Day 1: Tourists from East China depart for Yichang City, Hubei Province by bullet train, and board a five-star cruise ship on the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River [personal pick-up service]
Time: Unlimited:
Vertical ship lift across the Three Gorges Dam
Enjoy a different journey! Witness the majestic shock of the Three Gorges Dam!
【Yangtze River No. 1 cruise ship is currently the only cruise ship authorized by the Yangtze River Three Gorges Navigation Administration to sail directly past the vertical ship lift of the Three Gorges Dam】
When the Yangtze River No. 1 cruise ship is allowed by the channel, water level and climate, tourists will have the opportunity to experience the vertical upgrade machine with a 100-meter drop by boat. The vertical ship lift of the Three Gorges Dam belongs to the key traffic control area of the Three Gorges Dam project. Due to the uncertainty caused by water level fluctuations, weather conditions, waterway control, facility maintenance and other reasons, temporary suspension may occur under special circumstances. Please understand.
The ship lift is a navigable facility of the Three Gorges Dam, not a tourist attraction for cruise ships. If navigation is temporarily banned, it may be replaced by passing through the five-level ship lock of the Three Gorges Dam. The ship lift and the five-level ship lock are high-level security navigation structures of the Three Gorges Dam, and there is uncertainty about whether they can pass through. No matter whether it is open or not, it will not affect the normal sightseeing spots of the cruise ship.
Time: 08:00:
【Yangtze River No. 1 cruise ship is the only cruise ship chartered to sail past the vertical ship lift of the Three Gorges Dam】
[This route is preferably for middle-aged and elderly passengers departing from East China, parents can rest assured traveling]
【Departure from Shanghai】: Shanghai/Yichang outbound journey D952 times (08:30-14:43);
[Departure from Beijing]: Beijing/Yichang outbound journey G555 times (12:56-19:28);
[Departure from Suzhou]: Suzhou/Yichang outbound journey D2212 times (08:22-15:31);
[Departure from Nanjing]: Nanjing/Yichang outbound D2213 times (10:19-15:31);
[Departure from Hangzhou]: D2262 outbound from Hangzhou/Yichang (09:07-16:03);
[Wuhan Departure]: Hankou/Yichang outbound D2263 times (14:04-16:03);
[Telephone communication in advance about the travel schedule, rest assured travel, take care of the pick-up and drop-off, and the itinerary is more soothing and more caring]
[The cruise ship selected for this route is: Yangtze River overseas five-star cruise ship, each room has an independent viewing balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows]
[Including the buffet meal package during the cruise (fixed seats throughout the entire journey), a total of 4 breakfasts and 6 meals, including a welcome reception]
[Includes selected three cruise ship shore excursion spots, Three Gorges Dam, Shennong River, Shuanggui Mountain in Fengdu, one-day tour in Chongqing]
● Take the bullet train/train to Yichang City, Hubei Province, the city of hydropower.
● The tickets are all electronic tickets, and you can take the train directly through the entrance of the railway station and the ticket gate with your ID card.
● Before the trip, you will receive a text message of relevant traffic information.
● Passengers who sign up for domestic short-distance routes will not include travel tickets (especially for local tour groups).
Ctrip certified core suppliers provide product guarantees, making traveling more at ease
○ Cruise ship guest rooms: The guest rooms are twin-bed rooms, all with independent balconies (about 3 square meters) with a view of the river, equipped with toilets and toiletries, and are on the second deck by default.
○ Cruise ship meals: All meals are included after sailing, and the seats are fixed, basically in the form of a buffet, with rich meal content, and the captain’s welcome dinner is a Chinese-style table meal.
○ Shore excursion: The cruise line already includes three fixed tourist attractions, and optional paid attractions are available.
○ Cruise tour guide: The cruise ship has a unified tour guide for the whole process, and there are also local scenic spot tour guides to provide explanations for shore excursions.
