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8 Days Yichang-Shennongjia-Yichang Yangzi Explorer Cruise Travel Map

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Day 1Yichang Arrival

Your journey begins in Yichang, where the Yangzi Explorer awaits. Choose to delve into the Three Gorges Dam, marveling at its colossal concrete slopes, or wander Qu Yuan Temple, where pavilions and gardens pay homage to China’s beloved poet. Board the ship at dusk, savoring a lavish buffet dinner as the vessel glides through the Three Gorges Ship Lift, its mechanical symphony echoing beneath a star-studded sky.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Dinner
Altitude: 58m
  • Three Gorges Dam.jpg

    Three Gorges Dam

  • Quyuan Temple

    Quyuan Temple

Day 2Shennongjia’s Wild Heart

At dawn, venture into the UNESCO-listed Shennongjia—a realm of misty forests and hidden waterfalls. Observe golden snub-nosed monkeys at the Dalongtan Research Base, then hike Shennong Valley, where jagged peaks pierce the clouds. Return to the ship at sunset, the Yangtze’s currents carrying whispers of ancient myths, and unwind to live music under the stars.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 1700m
  • Dalongtan Research Base

    Dalongtan Research Base

  • Shennong Valley.jpg

    Shennong Valley

Day 3Gorges of Myth & Poetry in Fengjie County

Morning light unveils the Wu Gorge, its twelve peaks veiled in legend. Disembark to explore White Emperor City, a cliffside fortress where Tang poets once penned verses to the river’s might, or hike the Poetic Trail of Qutang Gorge, where every turn reveals vistas immortalized in classical literature. By dusk, the ship enters Qutang Gorge, its narrow cliffs glowing amber in the fading light.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 943m
  • Wu Gorge

    Wu Gorge

  • White Emperor City

    White Emperor City

Day 4Timeless Towns & Riverside Rhythms in Zhong County

Choose to wander Shibaozhai Pagoda, a 12-story wooden marvel clinging to a riverside hill, or stroll Xituo Ancient Town, its cobblestone lanes echoing with salt-trade tales. Alternatively, visit Huanghua Island, where Song Dynasty ruins whisper of ancient defenses.As evening falls, a crew cabaret blends traditional dance and song, celebrating the Yangtze’s enduring spirit.

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

    Shibaozhai

  • Xituo Ancient Town.jpg

    Xituo Ancient Town

Day 5Chongqing’s Urban Pulse

Dock in Chongqing, the “Mountain City,” where skyscrapers cascade down hillsides. Explore vibrant markets, sample fiery hotpot, and ascend to Hongya Cave, a labyrinth of stilted houses glowing above the Jialing River. Return to the ship for a farewell banquet, toasting to the journey beneath the city’s neon-lit skyline.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 318m
  • Hongya Cave

    Hongya Cave

  • Chongqing

    Chongqing

Day 6Secrets of Fuling & Twilight Spectacles

Delve into the 816 Project, a Cold War-era nuclear labyrinth carved into mountains, or visit the White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum, where Tang Dynasty carvings lie submerged. As night falls, lose yourself in "War Fire of Three Kingdoms" Show—a spectacle of galloping horses and holographic battles—or wander Zhongzhou Old Alley, where Ming-era bricks whisper tales of resilience.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: Overnight on the ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 318m
  • 816 Project

    816 Project

  • War Fire Of Three Kingdoms Show .jpg

    War Fire Of Three Kingdoms Show

Day 7Goddess Peaks & Twilight Waters in Wushan County

Sail into the heart of Qutang Gorge, its cliffs narrowing like a dragon’s jaws. Disembark to hike the Shennv Sky Road, a cliffside trail offering eagle-eye views, or drift through the Lesser Three Gorges on a sampan, where waterfalls plunge into jade pools. By night, the ship ascends the Three Gorges Ship Lift, its mechanical hum blending with the river’s lullaby.

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

    Qutang Gorge

  • Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift.jpg

    Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift

Day 8Farewell to the Yangtze River

On your final morning, revisit the Three Gorges Dam or stroll Qu Yuan Temple, its gardens alive with the scent of lotus blossoms. Disembark in Yichang, carrying memories of misty gorges, roaring rivers, and the Yangtze’s timeless embrace.

Traffic: Ship
Hotel: No accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 58m
  • Three Gorges Dam.jpg

    Three Gorges Dam

  • Qu Yuan Temple

    Qu Yuan Temple

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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