Yangtze River Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang – 4 Days / 3 Nights Downstream

Ticket Type	Price	Quantity
Deluxe Cabin 2F per person (double occupancy)	$1,165.00

Deluxe Cabin 3F per person (double occupancy)	$1,215.00

Deluxe Cabin 4F per person (double occupancy)	$1,270.00

Superior Deluxe Cabin 5F per person (double occupancy)	$1,420.00

Superior Deluxe Cabin 6F per person (double occupancy)	$1,470.00

Family Suite per person (double occupancy)	$2,050.00

Family Suite Pro per person (double occupancy)	$2,430.00

Executive Suite per person (double occupancy)	$2,050.00

Vista Suite per person (double occupancy)	$2,430.00

Presidential Suite per person (double occupancy)	$4,960.00

Ticket Type

Price

Quantity

Deluxe Cabin 2F

per person (double occupancy)

$1,165.00

Deluxe Cabin 3F

per person (double occupancy)

$1,215.00

Deluxe Cabin 4F

per person (double occupancy)

$1,270.00

Superior Deluxe Cabin 5F

per person (double occupancy)

$1,420.00

Superior Deluxe Cabin 6F

per person (double occupancy)

$1,470.00

Family Suite

per person (double occupancy)

$2,050.00

Family Suite Pro

per person (double occupancy)

$2,430.00

Executive Suite

per person (double occupancy)

$2,050.00

Vista Suite

per person (double occupancy)

$2,430.00

Presidential Suite

per person (double occupancy)

$4,960.00

Overview

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Start City: Chongqing, China
End City: Yichang, China
Departure Dates:
April 18 – December 26, 2026: Every Saturday
July 28 – December 8, 2026: Every Tuesday

Tour Overview

This four-day downstream Yangtze River cruise from Chongqing to Yichang offers a compact yet immersive exploration of one of China’s most legendary waterways. Sailing through the spectacular Three Gorges region, the journey combines dramatic natural scenery with visits to culturally and historically significant sites along the river.

Designed for travelers seeking a balanced experience of scenic cruising and cultural discovery, the itinerary features carefully selected shore excursions and relaxing onboard activities. Guests can explore ancient riverside towns, modern engineering achievements, and breathtaking landscapes while enjoying the comfort of a full-service river cruise.

With professional cruise services, curated cultural programming, and panoramic balcony views throughout the voyage, this journey provides a memorable introduction to the Yangtze River’s natural grandeur and historical significance.

Journey Highlights

Three Gorges Dam Ship Elevator & Three Gorges Dam

Visit the Three Gorges Dam, recognized as one of the most significant hydropower projects in the world. Experience passage via the large-scale ship elevator (subject to operational conditions), offering rare insight into modern river engineering.

Xiling, Wu & Qutang Gorges

Sail through the renowned Three Gorges—Qutang, Wu, and Xiling—where steep cliffs, misty peaks, and winding waterways create some of China’s most dramatic river scenery

White Emperor City or Three Gorges Summit

In Fengjie, choose between a historic cultural site long associated with classical poetry or a panoramic summit viewpoint overlooking Qutang Gorge.

Baiheliang Underwater Museum & Fuling Pickled Memory Hall

Explore an underwater archaeological site preserving centuries-old hydrological inscriptions carved into river rock.

816 Underground Project

Visit a vast subterranean complex constructed in the 1960s, offering perspective on a unique chapter of modern Chinese history.

All-Inclusive Onboard Experience

Full-board dining from early morning coffee to late-night snacks, curated cultural programming, and structured transfer services provide a seamless cruise environment.

Route & Map

Day 1: CHONGQING | Pick-up Service; Embarkation; Welcome Buffet
Day 2: FULING – ZHONG COUNTY | Option A: Baiheliang Underwater Museum & Fuling Pickled Memory Hall or Option B: 816 Underground Project; Onboard Activities
Day 3: FENGJIE | Option A: White Emperor City or Option B: Three Gorges Summit; Qutang Gorge; Wu Gorge; Xiling Gorge
Day 4: YICHANG | Three Gorges Dam; Ship Elevator; Gezhou Dam; Disembarkation

Onboard Experience

Private balcony staterooms with uninterrupted Yangtze River views
Full-board dining, with selected drinks during lunch and dinner
Complimentary shipwide Wi-Fi
Smart cabin features and comfortable public spaces
Cultural activities and evening entertainment onboard
Scheduled transfers and complimentary self-service laundry for added convenience

Schedule Details

Day 1: Chongqing / Embarkation

Arrive in Chongqing and transfer to the cruise terminal for embarkation.

