What should i pack for a tour in China? I will join a Yangtze River cruise tour in October. How about shoes? Would open sandals be better or would it be better to have shoes that are closed up?
Sep. 30,2009 01:04 Ms.Maggie replied:
I don’t think there is any restriction on closes you need to wear. T-shirts, pants, open sandals and sport shoes are all right. You just need to wear at your comfort. Anyway, it is your holiday. But, I think October will be a bit cold to wear open sandals.
Sep. 30,2009 03:47 Ms.Shirley replied:
You will feel quite relaxed on Yangze River cruise, so open sandals will be convenient sometimes. While,for the captain's welcome party or farewell party, you may like to wear much formal. The whether in Oct is very good for touring, not too hot and not too cold. Hope you will enjoy the trip.
Need to know about the easiest way to visit the Three Gorges dam. I don’t want to take the whole Yangtze Cruise.
Sep. 24,2009 22:26 Ms.Cissie replied:
The Three Gorges Dam is in Yichang city. If you do not want the cruise, it is not worthwhile to fly to Yichang only to visit the Dam since there is no other scenic spots worthwhile a visit there.
Please advise what is HIGH and LOW seasons for the cruise ship?
Sep. 24,2009 22:03 Ms.Cissie replied:
Usually, April, May, September and October all belongs to high season, the rest of the months belong to low season of the cruise ship. However, it also differs with the different cruise ships.
is it possible to do the cruise without a private guide? And Is there the flight from Yichang to Shenzhen?
Sep. 23,2009 03:42 Ms.Tina replied:
All the activities on the cruise are arranged by the cruise company. They will arrange a river guide on the ship. The flights between Yichang and Shenzhen are not daily. You can fly to Guangzhou firstly. Then it is easy to take a train from Guangzhou to Shenzhen.
We will take cruise from Chongqing to Yichang, what is the suitable time for us to catch flight at Yichang airport?
Sep. 21,2009 00:43 Mr.Tyler Yang(USA) replied:
Most of the cruise will arrive in Yichang at 12:00 or 13:00, and 1.5 hours is needed to get to the airport including the check out procedure from the cruise. Then you can take a flight departs from Yichang at about 16:30. You’d better to confirm your arrival time With the cruise company.
I will be at Wuhan and I would like to go on a short cruise. Can someone please tell me how can I do that? Where can I start my cruise and I whould like stop at Xian, Guilin and Beijing. What would be the best route?
Regarding end of Yangtze River cruise, which airport will we use for departure?
Sep. 17,2009 19:48 Ms.Jenny replied:
Most of the cruises sail between Chongqing and Yichang, and there is only one airport in Chongqing and Yichang. Only one cruise Victoria Prince sails between Chongqing and Shanghai. There are two airport in Shanghai, one is Hongqiao airport and another one is Pudong airport, you need to make sure with the airline company for the exact airport you will use.
After the Yangtze cruise tour, we prefer to stay an extra day in Yichang for visit and stay at the Yichang Three Gorges Project hotel. The next day, we will take the train to Shangai. Is it a proper plan?
Sep. 17,2009 04:21 Mr.Hunk replied:
As Yichang is a small city and not famous for tourism, I think it is not worth to stay there overnight. Besides, the train from Yichang to Shanghai takes about 24 hours, it is really a long time and you will feel tired after the journey. Why not take flight to Shanghai instead.
The river has water all year round. The water level is low in winter and the cruise ship can not sail during this period. May is travel high season in China and the climate, the water level and others are all very suitable for travel.
no,our Yangze cruise just includes qutang gorges,wu gorge , xiling gorge and the Three Gorges Dam.during the tour,there are so many beautiful senery for us.if you get there,you"ll get an unforgetable memory.
Sep. 15,2009 04:48 Ms.Jenisa replied:
Different cruise ship has different routes to visit. Most of the cruise company arrange the visit to Shennong Stream, which is with very similar sightseeing and experience with the one you ask, very interesting. Victoria Cruise Company arranges the visit to the Little Three Gorges. However, this may be changed to Shennong stream according to the water level.
