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Yangtze 1 Cruise

Yangtze 1 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 (08:00–12:00). Optional tour to Fengdu Ghost City (8:30am-12:00pm, RMB290 per person).
Day 3 Shore excursion on Shennv Stream (12:30am–16:00pm), and the White Emperor City(7:30-10:00am).
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).
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 (8:00-11:00am).
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: 2006
  • Length: 104m
  • Width: 16m
  • Passengers: 218
  • Gross Tonnage: 5263T

The Yangtze 1 is exquisitely designed and decorated to ensure customers a comfortable and enjoyable cruise. The food served on the ship is of great variety, and includes Western cuisine, Chinese food, and local specialties produced along the Yangtze River.

A trip with the Yangtze 1 is both a scenic and culinary adventure because of the variety of food served on board. The ship is equipped with sightseeing elevators to allow travelers to enjoy the best scenery along the river.

The ship has installed a high-tech navigation system and remote control devices to ensure safe navigation, and it devotes all of its power to providing a luxurious, homelike, and comfortable experience on the water for its guests.

There are 101 standard rooms, six deluxe suites, and two presidential suites. All are equipped with satellite TV, central air conditioning, a telephone, a solid radio and acoustic system, and an independent bathroom.

On the basis of five-star standards, at the same time taking into full consideration the needs of human nature, Yangtze No.1 demonstrates the characteristics of green environmental protection, safety and comfort, leisure and health on its design. Lobby, bow, sun deck have fully reflected its bold innovation on construction. It introduced the design essence of offshore super cruise, and has many incomparable strong points over other Yangtze cruise ships. The design concept of cold sea was introduced. The 4-story grand atrium lobby presents a magnificent view, which leads you into extravagant dreams like castles.

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 1 transport, airport and railway station to the port

Facilities

  • Safety Deposit
  • Beauty Salon
  • Observation Decks
  • Shops
  • Card Room
  • Live Entertainment
  • Television
  • Business Center
  • Multifunction Hall
  • Elevators
  • Gym
  • Health Clinic
  • Conference Hall
  • Games Room
  • Disco
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Bar/Cafe
  • Sauna
  • Children's Playroom
  • Free Mineral Water
  • Smoking Room
  • Restaurants
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Massage
  • Life Jackets

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
White Emperor City White Emperor City
Three Gorges Dam Three Gorges Dam
Three Gorges Tribe Spot Three Gorges Tribe Spot
Shennong Stream Shennong Stream
 
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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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