Century Legend


Century Legend is the 7-deck advanced deluxe sister ship of Century Paragon, the leading luxury and large 5-star Yangtze cruise under Century Cruises with featured European-style managing philosophy. Leading in luxurious river cruising on Yangtze, it also ranks as the top most popular choice for all types of visitors to enjoy a relaxing Yangtze River cruise sailing trip in real luxury!
Cruise Route:

Century Legend Cruise Ship Itinerary in 2023

Map of Century Legend's Itinerary
Wuhan Embarkation
- Highlights of Today
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- Board the ship at Wuhan Tourist Port in Wuhan at 15:00-18:00 and check in;
- Depart from Wuhan at around 19:00;
- Attend embarkation safety briefing & facilities onboard introduction at 19:30-20:00.
- Entertaiment Onboard
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- Join in Captain's Welcome Reception at 20:00-21:30.
- Dining
- Dinner (Seafood Buffet)
Jiujiang
- Highlights of Today
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- Shore Excursion to Jingdezhen Porcelain Town (Included).
(Jingdezhen Town has been especially famous for over 1,000 years and reputed as “City of Ceramics” for its excellent skill of porcelain production. Visit this elegant town in Jiangxi Province to watch in person the real ancient porcelain factory, ancient kiln porcelain yard, Expo area and various exquisite artistic porcelain works.)
- Full day Shore Excursion to the Lushan Mountain (included).
(Lushan Mountain is listed as one of the 10 Famous Mountains in China and is famous for having long been complimented by many famous ancient Chinese poets in their masterpiece.)
- Shore Excursion to Tengwang Pavilion (included);
(Tengwang Pavilion is one of the Three Greatest Pavilions in Jiangnan together with Yueyang Tower in Yueyang and Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan. It is famous Preface to Tengwang Pavilion created by an outstanding poet.)
- Shore Excursion to Haihunhou Kingdom Relics Museum.
(This museum displays a large number of relics of Marquis of Haihun excavated from Haihunhou Tomb, including jade seal, chime and gold wares.)
Option A
Option B
Option C
- Shore Excursion to Jingdezhen Porcelain Town (Included).
- Entertaiment Onboard
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- Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
- Watch Huangmei Drama at Night onboard.
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet); Morning tea & coffee
Jiujiang
- Highlights of Today
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- Shore excursion to Xunyang Tower(included);
(Xunyang Tower, with a history of over 1,200 years, is another famous towers in Yangtze River Delta Area. It had been praised by many excellent Chinese poets in their poems, such as Bai Juyi, Su Dongpo, Su Shi…)
- Shore Excursion to Donglin Temple (included).
(Donlin Temple is an old Buddhist temple with a long history. It is known as one of the places where Chinese Buddhism develops as well as the Buddhist center of Southern China.)
- Shore Excursion to Shizhong Mountain (included).
(Located in the river side of Poyang Lake, Shizhong Mountain features in strange stone forests and caves. It is quite famous for The Stone Bell Mountain wrote by Su Shi)
Option A
Option B
- Shore excursion to Xunyang Tower(included);
- Entertaiment Onboard
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- Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
- Learn Group Dancing class.
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) ; Morning tea & coffee
Chizhou
- Highlights of Today
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- Full Day Shore Excursion to Mount Jiuhua(included);
(Jiuhua is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains in China. Ksitigarbha a bodhisattva and protector of beings in hell realms according to Mahayana Buddhist tradition is dedicated there.)
- Full Day Shore Excursion to Mount Jiuhua(included);
- Entertaiment Onboard
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- Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
- Enjoy Chinese Folk Music Party.
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Vegetarian diet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) ; Morning tea & coffee
Nanjing
- Highlights of Today
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- Shore excursion to Bodhidharma Cave(included).
(Located in the cliff, Dodhidharma Cave was built in honor of Bodhidharma, who was said to bring Buddhism in China. In the cave, there are many bronze statues of Bodhidharma with different empressions.)
- Shore excursion to Niushou Mountain(included).
