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Explore the Three Gorges including Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge by a Chinese 5-star boat upstream along the Yangtze River for a 5-day-and-4-night cruise from Yichang to Chongqing with shore excursion, meals, and accommodation included. Kindly note three excursions are included, but the three sites might be changed as per different boat schedule and we will send you the final three excursions before your tour. The cruise itinerary differs slightly from cruise to cruise, we will send you the finalized cruise itinerary as per the departure date while booked. If it is rainy or dry season, the arrival dock might be Wanzhou Harbour not Chaotianmen Dock, and cruise will arrange bus transfer from Wangzhou Harbour to Chongqing city center.
19:00 Embarkation begins in Maoping Wharf Yichang
17:30 -- 20:00 You can also take free cruise bus at Sanxia Visitor Center in Yichang downtown to Maoping Wharf where to embark.
21:00: Embarkation briefing
Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest in the world. Later sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges.
Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream or Small Three Gorges.
Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices.
Then sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic gorge.
Additional optional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge.
Today continue sailing on the Yangtze River, and you will take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai or Fengdu's“Ghost City" or Yuhuang Shengdi (Jade Emperor Sanctuary) or others.
Note: The included excursions are subject be change as per different boat schedule, please check the onboard cruise itinerary.
Arrival Chongqing Chaotianmen - 8:30am: Disembark at picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City”. End of the cruise tour.
Note:
1. The itinerary on the boat is subject to update while boarding the cruise, please check the updated daily itinerary on the cruise.
2. Three excursions are included, but the three sites might be changed as per different boat schedule.
3. Please book the flight or train departing after 15:00 this day. We don't offer any compensation if the cruise is delayed due to the river regulation and you missed the transport.
4. If it is rainy or dry season, the arrival dock might be Wanzhou Harbour not Chaotianmen Dock, and cruise will arrange bus transfer from Wangzhou Harbour to Chongqing city center .
Group Size: 1 --100 travelers
Travel Season: Year around
Accommodation: 5-star boat
Transport: N/A
Meals: Listed in the itinerary
Guide: English-speaking boat guide
Three excursions: Dam tour, Shennong or Small Gorges or Goddess Stream tour, Shibaozhai or Jade Emperor Sanctuary tour, or others
Service charge
Optional Excursions
Please apply China Visa before the tour.
Kindly note three excursions are included, but the three sites might be changed as per different boat schedule and we will send you the final three excursions before your tour.
