5D4N Yangtze River Cruise: Yichang to Chongqing by Century Cruise
The Yangtze River cruise with the Century Cruises from Yichang to Chongqing sails 5 days and 4 nights upstream along the Yangtze River. And during the 5 days on the essence part of the river, travellers can enjoy a real tour of leisure with the perfect relaxing pace, watching the cities with modern charms, feel the natural sceneries of the passing by peculiar Three Gorges, highly recommended cultural and historical places of interests with pieces of classic poems, and spend wonderful time on the luxury cruises manned with professional staff.
For this tour, the Century Cruises company will offering three luxury ships as: Century Oasis, Century Victory and Century Glory.
ItineraryDay 1: Yichang EmbarkationStop At: Wanda Plaza, Xiling District, Yichang, China, 443008
When you booked the cruise boat tour with us, we will provide the exactly Boarding place in Chinese and English, then you take a taxi go there(Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal) and Board the ship from 18:30 to 20:30. The boat company will provide the luggage handling service for free.
Tonight activities is:
19:30-21:30: Embarkation buffet dinner
21:00-21:30Embarkation & Safety briefing.
Note: We can provide the private car from Yichang airport/train station/hotel to the Yichang Three Gorges Tourist Center for you if you want, but pay extra charge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Chinese & Western buffet; 19:00-20:30
Free flow House wine, local beer, variety of soft drinks are included
Accommodation included: Overnight at Century Cruises Ship, a 5-star boat.
Day 2: Sailing & Shore Excursion at Three Gorges DamStop At: Three Gorges Dam Project, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang 443134 China
Start your morning with an early bird tea or coffee and a traditional Tai Chi lesson, led by our certified Tai Chi Master and work up an appetite for the buffet breakfast.
8:30--12:45: Optional Shore excursion to the Tribe of Three Gorges or enjoy onboard activities
14:00-18:00 Take shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site. Or enjoy optional experience to pass through Ship Lift and then visit Three Gorges Dam
18:00 Buffet dinner & captain's welcome party
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Chinese & Western buffet;07:00-08:30, but during 06:30-07:00 also has a Morning coffee, tea and pastries
• Lunch: Chinese & Western buffet; 12:00-13:30
• Dinner: Chinese & Western buffet; 18:30-20:00
Accommodation included: Overnight at Century Cruises Ship, a 5-star boat.
Day 3: Sailing through Three Gorges & Shore Excursion at Shennv StreamStop At: Shennv Stream, Changjiang River South Bank, Originated in Guandu District, Wushan County 404700 China
This day the Yangtze River Cruise Ship will first enter the Xiling Gorge, which is famous for torrential water and this morning's shore excursion is a unique ride along the Shennong Stream on a sampan - a traditional longboat rowed by expert Tujia boatmen. As we gently float through this stunning riverine gorge flanked by verdant forest, you'll see evidence of early settlements in the form of hanging coffins stowed high within the limestone cliffs.
After that, you will go back to the ship and continue the cruise to the Wu Gorge.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Chongqing Qutang Gorge, Baidi Cheng, Fengjie County 404600 China
The Wu Gorge with famous lofty and misty peaks on two sides. It is the largest and the longest gorge along the way. This gorge is full of craggy grotesque rocks, and the entire pass looks like a winding natural gallery. Later, you will enter Qutang Gorge, the last passage of the Three Gorges, which is the shortest but the grandest one.
Stop At: Baidicheng Scenic Area, 2HVF+9QV, Fengjie County, Chongqing, China, 404617
White Emperor City is usually served as an optional excursion for a cruise(CNY290/pp/tour). Located on the north side of Qutang Gorge, White Emperor City offers the best angle to view the magnificent Kui Gate. Known as the Poem City, White Emperor City has attracted many poets come and left many famous poems. What makes this place known to outside is the historical story of “Entrusting Zhuge Liang with an Orphan in Baidi Town”.
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Chinese & Western buffet;07:00-08:30, but during 06:30-07:00 also has a Morning coffee, tea and pastries
• Lunch: Chinese & Western buffet; 12:00-13:30
• Dinner: Chinese & Western buffet; 19:00-20:30
Accommodation included: Overnight at Century Cruises Ship, a 5-star boat
Day 4: Sailing & Shore Excursion at Fengdu Ghost City Stop At: Ghost City of Fengdu, North bank of Yangtze River, Chongqing 408200 China
Today will be a relaxing day for you. In the morning can choose to rest on the deck or participate in some activities in the schedule. An onshore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City will be arranged in the afternoon. The Fengdu Ghost City has a 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 and the Captain's farewell party will be held in the evening.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Chinese & Western buffet;07:00-08:30, but during 06:30-07:00 also has a Morning coffee, tea and pastries
• Lunch: Chinese & Western buffet; 12:00-13:30
• Dinner: Chinese & Western buffet; 19:00-20:30
Accommodation included: Overnight at Century Cruises Ship, a 5-star boat
Day 5: Arrive in Chongqing & Disembark at Chaotianmen DockStop At: Chongqing Chaotianmen, Interchange of Yangtze River and Jialing River, Chongqing 400000 China
After breakfast, disembark at Chongqing Chaotianmen Port for your onward journey
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Chinese & Western buffet;07:00-08:30, but during 06:30-07:00 also has a Morning coffee, tea and pastries
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Every year will have a differ boat schedule, if you want book the boat tour for next year, pls check with us first"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Smart Casual is Required for Captain's Welcome Reception"
"The tour price range is based on a standard cabin for twin sharing, it means if you are alone, you may sharing the room with others"
"Single Room Supplement: If you want to stay in one cabin (usually two beds in one cabin) on your own, you need to pay higher than one room shared with another, you need 75% more."
"If you want book the above suite level room, pls contact us before and let us to check if has a room available"
"Every Saturday is: Century Victory, Every Tuesday is: Century Oasis and Every Wednesday is:Century Glory."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
06:30 PM
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from Yichang Three Gorges Tourist Center
Ports- Sanxia Tourist Center, M8J3+JPC, Yan Jiang Da Dao, 伍家岗区 Yi Chang Shi, Hu Bei Sheng, China, 443008
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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