Three Gorges Highlights: Chongqing to Yichang

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During this tour we will explore the Chongqing, the “Mountain City” .A  shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze” and then to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” which is known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. Explore The Three Gorges and its Natural Beauty.
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Chongqing, the “Mountain City”
    • Visit Shibaozhai and Fengdu’s “Ghost City”
    • Explore The Three Gorges.

What's this trip about?

    During this tour we will explore the Chongqing, the “Mountain City” .A  shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze” and then to Fengdu’s “Ghost City” which is known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill. Explore The Three Gorges and its Natural Beauty.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityChongqing
End CityYichang

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Asia
  • China

Attractions

  • Chongqing
  • Yangtze River
  • Yichang

Activities

  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Sailing

Trip includes

    • -- Cruise accommodations -- Meals, entertainment -- Lectures and demonstrations on board -- If you pre-purchase the executive deck program, you will receive additional amenities and services.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

Depart Chongqing - 9:00 pm: Sail from picturesque Chongqing, the “Mountain City”.

Day 2

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Shibaozhai - Take a shore excursion to Shibaozhai, with its impressive wooden pagoda, appropriately named “The Pearl of the Yangtze”. Depending on river conditions, an alternate excursion may be substituted to Fengdu, visiting...

Day 3

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Enter the Three Gorges/“Small Gorges”/Shiplocks

Enter the Three Gorges, one of nature’s most extraordinary sculptures. Today you will pass through the first two—Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest (5...

Day 4

Meals: Breakfast

Three Gorges Dam/Yichang - Morning visit to the Three Gorges Dam at Sandouping, the largest in the world. Arrive Yichang in late morning and disembark. 

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Dates & Availability

Price From $980
Price per day$245
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Aug 2015

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Beautiful, fun, great-value river cruise on the Yang-Tze River

We had a great time on this cruise. My wife and I chose this as the end of our 3 week adventurous honeymoon throughout Western rural china. It was also our first ri...

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I took a Victoria Cruises river cruise down the Yangtze River to tour the Three Gorges Dam in China in 2014. If you are a westerner in China, this is one of your bes...

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New York-based Victoria Cruises established new standards of excellence for sailing China’s Yangtze River when its first ship edged out of port in 1994.  Victoria Cruises remains the service leader on the Yangtze River with each ship earning the coveted five-star rating from the China National Tourism Administration.  Victoria Cruises has earned numerous awards and recognitions over the years including the 2011 Travel Age West WAVE Award Editor’s Pick for Best River Cruise Line as well as Best New River Cruise Ship in 2010 with the launch of the luxurious Victoria Jenna.  Travel Weekly also recently selected the Victoria Jenna as a Silver Award Winner for the Magellan Awards’ River Cruise Ship category.

Victoria Cruises is the only American cruise line currently sailing China's Yangtze River. We proudly offer departures year round with international multi-lingual cruise directors.

Since 1993, Victoria Cruises has been the leader in luxury river cruising. Victoria Cruises has a fleet of seven Five–Star Ultra–Luxury vessels (as designated by the China National Tourism Administration). Their ships are all newly built or structurally rebuilt, and all refurbished with a modern blend of European–Asian design. The architecture emphasizes spacious rooms with modern amenities including private balconies, bathtubs, and cable TV. All ships are fully equipped with wi–fi and international telecommunications systems.

Victoria Cruises’ fleet are named the Victoria Grace, Victoria Lianna, Victoria Selina, Victoria Anna, Victoria Katarina, Victoria Sophia, and Victoria Jenna. Victoria’s vessels range in size from 200 to 400 passengers and are built to international maritime regulation standards. Onboard entertainment includes activities geared towards showcasing the culture of China and its spellbinding Yangtze River – the world’s third–longest river. Among the daytime pleasures: informative lectures, painting demonstrations, acupuncture demonstrations, Tai Chi as well as lessons in the Mandarin language, calligraphy, mah jong and the making of silk kites. In the evening in the elegant Yangtze Club, guests can delight in colorful cultural presentations, traditional fashion shows and the sounds of authentic Chinese music.

