Yangtze Explorer

• Board the ship at Chaotianmen Dock in Chongqing at 17:00-22:00;
• Have a drink at Explorer Bar and appreciate the stunning night view of Chongqing;
• Welcome safety briefing;
• Depart from Chongqing at around 22:00.

• Shore excursion to:

  Option A (816 Nuclear Military Plant) in Fuling (Included)

  (It is the world largest artificial cave and the hidden mysterious unveiled structure of the real nuclear plant)

  OR

  Option B (Baiheliang Underwater Museum + local market) in Fuling (Included)

  (Carving fishes as the water gauge on the ridge recording the water level changes of over 1200 years, it is the only place using such great method in the whole world and praised as the World First Ancient hydrologic station by the UNESCO);

• Have fun on Captain’s Welcome Reception with songs, dances, drinks and snacks;
• 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.)

(Valid during Apr.2 ~ May 31 and Sep.10 ~ Nov.29 in 2020)

• 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 to visit Bamboo Gorge and Trackers’ Village (Included);

  (Cruise visitors’ top favored place to seek the top best primitive and tranquil sceneries along Yangtze. You will ride the joyous local “peapod” boat to discover deeper into the serenity and the real village of local trackers to see their dwelling houses and daily life.)

• Sail through Xiling Gorge (Included);

  (Xiling Gorge is the longest gorge among the three with most stunning landscapes along the shoals and rapid flow. Due to the port change to Maoping Port, you can only pass the western half part of Xiling Gorge.)

• A Taste of China Farewell Dinner.

(Valid during Mar. 26 ~ Mar. 29 and Jun. 4 ~ Sep. 6 in 2020)

• 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 to visit Bamboo Gorge (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.)

• A Taste of China Farewell Dinner

• Ship disembarkation at Maoping Port at 07:30;
• Optional experience of Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift (CNY 350/pp);

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

• 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.)

• Bus riding to Yichang downtown for leaving.

• Take the arranged tourist bus in Yichang and board the ship at Maoping Port at 17:00;
• Have a drink at Explorer Bar and enjoy the peaceful night;
• Welcome safety briefing.

• Optional experience of Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift (CNY 350/pp);

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

• Optional shore excursion to Tribe of Three Gorge (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.)

• Enjoy Captain’s Welcome Reception.

(Valid during Mar.29 ~ May 28 and Sep.6 ~ Nov.12 in 2020)

• Shore excursion to Shennong Stream to visit Bamboo Gorge and Trackers’ Village (Included);

  (Cruise visitors’ top favored place to seek the top best primitive and tranquil sceneries along Yangtze. You will ride the joyous local “peapod” boat to discover deeper into the serenity and the real village of local trackers to see their dwelling houses and daily life.)

• 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.);

• A Taste of China Farewell Dinner.

(Valid during Mar. 8 ~ Mar. 12 and May 31 ~ Sep. 3 in 2020)

• Shore excursion to Shennong Stream to visit Bamboo Gorge (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 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.)

• A Taste of China Farewell Dinner.

• Shore excursion to:

  Option A (816 Nuclear Military Plant) in Fuling (Included)

  (It is the world largest artificial cave and the hidden mysterious unveiled structure of the real nuclear plant)

  OR

  Option B (Baiheliang Underwater Museum + local market) in Fuling (Included)

  (Carving fishes as the water gauge on the ridge recording the water level changes of over 1200 years, it is the only place using such great method in the whole world and praised as the World First Ancient hydrologic station by the UNESCO);

• A Taste of China Farewell Dinner.

• Ship disembarkation at Chaotianmen Dock in Chongqing at 08:00-08:45.