Complimentary Transfer Services:
Guests arriving at Chongqing Airport or railway stations between 09:00 and 15:00 will be provided with scheduled transfer service to Raffles City Chongqing.
Guests arriving between 15:00 and 20:00 will transfer directly to Chongqing Port for embarkation. Please note that airport transfer service closes one hour earlier than the stated arrival cut-off time.

Recommended arrival schedule: please book trains and flights arriving before 14:00.

Important Note: If the cruise is unable to dock at Chongqing Port due to weather, water levels, navigation restrictions, or other force majeure circumstances, guests will be asked to meet at a designated meeting point in the city between 14:30 and 17:00. Arrival before 16:00 is recommended. The final transfer coach departs at 17:00. The alternative embarkation port is expected to be Fuling No. 5 Pier (涪陵五码头), but is subject to final confirmation based on river and operational conditions. Guests who miss the final coach must arrange their own transportation to the confirmed embarkation port for boarding.

Embarkation is scheduled between 16:00 and 20:00. After boarding, settle into your stateroom and attend the Cruise Safety Briefing. In the evening, enjoy a welcome buffet dinner while the ship begins its journey along the Yangtze River.

Meals: Dinner (welcome buffet, 18:30 - 20:30); Snacks
Accommodation: Yangtze River Cruise Ship

Day 2: Fuling / Zhong County

In the morning, choose one of the following shore excursions:

Option A: Baiheliang Underwater Museum & Fuling Pickled Memory Hall
Visit a unique underwater archaeological museum preserving ancient inscriptions carved into river rock that recorded Yangtze River water levels for centuries. Then learn about Fuling’s century-old pickled vegetable heritage.
Option B: 816 Underground Nuclear Project
Explore one of the world’s largest underground military construction projects, built during the 1960s deep within a mountain.

Important Note: If docking conditions require adjustment due to weather or navigation restrictions, the excursion may be replaced with a visit to Fengdu Ghost City.

Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy onboard cultural activities.

Before dinner, attend the Captain’s Welcome Reception.

In the evening, enjoy the large-scale live performance “War Fire of the Three Kingdoms.” If canceled, it will be replaced by a small-boat excursion to Wushan Goddess Stream the following afternoon.

Meals: Early Morning Tea and Coffee; Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet); Late-night Snack
Accommodation: Yangtze River Cruise Ship

Day 3: Fengjie / Three Gorges Scenic Cruising

This morning, choose one of the following shore excursions:

Option A: White Emperor City
Explore this historic riverside town known as the “Gateway to the Three Gorges,” long associated with Chinese poetry and classical history.
Option B: Three Gorges Summit
Ascend to a panoramic observation point overlooking the dramatic landscape of Qutang Gorge and surrounding mountains.

In the afternoon, the cruise sails through Qutang Gorge, the shortest yet most dramatic of the Three Gorges, followed by Wu Gorge, famous for its elegant peaks and mist-covered mountains.

The vessel continues through the western section of Xiling Gorge, offering magnificent views of the Yangtze River’s rugged canyon scenery.

In the evening, enjoy a lively Crew Cabaret Show onboard.

Meals: Early Morning Tea and Coffee; Breakfast (Chinese & Western Buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western Buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western Buffet); Late-night Snack
Accommodation:Yangtze River Cruise Ship

Day 4: Yichang / Disembarkation

In the morning, the cruise sails toward the Three Gorges Dam area. The vessel will pass through the Three Gorges Ship Elevator, one of the world’s largest and most advanced ship elevator systems, offering a remarkable engineering experience as the ship is vertically lifted across the dam.

After passing through the ship elevator, the cruise continues through Xiling Gorge and the Gezhou Dam Ship Lock, before arriving at the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang, where the cruise concludes.

Important Note:

Today’s itinerary does not include any onshore visits inside the Three Gorges Dam Scenic Area (such as Tanziling Park or the River Closure Memorial Park). However, during the boat journey from Maoping Port through the ship elevator toward the eastern section of Xiling Gorge, guests will still enjoy a full panoramic view of the Three Gorges Damfrom the ship’s deck.
If the Three Gorges Ship Elevator is unavailable due to weather or other operational conditions, the itinerary will be adjusted to include a visit to the Three Gorges Dam and a scenic cruise through Xiling Gorge, followed by arrival at the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang.

