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Yangtze 2 Cruise

Written by Kelly PangUpdated Feb. 23, 2022

Cruise Map & Itinerary

Yangtze Cruise Map

Cruise Itinerary from Chongqing to Yichang

Day Events & Activities
Day 1 Board the ship from 17:30-21:30 for overnight accomodation(Dinner is not included).
Day 2 Shore excursion on Shibaozhai (15:30–18:30). Optional tour to Fengdu Ghost City (9-11:30, RMB290 per person).
Day 3 Shore excursion on Shennv Stream (12:30–16:00). Before that you have the option of visiting the White Emperor City(7:30-10:00, RMB290 per person).
Day 4 Have buffet Breakfast on board, and disembark at Maoping pier of Yichang. Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site Take a bus to Yichang say goodbye.

Cruise Itinerary from Yichang to Chongqing

Day Events & Activities
Day 1 Arrive at Maoping Pier from Yichang to board the ship. (Dinner is not included).
Day 2 Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site. Optional excursion to the Hometown of Quyuan.Optional tour to Three-Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot(RMB290 per person, 8:30-11:30).
Day 3 Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(8:00-12:00). You have the option of visiting White Emperor City(RMB290 per person, 16:30-19:00).
Day 4 Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (9:00-12:00pm).
Day 5 Arrives in Chongqing at 08:30.

Note: The fee of the optional tours should be paid by cash or credit card on board.

 
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Cruise Introduction

  • First Navigation: 2011
  • Length: 140m
  • Width: 20m
  • Passengers: 432

M.S. Yangtze 2 is a newest luxurious cruiser among all inland river cruise lines in the world. It has a tonnage of 13,000 tons, 140m in length, 20m in width, and a 2.7m draft and has 198 cabins in total with a capacity up to 432 passengers.

The ship has a presidential suite, administrative cabins, family cabins and standard cabins. All the cabins on board are equipped with separate sight-seeing balcony. There is a Chinese dinning hall can capable of holding 400 diners and also A La Carte dinner hall on the ship. M.S. Yangtze 2 is the first and the only ship equipped with an indoor thermostatic and constant-humidity swimming pool covering an area of 110㎡.

International channels such as CNN and HBO, as well as CCTV, local TV and Phoenix TV, are available, with high-speed Internet access also on board.

The outdoor deck on the top floor of the cruise covers 1350㎡. It is divided into sunbathing area, outdoor barbecue area, outdoor performance area and jogging trail.

Note: The staff on the ship can prepare vegetarian food for our customers. Please inform our travel advisor if you want vegetarian food on the ship. Take care of your belongs when you disembark and go upstairs. Your guide will pick you up at the exit.

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VIP Service

Yangtze Cruises VIP service

Transport Map: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport to Chaotianmen Port, Chongqing North Railway Station to Chaotianmen Port, Yichang New Century Port to Yichang Sanxia Airport

Yangtze 2 transport, airport and railway station to the port

Facilities

  • Safety Deposit
  • Beauty Salon
  • Free Mineral Water
  • Smoking Room
  • Restaurants
  • Jacuzzi
  • Gym
  • Multifunction Hall
  • Games Room
  • Health Clinic
  • Business Center
  • Library
  • Karaoke
  • Swimming Pool
  • Sauna
  • Shops
  • Disco
  • Life Jackets
  • Conference Hall
  • Card Room
  • Live Entertainment
  • Bar/Cafe
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Elevators
  • Massage
  • Television
  • Wheelchair

Service

  • Laundry Service
  • Internet
  • Photography
  • Shore Excursions Tour Guide
  • Learning Mahjong
  • Shopping
  • Welcome Performance
  • Spa
  • Medical Care
  • Karaoke
  • Beauty Salon
  • Broadcast of Itinerary
  • Carrying Luggage

Shore Excursions

Shibaozhai Shibaozhai
Fengdu Ghost City Fengdu Ghost City
Goddess Stream Goddess Stream
White Emperor City White Emperor City
Excursion dam Excursion dam
Three Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot Three Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot
 
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China Highlights offers instant Yangtze cruise online bookings! Pay now to avoid price rises, get FREE UPGRADE for better views. Deck Upgrade: The prices are based on the standard cabin. Customers need to pay an additional fee (RMB 200 to RMB 600) based on the floor of the ship.

Note:

  • Child Price Reductions (Based on Full Prices): babies (0–2) occupying a bed 90% off; children (2–12) NOT occupying a bed 25% off; extra bed 25% off
  • Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher than above price list during Chinese National Holiday and Chinese Spring Festival. Contact us for the detail price.
  • Tipping - All passengers (not include Yangtze Gold Cruises) sailing between Chongqing and Yichang are required to pay $23/RMB150 per person as service charge. The service charge is payable at the time of boarding.
 
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