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Yangtze Gold 8 Cruise

Yangtze Gold 8 Cruise

Written by Kimi HuangUpdated Oct. 25, 2023

Yangtze Gold 8

Yangtze Gold 8 had its first maiden voyage in March 2013. It is one of the largest, most-spacious, and quietest ships on the Yangtze River. It also boasts the best service.

Built in accordance with five-star standards, the interior decoration is European in style. It has a range of different room types meeting the accommodation needs of various types of travelers, such as couples, family visitors, single visitors, and people on business trips.

Yangtze Gold cruises are managed by a specialized management company, which makes the service more professional and reliable. Yangtze Gold 8 can make your experience an amazing one. It is one of the most comfortable and charismatic inland river cruises in the world.

Price starts from:
US$ 383p/p
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Cruise Highlights of Yangtze Gold 8

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service

Delightful service during the trip

views

Immerse yourself in the nice views of the Three Gorges

Fengdu

Shore excursion to Shibao Pagoda

activities

A wide variety of onborad activities

Dam

Visit the spectacular Three Gorges Dam

War Fire of Three Kingdoms

Watch the amazing night show "War Fire of Three Kingdoms"

Itinerary of Yangtze Gold Cruise Line

  • From Chongqing to Yichang
  • From Yichang to Chongqing
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DAY 1 Arrive in Chongqing (Dinner is not included)

18:00 Board the ship;

20:00 Embarkation Safety briefing;

21:00 Ship depart Chongqing.

DAY 2 Fengdu Ghost City; Shibao Pagoda

Meals:B,L,D

08:00-11:00 Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (Included);

16:30-18:00 Shore excursion to Shibao Pagoda (Optional; CNY220 pp);

17:00-18:00 Captain welcoming party

19:30-21:30 Enjoy night performance of "The War Fire of Three Kingdoms" in Zhongxian County (Optional; CNY290 pp);

20:30-21:30 The Three Gorges evening party

DAY 3 White Emperor City; Lesser Three Gorges

Meals:B,L,D

08:00-11:00 Shore excursion to White Emperor City in Fengjie County (Optional; CNY 290/pp);

11:00-11:30 Sailing through Qutang Gorge;

13:30-17:30 Boat excursion to the Lesser Three Gorges (Included) and optional tour to the Mini Three Gorges (CNY 150/pp);

17:30-18:30 Sailing through Wu Gorge;

18:30-20:00 Sailing through the western part of Xiling Gorge;

20:30-21:30 Entertainment show.

DAY 4 Three Gorges Dam; Disembarkation

Meals:B

08:00-11:00 Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam (Included);

Ship Lift (Optional; CNY 290/pp);

Quyuan Hometown (Optional; CNY 220/pp);

Three Gorges Tribe (Optional; CNY 320/pp);

11:00-12:30 Disembarkation at Maoping, Bus riding to Yichang downtown for leaving.

 
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Cabins info on Yangtze Gold 8

  • Deck 2
  • Deck 3
  • Deck 4
  • Deck 5

Deluxe Standard Room

Glod 8 DELUXE STANDARD ROOM
  • Area: 27㎡
  • Beds: Twin beds (2.0m*1.1m)
  • Balcony: 2.7㎡

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