Itinerary Highlights
- Two Curated Vessel Options: Choose Victoria Cruises for time-tested American 5-star hospitality, or the 2026 Yangtze Fleet with Huawei HarmonyOS smart cabins and hybrid silent propulsion.
- Three Gorges Dam & Ship Lift: Experience passing through the world’s largest vertical ship elevator, lifting a 3,000-ton vessel over 110 meters in 40 minutes.
- Classic Gorges Sailing: Navigate daytime passages through dramatic Qutang Gorge (depicted on the 10 RMB note) and the misty spires of Wu Gorge.
- FDA Food Safety Assurance: Menus conceptualized by American Master Chef Walter Staid with 18 consecutive years of stringent FDA food hygiene inspections.
Market Fit & Traveler Profiles
Full Day-by-Day Itinerary
Yichang Embarkation
Arrive in Yichang. Complimentary transfer from Yichang East Station or Visitor Center to Maoping / Zigui Port. Board your cruise ship. Evening safety briefing and welcome reception as the ship sets sail.
Three Gorges Dam & Xiling Gorge
Morning Tai Chi on the sun deck. Experience the Three Gorges Ship Lift and join the guided shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Sail through Xiling Gorge. Evening: Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party and Victoria Fashion Show.
Wu Gorge, Shennong Stream & Qutang Gorge
Cruise through the dramatic peaks of Wu Gorge. Board wooden sampans for a scenic excursion into Shennong Stream or Goddess Stream. Sail through the narrow Kuimen gateway of Qutang Gorge. Optional visit to White Emperor City.
Fengdu / Fuling Shore Excursions
Shore excursion options: explore the underwater archaeological marvel of Baiheliang or historic Fengdu mountain temples. Onboard cultural lectures on Chinese calligraphy and embroidery.
Disembarkation in Chongqing
Morning buffet breakfast. Disembark at Chaotianmen Port in Chongqing. Complimentary shuttle transfer to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport or Chongqing railway stations.
Service Standards & Inclusions
This itinerary is operated directly on the ground by Hubei Yixing International Travel Agency (湖北宜行国际旅行社) without intermediary re-contracting:
| Accommodation | Private outside balcony staterooms on international 5-star luxury cruise vessels. |
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| Meals | All-inclusive Chinese & Western fine buffets, Captain’s Welcome Cocktail, and Farewell Gala Banquet. |
| Transport | Cruise ship + free private port transfers at Yichang and Chongqing embarkation/disembarkation. |
| Entrance Tickets | All included shore excursions (Three Gorges Dam, Shennong Stream, White Emperor City options). |
| Guides & Masters | Professional bilingual cruise director (English & Mandarin) and shore excursion local experts. |
| Insurance | Travel agency liability and international marine passenger accident insurance. |
The Kazora Reality Check
Low. Very comfortable unpack-once experience; shore excursions feature optional electric carts and cable cars.
April to May and September to November offer clear skies, gentle river breezes, and pleasant temperatures.
All major international credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex) are accepted on board for incidental services.
BOOKING & CUSTOMIZATION
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