Itinerary of Yangtze Cruises from Chongqing to Yichang

There are many Yangtze Cruise sailing between Chongqing and Yichang. The handpicked itinerary of the Yangtze Cruises from Chongqing to Yichang will offer passengers an unforgettable cruise experience.

Itinerary of Yangtze Cruises from Chongqing to Yichang

Day 1 Depart Chongqing

19:00-20:00: Check-in and pre-board in Chongqing Port

21:00: Sail from picturesque Chongqing, the "Mountain City".

Day 2 Fengdu

07:00: Breakfast and Morning Coffee

08:00 Announcement on itinerary and facilities on board

09:00-11:30: Shore excursion to Fengdu, visiting either the "Ghost City", known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill, or the relocation village, built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze's rising water brought about by the Three Gorges Dam.

14:00-16:00: Optional excursion to Shibaozhai, visiting the impressive 12-story pagoda, known as "The Pearl of the Yangtze"; it is one of the gems of Chinese architecture.

16:00-17:30: Cultural activities and Conference time

18:00: Welcome banquet held by captain

20:00: Dancing and singing performance

Day 3 Enter the Three Gorges/Daning River "Lesser Three Gorges"/Ship Locks

07:00-09:00: Optional excursion to White Emperor City

09:00-10:00: Sail through the Qutang Gorge, which is the shortest, narrowest and most dramatic one.

10:00-13:00: Wushan-shore excursion to the Lesser Three Gorges, which are narrower than the Three Gorges, but very impressive.

13:00-15:00: Sail through the Wu Gorge, which is known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices.

15:00-17:30: Sail through Xiling Gorge (western section), which is the longest, and the deepest of the Three Gorges.

18:00: Farewell Dinner

20:00-24:00: Pass the ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam.

Day 4 Three Gorges Dam/Yichang

06:30: Breakfast and Morning Coffee

08:00: Arrive at Huangling Temple

08:30-10:30: Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest in the world.

10:30-11:30: Sail through Xiling Gorge (eastern section).

13:30: Arrive at Yichang Port.