Can you let us know if it would be possible to do an Engineering Tour of the Three Gorges Dam??My father is an electrical engineer and would enjoy seeing the generators inside the dam.
I'm afraid not.The tourists are just allowecd to visit the dam.But maybe when you visit the Dam,you can ask the local guide to tell you sth about it.
Sep. 15,2009 04:43 Mr.Bernard replied:
You will go through the Five-Step Ship Lock and then take an shore excursion to visit the Three Gorges Dam. And the generators are not allowed to visit.
On the cruise ship, can you find out and advise, if dinner is served in one sitting to all passengers or in 2 sittings.
Sep. 11,2009 01:41 Ms.Elaine replied:
It depends. Some cruise ships offer buffet dinners, if there are many passengers, the dinner will be offered in 2 sittings. Most of the cruise company offer set menu for dinner, and in one sitting.
I plan a trip to visit China, especially Yangtze River around Jan 15, 2010. Please tell me is it the proper time?
Sep. 10,2009 19:43 Mrs.Smith replied:
I get that most of the cruise ships stop sailing in January due to the low water level and insufficient bookings, and the first sailing date should be in March. If possible, you’d better advance or postpone your tour date otherwise you will miss out the Yangtze part.
Stephen, at present, the downstream cruise (Chongqing/ Yichang) will need 4 days and 3 nights while the upstream cruise(Yichang/ Chongqing) need 5 days and 4 nights.
Are there direct flights from Siem Reap to Chongqing? I am planning to go to Chongqing. Can somebody tell me how to get there? Thanks!
Sep. 8,2009 04:00 Mr.James replied:
There is direct flight between Chongqing and Siem Reap,every five days. It departs at 10:00 from Siem Reap and arrives in Chongqing at 14:30 Beijing Time, while departs 15:30 from Chongqing and reaches Siem Reap at 18:00 at local time. The flight is runned by Angkor Airways Corporation. You can enquire the office for more detailed information. Good Luck！
We will be arriving at Chongqing by train around 15.00 p.m. can we embark on President No. 4 the same day ?
Sep. 7,2009 03:19 Mr.Steven replied:
If your arrival date can meet the cruise schedule, then time is enough for you to board the ship on the same day after you arrive in Chongqing at 15:00. For your information, this cruise ships usually leave Chongqing port after 19:00.
We want to do a tour including the Yangtze River. Are there any 4 or 5 star cruises at the beginning of January?
Sep. 7,2009 01:57 Ms.Nancy Zaeem replied:
It is too cold to tour Yangtze River in winter. What’s more, as far as I know, it is hardly to find a ship in winter, since few people book it in that period.
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Questions & Reviews
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Sep. 29,2009 03:53Reply
Ms.Ruthsaid:
What should i pack for a tour in China? I will join a Yangtze River cruise tour in October. How about shoes? Would open sandals be better or would it be better to have shoes that are closed up?
Sep. 30,2009 01:04
Ms.Maggie replied:
I don’t think there is any restriction on closes you need to wear. T-shirts, pants, open sandals and sport shoes are all right. You just need to wear at your comfort. Anyway, it is your holiday. But, I think October will be a bit cold to wear open sandals.
Sep. 30,2009 03:47
Ms.Shirley replied:
You will feel quite relaxed on Yangze River cruise, so open sandals will be convenient sometimes. While,for the captain's welcome party or farewell party, you may like to wear much formal. The whether in Oct is very good for touring, not too hot and not too cold. Hope you will enjoy the trip.
12.
Sep. 24,2009 01:03Reply
Mr.Dayan Tatesaid:
Need to know about the easiest way to visit the Three Gorges dam. I don’t want to take the whole Yangtze Cruise.
Sep. 24,2009 22:26
Ms.Cissie replied:
The Three Gorges Dam is in Yichang city. If you do not want the cruise, it is not worthwhile to fly to Yichang only to visit the Dam since there is no other scenic spots worthwhile a visit there.
13.
Sep. 24,2009 03:43Reply
Mr.Mario Pan(Malaysia)said:
Please advise what is HIGH and LOW seasons for the cruise ship?
