Century Legend Cruise Chongqing Shanghai Itinerary & Route Map 2025

Chongqing - Shanghai 11 Days & 10 Nights Downstream Itinerary & Cruise Timetable

Day Time Event & Activities
Day 1 (D) 15:00-18:00 Embark on the ship at Port No. 11, Chaotianmen Dock in Chongqing & Check in;
18:00-19:30 Enjoy the special seafoood buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
20:15-21:00 Embarkation safety brieging & facilities onboard introduction
21:00 Undock from Chongqing at around 21:00.
21:30-22:30 Join in Captain's Welcome Reception
Day 2 (B,L,D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:30-11:00 Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City. Learn more about Fengdu Ghost City >>
12:00-13:00 Enjoy your buffet lunch (Chinese and Western).
14:30 Explore the captain's cockpit
15:00-16:00 Three Gorges Themed Lecture
15:00-17:00 Movie Time
17:30-19:00 Enjoy your buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
19:00-21:30 Go ashore to watch the large-scale landscape performance Feng Yan San Guo Show.
Day 3 (B,L,D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:30-11:30 Option A: Shore excursion to White Emperor City. Learn more about White Emperor City >>
08:00-11:30 Option B: Shore excursion to Three Gorges Summit. Learn more about Three Gorges Summit >>
12:00 Set sail through Qutang Gorge.
12:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch (Chinese and Western).
14:30 Enjoy the view of Wu Gorge at the cruise's observation desk.
15:00-16:30 Cultural activity
15:00-16:30 Afternoon tea time
18:00-19:30 Enjoy Xiajiang special buffet dinner.
20:00 The cruise ship passes through the five-stage locks of the Three Gorges Dam
Day 4 (B,L,D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:30-11:30 Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam. Learn more about Three Gorges Dam >>
12:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch (Chinese and Western).
13:00 Sail through Gezhou Dam.
15:30-16:10 Three Gorges Dam and Ship Lock/Lift Themed Lecture
18:00-19:30 Enjoy Jingchu special buffet dinner.
20:30-21:30 Crew gala
Day 5 (B,L,D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:00-11:30 Option A: Shore excursion to The Chariot and Horse Mausoleum of the King of Chu.
08:00-11:30 Option B: Shore excursions to Jingzhou Ancient City Wall and Jingzhou Museum.
12:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch (Chinese and Western).
15:00-16:00 Cultural activity.
18:00-19:30 Enjoy your buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
20:00-21:30 Movie time.
Day 6 (B,L,D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
10:00-11:30 Garden party.
12:00-13:00 Go ashore to enjoy Wuhan fish banquet themed lunch.
13:00-17:00 Shore excursions to Yellow Crane Tower and Hubei Provincial Museum.
18:30-20:00 Enjoy your buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
20:00-21:30 Group dance time.
Day 7 (B,L,D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:00-17:30 Option A: shore excursion to Jingdezhen. Learn more about Jingdezhen Things to Do >>
08:00-16:30 Option A: shore excursion to Mount Lu. Learn more about Mount Lu >>
12:00-13:30 Jiangxi flavor themed lunch.
18:30-20:00 Jiujiang fish head themed dinner.
20:30-21:30 Masquerade.
Day 8 (B,L,D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:00-17:30 Option A: shore excursion to Mount Jiuhua. Learn more about Mount Jiuhua >>
09:30-14:00 Option A: shore excursion to Jindizang Temple and Pingtian Lake.
18:00-19:30 Chizhou special dinner.
20:00-21:00 Karaoke contest.
Day 9 (B,L,D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:00-11:30 Shore excursion to Niushou Mountain. Learn more about Niushou Mountain >>
12:00-13:30 Nanjing specialty lunch.
14:00-15:00 Shore excursion to Muyan Scenic Area - Dharma cave.
16:00-17:00 ProForum.
18:00-19:30 Enjoy your buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
20:00-21:00 Crew professional skills display.
Day 10 (B,L,D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:00-11:30 Shore excursions to Slender West Lake and Dongguan Street.
12:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch (Chinese and Western).
14:00-16:30 Cultural activity.
17:45-18:15 Disembarkation briefing.
18:30-20:00 Enjoy your buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
20:30-22:00 Photography sharing and farewell party.
Day 11 (B) 07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
10:00 Ship disembarkation at Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal at 10:00.

