the world famous Seabourn cruises and supervised by EMS and Schiffstechnik Buchloh, two ship-building experts in Germany, Century Paragon and Century Legend have been built on world's leading science and technology as E-Propulsion  System and Rudder Propeller System, etc. The innovations of these two new ships embedded with Nordic value of " Green Environment, Low-Emission and Sustainability "  have led to  a revolutionary breakthrough in the construction of Yangtze cruises, making them true green breathing paradises sailing in harmony with the most beautiful natural water park of the Yangtze River.

All staterooms have private balconies, king-size beds, separate sitting area, LCD satellite televisions (with HBO and CNN), individually controlled air conditioning and a bath with separate tub and shower. The ship also features exterior sightseeing elevators, a seven-story grand atrium lobby, and a 2,000-square-foot indoor pool area, and is equipped with Wi-Fi.

Ultimate Excellence on Yangtze

The first E-Propulsion System and Rudder Propeller System with Automatic Engine Room on the Yangtze, drastically reduce the vibration and noise and significantly increase the maneuvering performance of the ship. 

The first Propulsion Control System with Optical Fibre Transmission technology and Remote Control and Surveillance System

based on internet on Yangtze further guarantee the security and safety.

The large usage of imported high tech compound marine boards for decoration and furniture enables the new ship to become the

first cruise on Yangtze known as " Zero Paint" ship and guarantee a true sense "Healthy Cruising". 

The first Guest Area and Sightseeing Elevators extended to B1 floor with 7 floor high Grand Atrium Lobby maximize the cruise

leisure area and  also provide unparalleled views of the marvellous Yangtze scenery.   

The first Suites on Sundeck with Executive Floor extended to both 5th and 6th floor includes exclusive A la Carte Restaurant, Reception Area, Bar and Sundeck offer real distinguished guest services. 

The first pillar-less 12 ft. high Multifunctional Lounge featuring a centre stage with large LED screen to enjoy a professional show performance in a high quality environment.

The first Indoor Swimming Pool Leisure Area over 2000 sq. ft. includes a pool bar, a fitness centre,  an independent resting area and two fitting rooms with shower to enable you to enjoy the first real swimming on Yangtze.

The first 150 passenger capacity HD Cinema set in theatre style with multi-lingual interpretation devices offer you real entertainment and international conference facilities.

Luxury River View Staterooms with glass rail balcony have been built with the 5-star hotel amenities of superior bedding and linens, a separate cosy sitting area, direct phone line and LCD Satellite TV, automatic controlled air-conditioning and a grand size bathroom with a separate bath tub, making these rooms truly your floating home away from home.

All Executive Suites provide the ultimate on-board luxury with the fine amenities of LCD TV and DVD Player,  Mini Bar,  Italian Coffee Machine and also the Personalized Butler service - from helping unpack your luggage to shoes polishing to fine service on your balcony.  Free laundry, daily snacks and fruits, a bottle of welcome red wine and one special western dinner in the Executive Club Restaurant is also waiting for you.  Guests of Presidential suites will additionally enjoy a selected room service.

 Additional Cruise Privileges:   24 hours concierge service, all day long food and beverage service, VOD system in each cabin, Wi-Fi everywhere, wonderful shows by the first professional Cruise Troupe on Yangtze. 

Cruise Itinerary:

2013 Schedule

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Biggest Mosque in Urumqi denies visitors before July 5th, 2013

Located in Urumqi, 10 Heping South Road, Shanxi Dasi, is the biggest mosque in the city, it is big enough for more than 1000 people to worship at the same time, it was build in 1906 and is still actively used by Hui people here. A lot of our clients wanted to visit this place for the old and beautiful architecture when visiting Xinjiang, no entrance fee is required, but it is temporally closed for tourists before July 5^th,2013 and there is no guarantee that you can visit after that date.

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One Day Volunteer in the Panda Base, which one is better?

There are two Panda bases taking volunteers to feed the Panda, clean the garden, carry bamboos and maybe help to bath the pandas……If you do plan to be a volunteer there to help with taking care of the pandas, we recommend you to go to Bifengxia Panda base instead of Chengdu Panda Base because it is less crowed and more works needed to be down by you there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Will the 72 hours visa-free policy works for me if I come to Beijing for three days from Hong Kong and back to Hong Kong?

No, the 72 hours visa-free policy can only apply to tourists who come from "A" place and has a flight ticket to "B" place outside of China.

Come from Hong Kong and back to Hong Kong, No!

Come from Hong Kong and go to Tokyo, yes!

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Four wheels“bicycles”with two steering wheels in Yangshuo for renting

Four wheels "bicycles" are now available for renting in Yangshuo at 60yuan per day. I have not try yet, but I am very anxious to  try it because it look like having two  steering wheels on one bike.  Please let me know how it works if anyone have ever tried it.

