4 Days Chongqing Highlights Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

Morning – Onboard River Experience

Wake up to calm Yangtze River scenery. Enjoy onboard activities such as Tai Chi on the sun deck, coffee lounge relaxation, cultural lectures about the Yangtze River civilization, or leisure time on your private balcony watching river landscapes pass by. The cruise atmosphere is slow-paced, relaxing, and fully immersive in natural scenery.

Afternoon – Fengdu Ghost City Cultural Excursion

Disembark for a shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, a famous cultural site combining Taoist beliefs, mythology, and traditional Chinese afterlife culture. Explore temple complexes, statues, and symbolic architecture representing ancient spiritual traditions and folklore.

Depending on cruise schedule, optional cultural performances may be arranged in the river region, showcasing historical themes of loyalty, war, and classical Chinese storytelling.

Evening – Onboard Entertainment

Return to the cruise for dinner and evening entertainment. Enjoy live performances, music shows, and cultural programs while the ship continues sailing through the scenic Yangtze River night landscape.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Accommodation: Yangtze River Cruise

Morning – Sailing through Qutang Gorge

Wake up onboard the luxury Yangtze River Cruise and enjoy the most scenic section of the journey. Enter Qutang Gorge, the shortest and most dramatic gorge of the Yangtze River, known for its steep cliffs, narrow river passage, and powerful natural landscape. From the sun deck or private balcony, admire the towering limestone walls and the iconic river gateway scenery.

Afternoon – Sailing through Wu Gorge & Side Stream Excursion

Continue sailing into Wu Gorge, famous for its deep valleys, mist-covered peaks, and long, elegant mountain ridges. The scenery becomes softer and more atmospheric with layers of clouds drifting between mountains.

Transfer to smaller sightseeing boats for optional exploration of side streams such as Shennv Stream or Shennong Stream, where guests can experience waterfalls, hidden valleys, and cliff formations. Some cruises also include access to lesser scenic routes along the Three Gorges region.

Evening – Captain’s Farewell Party

Return to the main cruise ship and enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Party with live performances, music shows, and onboard entertainment while sailing through the night section of the Yangtze River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Accommodation: Luxury Yangtze River Cruise cabin

Morning – Visit Three Gorges Dam

After breakfast, disembark at Maoping Port and proceed to visit the world-famous Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Learn about its massive engineering system, flood control functions, and the transformation of the Yangtze River basin. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints overlooking the dam structure and surrounding Xiling Gorge landscape.

Optional experience includes the Ship Lift system, one of the most advanced ship transportation engineering projects in the world, allowing vessels to move between different water levels in a single operation.

Afternoon – Transfer to Yichang

After the dam visit, transfer by cruise-arranged bus to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal. Depending on schedule, optional short city visit or museum stop may be arranged before final departure transfer.

Evening – Tour End in Yichang

Transfer to Yichang Sanxia Airport or railway station for departure to next destination. End of service.

Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Not included