6 DAYS SCENIC YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

Car Transfer: Airport to Hotel

Upon arrival in Chongqing airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.

Chongqing Highlights Tour

We will commence our journey from Chaotianmen. Meet the “local porters” at the wholesale market to experience the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity. Next, we head to Dongshui Gate to unfold a captivating local story. Enter the Huguang Guild Hall to learn about the immigrant culture of Yuzhong. This is one of the ancient guild hall buildings in the central area of the country. The hall vividly narrates a crucial chapter in the history of human migration—the Sichuan migration movement in Huguang.

Thereafter, you will explore the charming streets and alleys of Ciqikou Ancient Town, adorned with Ming and Qing dynasty-style buildings.

Car Transfer: Chongqing to Chaotianmen Pier & Cruise Embarkation

You will be transferred to Chaotianmen pier to prepare for ship embarkation. After you have settled into your cabin, join your fellow guests in the Explorer Bar for the Captain’s Welcome Reception.

Tai Chi Lesson

Start your morning with a traditional Tai Chi lesson, led by our Tai Chi Master and work up an appetite for the buffet breakfast.

Fuling 816 Nuclear Engineering Site or the 816 Town
Hidden in the Wuling Mountains of Fuling, the 816 underground nuclear project is the world’s largest known man-made military cave. Over 50 years ago, more than 60,000 constructors arrived at Jianzishan, an uninhabited location surrounded by mountains and forests, to commence work on a top-secret construction of a monumental scale.

Alternatively, you can choose to visit 816 Town, where the workers of Project 816 lived for 30 years while working on the Republic’s number one top-secret project. The gate of 816 Town retains the appearance of the 1970s and 1980s. As you stroll through it, the green bricks, red walls and green windows seem to whisper their own stories. You will see the old factories, canteens, auditoriums and more than 40 historic buildings that serve as poignant reminders of that period in history.

Evening Performance of The Beacon of Three Kingdoms
In the evening, enjoy VIP seats at an epic, large-scale live performance of The Beacon of Three Kingdoms, set against the backdrop of Three Gorges Harbour as the stage, the culture of The Three Kingdoms as the theme, as well as the spirit of loyalty and righteousness as the soul. Based on the famous 14th century novel ‘The Romance of the Three Kingdoms’, the performance is part historical, part legend, and part mythical. The dreamlike spectacle includes horseback battles, lighting and water effects, 3D holographic projects and fireworks display.

Today, we sail across Qutang Gorges in the morning glow. Qutang Gorge, also known an Kui Gorges and Ba Gorge, is the first gorge of the Three Gorges Yangtze River. Admire the splendor of the green peaks and tranquility of the river.

Full Day Tour of Wushan

Join the morning tour to explore the Wushan Goddess Sky Road. Embark on the Yangzi Explorer Trail, named after Yangzi Explorer, and stroll among the cliffs at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, overlooking Goddess Peak and the Yangtze River. Going deeper, you will board the private lookout of Yangzi Explorer, with the 12 peaks of Wushan right in front of you. A champagne reception awaits you here, exclusive to Yangzi Explorer passengers. Return to the ship for a buffet lunch on board.

In the afternoon, take a relaxing four-hour boat and sampan ride along the Daning River and its beautiful tributary, Madu River. Enjoy the beauty of Wushan Lesser Three, namely Emerald Gorge, Bawu Goge and Longmen Gorge. Witness the towering peaks, verdant hillsides, scattered springs and waterfalls, the hanging coffins of Ba people in mysterious caves, ancient villages and the beauty of the narrow mini gorge.

After the boat ride, return to the ship. Enjoy the passage of Wu Gorge, the second gorge of the Three Gorges, and then have dinner on board.

Tai Chi Lesson

Enjoy a tea or coffee this morning, and you can continue practicing your Tai Chi.

Three Gorges Dam Tour

This morning, visit the Three Gorges Dam, the Great Steel Wall on the Yangtze River, and enjoy a lecture onboard from an expert to uncover the story behind this great project. Lunch will be hosted at the world-famous cave restaurant (Fang Weng Restaurant) in Xiling Gorge. Perched in the middle of a steep hill within a cave, the restaurant offers famous views of the Xiakou scenery, the Three Gorgeous and enchanting cave stalactites.

Car Transfer: Port to Hotel

In the afternoon, after you disembark, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Yichang.

Car Transfer: Hotel to Airport

After checking out from your hotel, you will be picked up by your private transfer to Yichang Airport for your flight back.