Cruising on The Three Gorges of Yangtze River
Cruise Yichang to Chongqing
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS UPSTREAM ITINERARY

Itinerary
DAY 1
Depart Yichang - 9:00 pm: Sail from Yichang, the economic and cultural center of western Hubei Province.

DAY 2
Three Gorges Dam/Xiling Gorge - Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest in the world. Later sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges.
Additional optional Tribe of the Three Gorges Shore Excursion (river conditions permitting), offering an interesting glimpse into life in the Xiling Gorge region.
(B, L, D)

DAY 3
“Small Gorges”/Wu Gorge/Qutang Gorge
Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream. Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. Then sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic gorge. Additional optional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge.
(B, L, D)

DAY 4
Shibaozhai - Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Fengdu, visiting either the new relocation village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Additional optional Shore Excursion to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” (river conditions permitting), known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill.
(B, L, D)

DAY 5
Arrive Chongqing - 9:00am: Disembark at picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City”
(B)

Note:
Itineraries and times are subject to change according to river conditions.
Included meals as noted in above itinerary: (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner

Included Excursions:
Shibao zhai Pagoda or Fengdu Ghost City
Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges
Three Gorges Dam Project

Optional Excursions:
Fengdu Ghost City 280 RMB p.p.
White Emperor City 280 RMB p.p.

Tips for the cruise crew 150 RMB p.p

Kindly note
1. The itinerary is subject to change due to the river regulation, please check the final itinerary on the cruise.
2. Three excursions are included, but the three sites might be changed as per different boat schedule and we will send you the final three excursions before your tour.

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Yangtze River Cruise from Yichang to Chongqing Upstream in 5 Days 4 Nights