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Tour Code: Y-0500409U
Background Information
The study focus on Sanxia (Three Gorges Gongcheng) construction project (TGP), the largest dam in history. The gigantic project serves as a multi-purpose hydro-development project producing comprehensive benefits mainly in flood control, power generation and navigation improvement of the Yangtze River, This multi-purpose project attracts worldwide attention with the largest hydropower station in the world (181M, capacity of 18,200 MW) to be installed. This project was started in 1993.
The TGP will have far-reaching geographical, geological, ecological, agricultural, archeological, sociological, economical, political and military effects. Many aspects related mainly to China, locally and globally, well never be being the same again after its completed in 2009.
This program will give participant lectures on TGP's protection of environment, ecology and cultural relics, and history of TGP with lessons on emigration (relocation) and shipping, visit the constructing site in Sanduoping as well.
Schedule
Day01, Arrive Yichang, transfer to Reception Center hotel of Three Gorges Project (Sanxia Gongcheng hotel) for night.(D)
Day02, Full day lectures by experts: on Three Gorges Dam Project (history, present situation and construction) in the morning; on Hydropower, prevent flood and Shipping in the afternoon, overnight in Reception Center.(B/L/D)
Day03, Full day lectures by experts: on Emigration and Ecological Protection in the morning; on New Tourism and Protection of Cultural Relics, overnight in Reception Center. (B/L/D)
Day04, Visit the Model of Three Gorges Dam, watch the Dam's Video Program on the process of the Three Gorges Project, visit the constructing site of TGP at Sanduoping and El 185m Terrace, the Ship Navigation Lock, Tanziling for whole view of TGP, spillway dam, power house. Overnight in Reception Center. (B/L/D)
Day05, Interview and exchange, technical communication with the expert (technician, engineer), answer questions on TGP in the morning, and in the afternoon visit Gezhouba Dam and its Power Station, overnight in Reception Center or Int'l hotel.(B/L/D)
Day06, At about 08:00 take deluxe cruise for Yangtse River voyage from Yichang to Chongqing, overnight in Boat.(B/L/D)
(If take 6days tour, then service ends after b'fast today)
Day07, Excursion to Small Three Gorges ro Shennongxi stream, overnight in Boat.(B/L/D)
Day08, Excursion to Fengdu Ghost City or Shibaozhai, overnight in Boat.(B/L/D)
Day09, Arrive Chongqing at about 09:00, service ends.(B)
Cost (per person in USD, basis of 2persons share one standard room)
880USD for 6days tour from Day01 to Day06(ends after b'fast), single supplement 140USD.
1150USD for 9days tour from Day01 to Day09.
Included: meals marked, accommodation marked or similar, transfers and transportation, entrance fee for sightseeing, English speaking guide service, lectures and interview fee, deluxe boat ticket with excursion, copy of outline of the lectures, tour body insurance.
Excluded: any service not included above.
Departure Date:
04Jul 21Nov/2004; 03Jul 20Nov/2005; 02Jul 19Nov/2006
Reservation & Payment:
1, Tell us the tour name/code and your departure date, with flight/ time of both Arrival in Yichang and Departure from Chongqing; 2, mail us your profiles such as name, sex, date of birth, background of professional education, nationality and passport number for reservation; 3, once the tour available, we will inform you to send a deposit of 100USD/p.p. to the account of our corp.; 4, and we will inform you to balance the full payment to our Corp 45days in advance; 5, after that, we will make re-confirmation to you on this reservation 30days in advance, and mail you some details about this tour; 6, and 100USD/p.p. is not refundable in 30days per any reason.
Note:
1, Above tour specially arranged for student and scientist study in dam, project, environment, ecology, emigration, hydropower etc.
2, If you plan to give a lecture for exchange, then please mail us a copy of your academic thesis, then we will arrange a lecture for you in boat (1 hour), cost extra 120USD.
3, If you want a private tour for your group, that's mean, all members are from your party in this tour, then we can make arrangement according to your request (departure date, ship, add extra lectures and lessons, adjust the itinerary etc). If so, please mail us for sooner reply.
All above subjected to our confirmation
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