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Yangtze River Cruise Routes

There are six cruise routes on the Yangtze River in 2015:

1
Cruise between Chongqing and Yichang

Chongqing - Yichang (downstream; 3 nights & 4 days); Yichang - Chongqing (upstream; 4 nights & 5 days)
2
Cruise between Chongqing and Shanghai

Chongqing - Shanghai (downstream; 6 nights & 7 days); Shanghai - Chongqing (upstream; 8 nights & 9 days)
3
Cruise between Chongqing and Wuhan

Chongqing - Wuhan (downstream; 5 nights & 6 days); Yichang - Wanzhou (upstream; 5 nights & 6 days)
4
Cruise between Wanzhou and Yichang ( closed in 2014 )

Wanzhou - Yichang (downstream; 2 nights & 3 days); Yichang - Wanzhou (upstream; 2 nights & 3 days)

Remarks: The following information including itinerary, attraction, excursions, and docks is not fixed and will be changed slightly becaruse of the different in seasons, water levels, curise canala, and climates.

Chongqing -> Yichang ( downstream; 3 nights & 4 days )

It is the most popular cruise route, and almost 80% travelers chose this line for their Yangtze River cruise.

Chongqing - Yichang Cruise Map

Day 1	Board the ship at Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock Departs Chongqing
Day 2 ( B, L, D )	Morning shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City on Mingshan Hill or Wanzhou Optional excursion to Shibaozhai Temple .
Day 3 ( B, L, D )	Sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge Shore excursion to Shennong Stream ; Optional excursion to White Emperor City (River conditions permitting); Sail through the Three Gorges Dam Ship Locks .
Day 4 ( B, L)	Morning excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site ; After lunch, disembarks in Yichang.

Yichang - Chongqing ( upstream; 4 nights & 5 days )

Day 1	17:00-20:00 : Board the ship at Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock 21:00 : Departs Chongqing
Day 2 ( B, L, D )	Morning shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site Pass through the Three Gorges Dam Ship Locks and Xiling Gorge ; Optional excursion to the Tripe of the Three Gorges.
Day 3 ( B, L, D )	Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges , Daning River. Sail through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge ; Optional excursion to White Emperor City (River conditions permitting).
Day 4 ( B, L, D )	Shore Excursion to Fengdu Ghost City on Mingshan Hill; After lunch, Optional excursion to Shibaozhai Temple .
Day 5 ( B )	After breakfast, disembarks in Chongqing.

The Ships Sailing between Chongqing and Yichang

Victoria Cruise: Victoria Jenna $397 - $562; Victoria Anna $397 - $562; Victoria Lianna $397 - $562; Victoria Katarina $397 - $562; Victoria Grace $397 - $562; Victoria Selina $397 - $562; Victoria Sophia from $397

Century Cruise: Century Sky $409 - $515; Century Sun $409 - $515; Century Diamond $678 - $826; Century Paragon $495 - $632; Century Legend $495 - $632

President Cruise: President Prime $399 - $495; President No.1 $373 - $429; President No.7 $399 - $495; President No.8 $399 - $495

Yangtze Gold Cruise: Yangtze Gold 1 $452 - $569; Yangtze Gold 2 $452 - $569; Yangtze Gold 3 $452 - $569; Yangtze Gold 5 $452 - $569; Yangtze Gold 6 $452 - $569; Yangtze Gold 7 $452 - $569; Yangtze Gold 8 $452 - $569

OTC Victoria Cruise: Yangtze No.1 $392 - $431; Yangtze No.2 $419 - $464; Blue Whale $368 - $413; M.S Victoria No.5 $368 - $413

Yangtze Explorer: Yangtze Explorer $1109 - $1509

Chongqing -> Shanghai ( downstream; 6 nights & 7 days )

This is the most relaxing cruise route, and only the Victoria Sophia sails on this itinerary.

Chongqing - Shanghai Cruise Map

Day 1 ( L, D )	10:00 Departs Chongqing 17:00-19:30 Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City on Mingshan Hill. Departs Chongqing
Day 2 ( B, L, D )	Pass Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge ; Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges in Daning River; Evening sail through the Three Gorges Dam Ship Locks .
Day 3 ( B, L, D )	08:00-10:30 Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site ; 11:00 Reboard ship at Yichang Dock.
Day 4 ( B, L, D )	12:00-15:00 Arrive in Wuhan city, shore excursion to Hubei Provincial Museum.
Day 5 ( B, L, D )	09:00-21:00 Full-day shore excursion to Mt. Huang (Huangshan) .
Day 6 ( B, L, D )	Excursion in Nanjing, including Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and a Qing Dynasty style Bazaar surrounding Confucian Temple; Leave Nanjing for Shanghai
Day 7 (B)	08:00 After breakfast, disembarks in Shanghai.