 

 

 

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What are the most important elements for you to purchase a private China tour?

One of our British colleagues said that he have been to over 20+ countries, but never been on a tour, he said that in order to convince him to buy a China Highlights private china tour product (rather than DIY or a cheaper group operator from the UK) , we need to convince him with the following "E"s that China Highlights has being trying to provide for their customer. What are the most important elements  for you when you are going to purchase a Private China Tour? Are they similar to the following "E"s?

Easy – I want a stress free/ hassle free easy option, that is a tour. This will save me time and hassle in researching, planning, that would be an advantage to me as my life is so busy.
"Everything I want or need to know is on this webpage. If I buy the tour all the  work is done! The transfers, hotel bookings, attraction tickets, ordering of food, transport, and domestic flights, also this area or place might be hard to get to, the bus times are not good, better to have you arrange it."

Efficient / Smart– This tour really maximize my time, and money! I feel like it is carefully arranged and I see all the best sights but it balances guiding, free time and relaxation.
"1. Having that private car ready and waiting as I come out attractions, or the ability to stay longer at an attraction or adjust our day around other factors is valuable to me! 2. I like the way you giving me free time ideas, the sort of ideas that do not need to use time with my guide, that is smart because I don't waste the guide time for a walk around the four rivers and two lakes, of course I can do that on my own and don't need to be paying a guide."

Expert / Knowledge– Expert local guides and knowledge show me China in a deeper way, it is a smarter choice than DIY or group.

"A local guide can reveal things to me in a way a guidebook, or group tour operator cannot. I really touched China and experience things I could not by myself. As you are local you will know the best time to travel, shortcuts and better plan the day around factors like the weather, and rush hour."

Extraordinary - This experience is unique and I need your company to do this! I would not be able to do this with a package tour from the UK or even if I was travelling by myself I can't do this, or it would be really hard to find and arrange. It is nice that the tour has this, you look like you really take effort and are not just selling 'tours'.

"Visiting a guide family sounds special, I think I might touched China in way we could not without you" / "Hiking in longji sounds like I could do it myself, but I worry about where to go.  Your guides seem like fun people and I like it that I'll also visit the guides friends who have lived in the village for generations,  what is oil tea? That sounds interesting'.

Panda Inn in Emeishan distric, Sichuan Province

Recommend a great Guests house for family with kids to go:

Panda Inn in Emeishan, Sichuan Province

 

Digital-Detox China Trip

Has computers, pads, smart phones, internet, wifi brought you great convenience? Yes, probably, they did! But have you noticed that you have became even busier than without these convenience? You don't even know how to handle your works without emails and phone calls, and even on your vacations, you have no way to hide from all of these business, that is why, hotels, cruise ships, airlines, which previously were suppose to be a resting place, are now racing to create more and better WIFI connectivity for travelers, will you ever have some quiet time, real vacation without all these digital deluge?

I know that you are not very good about unplugging, you can't be out of reach for anybody, Come to China, we can disconnect you from the endless deluge of emails, phone calls, txt messages, social media feeds, news alerts, tags, updates and check-ins that define modern life, we will give you a break from these devices and from 24X7 online connectivity, you deserves a real rest, real quite time now.

We will take you to some remote, off-the-beaten road villages, mountains, stay in open-air cabins with bunk beds, we will take you for some old-fashion adventures and hiking along the Yangtze river while singing along, biking on the old, long deserted mountain road through old villages, climbing the abandoned part of the Great Walls of China where tourists barely reached……Click here to talk to us for a Digital-Detox Chia Trip now.

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E-Ticket does not applied to Filipinos who fly to China

E-tickets is commonly accepted worldwide within a few years, but if you are Filipinos wanting to fly to China from Republic of the Philippines, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ISSUE YOUR PAPER FLIGHT TICKETS from a local ticketing agency, otherwise, you can't pass Philippine custom! If you are not Filipinos, you can fly to China with a E-ticket from there easily. Fun policy for what reason, we don't know yet, but, hope you will realize this before arriving the airport.

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Dagon & Phoenix Restaurant in Sanjiang Dong ethnic people

We strongly recommend a local restaurant in Sanjiang Dong ethnic village, next to the Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, the Dragon & Phoenix Restaurant, it features the Dong family culture and architectural design, they provides not only local Dong featured cuisine, but also coffee and English menu at a very reasonable price.

If you will ever go there and want to book in advance, call the boss, Mr. Yang for reservation: 18977278037,13481999941

 

 

  

 

 

Hey, want to see China in your own private vehicle with your own guide and driver on your own pace? Need a professional local China Travel Adviser to customize a tour according to your own needs and interests? Visit China Highlights web site for a free quote now.