| March ~ November. Start from Chongqing or Yichang. Customize this tour Enquiry
Cruiser Description: Standard: ★★★★★ five star Year Built: 1992 Rebuilt: 2001 Gross Tonnage: 2428T Length: 73.2m Beam/Width: 12.8m Draft: 2.6m Speed: 28km/h Passenger Decks: 4 Standard Cabins: 63 Shangri-La Suites: 2 Total Passengers: 130 The Victoria Rose weaves a sense of the past throughout the interior. The traditional and intimate character of the vessel offers home-like comforts which place passengers at ease during their voyage. Marveling at the spectacular scenery of the Three Gorges, Victoria Rose passengers also enjoy a most delightful culinary experience, which includes fine Chinese cuisine with western selections. Imported marble bathrooms, authentic Shanghainese cotton bed spreads and pillow cases, and intimate staterooms are just some of the comforts distinguishing Victoria Rose from the other ships on the Yangtze. The Victoria Rose boasts high standards of both comfort and safety. The Victoria Rose offers an elegant ambiance and signature Victoria hospitality. It is Yangtze River cruising at its finest. Voyage: Chongqing to Yichang Pleae note: there are some voyages that have been cancelled, and you need make attention for the schedule as below from Chongqing to Yichang. Stop date: June 11, July 9, Aug 6. | Days | Chongqing to Yichang (Down Stream) | | D1 | board on the ship before 21:00pm. | | D2 | Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City. -Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats. | | D3 | Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges(08:00AM-13:00PM). -The Lesser Three Gorges are the three separate valleys of the Daning River: Dragon Gate Gorge, Misty Gorge and Emerald Gorge. These lie on the lower reaches of the Daning, which flows into the Yangtze. The gorges are truly spectacular. Sheer cliffs soar up towards the sky from the brown-green water. Mountain tops hover above the ribbon of mist, disconnected from their roots. Its "subtle mountains, clear waters, pretty rocks, dangerous rapids, sharp turns, fantastic caves, and stalactites in various shapes" create the timeless beauty that you see in Chinese landscape paintings. Monkeys, mandarin ducks and other water birds can be seen loitering on big boulders in this area. In addition to the wonderful natural scenery there are a number of historical places of interest along the way, such as a suspended coffin, boat coffin, and remains of ancient plank walkway. | | D4 | Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site(08:00AM-10:00AM). Have lunch onboard. Arrives in Yichang at 13:30PM. -Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man and it has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. | Voyage: Yichang to Chongqing Pleae note: there are some voyages that have been cancelled, and you need make attention for the schedule as below from Yichang to Chongqing. Stop date: June 7, June 14, July 5, July 12, Aug 9, Aug 23. | Days | Yichang to Chongqing (Up Stream) | | D1 | Aboard on the ship before 21:00pm. | | D2 | Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site(10:00AM-12:00AM). -Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man and it has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. | | D3 | Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges(08:00AM-12:00AM). -The Lesser Three Gorges are the three separate valleys of the Daning River: Dragon Gate Gorge, Misty Gorge and Emerald Gorge. These lie on the lower reaches of the Daning, which flows into the Yangtze. The gorges are truly spectacular. Sheer cliffs soar up towards the sky from the brown-green water. Mountain tops hover above the ribbon of mist, disconnected from their roots. Its "subtle mountains, clear waters, pretty rocks, dangerous rapids, sharp turns, fantastic caves, and stalactites in various shapes" create the timeless beauty that you see in Chinese landscape paintings. Monkeys, mandarin ducks and other water birds can be seen loitering on big boulders in this area. In addition to the wonderful natural scenery there are a number of historical places of interest along the way, such as a suspended coffin, boat coffin, and remains of ancient plank walkway. | | D4 | Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City or New Wanxian County(09:00AM-11:00AM). -Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats. | | D5 | Arrives in Chongqing at 09:00AM. | The itineraries listed in the form probably be adjusted owing to the bad weather, water level, temporary navigation control and prohibition. Aboard the cruise: You should arrive at Chongqing before 21:00PM to aboard the cruise on the first day. You can tell us your flight number (or train number) and arrival time, or hotel you stay in Chongqing. our guide will pick you up and drive you to the port to aboard the ship. Price Include: Crusier accommodations, three meals everyday, shore excursions specified on the itinerary. the accommodation is based on one standard bed per person. How to Book? You can book online or by email, tell us your flight number/ arrival time to Chongqing or Yichang, or the hotel you stay in either city, we will pick you up from the airport(or hotel) to the cruiser. you will receive our confirmation email and voucher after your booking. Note: There are only two beds in a cabin. Most of the ships do not provide extra bed, so you may need to reserve another cabin, or a half cabin (0.5 cabin) for the third person (for an adult or a big child) . If you want to take a whole cabin for the third person, a single supplement of 75% to 100% of a single ticket is required. If you only take a half cabin, or only "a bed", the price is the same but he/she need to share the cabin with a stranger. Payment Method and Cancel Policy Please Contact Us Send Enquiry if you have any question. Pictures of Victoria: Rose Cruiser, Yangtze River & Three Gorges Tour : |