(Niushou Mountain, named from its two peaks seeming two ox horns. It boasts the parietal Sarira of Shakyamuni, attracts numerous visitors to feel its rich Buddhist culture and its peculiar building that has won "Luban" Prize, a high prize of architecture in China.)
- Shore Excursion to Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (included);
(Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is located at the foot of the Purple Mountain, is the mausoleum park of Sun Yat-sen who was the leader of the Chinese revolution that ended the more than 2000 years feudal monarchy system.)
- Shore Excursion to Meiling Palace (included);
(Meling Palace, named after Song Meilin, once was the living place for Chiang Kai-shek and his wife Song Meiling. The exterior of the buildings shows a Chinese traditional style but the interior enjoys a western feature.)
- Shore Excursion to Presidential Palace (included).
(Presidential Palace, known as the biggest modern history museum in China, is a wonderful place to learn the modern history of China as well as the enjoy wonderful architectures in both Chinese style and western style.)
- Shore Excursion to Six Dynasties Museum (included).
(Nanjing is an ancient capital cities of six dynasties. It exhibits a large number of precious cultural relics such as celadon, pottery figurines, epitaphs, building components, stone carvings, calligraphy and paintings of the Six Dynasties period, as well as introduces the stories of celebrities in the Six Dynasties.)
Option A
Option B
Option C
- Shore excursion to Bodhidharma Cave(included).
- Entertaiment Onboard
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- Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) ; Morning tea & coffee
Yangzhou
- Highlights of Today
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- Shore excursion to Daming Temple(included);
(This famous historic temple has a long history more than 1,500 years. Apart from its long history, it is also famed for the well-respected Monk Jianzhen, who was once an abbot of the Temple. Jianzhen made six attempts to cross the sea to Japan with the aim of disseminating Buddhism.)
- Shore Excursion to Ge Garden (included).
(It is a famous Jiangnan private garden owned by a salt merchant in about 200 years ago. Just like other private gardens, it shows many meticulous designs. The biggest highlight is the four rockeries that represent the four seasons. Visiting this garden allows you to enjoy the natural landscape hidden in miniature.)
- Shore Excursion to Dongguan Street (included).
(Dongguan Street is the most representative historical street in Yangzhou. It once was the main street for water and land transport, as well as the center of commerce, handicraft art and religion).
- Shore Excursion to Jinshan Temple (included).
(Jinshan Temple is a holy Buddhist temple dating back to about 1,600 years ago. Unlike the traditional temple facing south, its front gate faces the Yangtze River. There are some historical buildings preserved.)
- Shore Excursion to Xijindu Ancient Street (included).
(Xijindu Ancient Street is a historical site built on north foot of Yuntai Mountain. It is the best-preserved ancient commercial street with the most cultural relics in Zhenjiang City.)
- Shore Excursion to Beigu Mountain (included).
(As one of the four greatest scenic spots in Zhenjiang City, Beigu Mountain is perched on the bank of the Yangtze River. Visiting the mountain allows you to explore many mysterious legends and ruins dating back to Wu Kingdom during Three Kingdoms Dynasty.)
Option A
Option B
- Shore excursion to Daming Temple(included);
- Entertaiment Onboard
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- Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
- Enjoy Yangzhou Folk Opera presented by the local experts at night onboard.
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) ; Morning tea & coffee
Yangzhou
- Highlights of Today
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- Shore excursion to Slender Lake(included);
(Slender Lake, named after famous West Lake in Hangzhou, has a long and narrow stretch. It is attractive with a scenic water body that meanders through Yangzhou’s western limits. There are delicate gardens and bridges scattered in the whole scenic area.)
- Shore excursion to Slender Lake(included);
- Entertaiment Onboard
-
- Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
- Join in Photography Sharing Salon at Cruise.
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) ; Morning tea & coffee
Shanghai Disembarkation
- Highlights of Today
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- Ship disembarkation at Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal at 8:30;
- Bus riding to Shanghai's airport or Shanghai train station for leaving.
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Morning tea & coffee
Shanghai Embarkation
- Highlights of Today
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- Board the ship at Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal at 15:00-18:00 and check in;
- Appreciate the stunning Shanghai skylines and amazing architectures including 52 buildings with various international architectural styles at the bund and the famous skyscrapers in Lujiazhui;
- Attend embarkation safety briefing & facilities onboard introduction at 19:30-20:00;
- Depart from Shanghai at around 19:00.