[Normally, the trains depart in the morning, and the staff will communicate with you by phone before issuing the ticket and try to meet your train number requirements]
Think more thoughtfully for you, and choose a better travel time; if you have any requirements for the departure station, please note in the order and we will try our best to meet
Time: Unlimited:
[35-year history of foreign-related shipping on the Yangtze River, responsible for receiving ships for national government and business]
● Affiliated to a large state-owned Yangtze River shipping company, formal operation and effective management
● The concierge is designated to receive the Three Gorges cruise ship, Changjiang No. 1
● Specially approved to sail through the Three Gorges Dam vertical ship lift
● Passed a number of shipping safety and management certifications to ensure a worry-free journey
● Large space for public activities, lower passenger load factor, ensuring passenger comfort
● The professional shipping reception team manages the whole process, and it is more at ease to arrange the journey reasonably
● A number of senior chefs offer you buffet meals with Sichuan, Chongqing and Hubei characteristics
● Unique Yangtze River open-air sun deck surfing pool
● New air purifier system for the whole ship to ensure fresh air circulation
● Grand captain welcome reception and farewell dinner
● Activities such as crew evening performances with traditional Chinese characteristics will leave you wanting more
● Chongqing adopts a small group tour mode with no more than 12 people, and the itinerary is soothing and not tense
● There are pick-ups and drop-offs, and the attentive staff will arrive at the train station 1 hour in advance and pick up the station with a sign; the return traffic will be sent to the station 2 hours in advance
● Stay in a comfortable tourist hotel (buffet breakfast) with convenient transportation, don’t stay in a fast hotel, inn, homestay, or apartment
Time: 16:30: [East Railway Station provides pick-up service with a signboard]
[Reassuring] 365 days a year, special personnel stationed at the station to pick up the station
[Comfortable] The minute you walk out of the gate, you can see the staff smiling and holding your name to pick up the stop sign
[Reassuring] About two hours before the train arrives, the staff will contact you by text message or phone
[Intentionally] Two days before the trip, send SMS to you for the whole itinerary, the time of the traffic, and the phone number of the emergency contact
● Before the trip, send relevant text messages to the mobile phone in the order: boarding port, boarding time, cruise ship name, emergency contact number, and related precautions, please check carefully.
● We will contact you in advance before picking up the station. Please make sure you are listening on your mobile phone. The staff will wait at the exit with your name on the signboard, and the pick-up vehicle will take you to the cruise ship port.
● The assembly time is 16:30, and the port shuttle bus departs from the urban area cyclically at 17:30-20:00. Due to the passenger flow, there is a slight wait (departures circularly after full capacity, there is a waiting time).
● All cruise ships berth at Maoping Port upstream of the Three Gorges Dam on the outskirts of the city. The port shuttle bus departs at a fixed time. If you arrive before the departure time, you need free activities.
● It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from the urban area to the port. Passengers are not advised to go there by themselves, and try to take the shuttle bus.
● Bring your ID card (children's residence booklet), the port will have a strict security inspection mechanism.
● If your arrival time is later than the closing time of the shuttle bus (20:00 at the latest), no free transportation vehicles will be provided, please go to the port to board the ship by yourself.
Time: 19:00: Three Gorges Dam Maoping Port or Sandouping Port to board the Yangtze River cruise ship, present the certificate at the front desk for boarding and check-in procedures
The check-in time at the main station of the cruise ship is between 17:00-24:00, and the cruise ship will not sail on the night of check-in, so there is no need to worry even if your traffic arrives late
Board your long-awaited five-star cruise ship on the Yangtze River, present your ID card at the front desk of the cruise ship to check in, and allocate a room.
Dinner is not provided on the day of the cruise, and a paid meal service on the cruise is optional.
[No item is mandatory, the front desk of the cruise ship is a suggestion, you can choose not to]
● Cruise ship consumption warning: In order to complete the sales performance, the front desk of the cruise ship may promote promotion of high-level room upgrades and self-paid attractions, etc. Please consider carefully according to your own situation
● Optional floor upgrade: the cruise ship defaults to rooms on the second floor, and the conditions and views of the rooms on the high floors promoted by the front desk are basically the same as those on the second floor. It is recommended to make a decision after on-site inspection of the conditions
● Optional upgraded VIP restaurant: fewer diners, more elegant environment, and the same meal content as the main restaurant. It is recommended to make a decision after surveying the restaurant's conditions.
