Yangtze River Cruises

The extensive Yangtze River cuts through the heart of China marking the division of the country into north and south both geographically and culturally. It supports a third of the country's people and fertilizes its vast lands. With breathtaking scenery around, cruising the mighty Yangtze River to discover the best of the old and new China.

The imperial style ship "Qianlong" possesses the strongest national characteristics of all the ships on the Yangtze River. It looks like a dragon, and the dragon symbolizes China and reflects the Chinese people's national spirit. The excellent food, beautiful accommodation, and a standard of service formerly available only to the royal family, make a voyage on the Qianlong reminiscent of the luxury enjoyed by the emperors during the most prosperous periods of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Coursing over a distance of 6,380 kilometers, the mighty Yangtze is the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, after the Amazon in South America and the Nile in Africa. It is also a cradle of ancient Chinese civilization.

The most impressive section of the river is the three Yangtze River gorges: the Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge and Xiling Gorge, collectively known as the Sanxia, or Three Gorges

Days ::: 1 Departure 06:00 Departing Yichang Kang Fu Pier 06:30 Tai Chi Exercise 07:00 Buffet Breakfast 08:00 Meeting For Brief Introductions of Cruiser Facilities & Itineraries 09:00-13:00 Passing Three Gorges Dam 5-stage Ship Locks 12:30 Lunch 13:00-16:00 Shore Excursion For Three Gorges Dam 16:30-17:30 Sightseeing For Xiling Gorge on Board 18:00 Welcome Dinner By Captain 20:30 Chinese Evening Entertainment (B+L+S)

Days ::: 2 Full day sightseeing along the river 06:00 Tai Chi Exercise 07:00 Buffet Breakfast 07:30-08:30 Sightseeing For Wuxia Gorge on Board 09:00-13:00 Shore Excursion Shennong Stream 13:15 Lunch 14:00-15:00 Sightseeing For Qutang Gorge on Board 18:00 Dinner 20:00 Chinese Evening Entertainment (B+L+S)

Days ::: 3 Full day sightseeing along the river 06:00 Tai Chi Exercise 06:30 Buffet Breakfast 07:30-10:30 Shore Excursion Fengdu Ghost City 12:00 Lunch 14:30 Acting For Calligraphy And Engraving 18:00 See Off Dinner 20:00 Chinese Evening Entertainment (B+L+S)

Days ::: 4 Arrival 06:30 Tai Chi Exercise 07:00 Buffet Breakfast 08:00 Disembark at Chongqing (B)

4 days from $420

Yangtze River Cruises