Shanghai -> Chongqing ( upstream; 8 nights & 9 days )

Day 1 ( D )	17:00 : Departs Shanghai
Day 2 ( B, L, D )	Excursion in Nanjing including the Ming Dynasty City Wall Museum (Tai City) and a Qing Dynasty style bazaar surrounding Confucian Temple.
Day 3 ( B, L, D )	07:00-17:00 : Full-day shore excursion to Mt.Huang(Huangshan) .
Day 4 ( B, L, D )	18:00-22:00 : Arrive in Wuhan, shore excursion to the Ancient Zither Terrace(Guqin Terrace) .
Day 5 ( B, L, D )	Sail along the Yangtze River.
Day 6 ( B, L, D )	05:00 : Arrive in Yichang, sail through Gezhouba Dam ; 08:30-10:30 : Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site .
Day 7 ( B, L, D )	Sail through Wu Gorge ; Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges in Daning River.
Day 8 ( B, L, D )	08:00-12:00 : Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City on Mingshan Hill.
Day 9 (B)	08:00 : After breakfast, disembarks in Chongqing..

The Ships Sailing between Chongqing and Shanghai

Victoria Cruise: Victoria Sophia from $397

Chongqing -> Wuhan ( downstream; 5 nights & 6 days )

Century Diamond Cruise Ship sails between Chongqing and Wuhan in the whole year.

Chongqing - Wuhan Cruise Map

Day 1	18:30 - 21:30: Boarding the ship at Chongqing Chaotianmen Square 21:30: Departing Chongqing.
Day 2 ( B, L, D )	08:30: Briefing on the cruise 14:00 - 17:00: Shore excursion to Shibaozhai Temple 18:00 - 19:00: Captain's welcome party 21:00: Crew cabaret
Day 3 ( B, L, D )	10:00: Scenic cruising - passing through Qutang Gorge 11:45: Scenic cruising - passing through Wu Gorge 23:00: Five-stage Three Gorges Dam Ship Locks
Day 4 ( B, L, D )	08:00-10:30: Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site 11:00: Scenic cruising – passing through Xiling Gorge 14:00-16:30: Optional shore excursion to Three Gorges Tribe
Day 5 ( B, L, D )	08:00-10:30: Shore excursion to Jingzhou Ancient City Wall and Jianzhou Museum 19:00-20:30: Evening Captain's Farewall Dinner with Chinese Banquet Style
Day 6 ( B)	08:00-08:30: After breakfast, disembarking in Wuhan.

Wuhan -> Chongqing ( upstream; 5 nights & 6 days )

Day 1	18:30 - 21:30: Boarding the ship at Wuhan Pier 21:30: Departing Wuhan
Day 2 ( B, L, D )	Today: Shore Excursion - Chibi, a well-known ancient battle field; Cruising along flat lands of Yangtze middle reaches.
Day 3 ( B, L, D )	Morning: Scenic cruising - sailing through Xiling Gorge; Optional shore excursion to Three Gorges Tribe Afternoon: Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Evening: Passing through five-stage ship locks
Day 4 ( B, L, D )	Morning: Shore excursion to Shennv Stream Afternoon: Scenic sightseeing - Passing through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge
Day 5 ( B, L, D )	09:00 - 12:00: Shore excursion to Shibaozhai Temple 19:00 - 20:30: Captain's farewell banquet 20:45: Chinese film
Day 6 ( B )	08:00: After breakfast, disembarking in Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock

The Ships Sailing between Chongqing and Wuhan

Century Cruise: Century Diamond $678 - $826

Victoria Cruise: Victoria Sophia from $397

Wanzhou -> Yichang ( downstream; 2 nights & 3 days ) ( closed in 2014 )

This is the most budget cruise route, and only takes 3 days.

Yangtze Cruise Routes

Day 1 ( D )	Gathering at Chongqing Chaotianmen Square, then drive to Wanzhou(3.5 hours) Checking on the ship Depart from Wanzhou Dock
Day 2 ( B, L, D )	Shore excursion to Fengjie White Emperor City Sailing through Qutang Gorge Excursion to Lesser Three Gorges (Optional, RMB 220 per person) Passing through Wu Gorge and Goddess Peak .
Day 3 ( B )	Morning call Check out Breakfast time Visit the Three Gorges Dam site Disembark Yichang

Yichang -> Wanzhou (upstream; 2 nights & 3 days) ( closed in 2014 )

Day 1	Gathering at Yichang Tourist Center Drive to Three Gorges Project Hotel (stay overnight)
Day 2 ( B, L, D )	Visit the Three Gorges Dam Site Sailing though Xiling Gorge Shore excursion to Shennong Stream (Optional, RMB 220 per person) sailing through Wu Gorge & Goddess Peak Arrive in Wu Mountain, and overnight in Wushan port
Day 3 ( B, L, D )	Sailing through Qutang Gorge Sailing through Fengjie White Emperor City Disembark Wanzhou Port, visit the outside of Wanzhou Sports Stadium, Xishan Bell Tower, Xishan Park; Dinner time, then drive to Chongqing (3.5 hour drive)

The Ships Sailing between Wanzhou and Yichang

3-Day Cruise: Yangtze Princess from $237; Yangtze Pearl from $237; M.S.Victoria No.1 from $260

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