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Yangtze River Cruise from Yichang to Chongqing Upstream in 5 Days 4 Nights

5 days
From Yichang to Chongqing
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2 traveler reviews
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Age range 18 to 80
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Highlights

  • Embark on a 5-star Chinese boat at Yichang
  • Explore the Three Gorges Dam
  • Sail through the breathtaking Three Gorges
  • Attend the Captain's Welcome and Farewell parties
  • Disembark in Chongqing after a scenic cruise

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Embark in Yichang
  2. Day 2 Sailing
  3. Day 3 Sailing Through Three Gorges
  4. Day 4 Sailing
  5. Day 5 Arrival Chongqing
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  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Silk Road Trips

4.7
(12 reviews)

Number of tours

143

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • KF
    · May 27th, 2024
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    Everything was great. The only downside of the trip was the air conditioning on the ship, which was not adjustable and gave us a bad cold.
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    Silk Road Trips commented on this review
    Thank you for travelling with us. Regarding your feedback, and we will ask the cruise to fix it, sorry for it.
    Trip date: May 2024
  • CH
    · July 20th, 2021
    Thank you for a fantastic cruise, all the staff...
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    Trip date: July 2021

Dates & Availability

5 days
Yangtze River Cruise from Yichang to Chongqing Upstream in 5 Days 4 Nights
From Yichang to Chongqing

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    Rhonda

    Asked on April 24th, 2025

    Can you provide some details of the ship and its name?

    Tour Details
    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten April 2025

      So far there are President 8, Victoria Sabrina, Gold Cruise 08 etc from Yichang to Chongqing on Oct. We will arrange you on one of them when you book it.

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      Rhonda

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Which of these boats goes thru the ship lift at the 3 gorges?

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      Rhonda

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      How about Century Voyage? Please send itinerary for Oct 13 departure from Yichang to Chongqing.

    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten May 2025

      Ship lift is optional for all cruises, you can pay extra and then take the optional activity to the lift. Century Voyage is quite expensive, we will let you know the price after May 05 as this is our holiday now.

    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten May 2025

      Price is USD1,039.00 per person per half twin bed cabin in October 2025.

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    Jean

    Asked on February 23rd, 2025

    Do you provide invitation letter for visa application after the deposit is paid and the trip is confirmed?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten February 2025

      We cannot send you invitation letter for this tour.

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    Cassandra

    Asked on November 16th, 2024

    Can I upgrade my cabin at the china river cruise from yichang to chongqing?

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    Tour Details
    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten November 2024

      Sure, you can upgrade your cabin. Could you let know when you would like to travel? So I send can you the upgrading cabin pricing.

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      Cassandra

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      we intend to go at November, 10th, 2025. So, we expected to be in a 4th or 5th floor. Can you help us with prices?

    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten November 2024

      Cruise company said it is too early to know the pricing for Nov 2025. You can contact us later February or early March 2025, then we can send you the price for the upgrading cabin.

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    Slimen

    Asked on November 8th, 2024

    Who can I contact in case of any immediate assistance needed during the tour?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten November 2024

      For any immediate assistance during the tour, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button, and a tour operator will be available to help you.

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    Timotheus

    Asked on November 1st, 2024

    What facilities can I expect at the Three Gorges Visitor Center in Yichang?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten November 2024

      The Visitor Center acts as a hub for travelers to catch shuttle buses to the dock, and while it is often busy with many buses, it is not just a parking lot but a well-equipped tourist center.

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    Sara

    Asked on September 9th, 2024

    Can you provide details about the start and ending points of the cruise?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten September 2024

      The cruise starts at the Three Gorges Visitor Center in Yichang and concludes at Chaotianmen Harbour in Chongqing. Transfers will be arranged to and from these points.

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    Irene

    Asked on August 12th, 2024

    In case of a travel insurance requirement, what should be noted?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten August 2024

      Travelers need to present their travel insurance and take personal responsibility for their travel, especially since navigating the cruise and harbor area involves many steps.

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    Victor

    Asked on July 16th, 2024

    Where do we get on the boat - I want to book a hotel near the departure wharf?

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    Flights / Transfers
    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten July 2024

      You can take cruise bus at Yichang Tourist Center for rhe cruise boarding date.

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    Bonnie

    Asked on July 1st, 2024

    Where can I see pictures of the boat and rooms on the boat?

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      Bonnie

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Also are all the cabins outside with a balcony on this boat.

    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten July 2024

      Kindly note no small boats for 20 people, all cruises are big boat to accommodate about 100- 300 people on the Yangtze River. Is it fine for you?

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      Bonnie

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      I NEED A HOTEL CLOSE TO THE POINT OF DEPARTURE IN CHONGCHING

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    James

    Asked on June 10th, 2024

    The map for Qutang which is one of the stops on this 5 day Yangtze River cruise, shows that part of the river is closed. Can you explain what that means?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperatorWritten June 2024

      Qutang Gorge is part of the Three Gorges, we will sail through it and view it on the cruise without stop.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 136948

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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    China
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    China
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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