Sep. 24,2009 22:03
Ms.Cissie replied:
Usually, April, May, September and October all belongs to high season, the rest of the months belong to low season of the cruise ship. However, it also differs with the different cruise ships.
14.
Sep. 22,2009 04:09Reply
Mr.Geoffrey (USA)said:
is it possible to do the cruise without a private guide? And Is there the flight from Yichang to Shenzhen?
Sep. 23,2009 03:42
Ms.Tina replied:
All the activities on the cruise are arranged by the cruise company. They will arrange a river guide on the ship. The flights between Yichang and Shenzhen are not daily. You can fly to Guangzhou firstly. Then it is easy to take a train from Guangzhou to Shenzhen.
15.
Sep. 18,2009 02:11Reply
Mr.Bobsaid:
We will take cruise from Chongqing to Yichang, what is the suitable time for us to catch flight at Yichang airport?
Sep. 21,2009 00:43
Mr.Tyler Yang(USA) replied:
Most of the cruise will arrive in Yichang at 12:00 or 13:00, and 1.5 hours is needed to get to the airport including the check out procedure from the cruise. Then you can take a flight departs from Yichang at about 16:30. You’d better to confirm your arrival time With the cruise company.
16.
Sep. 19,2009 13:57Reply
Mrs.Martin(united kingdom)said:
Hello,
I will be at Wuhan and I would like to go on a short cruise. Can someone please tell me how can I do that? Where can I start my cruise and I whould like stop at Xian, Guilin and Beijing. What would be the best route?
17.
Sep. 17,2009 01:44Reply
Ms.Deepa (England)said:
Regarding end of Yangtze River cruise, which airport will we use for departure?
Sep. 17,2009 19:48
Ms.Jenny replied:
Most of the cruises sail between Chongqing and Yichang, and there is only one airport in Chongqing and Yichang. Only one cruise Victoria Prince sails between Chongqing and Shanghai. There are two airport in Shanghai, one is Hongqiao airport and another one is Pudong airport, you need to make sure with the airline company for the exact airport you will use.
18.
Sep. 16,2009 02:59Reply
Mr.Derk Zhang said:
After the Yangtze cruise tour, we prefer to stay an extra day in Yichang for visit and stay at the Yichang Three Gorges Project hotel. The next day, we will take the train to Shangai. Is it a proper plan?
Sep. 17,2009 04:21
Mr.Hunk replied:
As Yichang is a small city and not famous for tourism, I think it is not worth to stay there overnight. Besides, the train from Yichang to Shanghai takes about 24 hours, it is really a long time and you will feel tired after the journey. Why not take flight to Shanghai instead.
19.
Sep. 14,2009 03:18Reply
Mr.Hatchersaid:
What time of the year, if any, does the river NOT have water in it? How about travel in May?
Sep. 14,2009 10:08
Ms.CRYSTALLKOBE(China) replied:
6 to 8 monthly rise in the water
Sep. 17,2009 03:08
Mr.Dude replied:
The river has water all year round. The water level is low in winter and the cruise ship can not sail during this period. May is travel high season in China and the climate, the water level and others are all very suitable for travel.
20.
Sep. 14,2009 03:44Reply
Mr.Karel said:
Will the Yangtze cruise ship go to the Little Three Gorges?
Sep. 14,2009 10:14
Ms.CRYSTALLKOBE(China) replied:
no,our Yangze cruise just includes qutang gorges,wu gorge , xiling gorge and the Three Gorges Dam.during the tour,there are so many beautiful senery for us.if you get there,you"ll get an unforgetable memory.
Sep. 15,2009 04:48
Ms.Jenisa replied:
Different cruise ship has different routes to visit. Most of the cruise company arrange the visit to Shennong Stream, which is with very similar sightseeing and experience with the one you ask, very interesting. Victoria Cruise Company arranges the visit to the Little Three Gorges. However, this may be changed to Shennong stream according to the water level.
21.
Sep. 13,2009 20:23Reply
Mr.Nita Reidsaid:
Can you let us know if it would be possible to do an Engineering Tour of the Three Gorges Dam??My father is an electrical engineer and would enjoy seeing the generators inside the dam.
