4 Days Chongqing – Yangtze River – Yichang

Day 1:  Chongqing – Yangtze River Cruise 

Be transferred to Yangtze River Cruise Ship; 

 

The ship departs Chongqing - 9:00 pm: Sail from picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City”.

 

Day 2:  On Ship (B, L, D)

Yangtze River is the longest river of China and ranks the third longest in the world. Yangtze River Cruise provides you a good chance to see the spectacular scenery of Three Gorges with your own eyes. Besides, there are also some historic and cultural sites distributing along the river. 

 

Shibaozhai - Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Fengdu, visiting the new relocation village built for families who have moved as a result of the Yangtze’s rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam. Additional optional Shore Excursion to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” (river conditions permitting), known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. 

 

Day 3:  On Ship (B, L, D)

Enter the Three Gorges, one of the nature’s most extraordinary sculptures. 

Today you will pass through the first two—Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (5 miles), narrowest (500 feet), and most dramatic. The 25-mile long Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty, forest-covered mountains, and cliffs so sheer that the sun barely penetrates the precipices. 

 

Transfer to another vessel for a relaxing excursion through the attractive gorges of Goddess Stream. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to the gorges of Shennong Stream. Enter Xiling Gorge, the longest (41 miles), and the deepest of the Three Gorges. 

 

Additional optional Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (river conditions permitting), an ancient city overlooking the western end of Qutang Gorge.

 

Day 4:  Disembark Ship (B)

Ship Lock/Three Gorges Dam/Yichang;

 

Disembark this morning and take a specially-designed sightseeing boat through the recently-completed unique ship lock with a ship lift, the world’s largest. The lock will be transited in about 40 minutes to an hour. Then visit the Three Gorges Dam, which spans the Yangtze River at Sandouping; it is the world’s largest power station. 

 

After the tour in the late morning, Victoria Cruises will provide a motor coach to nearby Yichang city. Be transferred to the airport for your flight to the next destination.