4D3N Yangtze River Cruise:Chongqing to Yichang by Yangzi Explorer
Explore the pretty Three Gorges by Yangzi Explorer Cruises including Chongqing-Fuling-Wushan-Yichang by a Chinese 5-star boat downstream along the Yangtze River for a 4-day-and-3-night cruise from Chongqing to Yichang with three included shore excursions, meals, and accommodation included.
Carrying just 124 passengers, the Yangzi Explorer offers the finest and most personalized service of any ship sailing the river. With other cruise ships accommodating well over 300 passengers the Yangzi Explorer is the market leader by offering such an intimate cruising experience. International standards of service, delivered by the highest ratio of staff to guests, ensure that every level of comfort is catered for during the cruise.
ItineraryDay 1: Depart ChongqingStop At: Chongqing Chaotianmen, Interchange of Yangtze River and Jialing River, Chongqing 400000 China
This afternoon, board Yangzi Explorer for your cruise downstream to Yichang. You will be met at
Chongqing Chaotianmen pier and transferred to the boat.
After you’ve settled into your cabin you can join your fellow guests in the Explorer Bar for the
Captain’s Welcome Reception. The large windows allow you to enjoy the night-time cityscape of
Chongqing.
16:00 - 20:30 Board at Chaotianmen Port
19:00 - 21:00 Buffet dinner on board
21:15 Safety Briefing in the Explorer Bar
21:30 Captain’s Welcome Reception in the Explorer Bar
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Chinese & Western buffet; 19:00-21:00
Free flow House wine, local beer, variety of soft drinks are included
Accommodation included: Overnight at Yangzi Explorer Ship, a 5-star boat.
Day 2: FulingStop At: 816 Nuclear Military Plant, 182 Xian Dao, Fuling Qu, Chongqing China
Start your morning with a traditional Tai Chi lesson, led by our Tai Chi Master and work up an appetite for the
buffet breakfast.
This morning, visit the Fuling 816 nuclear engineering site. Hidden in the Wuling Mountains of Fuling, the 816
Underground Nuclear Project is the world’s largest known man-made military cave. 58 years ago, more than
60,000 constructors, came to Jianzishan, an uninhabited place among mountains and forest, to start work on a
top-secret construction of a monumental scale. The work continued for 17 years and was nearly completed
when the government decided to suspend it, before any nuclear material could be produced. Now as the secrets
of military caves are revealed, you will be able to look at the true face of 816 project hidden for almost 60 years.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Baiheliang Underwater Museum, China, Chong Qing Shi, Fu Ling Qu, 乌江路P96R+VRR 邮政编码: 408005
Alternatively, you can choose to visit to the White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum and local market. The
museum will take you some 148 feet under water to admire the river bed and the intricate ancient rock
carvings left there since AD 763 in Tang Dynasty. Learn about the Yangtze river, it’s flora and fauna, while
enjoying this fascinating museum. Your next stop will be the local market, where you will gain insight into the
region’s rich culinary culture. This is a daily market where farmers meet to buy and sell a variety of goods,
ranging from fruit and vegetables to fish and meat, and of course a whole array of pickles - which Fuling is
famous for.
Back to ship for a la cart lunch and afternoon at leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fuling District, Chongqing, China
In the evening, enjoy VIP seats at an epic, large-scale live performance of The Beacon of Three Kingdoms. The
performance will be a cultural feast with the Three Gorges Harbor as the stage, the culture of The Three
Kingdoms as the theme, and the spirit of loyalty and righteousness as the soul. Based on the famous 14thcentury novel ‘The Romance of the Three Kingdoms’, the story is part historical, part legend, and part mythical.
The dreamlike performance includes horseback battles, lighting and water effects, 3D holographic projects and
fireworks.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Chinese & Western buffet;07:00-08:30, but during 06:30-07:00 also has a Morning coffee, tea and pastries
• Lunch: Chinese & Western buffet; 12:00-13:30
• Dinner: Chinese & Western buffet; 19:00-20:30
Accommodation included: Overnight at Yangzi Explorer Ship, a 5-star boat.