Victoria’s ships are refurbished every year, and its management is always seeking to innovate. Victoria’s Executive Deck Program has been hailed as a major success by tour operators with whom Victoria Cruises partners to provide the Yangtze River cruise segment for packaged China vacations, particularly those catering to upscale passengers. The program features “white glove” service, enhanced ship placement, access to the exclusive Executive Lounge, complimentary beverages, exclusive shore excursions for groups of six or more, enhanced dining privileges, exclusive happy hour, and complimentary internet access.

Highlights:

Victoria Cruises proudly features the following services and amenities:

 The only American cruise line on the Yangtze River
 International multi-lingual cruise directors
 All cabins are outside
 All cabins have private balconies and bathrooms with bathtub and shower
 Luxurious suite accommodations feature a private sitting area
 All ships are fully air conditioned
 Fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets served in a single seating, and alternate dining arrangements available in our a la carte dining room
 Captain's farewell banquet
 Facilities include a business center, reading room, fitness area, gift shop, and beauty salon
 Onboard activities feature lectures on Chinese history and culture, Tai Chi lessons, and calligraphy demonstrations
 Narrative by knowledgeable river guides while sailing through the Three Gorges
 Departures year round
 Latest satellite communications, HBO, CNN, and WI-FI access on every ship

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    • -- Cost of your visa -- Personal travel insurance -- Service charge and tips on board -- Air and ground transportation. -- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, internet, medical services, gift shop items, spa and beauty services.
Ship & cabin information
Victoria Anna, Victoria Jenna, Victoria Katarina, Victoria Lianna, Victoria Selina
Victoria Anna The Victoria Anna once again raised the bar for luxury cruising on the Yangtze when it was inaugurated in 2006. The Victoria Anna is the Yangtze's largest and most luxurious ship. Facilities include two restaurants (a single-seating main dining room, and an a la carte restaurant on the top deck), two elevators, a three-story atrium lobby, two lounges, three bars, a gym, lecture room, library, beauty salon, massage room, and gift shop. The Victoria Anna has the most suites of any ship on the Yangtze River, and all cabins have private balconies. The Anna is equipped with internet access, and cabins have HBO and CNN broadcasts. Victoria Jenna The Victoria Jenna is the Yangtze’s newest and largest river cruise ship. Inaugurated in 2009, the Victoria Jenna sets the standard for fine luxury river cruising not just in China but throughout the world. Facilities include two restaurants (a single-seating main dining room, and an a la carte restaurant on the top deck), four elevators, a three-story atrium lobby, two lounges, three bars, a fitness center, two full-sized lecture rooms, library, the Oasis beauty salon, artist corners and gift shop. All cabins have private balconies. The Jenna is equipped with CDMA-wireless internet access, and cabins have HBO and CNN broadcasts. Victoria Katarina Victoria Katarina set a new standard in cruise ship design for Yangtze River cruising when it was inaugurated in 2004. The premier ship is constructed with Victoria Cruises personal touches blending both modern and elegant architechture. The Victoria Katarina takes luxury cruising on the Yangtze to a whole new level with its generous cabin space, floor-to-ceiling windows, and private balconies opening up to breathtaking views. The Katarina is equipped with the latest technologies, including internet access, fax machines, and international phone systems, enabling you to contact family and friends during your Yangtze journey. In addition to the finest hardware and shipboard technologies, the Victoria Katarina boasts the same outstanding service offered on all Victoria ships--the best on the Yangtze.   