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Classic 4-Day Yangtze River Cruise From Chongqing to Yichang (Downstream)

Highlights

  • Travel down the Yangtze River while admiring the majestic Three Gorges in their natural order.
  • Travel in comfort in your cabin with panoramic river views always in sight.
  • Visit iconic places such as Shibaozhai and learn about the region and the dam.
  • Perfect for travelers with limited time, connecting two major cities in just a few days.

Route

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Day
Attractions & Activities
Overnight
1
Chongqing
2
Yangtze
3
Yangtze
4
Yangtze

Tour Features

Best Time: From March to November
Child-friendly Travel
Romantic Getaways

Accommodation & Meals

Our sample itinerary includes mid-range four-star hotels with standard amenities to keep initial costs in check. Accommodations and meals are fully customizable, and your dedicated travel advisor will adjust them to match your preferred level of comfort or luxury.

Day Accommodation Meals
1-4
TBD
Meals on your own

Please proceed independently to the Chaotianmen Pier in Chongqing for boarding at the designated time. The cruise ship typically departs around 9:00 PM. After boarding, familiarize yourself with the ship's facilities and attend the voyage briefing.
Boarding usually takes place between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. After departure, you can enjoy the nightscape of Chongqing's Two Rivers (where the city's mountain lights and river reflections complement each other) from the top deck.


Morning: Optional paid shore excursion to Fengdu ""Ghost City"". This is a unique cultural site based on Taoist and folk beliefs, showcasing ancient imaginations of the afterlife.
Afternoon: The included shore excursion is to Shibaozhai. You will visit this 12-story wooden pavilion built against a cliff using mortise-and-tenon joints, renowned as the ""Pearl on the Yangtze River.""
Evening: Attend the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception, followed by a welcome dinner. The cruise ship sails overnight.
Morning: Optional paid shore excursion to Baidicheng (located at the entrance to Qutang Gorge, famous for Li Bai's poetry and Three Kingdoms history, offering a superb vantage point overlooking the Kuimen Gate).
Core Experience: The cruise ship enters the most magnificent section of the Yangtze River—the Three Gorges. It first passes through Qutang Gorge (the shortest and most dramatic, with cliff walls like gates), then enters Wu Gorge (renowned for its serene beauty and the legends of the Twelve Peaks). Be sure to stay on deck for the views.
Afternoon: The included excursion is a transfer to smaller sightseeing boats for a tour of Shennv Stream (Goddess Stream). This narrower, quieter stream allows for close-up views of hanging coffins, wild monkeys, and lush green peaks.
Evening: Attend the Captain's Farewell Dinner. During the night, the cruise ship will pass through the Five-Level Ship Locks of the Three Gorges Dam, offering a firsthand experience of the ""rising water lifts the ship"" locking process (approximately 3-4 hours).
Morning: The included shore excursion is a visit to the Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area. You will ascend to viewing platforms like Tanziling for a close-up look at this world's largest hydroelectric project.
Noon: After the tour, coaches will transfer guests to downtown Yichang (e.g., Yichang Tourist Center, Three Gorges Airport, or railway stations) for the group dispersal, concluding the itinerary."

Important to Know

  • This sample itinerary is designed for a private tour, featured dedicated vehicle and guide.
  • Join-in tour is NOT available, hence solo travelers must cover the entire cost independently.
  • Prices are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour is offered in US dollars (USD), euros (EUR), and RMB (CNY), other currencies are NOT accepted.
  • This sample itinerary is served as a starting point for your trip planning. Feel free to tell us your needs and requirements. Inquiry
  • One of our travel consultants will reply your Inquiry by emails or phone. He or she will work with you accross all details about your trip plan until you are totally satisfied with it.

Prices Per Person

Number of Travelers Solo 2 People 3-5 People 6-9 People 10 Plus People
Estimated Prices USD $ 862.00 — — — Get Quote Now
EUR € — — — —
CNY ¥ 5600.00 — — —

The above quotation is based on prices during the shoulder season and is for reference only. As peak and off-peak seasons vary by destination in China, please contact your Traveler Consultant for a customized quotation.

Included

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    All entrance fees & activities
    (Unless labeled as optional in the itinerary)
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    All accommodation
    (Recommend 4-star rating plus)
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    Professional guides & drivers
    (Incl. all destinations in the itinerary)
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    All transportation & transfer
    (Unless labeled as optional in the itinerary)
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    Meals & drinking water
    (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

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    International flights
    (From/to home)
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    Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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    Personal items
    (Souvenirs, tips, etc.)