Complimentary transfer service to Yichang Airport or railway stations will be arranged after disembarkation at the Three Gorges Tourist Center at approximately 14:00.

Important Note: Please schedule onward trains after 16:00 and flights after 17:30 to allow sufficient time for disembarkation and transfers.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Important Note

Subject to Change: All times are provisional and subject to change due to weather or navigational conditions.Shore excursion durations may also vary for safety reasons.
Shore Excursions Arrangement: Please select between OPTION A and B for shore excursions by the onboard notification deadline.Failure to choose will default to Option A.
Special Holiday: The cruise prices for holidays such as National Holiday (the first week of October), Labor Day, Spring Festival, etc., are quoted upon request.
Complimentary Transfer Service from/to Airport/Train Stations: The airport/train station transfer service operates on fixed departure times. For guests in standard cabins, the waiting time will not exceed 30 minutes (arranged reasonably according to their arrival time), and guests may use the Yangtze Cruise Lounge while waiting. For groups of more than 30 people, a dedicated coach can be arranged for immediate pickup and departure. Presidential Suite guests receive direct private transfers. Reserve at least 7 days before boarding.
Arranged Shore Excursion: The ARRANGED shore excursions are included in your quotation, so you could visit the sites without extra charge. However, if you do not visit the sites, the fees of arranged shore excursion sites are not refunded. If you do not visit the shore excursions, you could stay on the ship to enjoy some leisure time. And for your safety, you are not allowed to leave your ship on your own.
Physical Demands: There are several stairs to climb up at White Emperor City, Three Gorges Summit. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended to visit these sites.
Please enquire us of the exact price according to your nationality, cruising time and cruising route.
Traveler details required at booking: Full name exactly as shown on the passport, passport number, and a mobile phone number reachable during the trip are required for each traveler. Incorrect or incomplete information may affect safety registration and boarding arrangements.
Boarding notice: Final boarding details, including the pier address and boarding time, will be sent before departure. Due to water levels, weather, navigation conditions, or local operational requirements, the embarkation pier may be adjusted. Please follow the latest boarding notice and allow enough time for transfers.

Attention

All prices are per person, in US Dollars, based on double occupancy. Government taxes are not included. Rates and promotions are subject to change without notice and cannot be guaranteed until specific cabin category has been confirmed and a deposit of final payment has been applied.

Wha's included

Accommodation: 3 nights onboard for Chongqing to Yichang cruise.
- The rates listed above are per person, based on a standard cabin with double occupancy.
Meals: dinner on Embarkation Day; breakfast, lunch, dinner on Day 2 and Day 3; breakfast on Disembarkation Day.
Transportation: Airport and train station transfer service on embarkation and disembarkation days (Chongqing airport/train station, Yichang airport/train station).
- For Chongqing Embarkation: Guests arriving at major transportation hubs between09:00–16:00 (Departure time) will be transferred to Raffles, Chongqing; Those arriving between 16:00–20:00 (Departure time, airport transfer service closes one hour before the stated cut-off time) will be transferred to Chaotianmen Dock for boarding the Yangtze Cruise;
- For Yichang Disembarkation: On the day of disembarkation, a unified shuttle service will operate, providing centralized transportation to designated drop-off points;
Drinks: Unlimited specific drinks and wines at the restaurant.
WiFi: WiFi service onboard during the sailing trip.
Porter Service: For embarkation night and disembarkation morning, with luggage delivered to your cabin.
Attractions: Entry tickets for scenic spots in the itinerary
Tour guide: Explanation service onboard, shore excursions tour guide service.
Activities: Activities, Parties & Lectures included in the itinerary (excluding paid items, etc.)
Cleaning: Twice-daily room cleaning service.
Childcare service: Available during summer holidays, typically July and August, and major holidays;
Room Service: 24-hour robot delivery service to the room.
Laundry: Free self-service laundry and drying facilities.

