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Tour Overview
Embark on a luxurious 5-day, 4-night Yangtze River cruise from Yichang to Chongqing, exploring the breathtaking Three Gorges. Begin your journey in Yichang, the heart of Hubei Province, and sail through the engineering marvel of the Three Gorges Dam. Experience the majestic Xiling Gorge, the longest and deepest of the Three Gorges, and enjoy optional excursions to the Tribe of the Three Gorges. Discover the serene beauty of Wu Gorge and the dramatic Qutang Gorge, with optional visits to the ancient White Emperor City. Visit Shibaozhai's impressive wooden pagoda, or explore Fengdu's "Ghost City." Conclude your adventure in the picturesque "Mountain City" of Chongqing. Enjoy the comfort of a 5-star boat, with included meals and an English-speaking guide, as you immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of the Yangtze River. ...more ...less
Highlights
Cruising on the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River from Yichang to Chongqing.
Visit to the Three Gorges Dam, the largest dam in the world.
Sailing through Xiling Gorge, the longest and deepest of the Three Gorges.
Excursion through the scenic gorges of Goddess Stream or Shennong Stream.
Sailing through Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains.
Exploring Qutang Gorge, the shortest and most dramatic gorge.
Shore excursion to Shibaozhai, featuring the impressive wooden pagoda known as "The Pearl of the Yangtze".
Disembark at Chongqing, the picturesque "Mountain City".
Itinerary
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17:30 -- 20:00 You can also take free cruise bus at Sanxia Visitor Center in Yichang downtown to Maoping Wharf where to embark.
21:00: Embarkation briefing
Day 2
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Three Gorges Dam Tour and Xiling Gorge
Location: Yichang
Accommodation: Hotel, on the cruise
Accommodation Name: 5 star boat
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest in the world. Later sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges.
Day 3
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Sailing: Wu Gorge/Qutang Gorge
Location: Wu Gorge
Accommodation: Hotel, on the cruise
Accommodation Name: 5 star boat
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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. Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Then sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic gorge. Additional optional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge.
Day 4
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Sailing
Location: Yangtze River
Accommodation: Hotel, on the cruise
Accommodation Name: 5 star boat
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 either 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 5
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Disembark at Chongqing harbour
Location: Chongqing
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrival Chongqing Chaotianmen - 8:00am: Disembark at picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City”.
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.
Included Excursions
Excursions to Shibaozhai Pagoda or Fengdu Ghost City, Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges, and the Three Gorges Dam Project are included.
What's Not Included
Staff Tip
A tip for the cruise crew of CNY150 per person is not included.
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as Fengdu Ghost City and White Emperor City are not included and are available at an additional cost.
Passport
A valid passport is required and not included.
Requirements
Passport
Mode of Transport
Travel in style aboard a 5-star cruise ship, navigating the scenic Yangtze River from Yichang to Chongqing, with optional excursions available depending on river conditions.
Accommodation
Enjoy a luxurious stay on a 5-star boat as you cruise along the Yangtze River, offering comfortable and elegant accommodations throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
What type of accommodation is provided during the Yangtze River Cruise?
The accommodation provided during the Yangtze River Cruise is on a 5-star boat.
Are meals included in the Yangtze River Cruise package?
Yes, meals are included as noted in the itinerary, which specifies breakfast, lunch, and dinner on certain days.
Is there an English-speaking guide available on the cruise?
Yes, there is an English-speaking boat guide available on the cruise.
What are some of the optional excursions available during the cruise?
Optional excursions include visits to Fengdu Ghost City and White Emperor City, subject to river conditions.
What is the policy regarding itinerary changes due to river conditions?
The itinerary is subject to change due to river conditions, and the final itinerary will be provided before the tour.
What is the tipping policy for the cruise crew?
The recommended tip for the cruise crew is 150 RMB per person.
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.
CTS demo white label allows you to make 20 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
Low Deposit
CTS demo white label requires a minimum deposit of
55%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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