Tour Description and ItineraryCustomize this tour  Enquiry about this tourMarch ~ November. Cruise between Chongqing and Yichang. Cruiser Description:
Standard: ★★★★
First Navigation: May. 1984
Capacity: 200
Length(M): 84.6
Width(M): 16.4
Draft(m): 2.4
Speed:32KM/H
Stateroom : 100 M. V. Yangtzejiang (Yangtze River), also named President No.4, is a history maker as it is the very first deluxe cruise ship on inland rivers of China! She was built and put into operation in 1983. Though now 16-year-old ship, she still looks young as renovations have been done constantly in recent years. After an overhaul to upgrade it to a 4 star cruiser in 2001, she joined the well-known President Cruiser Lines. By far she is still one of the largest, most dedicatedly equipped cruiser ships on Yangtze River. 84 meters long in 2001, 16.4 meters wide, with a draft of 2.6 meters, she has a tonnage of 3470 and a maximum capacity of 152 passengers. The ship features 2 deluxe suites, 8 deluxe twins and 66 standard twins, all with central air-conditioning, satellite telephones, circuit TVs, view windows and private bathrooms. Quite a few "China's first" records were set up by her, in regard to ship's design, facilities, passenger recreations and many other service "patterns"or "programs". The panorama view lounge, the wide walking decks, and the beautiful sundeck, all were specially and dedicatedly designed for passengers' convenience and comfort to view the most mystical scenic sites of Three Gorges. The restaurant aboard offers a variety of classic and excellent foods from various parts of China and it still carry a reputation of best cuisine on Yangtze River. There is also a business center completed with satellite communication, postal, typing or printing, fax and copy services. She first started and still keeps the "tradition" of some on-board entertainment activities such as calligraphy teaching, martial arts or"taiji" teaching, folk dance, Chinese painting presentations, lectures on China' culture and history, etc. Many other services are also provided, such as sauna and massage, beauty salon, bar service, laundry, and gift shopping. Voyage: Chongqing to Yichang | Days | Chongqing to Yichang (Down Stream) | | D1 | Transfer from airport (or from your hotel) to the cruiser, board on the ship before 22:00PM. | | 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 Shennong Stream(10:00AM-13:30PM). -Shennong Stream is a small tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations. | | 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 | Days | Yichang to Chongqing (Up Stream) | | D1 | Transfer from airport (or from your hotel) to the cruiser, board on the ship before 22:00PM. | | D2 | Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site(08:30AM-10:30PM). -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. | D3 | Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(08:00AM-12:30PM). -Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations. | | D4 | Shore excurison 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. | | 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 22:00PM 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 want to Customize This Tour or Have Any Questions. |