● Optional attractions at their own expense: Attractions at their own expense need to sign up at the front desk for 295 yuan/person/point (the price will be much higher than the local ticket price), and this fee needs to be amortized for the cruise ship’s docking fee, reception fee, cruise profit, etc.
● We have disclosed as much as possible the possible charges for the cruise, please understand that the cruise is profitable. If you have any objection to this, please do not register, and I do not want you to participate in the journey full of complaints
Day 2: Three Gorges cruise on the Yangtze River, enjoy the scenery on both sides of the gorge on the boat, and visit the [Three Gorges Dam] shore
Time: 08:00: Activity time: about 2 hours and 30 minutes
[Three Gorges Family and Qu Yuan's Hometown] is an optional paid attraction provided by the cruise company. This itinerary does not include the fee for this attraction.
Consumption tips: Participation in optional attractions is not mandatory, please go to the front desk of the cruise ship to handle. The self-selected attractions are comprehensive projects with a profit-making nature, and the cost will be higher than the ticket price of the attractions.
(Elderly and child passengers will have additional discounts, please refer to the announcement of the cruise ship). For security reasons at the port, tourists who have not signed up for the event are not allowed to leave the ship without authorization.
Time: 13:30: Activity time: about 2 hours and 30 minutes
[Three Gorges Dam] is a shore excursion attraction included in the cruise company, and the tour time is about 2.5 hours.
The Three Gorges Dam is a super-large hydropower project in the world so far. The dam is a concrete gravity dam with a total length of 3035 meters, a crest elevation of 185 meters, a normal water storage level of 175 meters, and a total storage capacity of 39.3 billion cubic meters. Catastrophic floods. The Three Gorges Dam tourist area is currently open to tourists: Tanziling, 185 viewing platform (viewing point) is located on the north bank of the Yangtze River. (A battery car can be used to travel between scenic spots, the cost is 10 yuan/person)
Time: 16:30: Activity time: about 1 hour
【Yangtze River No. 1 cruise ship is currently the only licensed cruise ship that can directly sail through the vertical ship lift of the Three Gorges Dam】
[Yangtze River No. 1 cruise ship] is moored at the downstream of the Three Gorges Dam, and will sail directly past the vertical ship lift of the Three Gorges Dam. Tourists do not need to change ships and can only enjoy the majestic scene of the cruise ship passing the Three Gorges Dam
If the channel, water level, and climate of the Yangtze River cruise ship allow, tourists will have the opportunity to experience the vertical upgrade machine with a 100-meter drop by boat. The vertical ship lift of the Three Gorges Dam belongs to the key traffic control area of the Three Gorges Dam project. Due to the uncertainty caused by water level fluctuations, weather conditions, channel control, facility maintenance and other reasons, temporary suspension may occur under special circumstances, and cruise ships At that time, the boarding pier will be changed to Maoping Port upstream of the Three Gorges Dam. The cruise company will be responsible for arranging a ride to Yichang Zigui Maoping Wharf for boarding. beg to be excused. (The ship lift is a navigation facility for cruise ships, not a tourist attraction for cruise ships). We will arrange for you to visit the Three Gorges Dam for about 2 hours, you have enough time to understand the majestic dam scene.
Day 3: Three Gorges cruise on the Yangtze River, enjoy the Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge of the Three Gorges on the boat, and visit [Badong Shennong Stream]
Time: 08:30: Activity time: about 2 hours and 30 minutes
[Shennongxi] is a tourist attraction included in the cruise company, and the tour time is about 2.5 hours. (Need to change to a small sightseeing cruise ship)
Sightseeing cruises to watch the beautiful Shennongxi Canyon and listen to the folk songs of Tujia girls. The deep pools in the gorge, clear water, waterfalls, hanging coffin plank roads, primitive boats, Tujia customs, and stalagmite caves are all amazing. [There are three gorges trackers pulling fiber scenes in the scenic spot, and the registration fee is 150 yuan]
Time: 16:30: Activity time: about 2 hours
[White Emperor City] is an optional paid attraction provided by the cruise company. This itinerary does not include the fee for this attraction.