 

Shanghai - Chongqing 12 Days & 11 Nights Upstream Itinerary & Cruise Timetable

Day Time Event & Activities
Day 1 (D) 13:00-15:00 Embark on the ship at Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal& Check in;
11:00-14:00 Century Cruise concierge service: Shanghai airport or high-speed rail stations pick-up.
16:00 Undock from Shanghai at 16:00.
16:30-17:30 Embarkation safety brieging & facilities onboard introduction
18:00-19:30 Enjoy your buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
20:00-21:30 Join in Captain's Welcome Reception
Day 2 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet brunch and Yangzhou special morning tea;
09:00-11:00 ProForum.
13:30-16:30 Shore excursions to Slender West Lake and Dongguan Street.
17:30-19:00 Enjoy your buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
20:00-21:30 Staff welcome party.
Day 3 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:00-11:30 Shore excursion to Niushou Mountain.
12:00-13:30 Enjoy a Nanjing-style lunch.
14:00-15:30 Shore excursion to Muyan Scenic spot - Damo Cave.
18:00-19:30 Enjoy your buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
20:00-21:30 Masquerade.
Day 4 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:30-16:30 Option A: shore excrusion to Mount Jiuhua; vegetarian themed lunch (12:00-13:30)
09:30-14:00 Option B: shore excrusions to Jindizang Temple and Pingtian Lake; Huizhou-style lunch (12:00-13:00)
18:00-19:30 Chizhou special dinner.
20:30-21:00 Movie time.
Day 5 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:00-17:30 Option A: shore excrusion to Jingdezhen; Jiangxi flavor themed lunch (12:30-13:30)
08:00-17:30 Option B: shore excrusion to Mount Lu; Jiangxi flavor themed lunch (12:00-13:30)
18:00-19:30 Jiujiang fish head special dinner.
20:00-21:30 Karaoke time.
Day 6 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
09:00-12:00 Shore excrusion to Yellow Crane Tower.
12:00-13:30 Wuhan fish banquet lunch.
14:00-17:00 Shore excrusion to Hubei Provincial Museum.
18:30-20:00 Enjoy your buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
20:00-21:30 Group dance teaching.
Day 7 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:30-11:30 Shore excrusions to Yueyang Tower and Bianhe Street.
12:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch (Chinese and Western).
15:00-16:30 Afternoon tea time.
18:30-20:00 Enjoy your buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
20:30-22:30 Movie night.
Day 8 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:00-11:30 Option A: shore excrusion to The Chariot and Horse Mausoleum of the King of Chu.
08:00-11:30 Option B: shore excrusions to Jingzhou Museum and Jingzhou Ancient Wall.
12:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch (Chinese and Western).
16:00-17:30 Garden party.
18:00-19:30 Jingzhou fish sticks dinner.
20:00-21:00 Crew skills show.
Day 9 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:30 Sail through Gezhou Dam.
10:30-11:20 Three Gorges Dam and ship lock/lift themed lecture.
12:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch (Chinese and Western).
14:30-16:30 Shore excrusion to Three Gorges Dam.
18:00-19:30 Hubei-style dinner.
20:00 Cruise ship passes through the five-stage locks of the Three Gorges Dam.
Day 9 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:30 Sail through Gezhou Dam.
10:30-11:20 Three Gorges Dam and ship lock/lift themed lecture.
12:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch (Chinese and Western).
14:30-16:30 Shore excrusion to Three Gorges Dam.
18:00-19:30 Hubei-style dinner.
20:00 Cruise ship passes through the five-stage locks of the Three Gorges Dam.
Day 10 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
09:00-10:30 Three Gorges Themed lecture.
around 11:00 Sail through Wu Gorge.
around 13:00 Sail through Qutang Gorge.
12:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch (Chinese and Western).
14:00-16:30 Shore excursion to White Emperor City.
18:00-19:00 Three Kingdoms, Culture Themed dinner.
19:00-21:30 Shore excursion to watch the show - Return to the Three Gorges.
Day 11 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Morning tea/coffee, morning exercise - Tai chi
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
10:00-10:35 Disembarkation briefing.
12:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch (Chinese and Western).
15:00-18:00 Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City.
18:30-20:00 Enjoy your buffet dinner (Chinese and Western).
20:30-22:00 Photo sharing and farewell party.
Day 12 (B) 07:00-08:00 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes (Chinese and Western).
08:30 Ship disembarkation at Chaotianmen Dock, Chongqing at 08:30.

