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March ~ November.
Cruiser Description:
Standard: ★★★★ four star
Construction completed in 1992
Refurbished: 2002
Length:87.2M
Width:16M
Draft:2.5M
Speed:30KM/H
Passengers: 158
A sister ship of M. S. Yangtze Princess, she had her maiden voyage in 1992. This 87.2 meters long and 16 meters wide deluxe cruise ship was the third one ever built in Wuhan. For a ship that is about 10 years old, she is still in great shape due to frequent "refits" and "tune-ups". The accommodations and facilities were up to a 4 star rating international hotel. She has 1 presidential suite, 3 deluxe suites and 72 standard cabins, with a total capacity of 152 passengers. Installed with engines of 2640 h.p., she has a speed of 28 km per hour in still water.
Many things worthy of mentioning throughout the ship: the public areas of the Yangtze Pearl are well laid out and flow easily from area to the next. The saloon or reception hall is reasonably large and bright, where you can find service desk, mini club, shop and sofas scattered around. This is a great stop once aboard. There are broad decks to stroll and inviting corners to settle into. On the spacious observation deck, you view the passing scenery or simply watch the water stirred by the paddlewheel as you stretch back into a comfortable deck chair. Every passenger cabin faces the river. Presidential or deluxe suites are distinguished by their locations and larger sizes and contain an array of special features. The ship??s corridors display art and photos of scenic spots of Yangtze River. Dining room is a big one where all the passengers can be held in single seating, where experienced chefs will offer an array of specialties to please every palate.
This ship accommodate all aspects of advanced modern techniques with satellite communication device, central air-conditioning, Circuit TV, video film cinema, etc. For relaxation and other entertainment purposes, there are sauna, massage, gym, beauty salon, swimming pool, ballroom, game room and karaoke.
In 2003, the Yangtze Pearl sails between Yichang and Chongqing for the first six months and between Shashi and Chongqing beginning in July.
Click for Yantze Pearl Cruiser pictures, deck plan and facilities on the cruiser.
Voyage: Chongqing to Wuhan (Down Stream)
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Chongqing to Wuhan (Down Stream) |
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D1 |
Departs Chongqing at 0900. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City.(1500-1830) -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. |
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D2 |
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(1300-1630). -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. |
D3 |
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site(1000-1200). -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. Since Sep 1st, 2005, the first 1000 tourists each day get access to the top of the dam and enjoy different kinds of photo opportunities. |
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D4 |
Arrives in Wuhan at 11:30AM. |
Voyage: Wuhan to Chongqing (Up Stream)
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Wuhan to Chongqing (Up Stream) |
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D1 |
Regal China departs Wuhan at 20:00PM (Please have your dinner at local restaurants before boarding the cruise). |
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D2 |
Sails through the eastern part of Xiling Gorge. |
D3 |
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site(1200-1200). -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. Since Sep 1st, 2005, the first 1000 tourists each day get access to the top of the dam and enjoy different kinds of photo opportunities. |
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D4 |
Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges(0900-1330). -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. |
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Shore excursion to New Wanxian County or Fengdu Ghost City (0800-1000). -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. |
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D6 |
Arrives in Chongqing at 09:00AM. |
The cruiser keeps the right to change and adjust the above itinerary in accordance with the temporal weather, navigation situation and other temporary occurrences.
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 Wuhan? go downstream or upstream? 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 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.
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