Consumption tips: Participation in optional attractions is not mandatory, please go to the front desk of the cruise ship to handle. The self-selected attractions are comprehensive projects with a profit-making nature, and the cost will be higher than the ticket price of the attractions.
(Elderly and child passengers will have additional discounts, please refer to the announcement of the cruise ship). For security reasons at the port, tourists who have not signed up for the event are not allowed to leave the ship without authorization.
Day 4: Three Gorges cruise on the Yangtze River, enjoy the scenery on both sides of the strait, [Fengdu Shuanggui Mountain] shore excursion
Time: 07:30: Activity time: about 2 hours
[Shibaozhai] is an optional paid attraction provided by the cruise company. This itinerary does not include the fee for this attraction.
Consumption tips: Participation in optional attractions is not mandatory, please go to the front desk of the cruise ship to handle. The self-selected attractions are comprehensive projects with a profit-making nature, and the cost will be higher than the ticket price of the attractions.
(Elderly and child passengers will have additional discounts, please refer to the announcement of the cruise ship). For security reasons at the port, tourists who have not signed up for the event are not allowed to leave the ship without authorization.
Time: 15:00: Activity time: about 2 hours
[Fengdu Shuanggui Mountain] is a shore excursion attraction included by the cruise company, and the tour time is about 2 hours.
Shuanggui Mountain in Fengdu is named after the three fathers and sons of Su Dongpo, a great writer, visited Shuanggui Mountain during the Jiayou period of the Northern Song Dynasty to watch the white deer and sang "Xiandu Mountain Deer". Facing the vast Yangtze River in front, it stands side by side with famous mountains. On the mountain, there are verdant forests, birds singing, beautiful scenery, verdant historical sites, and well-arranged buildings, platforms, pavilions and pavilions, hidden in green shade and white flowers. It is known as dangerous, secluded and ancient.
Time: 17:00: Activity time: about 2 hours
[Fengdu Ghost Town] is an optional paid attraction provided by the cruise company. This itinerary does not include the fee for this attraction.
Consumption tips: Participation in optional attractions is not mandatory, please go to the front desk of the cruise ship to handle. The self-selected attractions are comprehensive projects with a profit-making nature, and the cost will be higher than the ticket price of the attractions.
(Elderly and child passengers will have additional discounts, please refer to the announcement of the cruise ship). For security reasons at the port, tourists who have not signed up for the event are not allowed to leave the ship without authorization.
Day 5: The cruise ship arrives in Chongqing, a passionate mountain city, and has plenty of time to visit the famous scenic spots in the city (Chongqing one-day tour)
Time: 08:00: [End of the cruise and visit the mountain city of Chongqing]
● The cruise ship berthed at Chaotianmen Port in Chongqing, ending the cruise on the Yangtze River.
● Under special circumstances, when the water level of the Yangtze River is too high or too low, the cruise ship will berth at Fengdu Port, which is close to downtown Chongqing, and the cruise company will provide vehicles to transfer tourists to the downtown area of Chongqing.
Time: 09:00:
[Wonderful one-day tour in Chongqing, strictly control the number of passengers, special car tour, no more than 12 people in the team]
● Tourist vehicles are strictly sterilized, and for your safety, tour guides and drivers wear masks throughout the journey
● Ensure peace of mind that there are fewer people and no gatherings. The number of people in each class does not exceed 12, and the tour time is more flexible
● No shopping, no self-payment, sightseeing everywhere is representative of the mountain city of Chongqing's elite attractions
● Groups of more than 8 people in a single batch, independent sightseeing vehicles, no other passengers will be arranged to join the group
● If the number of tourists is less than 4, the accompanying driver will be responsible for the pick-up and drop-off of the scenic spot without a guide
● Exciting city tour in Chongqing, no shopping and sightseeing trips at your own expense.
