Chongqing Two Rivers Night Cruise - Most Relaxing Way for Best Night Views

The cruise ships navigate from the Jialing River in the north, to the confluence of the Jialing and Yangtze River in the middle, and to the Yangtze River in the south. During the cruise, one can view the central Yuzhong peninsula and Nanan and Jiangbei districts, with highlights including passing by traditional Ba-Yu stilted buildings of Hongya Cave, the dazzling light shows of Raffles City Chongqing at the peninsula's tip and Grand Theater, the large-scale ancient relics complex - Huguang Guild Hall, Chongqing's “The Bund” - Nanbin Road, Longmenhao Old Street with multilayered old-style buildings, and resplendent Sheraton Twin Towers, and sailing beneath the grand Qiansimen Bridge, Dongshuimen Bridge, with the nation's first aerial manned river cableway overhead...

Cruise Route: (Chaotianmen Wharf → ) Hongya Cave → Raffles City Chongqing → Dongshuimen Bridge → Huguang Guild Hall → Chongqing Yangtze River Bridge → Sheraton Twin Towers (喜来登双子塔) → Longmenhao Old Street→ Nanbin Road → Ciyun Temple (慈云寺) → Confluence of the two rivers → Grand Theater → Qiansimen Bridge → Huanghuayuan Bridge → Wharf

The night cruise operates from 19:30-22:00 with rolling departure. There are three types of cruise ships to pick from, including classic, deluxe, and premium ones, with differences in styles, sailing duration, prices, and boarding wharves. All ships have three floors with similar facilities.

Classic Series:

• Chaotian Fleet: Chaotianmen (朝天门 modern style), Chaotiangong (朝天宫 vintage style)

• Jiaoyun Fleet: Mingyue, Mingzhu (明月, 明珠 modern style)

• Departure Time: 19:00-21:00

• Sailing Time: 45 minutes

• Price: CNY 138

• Embarkation Dock: Hongyadong Wharf 1, 2, 3 (next to each other)

Deluxe Series:

• Jinbi Fleet: Jinbinvwang, Jinbihuanggong (金碧女王, 金碧皇宫 vintage style, more resplendent)

• Departure Time: 19:00-21:00

• Sailing Time: 45 minutes

• Price: CNY 138

• Embarkation Dock: Chaotianmen Wharf 9

Premium Series:

• Chaotian Fleet: Haoyue, Xinghe (皓月, 星河 modern style)

• Jiaoyun Fleet: Manjianghong (满江红 vintage style)

• Departure Time: 19:15-21:00

• Sailing Time: 50 minutes

• Price: CNY 168

• Embarkation Dock: Chaotianmen Wharf 7

Note: The info above is for reference only. For updated details, please check the official website (https://www.liangjiangyou.com/news/187.html).

All ships for the Chongqing Two Rivers Night Cruise embark and disembark at the same wharves. Among the three wharves, Hongyadong Wharf is situated in front of Hongya Cave on the western bank of the Yuzhong peninsula, while Chaotianmen 7 and 9 wharves are near the eastern tip of the peninsula. They're all easily accessible by metro, taxi, and bus.

Hongyadong Wharf: Near No. 98, Jiangling River Binjiang Road, Yuzhong District;
Take Rail Transit Line 2, get off at Linjiangmen Metro Station, and then walk for 1.3km.

Chaotianmen Wharf 9: 60m east from Raffles City Chongqing;
Take Rail Transit Line 1, get off at Chaotianmen Metro Station, and then walk for 450m, or take Rail Transit Line 6, get off at Xiaoshizi Metro Station, and then walk for 950m.

Chaotianmen Wharf 7: Right in the east of Chaotianmen Square;
Take Rail Transit Line 1, get off at Chaotianmen Metro Station, and then walk for 780m.

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The Chongqing Two Rivers Cruise is also offered during the daytime. If you're looking for a budget-friendly way to take in Chongqing's skyline clearly, with its towering high-rises, iconic attractions, and the rivers' beauty, consider a daytime cruise, which runs from 11:30-16:30 for CNY 68. For those who appreciate a beautiful dusk, with the sunset casting a warm glow on the water, a dusk tour is a good choice. It runs at around 18:10 and 18:40 for CNY 88. Both tours depart at Hongyadong Wharf and follow the same route with same sailing duration as the night cruise but with fewer ships.

1. Ticketing & Payment: Children under 1.2m receive free admission; For booking and payment, check the official website (https://www.liangjiangyou.com/news/187.html); Tickets can be bought on-site or booked online, but pre-booking is recommended during Chinese public holidays and summer school holidays due to high demand.

2. Boarding Tip: Seating is limited, so board early to secure a seat with a good view.

3. Boarding Requirement: Bring your passport; show the confirmation letter of your reservations on your phone to the staff.

4. Onboard Service: Standard tickets offer basic seating on the first floor and decks. VIP seats on the 2nd floor and higher floors require an extra charge, and they can be either pre-booked or chosen onboard; broadcast is available in English and Chinese.

5. In case of floods or other special situations, if either of the two rivers is inaccessible, the cruise ship will only tour the other river. The departure time usually remains the same.

Chongqing Two Rivers Night Cruise is located near many of Chongqing's top tourist attractions, such as Hongya Cave, Raffles City Chongqing, Huguang Guild Hall, and others in the central Yuzhong District. Just across the Yangtze River, attractions such as Longmenhao Old Street and the Nanshan Tree Viewing Platform are within easy reach. Thus, most travelers who take the night cruise would pay a 2 ~ 3-day visit in Chongqing city.

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