Highlights

  • Witness the world’s largest hydropower project, touring Three Gorges Dam viewing platforms and learning about its monumental engineering and impact.

  • Glide through the pristine Shennong Stream on a traditional wooden boat, surrounded by emerald cliffs and untouched wilderness.

  • Cruise through the poetic Wu Gorge, famed for its misty peaks, and the dramatic Qutang Gorge, where the iconic “Kuimen Gate” adorns China’s 10-yuan note.

  • Explore the glittering Snow Jade Cave, a subterranean marvel of limestone formations, or opt for the rugged Wuling Mountain Great Rift Valley, a landscape of cliffs and waterfalls.

  • Visit White Emperor City, a hilltop fortress steeped in Three Kingdoms lore, or ascend to the Three Gorges Summit for panoramic views of the Yangtze’s grandeur.



5 Days Yichang-Chongqing Victoria Cruise Travel Map

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Day 1Yichang Arrival

Your journey begins in Yichang, where the Victoria Cruise awaits at Maoping Port. As dusk settles, board the ship and settle into your cabin, the river’s gentle currents whispering promises of adventure. Attend a briefing under soft cabin lights, then step onto the deck to watch the Yangtze’s waters shimmer under the moonlit sky.

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

    Yichang

  • Yangtze River

    Yangtze River

Day 2Giants of Steel & Riverside Revelry（Yichang）

Awaken to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the serene rhythm of Tai Chi on the deck. After a lavish breakfast, choose to explore the Three Gorges Tribe（approx.4h, $45/pp/tour）, combines the natural beauty of the Yangtze River with the rich cultural heritage of the Ba and Chu civilizations, offering you a unique blend of scenic wonders and immersive cultural experiences. After returning to the ship for lunch,  opt for the Ship Lift Tour(approx.45mins, $50/pp/tour), marveling as vessels ascend like giants on a hydraulic staircase. Then it's time to visit Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric dam and a testament to human ingenuity. As night falls, delight in a Victoria Fashion Show, where crew members showcase traditional and modern attire with professional performance.

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

    Three Gorges Dam

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    Three Gorges Tribe

Day 3Badong & Fengjie County

Morning light reveals the ethereal Shennong Stream, where wooden sampans glide through jade-green waters flanked by bamboo forests. Drift past hidden villages, their tranquility broken only by the occasional call of a distant bird. By midday, the ship enters Wu Gorge, its peaks veiled in mist like ancient brushstrokes. Later, cruise through Qutang Gorge, its cliffs towering like stone sentinels guarding the river’s secrets. Opt to disembark at White Emperor City（approx.2h, $45/pp/tour）, where poets once penned verses to the Yangtze’s might, or ascend the Three Gorges Summit (approx.2h, $45/pp/tour)for a sunset that paints the sky in gold and crimson.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 371m-2123m
  • Shennong Stream

    Shennong Stream

  • Wu Gorge

    Wu Gorge

Day 4Fengdu County

At dawn, venture to Fengdu Snow Jade Cave, its crystal chambers glowing with otherworldly beauty. Wander through glittering stalactite forests and sapphire pools, a subterranean wonderland frozen in time. Alternatively, brave the Wuling Mountain Great Rift Valley（approx.6h, $45/pp/tour）, where cable cars soar above primordial cliffs and waterfalls cascade into emerald pools. Return to the ship for a final evening, savoring a Captain’s Farewell Banquet of regional delicacies, followed by a crew performance blending song, dance, and timeless traditions.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 85m-220m
  • Snow Jade Cave

    Snow Jade Cave

  • Wuling Mt. Great Rift Valley

    Wuling Mt. Great Rift Valley

Day 5Farewell to the Yangtze River

On your final morning, savor a leisurely breakfast as the ship docks in Chongqing, the “Mountain City.” Disembark amid the hum of riverside life, carrying memories of gorges shrouded in legend, engineering marvels, and the Yangtze’s eternal flow.

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

    Chongqing

  • Yangtze River

    Yangtze River

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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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