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
816 Nuclear Project

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

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

Tranquil wonderland to close up to natural splendors and simple fun in deep gorges.
Feng Yan San Guo Show

A marvelous large-scale real landscape show to admire historical culture of the Three Kingdoms.
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:
Downstream Sites | Upstream Sites | ||
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Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) | Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) |
Jade Emperor Scenic Area Shennv Stream Three Gorges Dam Site |
Fengdu Ghost City Three Kingdoms Open Air Show White Emperor City Ship Lift |
Three Gorges Dam Site Shennong Stream Jade Emperor Scenic Area |
Tribe of the Three Gorges (Or Quyuan Birthplace) Ship Lift White Emperor City Return to the Three Gorges Fengdu Ghost City |
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:
Downstream Sites | Upstream Sites | ||
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Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) | Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) |
Shibaozhai Pagoda Shennv Stream Three Gorges Dam Site |
Fengdu Ghost City White Emperor City Ship Lift |
Shibaozhai Pagoda Shennv Stream Three Gorges Dam Site |
Tribe of Three Gorges (or Quyuan Temple) White Emperor City Ship Lift |
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:
Downstream Sites | Upstream Sites | ||
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Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) | Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) |
Mount Shuanggui Shennong Stream Three Gorges Dam Site |
Fengdu Ghost City Red Cliff Relocation Village Xiaoguanshan Folk Culture Park Feng Yan San Guo Show White Emperor City |
Three Gorges Dam Site Shennong Stream Mount Shuanggui |
Tribe of Three Gorges White Emperor City Fengdu Ghost City Red Cliff Relocation Village Xiaoguanshan Folk Culture Park |
Fees for Optional Shore Excursions of President Cruises: 290 RMB for each one site per person.
Check more about 2020 cruise itinerary of President Cruises.
Yangtze Explorer:
(Note: Yangtze Explorer has different arrangements of shore excursions in different months in 2020)
Downstream Sites
Period | Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) |
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Apr. 4 ~ May. 26 and Sept. 12 ~ Dec. 1 | 816 Nuclear Military Plant (or
Baiheliang Underwater Museum) Shennong Stream Three Gorge Dam Site |
Feng Yan San Guo live show Ship Lift |
Mar. 21 ~ Mar. 31 and May 30 ~ Sep. 8 | Feng Yan San Guo live show White Emperor City Ship Lift |
Upstream Sites
Period | Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) |
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Apr. 4 ~ May 30 and Sep. 8 ~ Nov. 28 | Three Gorges Dam Site Shennong Stream 816 Nuclear Military Plant (or Baiheliang Underwater Museum) |
Tribe of Three Gorges |
Mar. 17 ~ Mar. 31 and Jun. 2 ~ Sep. 5 | Tribe of Three Gorges White Emperor City |
Fees for Optional Shore Excursions of Yangtze Explorer: 290 RMB for each one site per person.
Check more about 2020 Yangtze Explorer cruise itinerary.
Yangtze Gold Cruises:
Downstream Sites | Upstream Sites | ||
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Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) |
Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) |
Fengdu Ghost City Little Three Gorges Three Gorge Sam Site |
Shibaozhai Pagoda Three Kingdoms Open Air Show White Emperor City Mini Three Gorges Tribe of Three Gorges Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift Quyuan Temple |
Fengdu Ghost City Little Three Gorges Three Gorge Sam Site |
Tribe of Three Gorges Mini Three Gorges White Emperor City Shibaozhai Pagoda Quyuan Temple Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift Return to the Three Gorges Show (only for Yangtze Gold 2 & Yangtze Gold 7) |
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 2020 cruise itinerary of Yangtze Gold Cruises.
Changjiang Cruises:
(Note: Changjiang Cruises has different arrangements of shore excursions for different ships in 2020)
Yangtze 1
Downstream Sites | Upstream Sites | ||
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Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) |
Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) |
Shibaozhai Pagoda Shennong Stream Ship Lift Three Gorge Dam Site |
Fengdu Ghost City |
Fengdu Ghost City Shennong Stream Ship Lift Three Gorge Dam Site |
Tribe of Three Gorges White Emperor City Boat Trackers Towing the Boat (special activity when visiting Shennong Stream) |
Yangtze 2
Downstream Sites | Upstream Sites | ||
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Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) |
Arranged | Optional (Extra Charge) |
Shibaozhai Pagoda Shennv Stream Three Gorge Dam Site |
Fengdu Ghost City White Emperor City |
Shennong Stream Fengdu Ghost City Three Gorge Dam Site |
Ship Lift (or Tribe of Three Gorges or Quyuan Temple) White Emperor City Boat Trackers Towing the Boat (special activity when visiting Shennong Stream) |
Fees for Optional Shore Excursions of Changjiang Cruises: 290 RMB for each one site per person.
Check more about 2020 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.
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