- Dining
- Not included
Yangzhou
- Highlights of Today
-
- Shore excursion to Slender Lake(included);
(Slender Lake, named after famous West Lake in Hangzhou, has a long and narrow stretch. It is attractive with a scenic water body that meanders through Yangzhou’s western limits. There are delicate gardens and bridges scattered in the whole scenic area.)
- Shore excursion to Slender Lake(included);
- Entertaiment Onboard
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- Learn to practice Tai Chi in early morning;
- Visit Captain’s bridge;
- Enjoy the Informative Presentation about Huaiyang History & Culture<./li>
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet); Morning tea & coffee
Yangzhou
- Highlights of Today
-
- Shore excursion to Daming Temple(included);
(This famous historic temple has a long history more than 1,500 years. Apart from its long history, it is also famed for the well-respected Monk Jianzhen, who was once an abbot of the Temple. Jianzhen made six attempts to cross the sea to Japan with the aim of disseminating Buddhism.)
- Shore Excursion to Ge Garden (included).
(It is a famous Jiangnan private garden owned by a salt merchant in about 200 years ago. Just like other private gardens, it shows many meticulous designs. The biggest highlight is the four rockeries that represent the four seasons. Visiting this garden allows you to enjoy the natural landscape hidden in miniature.)
- Shore Excursion to Dongguan Street (included).
(Dongguan Street is the most representative historical street in Yangzhou. It once was the main street for water and land transport, as well as the center of commerce, handicraft art and religion).
- Shore Excursion to Jinshan Temple (included).
(Jinshan Temple is a holy Buddhist temple dating back to about 1,600 years ago. Unlike the traditional temple facing south, its front gate faces the Yangtze River. There are some historical buildings preserved.)
- Shore Excursion to Xijindu Ancient Street (included).
(Xijindu Ancient Street is a historical site built on north foot of Yuntai Mountain. It is the best-preserved ancient commercial street with the most cultural relics in Zhenjiang City.)
- Shore Excursion to Beigu Mountain (included).
(As one of the four greatest scenic spots in Zhenjiang City, Beigu Mountain is perched on the bank of the Yangtze River. Visiting the mountain allows you to explore many mysterious legends and ruins dating back to Wu Kingdom during Three Kingdoms Dynasty.)
Option A
Option B
- Shore excursion to Daming Temple(included);
- Entertaiment Onboard
-
- Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
- Enjoy Yangzhou Folk Opera presented by the local experts at night onboard.
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) ; Morning tea & coffee
Nanjing
- Highlights of Today
-
- Shore excursion to Bodhidharma Cave(included).
(Located in the cliff, Dodhidharma Cave was built in honor of Bodhidharma, who was said to bring Buddhism in China. In the cave, there are many bronze statues of Bodhidharma with different empressions.)
- Shore excursion to Niushou Mountain(included).
(Niushou Mountain, named from its two peaks seeming two ox horns. It boasts the parietal Sarira of Shakyamuni, attracts numerous visitors to feel its rich Buddhist culture and its peculiar building that has won "Luban" Prize, a high prize of architecture in China.)
- Shore Excursion to Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (included);
(Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is located at the foot of the Purple Mountain, is the mausoleum park of Sun Yat-sen who was the leader of the Chinese revolution that ended the more than 2000 years feudal monarchy system.)
- Shore Excursion to Meiling Palace (included);
(Meling Palace, named after Song Meilin, once was the living place for Chiang Kai-shek and his wife Song Meiling. The exterior of the buildings shows a Chinese traditional style but the interior enjoys a western feature.)
- Shore Excursion to Presidential Palace (included).
(Presidential Palace, known as the biggest modern history museum in China, is a wonderful place to learn the modern history of China as well as the enjoy wonderful architectures in both Chinese style and western style.)
- Shore Excursion to Six Dynasties Museum (included).
