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President No.8

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President No.8 Cruise Ship

President No.8 is the 2024 top family-friendly, large and luxury Yangtze ship. Specially designing 230 sets of family-friendly cabins & suites and spacious public facilities, it is particularly a competitive choice for family visitors with kids to enjoy the classic Yangtze River cruise trip in leisure and fun, at a "LOW PRICE"!

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President No.8 Cruise Ship Itinerary in 2024

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Map of President No.8's Itinerary

DAY 1
Embarkation
Yangtze River Cruise - Chongqing Chaotianmen DockChongqing Chaotianmen Dock Nightview
  • Highlights of Today
    • Board the ship at Chaotianmen Dock in Chongqing at 17:00 and check in;
    • Appreciate the stunning night view of Chongqing;
    • Depart from Chongqing at around 21:00.
  • Dining
    Not Included
DAY 2
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise - Shibaozhai PagodaShibaozhai Pagoda in Zhongxian
Yangtze River Cruise - Fengdu Ghost CityFengdu Ghost City in Fengdu
Yangtze River Cruise - Feng Yan San Guo ShowFeng Yan San Guo Show about Three Kingdom History in Zhongxian
  • Highlights of Today
    • Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (Optional; CNY 290/pp):

      (This 1,900 year old site is interesting and meaningful to know Chinese culture, telling the traditional Chinese belief of that those pure spirits would be rewarded and those sinful ones would be subject to severe punishments with many statues and scenes in the traditional architectures.)

    • Shore excursion to Shibaozhai Pagoda (Included)

      (The 12-story red building is reputed as the gem of Chinese architecture and one of the top 8 most peculiar architectures in the world. Popular among cruise visitors to look at the pagoda leaning the hills and climb up.)

    • Attend Captain’s welcome dinner
    • Enjoy night performance of Feng Yan San Guo Show in Zhongxian County (Optional; CNY 290/pp);

      (It is the marvelous large-scale real landscape show about the brilliant historical culture of the Three Kingdoms Period about over 1,800 year ago and the spirit of loyalty of great military officer Guan Yu.)

    • Enjoy "President's Night" Party
  • Entertaiment Onboard
    • Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
    • Enjoy night party & entertainment
  • Dining
    Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet); Morning tea & coffee
DAY 3
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise - White Emperor CityWhite Emperor City in Fengjie
Yangtze River Cruise - Qutang GorgeMagnificent Qutang Gorge (Kuimen Gate)
Yangtze River Cruise - Wu GorgeGorgeous Wu Gorge with Red Leaves in Winter
Yangtze River Cruise - Shennong StreamPrimative Shennong Stream in Badong
  • Highlights of Today
    • Shore excursion to White Emperor City in Fengjie County (Optional; CNY 290/pp)

      (Famous Chinese Ancient “Poem City” mentioned in about 1,400 Chinese poems. It tells the touching story of Liu Bei entrusting his son to his prime minister, Zhuge Liang and has the best location to admire Kuimen Gate of Qutang Gorge.)

    • Sail through Qutang Gorge (Included)

      (Qutang Gorge is the shortest, most dramatic and magnificent gorge among the three gorges and lets you admire the view of Kuimen Gate printed on the 10 RMB Chinese Note.);

    • Sail through Wu Gorge (Included)

      (Wu Gorge is deep and pretty with rising peaks, peculiar rocks, rolling cutting cliffs making a picturesque winding gallery boasting abundant natural wonders.);

    • Shore excursion to Shennong Stream (Included)

      (Cruise visitors’ top favored place to seek the top best primitive and tranquil sceneries along Yangtze with the joyous experience of riding a local “peapod” boat to discover deeper into the serenity.)

  • Entertaiment Onboard
    • Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
    • Attend party with your mates to spend a wonderful night
  • Dining
    Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet); Morning tea & coffee
DAY 4
Disembarkation
Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges DamSpectacular Floor Discharging View of Three Gorges Dam in Summer
Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges Dam Ship LiftThree Gorges Dam Ship Lift, World Largest One
  • Highlights of Today
    • Ship disembarkation at Maoping Port at 07:30;
    • Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam (Included);

      (It is the world largest hydroelectric station and the biggest dam project in the whole China contributing a lot to the flood control, electricity generation, shipping, etc. and is the No.2 essence of a Yangtze River cruise trip.)

    • Optional experience of Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift; (Optional; CNY 290/pp)

      (It is the largest and the most sophisticated ship lift in the whole world with the lifting height of about 113 meters.)

