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Set sail on the waters of the magnificent Yangtze and immerse yourself in a voyage like no other.

Join us on a captivating 5-day journey from Yichang to Chongqing, an upstream cruise along the legendary Yangtze River. Drift on the third-longest river in the world, China’s longest and most scenically impressive river. It is a rare chance to hang up your traveling hat, take a seat, and leisurely watch the drama unfold.

Glide through the Three Gorges - Qutang, Wu, and Xiling. Witness the grandeur of towering cliffs and mist-covered mountains as you drift through these iconic river canyons. Gain a unique perspective of the world's largest hydroelectric dam - The three Gorges Dam and understand the sheer scale of this modern wonder. Step back in time as you explore ancient landmarks such as the enigmatic “Fengdu "Ghost City" and the towering Shibaozhai pagoda, each narrating tales of China's ancient history and traditions. Get up close with local life during stops in quaint towns and villages along the riverbank. Experience firsthand the local crafts, customs, and way of life. Onboard, let luxury wrap around you. Savor diverse Chinese flavors, indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments, and let the river's lullaby cradle you to sleep.

In essence, is there a more leisurely and enchanting way to truly experience the Yangtze River? We believe not. Come, and be a part of this unforgettable sojourn.

You Can Experience “Must-see & Must-do” with This Tour
Highlight 1: Get onboard on the 5-star Yangtze River cruise sailing from Yichang to Chongqing, enjoy a relaxing vacation though the third-longest river in the world.
5 Days Yangtze River Cruise Tour from Yichang to Chongqing
Highlight 2: FVisit the world famous Three Gorges Dam (structurally complete in 2006) which is the world's largest dam and hydroelectric power station.
5 Days Yangtze River Cruise Tour from Yichang to Chongqing
Highlight 3: Marvel at the beautiful scenery of the Three Gorges that the Yangtze River flows through, including Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge.
5 Days Yangtze River Cruise Tour from Yichang to Chongqing
Highlight 4: Cruising along the 648-kilometers golden section of Yangtze River cruise stretch with enriching shore excursions to explore both natural wonders and cultural sites, offering insights into the civilization along the Yangtze River.
5 Days Yangtze River Cruise Tour from Yichang to Chongqing
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Yichang (1 Day)

Embarkation

Yangtze River Cruise (4 Days)

Three Gorges Dam, Three Gorges (Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge), Shennv Stream, Ghost City of Fengdu. (Attractions and shore excursions may vary slightly depending on the cruise company.)

Chongqing

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Itinerary Day by Day

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Day 1 Arrival in Yichang | Yangtze River Cruise Embarkation

Welcome to Yichang! Upon your arrival, you can take the cruise company's complimentary shuttle from Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal or Yichang East Railway Station to reach Maoping Port for embarkation. The boarding time is 19:00-20:00.

Yichang is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Three Gorges" due to its proximity to the famous Three Gorges Dam, one of the largest and most significant hydroelectric dams in the world. In addition to the Three Gorges Dam, it's the "City of Valleys," with numerous gorges like Dao Ying Xia, Kongtong Xia, and Linglong Xia standing side by side. But it's even more than that - it's the "Capital of Hydropower." Gezhouba Dam, Geheyan, Gaobao Zhou - over 460 hydropower stations. Yichang is a city where it's almost impossible to find a second that's quite like it, a place that seamlessly blends breathtaking landscapes, monumental engineering feats, and modern urban living into one.

Boarding Tip:
1. The cruise company offers a complimentary shuttle to Maoping Port from both Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal and Yichang East Railway Station. Shuttles operate from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
2. Private transfer available if shuttle times don't match your schedule. Contact your travel consultant if needed.
3. The boarding time and departure piers may change based on the ship line, water level, season, weather and other factors. To ensure accuracy, it's advisable to confirm the boarding information with the cruise company or your travel consultant at least a day in advance or in the morning before departure.
4. It is advisable to keep your communication on the day of boarding to ensure you don't miss any urgent notice sent by the travel consultant or the cruise company.

