Highlights

  • Witness the world’s largest hydropower project and opt for the Ship Lift Tour, a marvel of engineering where vessels ascend a 113-meter hydraulic "staircase."

  • Glide through emerald waters flanked by jagged cliffs on a traditional boat, with optional exploration of the secluded Lesser Three Gorges and the timeless Dachang Ancient Town.

  • Ascend to White Emperor City perched above Qutang Gorge, where poets once immortalized the Yangtze’s grandeur.

  • Wander through eerie Fengdu Ghost City that narrate tales of the afterlife in this 4A-rated cultural landmark.

  • Cruise through misty Wu Gorge, famed for its poetic beauty, and the dramatic Qutang Gorge, its cliffs immortalized on China’s 10-yuan note.


5 Days Yichang-Chongqing Yangtze Gold Cruise Travel Map

ITINERARY Close All

Day 1Yichang Arrival

Your journey begins in Yichang, where the Yangtze Gold awaits at Maoping Port. As dusk casts a golden glow over the river, board the ship and settle into your cabin. Savor a welcome buffet dinner under soft ambient lights, then gather for a briefing as the ship slips away from the dock, its engines humming a gentle lullaby to the night.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Dinner
Altitude: 58m
  • Yichang

    Yichang

  • Ship At Dusk

    Ship At Dusk

Day 2Giants of Steel & Riverside Revelry（Yichang）

Morning light greets you with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the serenity of Tai Chi on the deck. Choose to explore the Three Gorges Tribe（approx.4h）, a living museum of Tujia culture, or linger onboard as the ship sails toward the Three Gorges Dam. Stand in awe of this concrete colossus, then opt to witness the Ship Lift—a symphony of hydraulics lifting vessels like giants climbing a watery staircase. As evening falls, toast to new adventures at the Captain’s Welcome Party, clinking glasses beneath a starlit sky.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 58m
  • Three Gorges Tribe

    Three Gorges Tribe

  • Three Gorges Dam

    Three Gorges Dam

Day 3Wushan County & Fengjie County

At dawn, the ship glides into Wu Gorge, where mist-cloaked peaks rise like brushstrokes on a scroll. Transfer to a wooden sampan to explore the Lesser Three Gorges, its jade waters mirroring bamboo forests and hidden villages. Venture deeper into the Little Three Gorges（approx.2h）, where waterfalls cascade into secluded pools, or stroll the cobblestone lanes of Dachang Ancient Town（approx.2h）, frozen in centuries past. By afternoon, the ship navigates the narrow Qutang Gorge, its cliffs framing the river like a natural cathedral. Disembark at White Emperor City（approx.4h）, where poets once penned odes to the Yangtze’s might, then return for a gourmet dinner followed by a crew talent show blending song, dance, and tradition.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 62m-2123m
  • Dachang Ancient Town

    Dachang Ancient Town

  • White Emperor City

    White Emperor City

Day 4Fengdu County

Morning light guides the ship to Fengdu, where the Fengdu Ghost City awaits with its stone guardians and temples steeped in myth. Wander its shadowy paths, or opt to hike Shuanggui Mountain(approx.3h), its trails winding through serene forests. As twilight paints the sky, gather for a Three Gorges Feast, a culinary ode to the river’s bounty, then sway to melodies at a lively dance party, the Yangtze’s currents murmuring a bittersweet farewell.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 114m-1970m
  • Fengdu Ghost City

    Fengdu Ghost City

  • Shuanggui Mt.

    Shuanggui Mt.

Day 5Farewell to the Yangtze

On your final morning, savor a leisurely breakfast as the ship docks in Chongqing, the “Mountain City.” Disembark amid the vibrant hum of riverside life, carrying memories of misty gorges, ancient legends, and the timeless rhythm of the Yangtze.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: No accommodation
Altitude: 318m
  • Chongqing

    Chongqing

  • Chongqing

    Chongqing

INCLUDES

  • Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.

  • Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.

  • All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary

  • Domestic flights and 2nd class express train listed in the itinerary

  • Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)

  • Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.

  • Travel and health insurance when travel with us.

  • 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

EXCLUDES

  • International and domestic flights not indicated.

  • Food, Lunch or dinner not specified

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

  • Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned

TRIP NOTES

  • We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.

  • There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.

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