    • Bus riding to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal at Yichang downtown for leaving.
  • Dining
    Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Morning tea & coffee
DAY 1
Embarkation
Yangtze River Cruise - Maoping PortMaoping Port in Yichang
  • Highlights of Today
    • Take the arranged tourist bus at Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal in Yichang at 17:30-20:00 and board the ship at Maoping Port;
  • Dining
    Not included
DAY 2
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise - Tribe of Three GorgesTribe of Three Gorges
Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges DamSpectacular Floor Discharging View of Three Gorges Dam in Summer
Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges Dam Ship LiftThree Gorges Dam Ship Lift, World Largest One
  • Highlights of Today
    • Optional shore excursion to Tribe of Three Gorge (Optional; CNY 290/pp);

      (It is one of the best complimented scenic spots by foreign cruise visitors and is superb to get close to the particularly tranquil, primitive and nice sightseeing of villages on water, on mountain and off brook with fine exploration of interesting folk custom of Tujia minority people.)

    • Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam (Included);

      (It is the world largest hydroelectric station and the biggest dam project in the whole China contributing a lot to the flood control, electricity generation, shipping, etc. and is the No.2 essence of a Yangtze River cruise trip.)

    • Optional experience of Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift; (Optional; CNY 290/pp)

      (It is the largest and the most sophisticated ship lift in the whole world with the lifting height of about 113 meters.)

    • Enjoy Captain's Welcome Party.
  • Entertaiment Onboard
    • Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
  • Dining
    Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese sitting-style); Morning tea & coffee
DAY 3
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise - Shennong StreamPrimative Shennong Stream in Badong
Yangtze River Cruise - Wu GorgeGorgeous Wu Gorge with Red Leaves in Winter
Yangtze River Cruise - Qutang GorgeMagnificent Qutang Gorge (Kuimen Gate)
Yangtze River Cruise - White Emperor CityWhite Emperor City in Fengjie
  • Highlights of Today
    • Shore excursion to Shennong Stream (Included)

      (Cruise visitors’ top favored place to seek the top best primitive and tranquil sceneries along Yangtze with the joyous experience of riding a local “peapod” boat to discover deeper into the serenity.)

    • Sail through Wu Gorge (Included);

      (Wu Gorge is deep and pretty with rising peaks, peculiar rocks, rolling cutting cliffs making a picturesque winding gallery boasting abundant natural wonders.)

    • Sail through Qutang Gorge (Included).

      (Qutang Gorge is the shortest, most dramatic and magnificent gorge among the three gorges and lets you admire the view of Kuimen Gate printed on the 10 RMB Chinese Note.);

    • Shore excursion to White Emperor City (Optional; CNY 290/pp);

      (It is the famous Chinese Ancient “Poem City” mentioned in about 1,400 Chinese poems. It tells the touching story of Liu Bei entrusting his son to his prime minister, Zhuge Liang and has the best location to admire Kuimen Gate of Qutang Gorge.)

  • Entertaiment Onboard
    • Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
    • Enjoy cruise party.
  • Dining
    Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese sitting-style); Morning tea & coffee
DAY 4
Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River Cruise - Fengdu Ghost CityFengdu Ghost City in Fengdu
Yangtze River Cruise - Mount ShuangguiMount Shuanggui in Fengdu
  • Highlights of Today
    • Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (Optional; CNY 290/pp):

      (This 1,900 year old site is interesting and meaningful to know Chinese culture, telling the traditional Chinese belief of that those pure spirits would be rewarded and those sinful ones would be subject to severe punishments with many statues and scenes in the traditional architectures.)

    • Shore excursion to Mount Shuanggui (Included)

      (Mount Shuanggui has over 20 cultural old pagodas, towers, pavilions and temples on the verdant mountain with stunning views and pleasant chirps to feel the rich literal culture in China.)

    • Enjoy Captain's farewell banquet dinner
  • Entertaiment Onboard
    • Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
    • Attend party with your mates to spend a wonderful night.
  • Dining
    Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese sitting-style); Morning tea & coffee
DAY 5
Disembarkation
Yangtze River Cruise - Chaotianmen DockChaotianmen Dock in Chongqing
  • Highlights of Today
  • Dining
    Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet)
Please Note:
  1. Subject to Change:

    Please note that all arrival and departure times, shore excursions and lectures are subject to change due to weather, river conditions and permission from the navigational authorities. The cruise company will arrange the same fabulous sightseeing if the prearranged sites cannot be visited in a particular case.

    2023 Maintenance of Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift: The Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift will be stopped for using from 20:00 on August 25th to 20:00 on September 29th in 2023 due to its maintenance, therefore, it is unavailable to experience for people taking a Yangtze River cruise during that period. (Maintenance of the Ship Lift is usually arranged in around August and September each year, so please select your cruise date accordingly and feel free to contact us if you need any help!)