DiningDining:
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Day 2 Yangtze River Cruise |Three Gorges Dam, Captain's Welcome Party

Today you will enjoy your leisure time on the Yangtze River Cruise and start to explore the longest river in Asia and the heart of China. There are lots of cultural activities and entertainment for you to join, such as the Yangtze River History and Culture Lecture, the Captain's Welcome Party, the shore excursion, wonderful evening shows, and so on.

The highlighted attraction today is the largest hydropower project in China - The three Gorges Dam. Catch the chance to view the dam and the system of locks. The body of the dam is immense with a height of 181 meters and spanning 2335 meters across the Yangtze River and 115 meters in width. (Optional experience: you can choose to sail through the world’s largest ship lift - Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift to very closely marvel at the huge dam which is a totally fresh and exciting experience for travelers.)

Optional excursion: Enjoy a shore excursion to Tribe of Three Gorges today for an extra fee. Famed as the "Protected Center of the Popular Culture and Art of the Three Gorges", Tribe of the Three Gorges Scenic Spot is located on Xiling Gorge between the Three Gorges Dam and Gehzouba Dam. It is a dreamland garden that consists of the Village on the Water, the Brook-side Village, and the Mountain Village. You could see women wash clothes by the brook side, fishermen cast their nets in the misty distance...

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 Yangtze River Cruise | Three Gorges, Shennv Stream

Today, you will have a full day to view the beautiful Three Gorges. First, you will sail through Xiling Gorge well known for its rugged shoals and turbulent waters. Next, go through Wuxia Gorge which is serene and secluded and presents a panorama of lovely scenery. Then, pass Qutang Gorge which is celebrated for its magnificent, peculiar, and precipitous scenery in the world. Follow the guide's live interpretation, and you will marvel at the incredible scenery onboard.

You should make a leisure shore excursion to Shennv Stream (Goddess Stream) in Wushan County. Switch to a smaller boat to sail down the primitive stream for a close look at the steep mountains and hanging coffins high on the cliffs. If you are interested, you can join the local Tujia ethnic guide for singing and dancing performance.

Optional excursion: Enjoy a shore excursion to White Emperor City (Baidi Cheng) today with an extra fee. It is well-known for the story of Liu Bei (emperor Shu Kingdom) who entrusted his son to Zhuge Liang (renowned strategist of the Three Kingdoms era). Also, this place is very famous in China as Li Bai (a great poet in Tang Dynasty in the 7th century), wrote a very famous poem “Down River to Jiangling” about this place. Here is a translation of the poem: “In the midst of clouds all glowing, Baidi, I left you at dawn, by evening I'll be home at Jiangling, a thousand miles I've gone. While on the cliffs of the Yangtze Gorges, gibbons ceaselessly cry, ten thousand folds of mountains, my skiff has slipped them by!”

Note: The itinerary above is provided for your reference. Attractions and shore excursions may vary slightly depending on the cruise company. We will help you choose the most suitable cruise based on your preferences.

DiningDining:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AccommodationAccommodation:
On Yangtze Cruise
Day 4 Yangtze River Cruise | Ghost City of Fengdu, Captain's Farewell Party

On this day, your cruise will sail peacefully along the Yangtze River. Wake up leisurely and enjoy the fascinating river view with misty or gentle sunshine shining over the river. Have your buffet breakfast and start your beautiful day. There are some activities well designed by the cruise that you can do shore excursions to visit traditional Chinese cultural sites or stay onboard to relax and learn some Chinese culture.

Today, you will follow a local English-speaking tour guide and make a shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City in this morning. This ghost city is one large collection of temples, memorials and monasteries and you can know many legendary stories about underworld and different kinds of devils and Chinese demons. Or, you can take optional excursion to Shibaozhai Pagoda with extra fee, one of the eight extraordinary architectures in the world located in Zhongxian County. Climb up the 12-story red wooden pagoda and you can have a panoramic view of the Yangtze River. In this evening, enjoy the Captain's Farewell Party and have a wonderful dinner. Then, have fun in the cabaret show to enjoy your last night in the cruise.