Century Legend Cruise Chongqing Yichang Itinerary & Route Map

Map of Century Legend's ItineraryMap of Century Legend's Chongqing to Yichang Downstream Itinerary

Chongqing - Yichang 4 Days & 3 Nights Downstream Itinerary & Cruise Timetable

Arranged Shore Excursions: Fengdu Ghost City, Shennv Stream, Three Gorges Dam Site (ticket fees included)

Optional Shore Excursions: Feng Yan San Guo Show, White Emperor City, Ship Lift (need extra pay)

Day Time Event & Activities
Day 1 16:30-20:00 Embark on the ship at Chaotianmen Port in Chongqing & Check in;
21:00-21:30 Embarkation safety brieging & facilities onboard introduction
21:30 Undock from Chongqing.
Day 2 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Have a cup of morning tea / coffee and some desserts to awake your body;
06:30-07:00 Play the traditional Tai Chi with the master to get a physical stretch and inhale fresh air;
07:00-08:00 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western)
08:30-11:00 Go to enjoy the interesting cultural lectures or visit the Fengdu Ghost City to feel the culture of afterlife in China;
12:00 Enjoy your buffet lunch; (Chinese and Western)
17:00-18:00 Enjoy your buffet dinner; (Chinese and Western)
18:00-21:30 Optional shore excursion to Feng Yan San Guo Show (Three Kingdoms Open Air Show) (290 RMB/pp);
Day 3 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Have a cup of morning tea / coffee and some desserts to awake your body;
06:30-07:00 Play the traditional Tai Chi with the master to get a physical stretch and inhale fresh air;
07:00-08:00 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western)
08:00-10:30 Take an optional tour to the White Emperor City (290 RMB/pp), known as the “City of Poems”;
11:00-12:00 Ship through Qutang Gorge, the most majestic one in the three gorges.
12:00 Enjoy your buffet lunch; (Chinese and Western)
12:00-13:00 Ship through Wu Gorge. Admire the beautiful continuous hills on the banks;
14:00-16:30 Visit Shennv Stream on the sightseeing boat to feel the serenity and natural charm;
19:00-20:30 Enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Party and dinner banquet; (Chinese sitting dinner)
20:30-23:00 Check out and close your account at the reception desk;
20:30-22:00 Enjoy the cruise night show
Day 4 (B) 06:30-08:00 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western)
08:00-12:30 Disembark at Maoping Port. Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site and marvel at the great project and feats of Chinese people; Be shuttled to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal for departure.
08:00-13:30 Disembark at Maoping Port. Take the optional experience of the Ship Lift (320 RMB/pp). Visit Three Gorges Dam Site and marvel at the great project and feats of Chinese people; Be shuttled to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal for departure.