  2. Embarkation Tips:

    (a) Please call the ship one day ahead or at least in the morning on the boarding day to have clear idea about which pier you are going to use; (b) It is better to arrive in Chongqing before 16:30 on the embarkation day; (c) There are 14 sub-pier of Chongqing Chaotianmen Port. As the car/taxi driver can only stop the car at the entrance of the port, you need to walk to your exact pier. Usually, it needs about 180 meters (about 3 minutes) to the nearest No.9 Dock, about 180-680 meters (about 3-8 minutes) to No.7, No.5, No.3 and No.1 Docks, and about 680-850 meters (about 8-10 minutes) to the No.2, No.4, No.6, No.8 and No.10 Docks from the east side, via the edge of the port to the west side; (d) The boarding time and departure piers may change based on the ship line, water level, season, weather and other factors. Please pay attention to the important info your travel consultants sent to you before your boarding.

  3. Disembarkation Tips:

    (a) 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. (b) No matter you take Ship Lift or not, you’ll do check out procedure in this early morning. (c) Only dam visiting: you’ll take bus from Maoping Port to Three Gorges Dam for sightseeing. You’ll arrive in Yichang Banshan Hotel at downtown around 12:00. (d) Dam & Ship Lift Experience: travelers who are interested in Ship Lift will first switch to a sightseeing boat to sail through the Ship Lift and then visit Three Gorges Dam Site. You’ll arrive in Yichang downtown area around 13:30. (e) Luggage Consigning for Chongqing - Yichang Disembarkation: For the national policy about the security of the Three Gorges Dam Project, no large luggage (exceeding 20cm*40cm*50cm or 5kg) is allowed to be taken into Three Gorges Dam scenic area. You could consign your luggage to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal and get the luggage consigning document from the cruise staff on the 4th cruising day morning and gather it after you are in Yichang downtown by showing that document. The service is offered by the cruise company and needs extra charge of 25RMB for each piece of luggage.

  4. Arranged Shore Excursion:

    The ARRANGED shore excursions are included in your quotation, so you could visit the sites without extra charge. However, if you do not visit the sites, the fees of arranged shore excursion sites are not refunded. If you do not visit the shore excursions, you could stay on the ship to enjoy some leisure time. And for your safety, you are not allowed to leave your ship on your own.

  5. Optional Shore Excursions:

    The OPTIONAL shore excursion needs extra charge. The optional sites will be visited depending on the number of travelers who want to go. You can visit if there are 30 or more people interested (the number of visitors may be adjusted based on the real situation). You have the final decision where to go or not on your own. If yes, tell the reception desk who would register for you and receive your pay in site.

  6. Physical Demands:

    There are many stairs to climb up to Fengdu Ghost City and reach the top of Shibaozhai Pagoda / White Emperor City. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended to visit these sites.

  7. Chongqing / Yichang Local Transportation:

    To know detailed transportation in Chongqing and Yichang, please head to How to Get to/Leave Yangtze Cruise Ports in Chongqing and Yichang.

  8. Dressing Code for Parties:

    Travelers who attend the Captain's Welcome Reception, Yangtze Pirate Night Show should wear smart casual or formal.

  9. More Travel Guide & Support:

    To know more details your life onboard, like cabins, dining, drinking, service, onboard activities and lectures, please head to Yangtze River Cruise Guide 2024. You’ll find everything here.

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    Please Note:
    • The above price range is based on a standard cabin for twin sharing.
    • The prices are valid by Dec.31 of the year.
    • Please enquire us of the exact price according to your nationality, cruising time and cruising route.
    • The cruise prices for holidays such as National Holiday (the first week of October), Labor Day, Spring Festival, etc., are quoted upon request.
    • Limited winter schedules may be adjusted into other dates, cruise ships, etc. based on the arrangement of the cruise company.

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    Evening Meal
    1.Is there regular American/Canadian food available at the evening meal?
    2. How is the price of laundry determined?
    2018-05-16 05:20
    Hello Cecile,

    Thank you for the message. Onboard President No. 8, dinner is served in table seating style. Both Chinese and Western cuisines of great flavors would be served for all guests. So you can enjoy your dinner with others at ease.

    The service fees for laundry are various according to different types of clothes but reasonable, which is charged by piece. The price is about 18RMB for blouse, 20 RMB for sweater, 20 RMB for trousers, 20 RMB for jacket, 50 RMB for suit, 15 RMB for T-shirt, etc. of a lady, and about 20 RMB for normal shirt, 5 RMB for socks, 20 RMB for slack, 40 RMB for suit, 20 RMB for sweater, etc. If you need such service, just fill the Laundry Form in your room and tell the reception desk, and then the staff would come to collect your clothes to do laundry and send them back after they are ready. As the prices are only for your reference, please know the detailed charges from the staff on the cruise after boarding.

    Wish you a wonderful Yangtze River Cruise trip in China!
    Whisky
    Can I bring my own bottle of whisky for the duration of the cruise?
    2017-03-20 21:10
    Hello Eddie,

    Thank you for your question! Drinks (like whisky, water, etc.) and food are allowed to bring to the cruise, and you can enjoy it during your moment on the ship. However, it is not allowed to bring your own drinks and food to the dining halls or bars on your ship.

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