DiningDining:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AccommodationAccommodation:
On Yangtze Cruise
Day 5 Yangtze River Cruise to Chongqing | Dismbarkation

In this morning, your Three Gorges Cruise trip will finish at Chongqing Chaotianmen Port at about 09:00. After the check-out procedure, your guide will meet you at the port and transfer you to the train station or airport for your next destinations.

Departure Ideas: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport is 27 km (17 miles) from Chongqing Chaotianmen Port. You can can take a flight to Xian, Guilin, Lhasa, Beijing, Guangzhou, Kunming, Shangri-La and Dali, etc. Chongqing West Station is 20 km (13 miles) from port. Or you can take a high speed train from Chongqing North Railway Station to Chengdu (about 1.5hrs), Xi’an (about 5.5hrs), Guilin (about 5.5hrs), more cities in China.

Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel for your Yangtze River Tour, and we are always here working for you and hope to see you again for your next trip around China/Asia. Safe journey!

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Price: What’s Included & What’s Excluded

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The above price is based on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on travel date, group size, hotel class, program in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.

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In a private tour, it means you will transfer to the tourist attractions in one city by private vehicle. The private car we selected is spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned. And the driver we use are very experienced. As for traveling between two destinations, we use domestic flights (economy seat) or high speed trains (second class seat, usually less than 6 hours). The local guides and drivers will pick you up at the airport/train stations, and escort you to the hotel.
Meals
“B” stands for breakfast. You will have it at your hotel in the morning.
“L” stands for lunch. The restaurants we will arrange for you are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. All are in good sanitary conditions. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.
“D” means dinner. All dinners are excluded in the itinerary. You have the chance to taste some authentic Chinese food and local snacks.
If you have special dietary requirements (vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free), please let us know before your booking. We will try our best to take care of you.

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Have a good sleep everyday is very important during your China tour. In a private tour, you can decide on your own which hotel class you want - luxury 5 star, comfortable 4-star or economic 3-star.
All the hotels in each destination we selected are at good location, close to commercial street or tourist attractions. And, all the hotels we use have a business relationship for many years and they have windows, air-conditioners, hot water, showers, wifi... (except for basic accommodation condition when travel to Mount Everest) to ensure you luxury and comfortable sleep experience. The staff can speak English and they will provide you the high quality service. If you have any requirements, you can ask them to help.

Photo Gallery for This Itinerary

  • Yichang
  • Yangtze River Cruise
  • Sunset over the Yangtze River
  • Yangtze River Cruise
  • Three Gorges Dam
  • Three Gorges Dam
  • Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift
  • Tribe of the Three Gorges
  • Xiling Gorge
  • Wu Gorge
  • Qutang Gorge
  • Shennv Stream
  • Fengdu Ghost City
  • Fengdu Ghost City
  • Shibaozhai Pagoda along the Yangtze River
  • Shibao Pagoda
  • Chongqing City View
  • Train going through a 11-storey block of flats
  • Chongqing City Night View
  • Chaotianmen Port
  • Qutang Gorge

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I did the Beijing-Xi'an-Guillin-Yangtze river-Shanghai group tour in April 2024. The tour was well organised and the guides knew so much about each site. Vincent also helped me extend my trip to visit Suzhou and Hangzhou. At every destination I was met by knowledgeable helpful guides who went above and beyond their duty. The guides spent so many hours touring us around each city ensuring we got the best services and experiences offered. They also assisted us to taste the best street food at every location. The guides were essential in helping us navigate the high speed rail/airports and local taxis/didi. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone wishing to visit China! It's very helpful to have all your transportation and hotels organized by experienced staff.I enjoyed my month stay in China thanks to Asian odyssey!
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