Chinese Goddess 1/2 Cruiser, Yangtze River & Three Gorges Tour

March ~ November. Start from Chongqing or Yichang.

Cruise Name: Chinese Goddess 1/2
Rating: ★★★★★
Owned by: China Goddess Cruises
Maiden Voyage: Jun. 29th, 2012
Gross Tonnage: 8300T
Length: 91m
Beam/Width: 18.8m
Speed: 26km/h
Draft: 2.7m
Elevator: 2
Restaurants: 2
Passenger Decks: 4
Crew: 120
Standard Twin Balcony Cabins: 113
Executive Cabin: 4
Presidental Suites: 2
Total Cabins: 132
Total Passengers: 234

Chinese Goddess 1 innovative design includes:

Chinese Cultural Atmosphere; Sun Deck with bar; Multi-functional lounge; Spacious main dining room; Spa and massage facilities; Fitness center; Souvenir Shops; Non-smoking interior; English-speaking staff & guides; Laundry service

China Goddess 1 is one of the newest 5 star cruises launched on Jun. 29th, 2012. With the theme-”Chinese Civilization, Three Gorges & Goddess Culture”, the cruise is like a moving Three Gorges culture exhibition center. On the whole ship, the passengers can enjoy not only the spectacular Three Gorges scenery, but also the culture and stories of the China Goddess.

How to aboard cruisers in Chongqing and Yichang? 

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1  Chongqing 

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Get on board the Chinese Goddess. Set sail at 21:00.

Day 2  Shibaozhai

breakfast + lunch + dinner included Chinese Goddess 1&2
Arrive at Fengdu in the morning. Optional tour to Fengdu Ghost City, where the Chinese believe the soul of the dead goes. In the afternoon, the cruise will stop at Zhongxian Port. Shore excursion to Shibaozhai. There will be a welcome party in the evening.

Day 3  Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge

breakfast + lunch + dinner included Chinese Goddess 1&2
Arrive at Fengjie Port in the early morning. Optional Tour to White Emperor City. Then the cruise will go through the first of the fabled Three Gorges : Qutang Gorge, framed by steep mossy cliffs. Then, sail on through Wu Gorge, celebrated for its 12 peaks. At Wushan Port, transfer to a boat for an exciting excursion on Daning river to view its breathtaking the Lesser Three Gorges. Attend the farewell party in the evening. Finally,pass through the dramatic five-grade ship lock of the Three Gorges Dam.

Day 4  Three Gorges Dam

breakfast included
This morning, shore excursion to view the historic Three Gorges Dam project, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Then the cruise will go to the picturesque Xiling Gorge. Arrive at Yichang at 13:00 and disembark.
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 21:00 to aboard the cruise on the first day. If you need Airport/Hotel/Train station transfer service, please book the optional activity or let us know by email.

Day 1  Yichang 

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Get on board from Taohuacun Port of Yichang. There is a briefing in the evening.

Day 2  Xiling Gorge 

breakfast + lunch + dinner included Chinese Goddess 1&2
The cruise will pass through Xiling Gorge in the morning. Comprising many dangerous rapids and currents, Xiling Gorge starts at Badong County and zigzags for 76 kilometers (47 miles) down to the Nanjin Pass in Yichang. It is the longest part of the Three Gorges system with dangerous rapids like Xietan, Qintan and Kongling, collectively known as the Three Rapids of Xiling. Arrive at Huanglingmiao Port, optional tour to Three Gorges Tribe. In the afternoon, shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam. Then the cruise will go through the dramatic five-grade ship lock of the Three Gorges Dam.  There will be a welcome party in the evening.

Day 3  Wu Gorge, Lesser Three Gorges, Qutang Gorge 

breakfast + lunch + dinner included Chinese Goddess 1&2
Pass through the Wu Gorge in the evening. Upon arriving at Wushan Port, take a boat to visit Lesser Three Gorges. Its "subtle mountains, clear waters, pretty rocks, dangerous rapids, sharp turns, fantastic caves, and stalactites in various shapes" characterize the natural landscape in the Lesser Three Gorges. In the afternoon, the cruise will go through Qutang Gorge. Upon arriving at Fengjie Port, optional tour to White Emperor City or free on your own. Attend the evening party in the evening. Sing karaoke in the night.

Day 4  Shibaozhai 

breakfast + lunch + dinner included Chinese Goddess 1&2
Arrive at Zhongxian, shore excursion to Shibaozhai in the morning. Shibaozhai Tower was built against Yuyin Mountain. The whole tower is 56 meters high with 12 floors. It was built during Wanli Period and restored during Kangxi and Qianlong Period. Optional tour to Fengdu Ghost City when arriving at Fengdu Port. The Ghost City Fengdu, which also called the"City of Ghosts" on the Ming Hill is far 170 km from the east of Chongqing, on the north bank of the river with a history of 1,900 years. There will be a farewell banquet and party in the evening.

Day 5  Chongqing

breakfast included
The cruise will arrive at Chongqing Chaotianmen Port at 8:00. Disembark and that's the end of the tour.

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. If you need Airport/Hotel/Train station transfer service, please book the optional activity or let us know by email.

Note: The itinerary above is subject to change by the cruise company owing to the bad weather, water level, temporary navigation control and prohibition and other seasonal conditions. The itinerary is for reference only.
In case of maintenance on the Three Gorges Dam ship locks, or if the flow of the river’s upper reaches exceed 40,000 cubic meter per second during flood season, our ships will instead embark and disembark at Maoping pier, west of the ship locks on the outside of Yichang. The cruise company will be responsible for the transfer between Maoping and Yichang.
Price Includes: Price Excludes:
Crusier accommodations, based on one standard bed per person at basic floor.
Meals as listed. 
Shore excursions specified on the itinerary.
 Tips at 150CNY(about 22USD) per person and pay it on the cruiser.

Optional services, like airport transfer.

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.

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.

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I booked a 4 days/3 nights cruise on the Chinese Goddess 2, departure August 20th from Chongquing to Yichang. It was e great experience. Our cabin was good, with a private bathroom and a small balcony. The Chinese Goddess 2 is a relatively new ship and the staff is great. Almost everybody spoke English so   more..

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! [5 of 5 Stars!] by ,

This cruise was the best experience I had in China. First, I was the only foreigner on the ship, yet they doubled all announcements in English. Only few of cruise staff spoke English, however, whenever I asked someone a question (without knowing whether he/she speaks English) and that person didn't understand  more..

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