● The sightseeing car will wait for tourists at the port to go to Liziba light rail through the wall, Hongyan Revolutionary Memorial Hall, Ciqikou, Bayu Ancient Town, People’s Square, the exterior of the Great Hall of the People, the Three Gorges Museum, and Hongyadong Folk Customs Area. Experience the unique mountain city style inside. Get to know the customs of Chongqing, buy local delicacies as gifts for relatives and friends, and taste the Bayu-style "spicy buffet hot pot".
● Free and abundant time to visit the city, without any urging words, what we can give you is enough time. You have plenty of time to visit each scenic spot freely and stop to take pictures.
● If you arrive in Chongqing on a Monday, some museums will be closed for routine maintenance. The itinerary for the day will reduce the visits to the Three Gorges Museum and the Hongyan Revolutionary Memorial Hall, and replace them with the Yuzhong Observation Platform Eling Park.
Time: 16:00: Activity time: about 1 hour Special reminder: 【With the unanimous consent of all group members, it can be changed to Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway. Passengers can purchase tickets on the spot by themselves, with an amount of 30 yuan per person. 】
There are many passengers on the Yangtze River cableway, and there is a long waiting time (more than 30-60 minutes) between the north and south banks of Chongqing. It is not recommended to sign up for older passengers, heart disease, fear of heights, etc. Please be aware
Day 6: End the tour of the mountain city of Chongqing and return home [the itinerary does not include return transportation, please select it in the price additional option]
Time: 07:00:
[Passengers who have purchased return transportation tickets from Chongqing North Railway Station in the additional options of the order will arrange a shuttle bus to the North Square of Chongqing North Railway Station]
(The departure time from the hotel is 07:00 in the morning, suitable for passengers departing from Chongqing North Railway Station in the morning)
● [Please note: the shuttle bus to the station only goes to the North Square of Chongqing North Railway Station, and the driver will contact you before 20:00 the night before the return trip]
● If you order a return transportation ticket outside the line, no drop-off service will be provided; to Chongqing Jiangbei Airport, please order a drop-off bus (or take Rail Transit Line 10 by yourself);
● Address of North Plaza of Chongqing North Railway Station: No. 51, Kunlun Avenue, Yubei District. Please be sure to carefully check the train departure gate marked on the ticket. Chongqing North Railway Station is divided into North Square and South Square.
Time: Unlimited: Clear travel consumption, avoid misunderstanding due to ignorance, and let you know in advance the issues that need attention:
● Travel with confidence, there will be someone to pick you up when you arrive:
We will contact you about the pick-up in advance before your arrival, and the staff will wait for you at the exit with your name on the pick-up sign, and the pick-up vehicle will take you to the cruise ship port.
● Free shuttle bus from the port:
Passengers who sign up for the Yichang-Chongqing cruise ship can enjoy a free shuttle bus from the city to the port.
● Know traffic information early:
Before the trip, we will inform you of the train number and time by text message in advance, and you can directly take the train through the entrance and the ticket gate with valid documents such as the second-generation ID card. We try our best to arrange consecutive numbered seats for transportation tickets, please refer to the actual ticket issuance (some transportation trains are randomly arranged as soft sleeper compartments instead of second-class seats); in case of holidays or nearby schedules, it is possible to use transit and intermodal transportation, and the cruise will not be held on the same night It has not sailed, so boarding and check-in will not be affected;
● Fully aware of travel arrangements:
1-2 days before the trip, you will receive a detailed text message about your schedule during your trip, as well as a phone number for emergency contacts throughout the journey. If you need more information, you can contact the staff at any time.
● Operate in strict accordance with Ctrip's standards:
We will operate in strict accordance with the relevant reception standards of Ctrip. If the reception conditions do not meet the standards, you can communicate with the emergency contact in time to solve the problem.
● View rooms with private balconies:
The rooms on designated cruise ships in the itinerary are all standard rooms for 2 people, and have private balconies (about 3 square meters in area) where you can enjoy the river view. The room has a separate bathroom, toilet, and complete toiletries, providing 24-hour hot water for bathing and central air conditioning.
