Changjiang Cruise Ships 2024/2025
Changjiang Cruises has only three cruise ships - Yangtze 1, Yangtze 2 and Yangtze 3. They are popular for its budget prices and good services. Downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang will take 4 days and 3 nights onboard, while upstream cruise from Yichang to Chongqing will take 5 days and 4 nights onboard. Select your favorite one and get to know more about its schedules, itineraries, cabins, deck plans, onboard experience, etc. Sail now!
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Yangtze 3
Best & 2022 newly built luxury all-inclusive vessel
4 days Chongqing→Yichang
5 days Yichang→Chongqingfrom $712 View Details
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Yangtze 1
Only cruise offers All-In-One Package including Xiling Gorge & Gezhou Dam
5 days Yichang→Chongqing
5 days Chongqing→Yichangfrom $608 View Details
All About Changjiang Cruises
Changjiang Cruises is a great choice to travel Yangtze River. On the cruise, you can enjoy the great natural scenery of Three Gorges as well as the magnificent Three Gorges. Besides, the cruise will take you to visit many famous attractions along Yangtze River, and shore excursions include Goddess Sky Road, White Emperor City, Fengdu Ghost City, etc. It's very relaxing to cruise on Yangtze River. Check the 2024/2025 Changjiang Cruises calendar, know the detailed ships sailing schedules and life onboard. If you want to customize your China Yangtze cruise vacation, then tell us your ideas and requirements by using Tailor Your Trip.
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- Cruise Itinerary
- Shore Excursion
- Onboard Experience
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Yangtze Cruise Calendar
Remark: CQ=Chongqing; YC=Yichang; WH=Wuhan; NJ=Nanjing; SH=Shanghai.
Changjiang Cruises' Itinerary 2024/2025
Chongqing - Yichang 4 Days & 3 Nights Downstream Cruise
| Day | Time | Event & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Yangtze 1 | ||
| Day 1 | 19:00-21:00 21:00 |
Boarding the ship at Chongqing Chaotianmen Square; Departing from Chongqing. |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 08:30-11:30 16:30-19:30 18:00 20:00 | Optional excursion to Fengdu Ghost City; Shore Excursion to Shibaozhai Pagoda; Captain's welcome party; Crew cabaret. |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) | 07:00 10:00-14:00 16:30-17:30 |
Cruising through Qutang Gorge & Wu Gorge; Shore excursion to Shennong Stream; Sail through Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift |
| Day 4 (B) | 07:00 08:00-12:30 10:30-16:30 | Disembark at Yichang Sandouping Port; Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site; Optional shore excursion to Tribe of Three Gorges and take the arranged bus to Yichang downtown |
| Yangtze 2 | ||
| Day 1 | 19:00-21:00 21:00 |
Boarding the ship at Chongqing Chaotianmen Square; Departing from Chongqing. |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 08:30-11:30 16:30-19:30 18:00 20:00 |
Optional excursion to Fengdu Ghost City; Shore Excursion to Shibaozhai Pagoda; Captain's welcome party; Crew cabaret. |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) |
07:30-10:30 10:30 13:30-16:30 18:00 around 19:00 |
Optional excursion to White Emperor City; Cruising through Qutang Gorge & Wu Gorge; Shore excursion to Shennv Stream; Capitain’s farewell banquet; Sail through the Xiling Gorges (west section) |
| Day 4 (B) | 07:30 08:00-12:30 |
Disembarking at Yichang Maoping Port; Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site and take the arranged bus to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal for leave; |
Yichang - Chongqing 5 Days & 4 Nights Upstream Cruise
| Day | Time | Event & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Yangtze 1 | ||
| Day 1 | 19:00 | Board at Yichang Sandouping Port |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 07:00 08:00-11:00 12:00-16:00 17:00-18:00 |
Sail from Sandouping Port; Optional visit to Tribe of Three Gorges; Shore excursion - Three Gorges Dam Site; Sail through Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) | 08:00-12:00 12:30 16:30-19:30 |
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream, and watch the optional activity of boat trackers towing the boat; Cruising through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge; Optional excursion to White Emperor City |
| Day 4 (B, L, D) | 15:00-18:30 | Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City; |
| Day 5 (B) | 08:30 | After breakfast, disembarking in Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock. |
