Chongqing > Yichang: 4 Days / 3 Nights Downstream Itinerary
Day
Schedules
Events
1
16:00-18:30
Boarding at Chongqing designated dock
18:30-20:00
Buffet dinner on board
20:00-21:30
Safety Briefing & Welcome Reception
21:00
Set sail from Chongqing
2
06:30-07:30
Morning coffee, tea & Tai Chi exercise
07:30-08:30
Buffet breakfast
08:30-12:30
Shore excursion — 816 Project or White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum & local market
12:30-14:00
Buffet lunch
15:30-16:30
Afternoon tea & band live
17:30-19:00
Buffet dinner
19:00-21:30
Shore excursion — ‘War Fire of Three Kingdoms’ Show or old town walk
22:00-23:00
Midnight snack time
3
06:30-07:30
Morning coffee, tea & Tai Chi exercise
07:30-09:00
Buffet breakfast & scenic cruising through Qutang Gorge
9:45-13:15
Shore excursion — Goddess Sky Road Hike or Little Three Gorges small boat tour
13:00-14:30
Buffet lunch
14:30-15:15
Scenic cruising through Wu Gorge
18:30-20:00
Buffet dinner
Approx. 20:00
Cruise through Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift
22:00-23:00
Band live & midnight snack time
4
07:00-08:30
Buffet breakfast & disembark at Maoping Port
08:30-11:30
Visit Three Gorges Dam Site or Quyuan Temple & Three Gorges Resettlement Museum
Approx. 12:30
Shuttle to Three Gorges Visitor Center and say goodbye
Yichang > Chongqing: 5 Days / 4 Nights Upstream Itinerary
Day
Schedules
Events
1
16:00-19:00
Boarding at Maoping Port or Sandouping Port in Yichang
18:30-20:00
Buffet dinner on board
21:00-22:00
Safety Briefing & Welcome Reception
2
06:30-07:30
Morning coffee, tea & Tai Chi exercise
Approx. 07:00
Cruise through Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift
07:30-09:00
Buffet breakfast
9:00-9:45
Scenic cruising through the Xiling Gorge
12:00-13:00
Buffet lunch
14:00-18:00
Shore Excursion — Mistvale Haven or Badong Museum & Wu Gorge Lookout
18:30-20:00
Buffet dinner
20:30-21:30
Shore Excursion — ‘A Journey through a Thousand Years in Badong’ Show (May/Jun./Sep./Oct.)
22:00-23:00
Band live & midnight snack time
3
06:30-07:30
Morning coffee, tea & Tai Chi exercise
07:30-09:00
Buffet breakfast
09:00-12:30
Scenic cruising through Wu Gorge & Qutang Gorge
12:30-14:00
Buffet lunch
14:30-17:30
Shore Excursion — White Emperor City or Poetic Trail in Qutang Gorge or Three Gorges Summit
18:30-20:00
Buffet dinner
22:00-23:00
Band live & midnight snack time
4
06:30-07:30
Morning coffee, tea & Tai Chi exercise
07:30-09:00
Buffet breakfast
08:45-12:00
Shore Excursion — Precious Stone Fortress or Xituo Ancient Town or Huanghua Island
12:00-13:30
Buffet lunch
15:30-16:30
Afternoon tea & band live
18:30-20:00
Buffet dinner
20:30-21:15
Crew Talent Show
22:00-23:00
Band live & midnight snack time
5
06:30-08:30
Morning coffee & buffet breakfast
08:30-09:00
Disembark in Chongqing
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Yangzi Explorer is a well-crafted, luxurious cruise ship and the top choice for travelers exploring the Yangtze River. Beyond standard suites, it features distinctive deluxe cabins and premium suites, including the elegant imperial suites, which highlight its sophistication and make it the most advanced cruise ship on the river. Unlike other ships that carry over 300 passengers, Yangzi Explorer limits its capacity to 148 guests, providing highly personalized, attentive, comfortable, and dedicated service.
Sailing on the Yangtze RiverGrand Lobby of Yangtze Explorer
What You’ll Appreciate
* Experience comfort and care reminiscent of international five-star hotels in the spacious, luxurious deluxe cabins and suites.
* Warm-colored cabins crafted with natural materials, showcasing an enchanting neo-classic style: soft Italian leather, French fabric, luxurious timber, and exotic amenities, all set against stunning gorges and river views visible from the spacious private balcony.
* Delicious cuisine crafted by Austrian chefs at the imperial restaurant, and premium champagne at the explorer bar.
* A series of cultural lectures designed to enhance your understanding of local conditions and customs throughout your journey.
* Rich onshore excursions to explore China’s thousands of years of inland culture, admire the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges Dam, and learn about the lives of the pristine migrants.
Rate & Booking
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