What's excluded

Meals: Breakfast, lunch on Embarkation Day and lunch, dinner on the Disembarkation Day. Any drinks beyond the unlimited drink list.
Transportation: International and domestic flights or trains to / off embarkation and disembarkation cities.
China visa fees (if applicable)
Onboard Entertainment: Onboard entertainment during the cruise (e.g., chess room, KTV).
Personal consumption: Gratuities for shopping, personalized value-added services (such as SPA, private photography), and any other personal expenses not listed above.
Shore Excursion: Optional sightseeing activities and on-site transportation at attractions, such as secondary-ticket items like the cable car within the Three Gorges Summit Scenic Area;
Single Room Supplement.
All personal expenses, optional self-paid activities and any items or attraction tickets not mentioned in the "included" section.

Onboard Activities, Entertainment & Shows

Captain’s Welcome Reception
Movie Time on the Sky Observation Deck
Cruise Safety Briefing
Disembarkation Briefing
Captain’s Farewell Dinner
Crew’s Artistic Showcase
……

Sky Observation Deck (7F)

- enjoy sunset cocktails, a starlit dinner, or a sky-high party for the ultimate leisure experience above the Yangtze.

Fitness Center (1F)

- join morning Tai Chi, practice yoga with river views, or exercise freely in the self-service gym—your moving mountains-and-waters playground.

Game Room (1F)

- experience Sichuan-style Mahjong battles, or a traditional tea session—an elegant gathering of games and culture by the Yangtze.

Massage Room (1F)

- indulge in Sichuan herbal baths, hot-stone foot therapy, or magnetic acupressure treatments for a revitalizing wellness journey inspired by the currents of the Yangtze.

Vista Theater (-1F)

- savor Sichuan-style tapas, join the Twilight Cocktail Hour, or immerse yourself in an evening of poetry and live music—an ever-flowing cultural feast along the river.

Additional amenities on the ship encompass KTVs (-1F) with the most up-to-date machinery, a Deja Vu Space (Deck 3), a Photo Gallery & Studio (4F), a Riverside Reading Lounge & Parent-Child Paradise (5F), and an array of vibrant retail shops (6F).

Good to Know

What are theroomslike?

Staterooms range from 28 to 100 m², equipped with Huawei Harmony OS for voice and touch control of settings. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, and modern amenities for maximum comfort.

Aremealsincluded in the fare?

Yes, all meals are included, from morning coffee to late-night snacks. Unlimited designated wine, beer, and soft drinks are available during lunch and dinner. Savor Chinese and Western dishes crafted by a disciple of Hong Kong’s culinary master, plus a complimentary welcome buffet on embarkation night.

Is the WiFireliable on board?

Yes, full-ship Wi-Fi powered by VSAT and multi-network integration ensures a strong, reliable signal.

Is laundry available during the cruise?

Yes. Complimentary self-service laundry facilities are available onboard throughout the cruise, allowing guests to refresh their clothing during the journey.

Is transportation to/from the port convenient?

Yes, it’s effortless and hassle-free. Enjoy complimentary transfer service on embarkation and disembarkation days, with convenient pick-up and drop-off at major locations in Chongqing (Jiangbei Airport, 4 railway stations) and Yichang (Sanxia Airport, 2 railway stations).

Whatpaymentmethods are accepted on board?

Accepted methods include RMB cash, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and major credit cards (UnionPay, Visa, MasterCard, American Express). And foreign currency exchange service is available at the Front Desk. All purchases can be charged to your cabin account and settled at checkout.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Itineraries may change due to unforeseen issues and/or delays.

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Cancellation of a Tour

Cancellation received 60 days or more before the departure of the first product or service in the relevant booking: The Lifetime Deposit will be held by the Tour Operator in accordance with these Terms. The remainder of the payments made to the Tour Operator for the cancelled product will be refunded.

Cancellation received 59-47 days before the departure of the first product or service in the relevant booking: The Lifetime Deposit will be held by the Tour Operator in accordance with these Terms. An amount equal to 50% of the remaining payments made to the Tour Operator for the cancelled Tour will be refunded.

Cancellation less than 47 days before the departure of the first product or service in the relevant booking: The Lifetime Deposit will be held by the Tour Operator in accordance with these Terms, and no further refund will be provided.

F.A.Q

What are the rooms like?

Staterooms range from 28 to 100 m², equipped with Huawei Harmony OS for voice and touch control of settings. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, and modern amenities for maximum comfort.

Are meals included in the fare?

Is the WiFi reliable on board?

Yes, full-ship Wi-Fi powered by VSAT and multi-network integration ensures a strong, reliable signal.

Yangtze River Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang – 4 Days / 3 Nights Downstream