presidential suite
presidential suite
presidential suite bathroom
deluxe suite
beauty salon
deluxe suite
deluxe suite
superior standard cabin bathroom
March ~ November. Cruise between Chongqing and Yichang.
Please note: this cruiser has retreaded in 2010, and all rooms have balcony!!
Cruiser Description:
Standard: ★★★★★
Entered Service: Mar. 1995
Passenger Capacity: 136
Length (ft): 286
Beam (ft): 54
Draft (ft): 8.2 - 8.5
Cruising Speed (km/hr): 28
Stateroom (Standard) (sq ft): 205
The Sunshine China was built in accordance with international five-star standard. Built and put into operation in 1996, it is 87 meters long, 16.4 meter wide with a draft of 2.6 meters. Installed with engines of 2690 h.p., it will be able to sail from Chongqing to Shanghai all the year around at a maximum speed of 28 km per hour in still water. There is 1 presidential suite, 6 spacious deluxe suites, 8 standard single cabins and 54 standard double-bed cabins with balcony. Total capacity is 136 passengers.
The ship's public areas, whether indoor saloon or out on deck, are warm and inviting places for all the kinds of people to meet, relax and view the picturesque gorges of Yangtze River. Cabins are more like guestrooms in a fine home, beautifully furnished, comfortably arranged, and complete with the little extras one would expect from a thoughtful host. The cuisine is superb with Chinese Style and western style for people to choose, though we strongly suggest guests to try those China's best local specialties. Beautifully decorated dining hall is large enough to accommodate all passengers in single leisurely seating. Friendly staff on board will pleasantly attend to every passenger's request.
The ship's facilities are for most convenience and comforts of guests: sauna and massage, gym, beauty salon, night club, sunbathe, gift shop, ballroom, business center, satellite communication systems, circuit TV and a lot more.
Click for Sunshine China Cruiser pictures, deck plan and facilities on the cruiser.
Voyage: Chongqing to Yichang
| Days | Chongqing to Yichang (Down Stream) |
| D1 | Transfer from airport (or from your hotel) to the cruiser(Optional Surcharge), board on the ship before 22:00pm. |
| D2 B L D | Departs Chongqing at 09:00AM. 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 B L D | 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 B | 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(Optional Surcharge), board on the ship before 22:00pm. |
| D2 B L D | 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 B L D | 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 B L D | 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 B | 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. If airport/Hotel/Train Station Transfer needed, please book optional activity or send us enquiry.
Price Include:
Crusier accommodations, Meals as listed above(B=Breakast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), shore excursions specified on the itinerary. the accommodation is based on one standard bed per person.
Price Excludes:
Airport/Hotel/Train station Transfer to dock or vice versa.
Tips required by Cruise company(150CNY/person)
Optional Tourist site(White Emperor City: 260CNY/person)
How to Book?
You can book online or by email, or call us directly to make urgent booking. 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.
Be careful which boat you book! I did my research on the internet and was led to believe that I was booking a five star boat with all the trappings that one would expect; internet access, gym, beauty rooms, sauna, multiple restaurants, big comfortable bedrooms, etc. After an hours drive away from Chongqing in more..
Rating: 
[2 of 5 Stars!] by Elizabeth Hatt,05/03/2010
