Yangtze Cruise Shore Excursions

The Yangtze River has nourished China’s long and splendid culture. The section of Yangtze from Chongqing to Shanghai, especially between Chongqing and Yichang, has abundant historical sites as well as beautiful natural scenery.

The following Yangtze Shore Excursion Sites will provide you chance to appreciate the longest river in China, enjoying its incredible natural beauty and experiencing the fabulous culture, authentic local flavors. 

Best Yangtze Cruise Shore Excursions

Fengdu Ghost City

Famous for its "ghost city"; No.1 and must-shore excursion site on any cruise

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Shibaozhai Pagoda

gem of Chinese architecture; full of beautiful legends

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White Emperor City

also called "Baidi Temple"; the Chinese "Poem City"; home to Kui Gate

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Lesser Three Gorges

Lesser in name and size only, its natural splendor is second to none.

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Tribe of Three Gorges

center of the minority culture and art of the Three Gorges

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Shennong Stream

crystal clear waters, steep peaks, hanging coffins, minority songs;

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Three Gorges

Yangtze natural wonders: Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge & Xiling Gorge

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Three Gorges Dam

This is Big! You should never miss to see the world-largest dam.

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Ship Lift

Experience the world's largest and most sophiscated ship elevator.

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Ship Lock

Great navigation system to see how your cruise passing through the Dam.

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Shennv Stream

The virgin valley, secluded peaks with clear waters, you are dying to see!

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816 Nuclear Project

World's largest artificial plant. Spelunk the once-top-secret underground project!

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Baiheliang Museum

World first water station by UNESCO with amazing water gauges of stone fish & inscriptions.

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Quyuan Temple

Worth visiting shrine to know Qu Yuan, a world famous cultural person in China.

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Mini Three Gorges

Tranquil wonderland to close up to natural splendors and simple fun in deep gorges.

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Feng Yan San Guo Show

A marvelous large-scale real landscape show to admire historical culture of the Three Kingdoms.

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Mount Jiuhua

Top Chinese buddhism mountain: worship Bodhisattva Dizang and view tiantai scene.

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Sacred Place of Taoism

The sacred site features a 100-foot-tall statue depicting the Jade Emperor, an important deity in Chinese Taoism.

Return to Three Gorges

Featuring poetry culture, the Return to the Three Gorges is a newly created on-site live performance by Zhang Yimou.

Shore Excursions for Different Cruise Companies

The itineraries of different cruise companies such as Victoria Cruises, Century Cruises, President Cruises, Yangtze Explorer, Changjiang Cruises, and Yangtze Gold Cruises vary from each other slightly. Please check the details before book the ideal cruise.

Victoria Cruises:

Fees for Optional Shore Excursions of Victoria Cruises: 295 RMB for each one site per person, except Quyuan Birthplace for 220 RMB.

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Century Cruises:

Fees for Optional Shore Excursions of Century Cruises: 290 RMB for each one site per person, except Quyuan Birthplace for 220 RMB.

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President Cruises:

Fees for Optional Shore Excursions of President Cruises: 280 RMB for each one site per person, except Quyuan Birthplace for 240 RMB.

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Yangtze Explorer:

(Note: Yangtze Explorer has different arrangements of shore excursions in different months in 2019)

Downstream Sites

Upstream Sites

Fees for Optional Shore Excursions of Yangtze Explorer: 290 RMB for each one site per person.

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Yangtze Gold Cruises:

Fees for Optional Shore Excursions of Yangtze Gold Cruises: 290 RMB for each one site per person, except Shibaozhai Pagoda charges for 220 RMB/person, Small Lesser Three Gorges charges for 150 RMB/person, Return to the Three Gorges Show for 320 RMB/person and Quyuan Temple charges for 220 RMB/person.

Check more about 2019 cruise itinerary of Yangtze Gold Cruises.

Changjiang Cruises:

(Note: Changjiang Cruises has different arrangements of shore excursions for different ships in 2019)

Yangtze 1

Yangtze 2

Fees for Optional Shore Excursions of Changjiang Cruises: 290 RMB for each one site per person.

Check more about 2019 Yangtze 1 cruise itinerary and Yangtze 2 cruise itinerary.

Please note: If the excursion site is marked with "Upstream", it means only the upstream cruise ships go to the site. If the excursion site is marked with "Downstream", it means only the downstream cruise ships go to the site. For more shore excursion suggestions, you can keep reading our Shore Excursion Advice & Tips.

Questions & Discussions

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Richard

Drinks package

Can we take drinks from the bar into the restaurant?

2019-05-09 09:47

Hi Richard,

Thanks for your message! I'm sorry the drinks ordered in the bar cannot be taken into the restaurant. However, all the drinks sold in the bar are sold in the restaurant too, and the prices are usually the same as or even cheaper than those in the bar. If you want some drinks during dining, you can ask the staff in the restaurant for help, and they will be glad to help you!

For more information about Yangtze River Cruises Drinks & Beverages in 2019, please visit:
https://www.yangtze-river-cruises.com/experience/cruise-drinks-beverages.html

Hope this helps and wish you a nice ship experience in China!

Skye at yangtze-river-cruises.com 2019-05-10 00:34