Map of Century Legend' Upstream ItineraryMap of Century Legend's Yichang to Chongqing Upstream Itinerary

Yichang - Chongqing 5 Days & 4 Nights Upstream Itinerary & Cruise Timetable

Arranged Shore Excursions: Three Gorges Dam Site, Shennv Stream, Fengdu Ghost City (ticket fees included)

Optional Shore Excursions: Tribe of Three Gorges, White Emperor City, Ship Lift (need extra pay)

Day Time Event & Activities
Day 1 17:30-20:30 Gather at Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal and be transferred to Maoping Port for embarkation.
21:00-21:30 Embarkation safety briefing & facilities introduction.
Day 2 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Have a cup of morning tea / coffee and some desserts to awake your body;
06:30-07:00 Play the traditional Tai Chi with the master to get a physical stretch and inhale fresh air;
07:00-08:00 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western)
08:30 Brief introduction of itinerary & facilities onboard;
09:00-11:30 Optional shore excursion to Tribe of Three Gorges (CNY 290/pp)
12:00 Enjoy your buffet lunch; (Chinese and Western)
14:00-17:00 Take a shore excursion to see the Three Gorges Dam Site and marvel at the great project and feats of Chinese people
14:00-18:00 Visit Three Gorges Dam Site and marvel at the great project and feats of Chinese people. Optional experience of the Ship Lift (320 RMB/pp).
18:30-20:00 Buffet dinner
20:30-21:15 Join the Captain’s Welcome Party
Day 3 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Have a cup of morning tea / coffee and some desserts to awake your body;
06:30-07:00 Play the traditional Tai Chi with the master to get a physical stretch and inhale fresh air;
07:00-08:00 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western)
07:30-08:30 Ship through Wu Gorge. Admire the beautiful continuous hills on the banks;
08:30-13:00 Visit Shennv Stream on the sightseeing boat to feel the serenity and natural charm;
13:00-14:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch; (Chinese and Western)
15:00 Ship through Qutang Gorge, the most majestic one in the three gorges.
15:30-18:00 Dock at Fengjie Port. Take an optional tour to the White Emperor City (CNY 290/pp), known as the “City of Poems”.
19:00-20:30 Enjoy your buffet dinner with various of dishes and beverages; (Chinese and Western)
21:00 Have fun in the Evening Entertainment;
Day 4 (B, L, D) 06:30-07:00 Have a cup of morning tea / coffee and some desserts to awake your body;
06:30-07:00 Play the traditional Tai Chi with the master to get a physical stretch and inhale fresh air;
07:00-08:30 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western)
08:30-11:00 Enjoy onboard activities
12:00-13:30 Enjoy your buffet lunch; (Chinese and Western)
14:00-17:00 Visit Fengdu Ghost City to feel the culture of afterlife in China;
19:00-20:30 Enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Party and dinner banquet; (Chinese sitting dinner)
20:00-22:30 Check out and close your account at the reception desk;
21:00-22:00 Have fun in the Evening Entertainment
Day 5 (B) 07:00-08:00 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western)
07:30 Return your room card to the reception desk;
08:30 Arrive at Chaotianmen Port in Chongqing & Disembark.

Please note:

1. Subject to Change

The itineraries, ports, departure & arrival time, shore excursions listed above are subject to change according to the weather, river condition and permission from the navigational authorities. Besides, activities onboard, dining and entertainment options vary and are subject to change.

2. Shore Excursions

The Century cruise company will arrange several shore excursions during the whole cruise between Shanghai and Wuhan, including some OPTIONAL shore excursions which are not listed in the fixed itinerary that travelers can decide to go or not based on your interest, real physical condition and budget. The optional sites will be visited depending on the number of travelers who want to go. 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. You could stay on the ship to enjoy some leisure time. For your safety, you are not allowed to leave your ship on your own.

3. Physical Challenge

The shore excursions to “Fengdu Ghost City” need some steps climbing and comfortable shoes re highly recommended! If you have problems with steps, you can choose to stay on the ship without joining in the excursions (If it is the arranged shore excursion by the cruise company, please note that there is no refund).

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Please Note:
• The above price range is based on a standard cabin for twin sharing.
• The prices are valid by Dec.31 of the year.
• Please enquiry for the exact price according to your nationality, cruising time and cruising route.
• Please quote us for the price may change during China's Golden Week and Spring Festival.
• Limited winter schedules may be adjusted into other dates, cruise ships, etc. based on the arrangement of the cruise company.

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