(Nanjing is an ancient capital cities of six dynasties. It exhibits a large number of precious cultural relics such as celadon, pottery figurines, epitaphs, building components, stone carvings, calligraphy and paintings of the Six Dynasties period, as well as introduces the stories of celebrities in the Six Dynasties.)
Option A
Option B
Option C
- Shore excursion to Bodhidharma Cave(included).
- Entertaiment Onboard
-
- Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
- Join in Game Party (for kids).
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) ; Morning tea & coffee
Chizhou
- Highlights of Today
-
- Full Day Shore Excursion to Mount Jiuhua(included);
(Jiuhua is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains in China. Ksitigarbha a bodhisattva and protector of beings in hell realms according to Mahayana Buddhist tradition is dedicated there.)
- Full Day Shore Excursion to Mount Jiuhua(included);
- Entertaiment Onboard
-
- Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
- Enjoy Chinese Folk Music Party.
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Vegetarian diet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) ; Morning tea & coffee
Jiujiang
- Highlights of Today
-
- Shore Excursion to Jingdezhen Porcelain Town (Included).
(Jingdezhen Town has been especially famous for over 1,000 years and reputed as “City of Ceramics” for its excellent skill of porcelain production. Visit this elegant town in Jiangxi Province to watch in person the real ancient porcelain factory, ancient kiln porcelain yard, Expo area and various exquisite artistic porcelain works.)
- Full day Shore Excursion to the Lushan Mountain (included).
(Lushan Mountain is listed as one of the 10 Famous Mountains in China and is famous for having long been complimented by many famous ancient Chinese poets in their masterpiece.)
- Shore Excursion to Tengwang Pavilion (included);
(Tengwang Pavilion is one of the Three Greatest Pavilions in Jiangnan together with Yueyang Tower in Yueyang and Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan. It is famous Preface to Tengwang Pavilion created by an outstanding poet.)
- Shore Excursion to Haihunhou Kingdom Relics Museum.
(This museum displays a large number of relics of Marquis of Haihun excavated from Haihunhou Tomb, including jade seal, chime and gold wares.)
Option A
Option B
Option C
- Shore Excursion to Jingdezhen Porcelain Town (Included).
- Entertaiment Onboard
-
- Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
- Watch Huangmei Drama at Night onboard.
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet); Morning tea & coffee
Jiujiang
- Highlights of Today
-
- Shore excursion to Xunyang Tower(included);
(Xunyang Tower, with a history of over 1,200 years, is another famous towers in Yangtze River Delta Area. It had been praised by many excellent Chinese poets in their poems, such as Bai Juyi, Su Dongpo, Su Shi…)
- Shore Excursion to Donglin Temple (included).
(Donlin Temple is an old Buddhist temple with a long history. It is known as one of the places where Chinese Buddhism develops as well as the Buddhist center of Southern China.)
- Shore Excursion to Shizhong Mountain (included).
(Located in the river side of Poyang Lake, Shizhong Mountain features in strange stone forests and caves. It is quite famous for The Stone Bell Mountain wrote by Su Shi)
Option A
Option B
- Shore excursion to Xunyang Tower(included);
- Entertaiment Onboard
-
- Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
- Join in Photography Sharing Salon at Cruise.
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) ; Morning tea & coffee
Wuhan Disembarkation
- Highlights of Today
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- Ship disembarkation at Wuhan Tourist Port in Chongqing at 08:30.
- Dining
- Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet)
- 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.
- 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 the departure city before 16:30 on the embarkation day; (c) 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Physical Demands:
There are many stairs to climb up the mountains arranged in the itinerary. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended to visit these sites.
- Dressing Code for Parties:
Travelers who attend the Captain's Welcome Reception, Yangtze Pirate Night Show should wear smart casual or formal.
- 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 2023. You’ll find everything here.
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- The above price range is based on a standard cabin for twin sharing.
- The prices are valid by Dec.31 of the year.
- Please enquiry for the exact price according to your nationality, cruising time and cruising route.
- Please quote us for the price may change during China's Golden Week (the first week of October) and Spring Festival.
- Limited winter schedules may be adjusted into other dates, cruise ships, etc. based on the arrangement of the cruise company.
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