Yangtze Gold 8 Cruise

Yangtze Gold 8 Cruise

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.

Cruise Itinerary from Chongqing to Yichang

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.

Cruise Itinerary from Yichang to Chongqing

DAY 1 Arrive in Yichang (Dinner is not included)

18:00-22:30 Board the ship at Maoping port;

21:00 Embarkation Safety briefing;

Ship stays overnight in the port of Maoping.

DAY 2 Three Gorges Dam; Quyuan Hometown

Meals:B,L,D

07:30-12:30 Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Tribe (Optinoal; CNY 290/pp);

14:00-17:00 Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam (Included) and Quyuan Hometown (Optinoal; CNY 220/pp) or Ship Lift (Optinoal; CNY 290/pp);

17:00-18:00 Captain Welcoming Party;

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

DAY 3 Lesser Three Gorges; White Emperor City

Meals:B,L,D

07:00-07:30 Sail through Wu Gorge (Included)

08:00-12:00 Shore excursion to theLesser Three Gorges (Included) and the Mini Three Gorges (Optional; CNY 150/pp)

14:30-15:00 Sail through Qutang Gorge (Included)

15:00-18:00 Shore excursion to White Emperor City in Fengjie County (Optional; CNY 290/pp)

20:30-21:30 Dancing party

DAY 4 Fengdu Ghost City; Shibao Pagoda

Meals:B,L,D

08:30-10:30 Shore excursion to Shibao Pagoda (Optional; CNY 220/pp)

15:30-18:30 Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (Included)

20:30-21:30 Entertainment show

DAY 5 Disembarkation

Meals:B

09:00 Ship disembarkation at Chaotianmen Dock in Chongqing

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㎡

Yangtze River Cruise Map

Yangtze Cruise Map

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