Yangtze River Cruise

Introducing Yangtze River Cruise
Winding about 3,964 miles, Yangtze River is the largest river in China and the third largest in the world after the Nile in Africa and the Amazon in South America. Cruise the mighty Yangtze River will offer stunning views and will be the highlight of Chongqing tour

Yangtze River Cruise Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Changjiang Chuanyou 长江船游
• Best Time to Visit: March to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 3 - 8 days
• Things to Do: Photography, Curise, Nature
• Opening Hours: All day
• Entrance Fee: The prices vary in different cruisers, dates and cruise routes
• Address: No. 47 Changjiang Binjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing

What to expect at Yangtze River Cruise

Originating from the Tanggula Range in Qinghai Province in western China, the Yangtze River traverses eleven provinces and cities from west to east, including Qinghai, Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan, Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui, Jiangsu and Shanghai. Finally it pours into the East China Sea at Shanghai. Acting as the largest water system in China, Yangtze River is historically, economically and culturally important to the country. Yangtze River has numerous tributaries including Min River, Han River, Jialing River, Gan River and Huangpu River etc. The Three Gorges Dam on the river is the largest dam project and hydro-electric power station in the world. Generally, people consider the Yangtze River a dividing line between North China and South China. Areas to the north and the south of the river have many differences in climate, scenery, economics, culture and folk customs.

Upon arrival at the Chongqing Chaotianmen Port, you can see many ships on the Yangtze river. Some of them are used for cargo transportation; some are intended for the river cruise passengers. The Yangtze River Cruise ships provide three to eight days’ voyage. During the trip, you can see the famous Three Gorges, Fengdu Ghost City, and Shennong Stream and so on.

Jade Emperor Scenic Area
Jade Emperor Scenic Area – Take a shore excursion to the Jade Emperor Scenic Area near Fengdu, which has the largest image of the Jade Buddha in the world. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda. Additional optional shore excursions (river conditions permitting) to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” (daytime), and the elaborate Fengyan Sanguo “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” show (evening).

The Three Gorges
The Three Gorges, one of nature’s most extraordinary sculptures, consist of Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling 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. Xiling Gorge is the longest (41 miles), and deepest of the Three Gorges.

How to get to Yangtze River Cruise/Chongqing Port

By Bus
• Take bus No. 181, 382, 503 or 871 and get off at Chaotianmen Transportation Hub Station.
• Take bus No. 414, 440, 480, 5.3 or Tourist T040 and get off at Changbinlu Jiumatou Station.
• Take bus No. Tourist T001, T002, T031 or T016 and get off at Chaotianmen Jiumatou Station.

By Metro
• Take Metro Line 1 and get off at Xiaoshizi Station.

Additional travel advice on Yangtze River Cruise
• Please take care of yourselves and your belongings when taking a cruise.
• For Yangtze River downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang, the embarkation time begins at around 18:00 and the ship usually departs from Chongqing at 21:00. To ensure your boarding on time, it is recommended to book a flight arriving in Chongqing before 17:00 and a train arriving before 18:00.