Three Gorges Exploration

Our guide will pick you up at Chongqing airport or the train station according to your arrival schedule. If time permits, we will take a brief tour to visit the Ciqikou Village and Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street. Since there is no meal served on board today, we suggest you have some local foods for dinner in the Chongqing city. The guide is glad to offer you advice. After that, we will transfer you to board the luxurious New Century Cruise Ship.

At around 21:00, the river guide will give all guests a brief introduction to the cruise ship and the daily activities. As the cruise sets sail at 21:30 tonight, your fantastic Yangtze River cruise journey begins with a grand welcome wine party.

Accommodation: New Century Cruises with balcony

In the morning, pleasant soft music will awaken you. Open the curtains and look out from the balcony. The magnificent view of the Yangtze River will greet you.

The included onshore tour today will be in the morning at around 08:30. You will follow the group to visit the Ghost City at Fengdu. In the legend, Netherworld is the home of a deceased's soul. Mixing Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist folk culture, Fengdu is a treasure-house of arts. Afterwards, get back to the cruise ship and you are free to enjoy your time to relax on the sunshine deck, use the facilities on the ship, and join their cultural activities. There is a welcome party tonight. All the programs are performed by the crew themselves. Don't miss it, it will be joyful.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The ship is going to sail through the Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge today. Qutang Gorge is the shortest one among the three gorges, but its grand and precipitous cliffs, narrow and sinuous river way, impetuous and surgent torrent make it to be the most exciting and imposing part of the river. Measuring about 40 kilometers long, Wu Gorge is the most beautiful one of the three. It is especially famous for its deep valley and elegant beauty. Passing through Wu Gorge is like entering a winding gallery of paintings. Xiling Gorge is the longest one. Once the most dangerous part of the river, with numerous reefs, riffles and rocks, Xiling Gorge is gentler and milder after years of rectification and improvement on the river way as well as the building of the Gezhou Dam.

The included onshore excursion today features tributaries of the Yangtze River. In the afternoon, you will disembark for a tour of Shennv Stream in a motorized ferry. It features picturesque natural scenery, distinctive Tujia minority culture and valued historical relics.

The cruise company will arrange some activities for you to entertain yourself for the rest of your time. Should you have any questions about their schedule, you may talk with your river guide or the staff at the reception desk.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a whole night of sailing, the ship will stop at Maoping pier of Yichang. You will disembark to visit the Three Gorges Dam, the grandest hydroelectric project in the world. It has brought great benefits in flood control, power generation, navigation and tourism. Before that, you should pack your luggage and follow the check-out procedures. After finishing the excursion, the cruise company will drive you to the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang city, where you will meet the local guide and driver. If time permits, you will pay a visit to the Yichang Museum. After that, we will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight and bid farewell.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast