5 Day Yangtze River Luxury Cruise from Yichang to Chongqing

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Yichang, Embarkation and Xiling Gorge
1 stop
1
Chongqing
Arrive in Yichang and transfer to the Three Gorges Tourist Center for embarkation. Complimentary transfer service is available for guests arriving between 8:00am and 8:00pm from Yichang Airport and Yichang East or North Railway Station. Guests arriving before 4:00pm may join a complimentary sightseeing excursion through the Gezhou Dam Ship Lock and the eastern section of Xiling Gorge, depending on arrival time. Guests arriving after 4:00pm will transfer directly to Zigui Port (Maoping Port) for embarkation. In the evening, settle into your cabin, attend the cruise safety briefing, and enjoy a welcome dinner onboard as your Yangtze River journey begins. Important: Guests are recommended to arrive at the Three Gorges Tourist Center (Yichang Port Pier No. 9) before 4:00pm.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Three Gorges Dam, Ship Lift and Xiling Gorge
3 stops
2
After breakfast, visit the Three Gorges Dam, one of the world’s most significant hydropower projects and a landmark of modern engineering along the Yangtze River. You will then experience the Three Gorges Ship Lift from Sandouping to Zigui Port, offering a close look at one of the most impressive navigation systems on the river. If the ship lift is unavailable due to weather or operational conditions, the itinerary will be adjusted to include the Three Gorges Dam Project Museum and the TGD River Closure Memorial Park before returning to the cruise.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
3
After rejoining the ship, enjoy lunch onboard as the vessel continues upstream. In the afternoon, sail through the western section of Xiling Gorge, where steep cliffs and layered rock formations create some of the most dramatic scenery along the Yangtze. Later, attend the Captain’s Welcome Reception before dinner onboard.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
In the evening, arrive in Badong for a shore excursion to Mistvale Haven (Wuyuan Cave). During certain seasons, this excursion may be replaced by Shennv Stream, depending on water level and navigation conditions. Important Note: Apr-Oct: Visit Wuyuan Cave. Nov-Mar next year: Visit Wushan Shennv Stream in the following morning.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge and Fengjie Excursion
3 stops
5
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning onboard with scenic cruising and onboard activities as the ship enters Wu Gorge, known for its misty peaks, steep cliffs, and elegant river scenery.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Chongqing Qutang Gorge
Around midday, lunch is served onboard before the vessel continues into Qutang Gorge, the shortest and most dramatic of the Three Gorges, celebrated for its towering rock walls and narrow river passage.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Fengjie County
In the afternoon, arrive in Fengjie and choose one of the following included shore excursions: Option A: White Emperor City Visit a historic riverside site closely associated with classical Chinese poetry and the cultural heritage of the Yangtze. Option B: Three Gorges Summit Take in panoramic views over Qutang Gorge and the surrounding mountains from one of the region’s most impressive viewpoints. Return to the ship in the evening for dinner, followed by onboard entertainment, including a crew performance. Later in the evening, guests may also enjoy movie time on the observation deck.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Fuling Excursion and Final Evening Onboard
2 stops
8
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning onboard with leisure time and onboard activities as the cruise continues toward Fuling. Before lunch, attend the disembarkation briefing for the following day’s arrival arrangements. Lunch is then served onboard. In the afternoon, choose one of the following included excursions in Fuling: Option A: White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum Explore a remarkable underwater museum preserving ancient hydrological inscriptions carved into the river rock. Option B: 816 Underground Project Visit a vast underground complex constructed in the 1960s, offering insight into a unique chapter of modern Chinese history.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Chongqing
If docking arrangements are adjusted to Fengdu Port due to water level, hydrological conditions, or navigation restrictions, the excursion will be replaced with a visit to Fengdu Ghost City. Return to the ship for your final evening onboard. Enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Dinner, followed by evening entertainment and time to relax before arriving in Chongqing.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Chongqing Disembarkation
1 stop
10
Chongqing
After breakfast and check-out, arrive in Chongqing and conclude your Yangtze River cruise. Complimentary transfer service is available after disembarkation to Chongqing Airport and Chongqing East, North, West, and Shapingba Railway Stations for your onward journey.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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