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Yangtze Cruise Chongqing/Yichang 4D/3N

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Yangtze Cruise Chongqing/Yichang 4D/3N

4 Days Starting in Chongqing, China and ending in Yichang, Hubei, China

Visiting: Chongqing, Shibaozhai, Three Gorges, Yichang

Tour operator:

Silk Road Trips

Tour code:

47366

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

0-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

From: $599 $571 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$28

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 4-day, 3-night Yangtze River cruise from Chongqing to Yichang, exploring the majestic Three Gorges. Begin your journey in the vibrant "Mountain City" of Chongqing, sailing towards the enchanting Shibaozhai with its iconic wooden pagoda, or alternatively, visit the Jade Emperor Sanctuary. Experience the awe-inspiring Qutang and Wu Gorges, renowned for their dramatic landscapes and serene beauty. Enjoy a tranquil excursion through the picturesque Goddess Stream, or opt for the Shennong Stream, depending on river conditions. Discover the grandeur of the Xiling Gorge and marvel at the engineering feat of the Three Gorges Dam. Optional excursions to Fengdu's "Ghost City" and White Emperor City offer additional cultural insights. Relax in luxurious 5-star accommodations aboard the cruise, with meals and an English-speaking guide included, ensuring a memorable and enriching river adventure.

Highlights

Sail from the picturesque Chongqing, known as the "Mountain City".
Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, featuring the impressive wooden pagoda called "The Pearl of the Yangtze".
Explore the Three Gorges, including the dramatic Qutang Gorge and the serene Wu Gorge.
Enjoy a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream.
Visit the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest dam in the world.
Optional excursion to Fengdu's "Ghost City", famous for its statues of ghosts and devils.
Optional visit to White Emperor City, an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Cruise Depart Chongqing In The Evening

Location: Chongqing

Accommodation: Hotel, Cruise cabin

Accommodation Name: Cruise cabin

Depart Chongqing - 9:00 pm: Sail from picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City”.

Detailed harbour information will be sent to you before the tour.

Day 2 : Cruise Sailing To Shibaozhai Or Yuhuang Shengdi

Location: Shibaozhai

Accommodation: Hotel, Cruise cabin

Accommodation Name: Cruise cabin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Shibaozhai - Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named "The Pearl of the Yangtze". Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Yuhuang Shengdi (Jade Emperor Sanctuary), visiting the new relocation village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze's rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Additional optional Shore Excursion to Fengdu's “Ghost City” (river conditions permitting), known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill.

Day 3 : Cruise Enter The Three Gorges

Location: Three Gorges

Accommodation: Hotel, Cruise cabin

Accommodation Name: Cruise cabin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enter the Three Gorges, one of nature’s most extraordinary sculptures. Today you will pass through the first two—Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. The 25-mile long Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream or Goddess Stream. Enter Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. Additional optional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge.

Day 4 : Cruise To Three Gorges Dam, Then To Yichang

Location: Yichang

Meals Included: Breakfast

Three Gorges Dam/Yichang - Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest in the world. Arrive Yichang in late morning and disembark.

What's Included

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided on a 5-star boat.
Meals

Meals are included as listed in the itinerary: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Guide

An English-speaking boat guide is included.
Excursions

Included excursions are to Shibaozhai Pagoda, Shennong Stream, and the Three Gorges Dam Project.
Tip for the cruise guide

Tip for the cruise guide is included.

What's Not Included

Optional Excursions

Optional excursions such as Fengdu Ghost City and White Emperor City are not included and cost 280 RMB per person.
Unlisted Items

Things not listed in the inclusions are excluded.
Passport

A passport is required and not included.

Know Before You Go

Passport Required

Requirements

Passport

Please Note

The cruise itinerary is subject to change as per differet cruise as river regulation.

Three included shore excursions might be different, which you can refer the confirmation after booking.

Mode of Transport

Transportation is not applicable as the tour is conducted entirely on a cruise ship along the Yangtze River.

Accommodation

Enjoy a luxurious stay on a 5-star boat, offering comfortable cruise cabins as you sail along the Yangtze River.

Check out our Q&As

What type of accommodation is provided during the Yangtze Cruise?

The accommodation provided during the Yangtze Cruise is on a 5-star boat, with guests staying in cruise cabins.
Are meals included in the Yangtze Cruise package?

Yes, meals are included as listed in the itinerary. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on certain days of the cruise.
Is there an English-speaking guide available on the Yangtze Cruise?

Yes, there is an English-speaking boat guide available during the Yangtze Cruise.
What are the optional excursions available during the cruise?

Optional excursions include a visit to Fengdu's 'Ghost City' and White Emperor City, both subject to river conditions and available at an additional cost.
What is the main highlight of the third day of the cruise?

The main highlight of the third day is entering the Three Gorges, including Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, and a relaxing excursion through the gorges of Goddess Stream or Shennong Stream, depending on river conditions.

What is the significance of the Three Gorges Dam visit on the last day?

The visit to the Three Gorges Dam on the last day is significant as it is the largest dam in the world, and guests will have the opportunity to see this engineering marvel before disembarking in Yichang.
Tipping in China

If you're happy with the services provided then a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. Tipping is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across China and other Asian countries. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader. The following amounts are based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers: Restaurants: Tipping is not common practice at restaurants in China or Tibet. Tour guides: Throughout your tour you may at times have local guides or national guide. We suggest CNY20-50 per person per day for guides. Porters: In some hotels a porter may offer to carry your bag to your room. We suggest CNY10 per bag for porters. Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest that you tip only those more involved with the group (for example those that help you with your bags etc). CNY10-30 per person per day is generally appropriate.
Can I travel to China without a visa?

US/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canada citizens(actually most western country citizens) planning to visit China's mainland must apply for an entry visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General. ... WithUS/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canadapassport, citizens do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong, but travelers who plan to visit China's mainland while in the region will need a visa to travel from Hong Kong to China. However, some cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing etc. that allow 24-hour/72-hour direct transit in China, also called the 24-hour/72-hour transit without visa, regulates that visa is not required for air, train, and ship passengers transiting in mainland China for a stay of no more than 24 hours/72 hours before heading for a third country or region formost western country citizens.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

All of our tours are planned and operated on a twin-share basis, meaning that the standard cost is based either on individual travellers sharing accommodation with another group member of the same sex, or people who book together sharing accommodation. Silkroadtrips are pleased to offer travellers the option of pre-booking a guaranteed single room. Kindly note our single supplement do not include sharing cabins on the overnight trains or cruises.
Trains

Aboard the overnight sleeper train, berths are usually in 1st class ‘soft sleeper’ lockable compartments for 4 which have 2 sets of bunks with clean bedding provided. WC and washbasins are provided for shared use at the end of each carriage. Hot meals and snacks are sold to your berth on all overnight journeys. In times of large demand we may have to travel in 2nd class ‘hard sleeper’ which consists of sectioned off compartments for 6,leading off an open plan carriage. Bullet trains are getting popular, it is very modern with a high velocity of 300km per hour. There are western toilets, dinning car on the bullet trains, and normally for short distance running 1—8 hours.

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