| Yangtze 2 | ||
| Day 1 | 16:00-21:00 | Take the arranged bus at Yichang East Railway Station or Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal to Maoping Port for embarkation; |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 08:00-13:00 13:30-16:30 18:00 19:00 20:00 |
Optional visit to Tribe of Three Gorges; Shore excursion - Three Gorges Dam Site; Captain's welcome party; Departing from Maoping Port and passing through Xiling Gorge (east part); Crew cabaret |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) | 07:30-12:30 12:30 16:30-19:30 |
Shore excursion to Shennong Stream, and watch the optional activity of boat trackers towing the boat; Cruising through Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge; Optional excursion to White Emperor City |
| Day 4 (B, L, D) | 15:00-18:30 | Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City; |
| Day 5 (B) | 08:30 | After breakfast, disembarking in Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock. |
Please Note:
• Optinal Shore Excursion depends on the river conditions, like the weather, water level and number of travelers;
• The OPTIONAL shore excursions are prepared based on the number of visitors who want to go. You can visit if there are 30 or more people interested (the number of visitors may be adjusted based on the real situation). You have the final decision where to go or not on your own. If yes, tell the reception desk who would register for you and receive your pay in site. The ARRANGED shore excursions are included in your quotation, so you could visit the sites without extra charge. However, if you do not visit the sites, the fees of arranged shore excursion sites are not refunded. If you do not visit the shore excursions, you could stay on the ship to enjoy some leisure time. And for your safety, you are not allowed to leave your ship on your own.
• Choose the ship to see more details about cruise itinerary.
Shore Excursions
Three Gorges
Three Gorges refers to Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge, and they are the most beautiful gorges in Yangtze River, famous for the grand and enchanting scenery and deep and fascinating culture.
Three Gorges Dam
As the largest hydraulic project in the world, Three Gorges Dam is the great highlight on Yangtze River Cruise. The magnificent project truly shows the indomitable spirit and great effort by human.
Fengdu Ghost City
Fengdu Ghost City seems to be exotic to western travelers, for it vividly depicts Hell in Chinese people's imagination, and tourists can learn much of Chinese Ghost Culture here.
Tribe of Three Gorges
Tribes of the Three Gorges is located at Xiling Gorge. In these villages, tourists can experience the most authentic Ba Culture and Shu Culture while watch local dance performance and cruise on old sailboats.
White Emperor City
White Emperor City is an ancient temple located at Chongqing. Featured for its ancient architecture from Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty, it's the best place to overlook Qutang Gorge.
Shennong Stream
As a small tributary of Yangtze River and located between Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge, Shennong Stream is a mysterious place filled with history, culture and nature's splendor.
Onboard Experience
Cuisine
On the cruise ship, passengers have multiple choices for food, from traditional Chinese cuisines to western buffets, from local snacks to western dessert, all are delicious and available.
Captain's Welcome Party
Normally, on the second night onboard, the captain of the ship will hold a cocktail party, and in this party, passengers will get to know other passengers as well as the whole crew onboard.
Delightful Facilities
Onboard, there are many entertainment facilities to make your journey more delightful, like indoor swimming pool, Karaoke, fitness club, spa center, chess room, coffee bar, entertainment center, etc.
Activities
Passengers can learn more about China by participating various activities onboard, like learn to play Tai Chi, watching fashion of old costumes in China, learning to Chinese calligraphy & painting, etc.
Captain's Farewell Banquet
At last, the captain will hold a farewell banquet, and there will be folk dance and traditional music performance on the banquet. At last, he will toast to every guests and make his farewell to everyone.
Outstanding Services
Laundry service, guide service, currency exchange service, photo service and meal delivery service are all available onboard. Besides, phone calls, faxes and internet access are also available.
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