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Yangtze Cruise Onboard Cultural Activities
There will be a variety of activities designed especially for you when you aboard our Yangtze cruise ships. Besides the regular on shore excursions we organize various Chinese colorful programs and shows.
Through these programs and beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River our guests will better understand the Yangtze River's local culture and history.
Learn to play Taichi
Captain's toast to every guest
Traditional Cultural Activities on Our Cruise Ships
Onboard activities are subject to vary by ships.
Captain's Welcome & Farewell Party
The Captain and crew will welcome guests with a party, with folk dances and traditional music for the guests. Dinner and drink will be provided. At the end of the party, the Captain will totast the guests and all will be welcomed onboard.
Learn to Play Taichi
Every guest on board China Regal Cruise will have a chance to practice this ancient art. Lessons are held each morning and will be taught by a trained Taiqi master. Each lesson lasts twenty to thirty minutes.
learn to play the Chinese mahJong
learn to draw the Chinese traditional painting
Learn to Play Mahjong
Mahjong is an ancient Chinese game that uses tiles. The staff on board will offer instructions on how to play the game. It is amazingly addictive and fun. It is a game that can be learned in a short time, but will take a lifetime to master.
Chinese Traditional Drawing
On your cruise you will get a chance to see how traditional Chinese paintings are created.
Chinese Folk Dance
Crew members will demonstrate Local folk dances. Different Chinese minority dances will be demonstrated for your enjoyment.
Folk Dance Onboard
Join in the live folk shows
In Cabin Movies
The in cabin movie will be Chinese blockbusters. Each movie will be either English dubbed, or have English subtitles. The in cabin movie will change according to the season.
Chinese Vegetable Carving
A master chef will demonstrate traditional Chinese vegetable carving. You can watch while a carrot is transformed into a flying dragon chasing a pearl. It is really an amazing art.
Tour of the Bridge
If you are lucky, you will get a chance to tour the ship's bridge and see how these huge vessels are controlled.






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