● Enjoy a gourmet cruise:
The cruise ship is mainly in the form of buffet, with fixed seats throughout the whole process, and the meals are suitable for tourists from different regions, so there is no need to worry about the dishes being spicy or salty. There are many choices of dishes, and the portions are also sufficient. The cruise welcome dinner is a Chinese table meal.
● A comfortable journey without shopping:
We will put an end to all shopping and entering the store, and truly achieve pure tourism. Please also spend cautiously in shopping stores on cruise ships and coastal scenic spots.
● Attractions at their own expense on the cruise ship (optional):
The cruise company will have multiple optional attractions for tourists to choose from, and registration is not mandatory. If you need to register, please go to the front desk of the cruise ship. The self-selected attractions of the cruise ship are of a profit-making nature, and the registration fee will be higher than the listed price of the local scenic spot tickets, including scenic spot tickets, transportation vehicles, tour guide explanations, cruise ship port fees, etc. According to port security regulations, passengers without sightseeing are not allowed to leave the ship without authorization. (Don’t complain about the high price of self-funded attractions, because you need to amortize the expensive port and reception costs; this activity is the behavior of the ship, not organized by a travel agency, please choose according to your own situation)
● Cruise floor upgrade (optional payment):
The standard bed defaults to a viewing room with a balcony on the second floor above the water. If you wish to specify a higher floor, you can do it in the order or at the front desk of the cruise ship. When you board the ship, the cruise company usually also sells floors, so please choose carefully according to your needs.
● Upgrade cruise ship VIP restaurant (optional payment):
Some cruise ships will recommend tourists to upgrade to high-standard VIP restaurants with fewer diners. The cost is 400-600 yuan per person for the whole journey. Please order according to your needs. (Even if you don’t upgrade, you can still enjoy a very rich Sichuan and Hubei cuisine when you dine in the main restaurant. It is recommended to check the restaurant conditions after boarding the ship and make a decision)
● Cruise service tips:
For domestic passengers, cruise companies are usually in a voluntary form. It is up to you to give or not to give, there is no requirement. Foreign tourists are required to charge a fixed tip of 150 yuan per person.
● Cruise activities and shore excursions:
The cruise ship sails on the Yangtze River. Due to the influence of climate, hydrology, waterway control, port and other factors, the disclosed itinerary, tourist attractions, tour time, cultural lectures, entertainment activities, self-funded items, etc. may be changed and adjusted. Please use the cruise ship The information announced by the company on the same day shall prevail. (Yangtze River Cruises adopts a comprehensive one-ticket system. If there is no meal or shore sightseeing fee, it will be automatically waived and non-refundable; the cruise is only divided into children and adults according to age. Passengers holding senior citizens’ certificates, military officer certificates, student certificates, and disability certificates are not eligible. Then enjoy the already included attraction ticket discount)
● Cruise ship boarding and disembarkation ports:
Under normal circumstances, tourists will board and disembark at the port designated in advance. Due to force majeure such as changes in the water level of the Yangtze River or waterway control, port changes may occur. For example, when the water level in Chongqing Port is too low or too high to affect the safety of navigation, the cruise ship will stop at the nearest Fengdu Port, and the cruise company will be responsible for the transfer between Chongqing and Fengdu.
● Arrange a comfortable land hotel:
The hotels arranged for you are all comfortable hotels that meet the corresponding standards of Ctrip (in strict accordance with the disclosure in the itinerary). The hotel is located in the center of the city, very convenient for shopping or taking a car.
● Health quarantine and prevention and control:
Cruise ships and vehicles are strictly disinfected before reception to ensure the safety of passengers. The epidemic prevention department may, in accordance with local prevention and control policies, have the right to refuse to receive passengers from medium-to-high-risk and related areas in order to ensure the safety of all passengers; or require passengers from specific areas to provide relevant proof of preparation, otherwise the reception will be restricted. Passengers are obliged to truthfully provide necessary and compliant epidemic prevention information before travelling.
The trips we offer are already very reasonable and include major program costs. The cruise company will make some promotions for profit (such as self-funded attractions, upgraded restaurants, upgraded cabins), please choose according to your own needs, and you can enjoy a pleasant journey without additional consumption.