Victoria Lianna Formally known as the Victoria Queen, the newly rebuilt Victoria Lianna offers graceful public areas, with high ceilings carved with delicate craft and detail. Personal onboard service and programs which focus on the Yangtze’s unique destination – its scenery, natural history and culture – greatly enhance the cruising experience. Traveling in sophisticated style, passengers will have on-board internet access, international cable television in living quarters, and international phone service available aboard the ship. Well-appointed, cozy standard cabins and beautifully furnished suites boast authentic Shanghainese cotton bed spreads and pillow cases, and private balconies for viewing the scenery of the gorges. The elegant ambiance and signature Victoria hospitality aboard the Victoria Lianna is Yangtze River cruising at its finest. Victoria Selina Awarded 5-Stars by the China National Tourism Administration in 2003, the Victoria Star is the recognized leader on the Yangtze River along with its sister ships, the Prince and Lianna. With sky blue lighting glowing from the periphery of high ceilings, and elegant decor throughout the ship's interior, passengers will sail in comfort as they experience the scenery, natural history and culture of the Yangtze. Traveling in sophisticated style, passengers will have on-board internet access, international cable television in living quarters, and international phone service available aboard the ship. Well-appointed, cozy standard cabins and beautifully furnished suites boast authentic Shanghainese cotton bed spreads and pillow cases, and private balconies for viewing the scenery of the gorges.
Victoria Anna Year Built:- 2006 Renovated:- 2010 Rebuilt:- N/A Refurbished:- 2013 Gross Tonnage:- 6200T Length:- 106m Beam/Width:- 16.6m Draft:- 2.6m Speed:- 28km/hr Elevators:- 2 Restaurants:- 2 Passenger Decks:- 5 Crew:- 138 Single Standard:- N/A Superior Cabins:- 89 Executive Suites:- 40 Deluxe Suites:- 2 Shangri-La Suites:- 2 Total Cabins:- 133 Total Passengers:- 266 Victoria Jenna Year Built:- 2009 Renovated:- n/a Rebuilt:- n/a Refurbished:- n/a Gross Tonnage:- 10,000T Length:- 133.8m Beam/Width:- 18.8m Draft:- 2.6m Speed:- 26km/h Elevators:- 4 Restaurants:- 2 Passenger Decks:- 5 Crew:- 180 Single Standard:-  n/a Superior Cabins:- 149 Executive Suites:- 35 Deluxe Suites:- 3 Shangri-La Suites:- 2 Total Cabins:- 189 Total Passengers:- 378 Victoria Katarina Year Built:- 2004 Renovated:- 2010 Rebuilt:- n/a Refurbished:- 2014 Gross Tonnage:- 5780T Length:- 98.6m Beam/Width:- 15.2m Draft:- 2.5m Speed:- 28km/hr Elevators:- 1 Restaurants:- 2 Passenger Decks:- 4 Crew:- 128 Single Standard:- n/a Superior Cabins:- 98 Executive Suites:- 32 Deluxe Suites:- 0 Shangri-La Suites:- 2 Total Cabins:- 132 Total Passengers:- 264 Victoria Lianna Year Built:- 1995 Renovated:- n/a Rebuilt:- 2011 Refurbished:- n/a Gross Tonnage:- 4587T Length:- 89.4m Beam/Width:- 16.4m Draft:- 2.7m Speed:- 28km/hr Elevators:- 1 Restaurants:- 2 Passenger Decks:- 4 Crew:- 121 Single Standard:- n/a Superior Cabins:- 100 Executive Suites:- 6 Deluxe Suites:- 0 Shangri-La Suites:- 2 Total Cabins:- 108 Total Passengers:- 218 Victoria Selina Year Built:- 1994 Renovated:- n/a Rebuilt:- 2011 Refurbished:- n/a Gross Tonnage:- 4587T Length:- 89.4m Beam/Width:- 16.4m Draft:- 2.7m Speed:- 28km/h Elevators:- 1 Restaurants:- 2 Passenger Decks:- 4 Crew:- 121 Single Standard:- n/a Superior Cabins:- 100 Executive Suites:- 6 Deluxe Suites:- n/a Shangri-La Suites:- 2 Total Cabins:- 108 Total Passengers:- 218
Victoria Anna Victoria Jenna Victoria Katarina Victoria Lianna Victoria Selina
Cancellation policy

Reservations will be held until 30 minutes prior to departure. No refunds will be made in the event of "no shows", unused tickets, lost tickets, interruptions, partially used tickets, or cancellations received late or after the start of the cruise. A cancellation occurs when a stateroom is released and not simultaneously rebooked on the same sailing. Victoria strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insurance from your travel agent. Cancellation charges for individual bookings will result in loss of deposit. For cancellation charges related to group bookings, partial ship charters or full ship charters refer to your charter contract or group booking agreement for terms and conditions.

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Meals Included

3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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