Day 3: Wushan & Badong - Highlight of the three gorgesStop At: Chongqing Qutang Gorge, Baidi Cheng, Fengjie County 404600 China
Today, we sail across Qutang Gorges in the morning glow. Qutang Gorge, also known as Kui Gorges and
Ba Gorge, is the first gorge of the Three Gorges of Yangtze River. Admire the splendor of the green
peaks and tranquility of the river on the Explorer Deck.
After breakfast, join the morning tour to explore the Wushan Goddess Sky Road. Embark on the Yangzi
Explorer Trail, named after Yangzi Explorer, stroll among the cliffs at an altitude of about 1,000 meters,
and overlook Goddess Peak and the Yangtze River. Going deeper, you will board the private lookout of
Yangzi Explorer. The 12 peaks of Wushan will be right in front of you. A champagne reception awaits
you here, exclusive to Yangzi Explorer passengers.
Alternatively, you can take a 1.5 hour light hiking in Wu Gorge through the mountain villages. We will
hike through traditional villages in the hinterland of the Gorge. Learn about the geography, local
products, flora and fauna of Wushan with your local guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Shennong Stream, North Shore of Wu Gorge, Badong County 442400 China
Return to ship for a buffet lunch on board. Right after lunch, enjoy passing of Wu Gorge, the second
gorge of the Three Gorges. Wu Gorge is the most beautiful gorge among the Three Gorges.
Characterized by majestic peaks crowned by lush forests, Wu Gorge is said to be celestial. Legend has
it that Yao Ji loved this area so much that she and her 12 attendants were transformed into the
graceful peaks you can see here along the river.
Later today, experience a unique and tranquil ride along the Shennong Stream on a pea-shaped
sampan - a traditional longboat used to rowed by Tujia boatman. As we gently float through this
stunning riverine gorge flanked by verdant forest, you’ll see evidence of early settlements in the form
of hanging coffins stowed high within the limestone cliffs.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Chinese & Western buffet;07:00-08:30, but during 06:30-07:00 also has a Morning coffee, tea and pastries
• Lunch: Chinese & Western buffet; 12:00-13:30
• Dinner: Chinese & Western buffet; 19:00-20:30
Accommodation included: Overnight at Yangzi Explorer Ship, a 5-star boat.
Day 4: YichangStop At: Three Gorges Dam Project, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang 443134 China
This morning, visit the Three Gorges Dam, the Great Steel Wall on the Yangtze River.
Spanning 2,335 meters in length and 181 meters in height, the dam is the largest and most expensive
engineering project in the world. While the dam’s 32 generators produce enough clean energy to reduce
China’s reliance on coal, the project has also caused much controversy. During construction, 13 cities, 140
towns, 1,352 villages, over 600 industrial factories and more than 1,200 archaeological projects have been
submerged and 1.2 million people resettled.
Our exclusive itinerary will include a visit to the River Closure Park & Three Gorges Project Museum,
which was newly open to public in August 2022.
Optional: Three Gorges Ship Lift Experience on VIP Deck: CNY380pp (minimum 20 guests required).
Lunch will be held at Juweng Restaurant for Yichang local delicacies. After lunch, you will be
transferred to Yichang Airport or Yichang East Railway Station.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Chinese & Western buffet;07:00-08:30, but during 06:30-07:00 also has a Morning coffee, tea and pastries
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Contact us before if you want to book the Jade & Mandarin Suite or the Celestial & Imperial Suite due to only has 2 rooms of each suite available."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
06:00 PM
Duración: 4 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Ports- Chaotianmen Dock, HH7Q+8PJ, Chang Jiang Bin Jiang Lu, Yu Zhong Qu, Chong Qing Shi, China, 400013
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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