Sep. 14,2009 10:04
Ms.CRYSTALLKOBE(China) replied:
I'm afraid not.The tourists are just allowecd to visit the dam.But maybe when you visit the Dam,you can ask the local guide to tell you sth about it.
Sep. 15,2009 04:43
Mr.Bernard replied:
You will go through the Five-Step Ship Lock and then take an shore excursion to visit the Three Gorges Dam. And the generators are not allowed to visit.
22.
Sep. 9,2009 20:19Reply
Mr.Parkersaid:
On the cruise ship, can you find out and advise, if dinner is served in one sitting to all passengers or in 2 sittings.
Sep. 11,2009 01:41
Ms.Elaine replied:
It depends. Some cruise ships offer buffet dinners, if there are many passengers, the dinner will be offered in 2 sittings. Most of the cruise company offer set menu for dinner, and in one sitting.
23.
Sep. 9,2009 20:23Reply
Ms.Maeve(Norway)said:
I plan a trip to visit China, especially Yangtze River around Jan 15, 2010. Please tell me is it the proper time?
Sep. 10,2009 19:43
Mrs.Smith replied:
I get that most of the cruise ships stop sailing in January due to the low water level and insufficient bookings, and the first sailing date should be in March. If possible, you’d better advance or postpone your tour date otherwise you will miss out the Yangtze part.
24.
Sep. 7,2009 20:30Reply
Mr.Stephen(Holland)said:
How many days does a river cruise trip cost?
Sep. 9,2009 02:37
Ms.Dora replied:
Stephen, at present, the downstream cruise (Chongqing/ Yichang) will need 4 days and 3 nights while the upstream cruise(Yichang/ Chongqing) need 5 days and 4 nights.
25.
Sep. 5,2009 04:08Reply
Mrs.Anchaly(Cambodia)said:
Are there direct flights from Siem Reap to Chongqing? I am planning to go to Chongqing. Can somebody tell me how to get there? Thanks!
Sep. 8,2009 04:00
Mr.James replied:
There is direct flight between Chongqing and Siem Reap,every five days. It departs at 10:00 from Siem Reap and arrives in Chongqing at 14:30 Beijing Time, while departs 15:30 from Chongqing and reaches Siem Reap at 18:00 at local time. The flight is runned by Angkor Airways Corporation. You can enquire the office for more detailed information. Good Luck！
26.
Sep. 6,2009 19:36Reply
Mrs.Smith(USA)said:
We will be arriving at Chongqing by train around 15.00 p.m. can we embark on President No. 4 the same day ?
Sep. 7,2009 03:19
Mr.Steven replied:
If your arrival date can meet the cruise schedule, then time is enough for you to board the ship on the same day after you arrive in Chongqing at 15:00. For your information, this cruise ships usually leave Chongqing port after 19:00.
27.
Sep. 3,2009 20:11Reply
Ms.Felisa said:
We want to do a tour including the Yangtze River. Are there any 4 or 5 star cruises at the beginning of January?
Sep. 7,2009 01:57
Ms.Nancy Zaeem replied:
It is too cold to tour Yangtze River in winter. What’s more, as far as I know, it is hardly to find a ship in winter, since few people book it in that period.
28.
Sep. 1,2009 04:19Reply
Mr.Christian(Canada)said:
Can we exchange the currency in the Cruise?
Sep. 2,2009 03:39
Mr.Clark replied:
Yes, 5-star Cruises offer this service. Normally they only accept USD and EUR.
29.
Aug. 29,2009 04:08Reply
Mr.Michael (UK)said:
Does the Cruise offer international telephone service?
Sep. 1,2009 04:18
Mrs.Rachel replied:
Some 5-star cruises do offer this service, but not all of them.
30.
Aug. 23,2009 12:12Reply
Mr.ERnest(Canada)said:
Is there a cruise ship from Guangzhou to Hainan?
Sep. 1,2009 02:37
Mr.Raju replied:
Yes, there are cruises from Guangzhou to Hainan, but there is no any info on this website.