Highlights

  • Explore the top-secret 816 Project, a Cold War-era nuclear facility hidden in the Wuling Mountains, and visit the Three Gorges Dam with VIP access to its museum and River Closure Park.

  • Cruise through the dramatic Qutang Gorge and misty Wu Gorge, and sail the Lesser Three Gorges by traditional wooden boat, surrounded by emerald cliffs and hidden villages.

  • Attend the grand outdoor show “War Fire of the Three Kingdoms” or the immersive cultural performance “A Night in Millennium Badong”.

  • Experience the Three Gorges Ship Lift, a hydraulic elevator lifting vessels 113 meters, and learn about dam construction at the Three Gorges Project Museum.

    Visit Qu Yuan Temple, honoring China’s legendary poet, and Fengdu Ghost City, where statues and temples narrate tales of the afterlife.

  • Hike the Shennv Sky Road in Wushan or trek the poetic trails of Qutang Gorge, capturing panoramic views of the Yangtze’s grandeur.


8 Days Chongqing-Yichang-Chongqing Yangtze River Cruise(Yangzi Explorer) Travel Map

ITINERARY Close All

Day 1Chongqing Arrival

As twilight bathes Chongqing’s skyline in gold, step aboard the Yangzi Explorer at Chaotianmen Port. Settle into your cabin, then gather for a welcome buffet dinner under soft ambient lights. A safety briefing and the Captain’s Reception set the tone for your journey, clinking glasses as the city’s neon glow fades into the river’s embrace.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Dinner
Altitude: 230m
  • Chongqing

    Chongqing

  • Chongqing

    Chongqing

Day 2Secrets of Fuling & Twilight Spectacles

Awaken to the aroma of fresh coffee and the fluid motions of Tai Chi on the deck. Choose to delve into the 816 Project, a labyrinthine Cold War relic carved into mountains, or visit the White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum, where Tang Dynasty rock carvings lie beneath the Yangtze. As dusk falls, opt for the "War Fire of Three Kingdoms" Show—a fiery spectacle of horseback battles and holograms—or wander Zhongzhou Old Alley, where Ming-era bricks whisper stories of resilience.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 538m
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    Zhongzhou Alley

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    War Fire Of Three Kingdoms Show

Day 3Gorges of Myth in Wushan County

At dawn, the ship glides into Qutang Gorge, its cliffs narrowing like a dragon’s jaws. Disembark in Wushan to hike the Shennv Sky Road, a cliffside trail offering eagle-eye views of the Yangtze, or drift through the Lesser Three Gorges on a sampan, where waterfalls cascade into jade waters. By night, the ship navigates the Three Gorges Ship Lift, its mechanical symphony lifting you beneath a star-studded sky.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 834m
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    Qutang Gorge

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    Lesser Three Gorges

Day 4Dams, Poets, and Ancient Caves in Yihcang

Stand before the Three Gorges Dam, its concrete slopes a testament to human ambition, then explore the Interception Memorial Park and museum detailing its creation. Alternatively, visit Qu Yuan Temple, where pavilions honor the poet who inspired Dragon Boat Festival traditions. In the afternoon, wander SanYou Cave, a limestone marvel adorned with centuries-old inscriptions.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 58m
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    Memorial Park

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    Sanyou Cave

Day 5Badong’s Tea, Trails, and Tales

SipYulu tea brewed from Badong’s pristine springs, accompanied by Tujia delicacies, or explore the Badong Museum to uncover the heritage of the Tujia and Miao peoples. As evening falls, lose yourself in "A Journey through a Thousand Years in Badong" a performance weaving folklore with song, or toast to the day under the glow of the ship’s lanterns.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 1053m
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    Badong Museum

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    A Journey Through A Thousand Years In Badong

Day 6Fengjie Poetry in Stone and Sky

Choose to ascend White Emperor City, its temples clinging to cliffs above the roaring Yangtze, or hike the Poetic Trail of Qutang Gorge, where Tang Dynasty verses seem etched into the air. Adventurers may opt for the Three Gorges Summit, a vantage point where the river’s majesty unfolds like a living scroll.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 943m
  • White Emperor City

    White Emperor City

  • White Emperor City

    White Emperor City

Day 7Riverside Heritage & Island Mysteries

Explore Shibaozhai Pagoda, a 12-story wooden marvel perched on a riverside hill, or stroll Xituo Ancient Town, a salt-trade relic frozen in time. Alternatively, visit Huanghua Island, where Song Dynasty ruins whisper of ancient defenses. As twilight descends, a crew cabaret blends dance and tradition, celebrating the river’s spirit.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 538m
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    Shibaozhai

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    Xituo Ancient Town

Day 8Farewell to the Yangtze River

Savor a final breakfast as the ship returns to Chongqing. Disembark with memories of misty gorges, roaring dams, and the Yangtze’s timeless song—or extend your journey with optional tours to Dazu’s rock carvings or the serene Anyue Grottoes.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 318m
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    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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