Changjiang Cruise Ships 2024/2025
Changjiang Cruises has only three cruise ships - Yangtze 1, Yangtze 2 and Yangtze 3. They are popular for its all-inclusive cruise packages and good services. Downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang will take 4 days and 3 nights (5 Days and 4 nights for Yangtze 1) onboard, while upstream cruise from Yichang to Chongqing will take 5 days and 4 nights onboard. Recently, Yangtze 2 finished its refurbishment and will run a complete different cruise line, 4 days 3 nights between Wuhan and Nanjing (the lower reaches of the Yangtze River). 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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2024/2025 Winter Changjiang Cruises Booking Available: 2024/2025 winter Changjiang Cruises is offered by Yangtze 1 and Yangtze 3 (Spring Festival vacation in January and February in 2025)! Select your ideal winter cruise date below and book early at a better price!
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Yangtze 3
All-inclusive luxury cruise with featured routes
4 days Chongqing→Yichang
5 days Yichang→Chongqingfrom $718-$732 View Details
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Yangtze 1
2025 ONLY cruise sailing Ship Lift, Gezhou Dam & Xiling Gorge
5 days Yichang→Chongqing
5 days Chongqing→Yichangfrom $623-$653 View Details
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Yangtze 2
2024 Refurbished Changjiang Cruises ship
4 days Chongqing→Yichang
5 days Yichang→Chongqingfrom request 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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Yangtze Cruise Calendar
Remark: CQ=Chongqing; YC=Yichang; WH=Wuhan; NJ=Nanjing; SH=Shanghai.
Changjiang Cruises' Itinerary 2024/2025 (Take a reference of Yangtze 3)
Chongqing - Yichang 4/5 Days & 3/4 Nights Downstream Cruise
| Day | Time | Event & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Yangtze 1 | ||
| Day 1 (D) | 16:00-21:00 21:00 |
Boarding the ship at Chongqing Chaotianmen Square; Departing from Chongqing. |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 09:00-11:30 15:00-16:00 17:30-18:00 |
Shore Excursion to Fengdu Ghost City; Lecture on the Changjiang River; Captain's welcome party; |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) | 08:00-11:30 12:00-12:30 14:00-18:00 20:30-21:00 |
Shore excursion to White Emperor City; Sail through Qutang Gorge; Shore excursion to Goddess Sky Road Lecture on the engineering feat - Ship lift |
| Day 4 (B, L, D) | 07:00-07:30 09:00-11:30 15:00-18:00 18:30-19:00 20:30-21:30 |
Sail through Wu Gorge and pass the Shennv Peak; Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site; Shore excursion to Shennong Stream; Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam; Experience Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift; Farewell party |
| Day 5 (B) | 08:00-09:30 10:00-11:00 12:00 |
Sail through Xiling Gorge; Ship crosses Gezhou Dam; Disembark at Yichang No.9 Wharf |
| Yangtze 3 | ||
| Day 1 (D) | 18:00-21:00 21:30 |
Boarding the ship at Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock; Departing from Chongqing. |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 08:30-12:00 17:00-17:30 18:30-22:00 |
Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City; Captain's welcome banquet; Shore excursion - Feng Yan San Guo Show |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) |
08:00-11:30 12:00-12:30 14:00-14:30 14:30-17:30 20:30-21:30 |
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Summit; Sail through Qutang Gorge; Sail through Wu Gorge; Shore excursion to Shennv Stream; Staff talent show |
| Day 4 (B) | 08:00-11:30 12:30 |
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site; Disembark at Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal; |
Yichang - Chongqing 5 Days & 4 Nights Upstream Cruise
| Day | Time | Event & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Yangtze 1 | ||
| Day 1 (D) | 19:00-20:00 | Board at Yichang No.9 Wharf |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 07:00-08:00 09:30-12:30 14:00-17:30 18:00-18:30 20:30-21:30 |
Sail through Gezhouba Dam and Xiling Gorge; Shore excursion to Tribe of the Three Gorges; Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam; Captain's welcome party; Experience Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) | 07:00-07:40 09:00-12:30 14:30-15:00 15:30-18:30 20:00-21:00 |
Sail through Wu Gorge; Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges; Sail through Qutang Gorge; Shore excursion to White Emperor City; Cruise Evening Party |
| Day 4 (B, L, D) | 10:00-11:00 13:30-17:00 |
Lecture on the Changjiang River ; Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City |
| Day 5 (B) | 08:30 | After breakfast, Disembark at Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock |
| Yangtze 3 | ||
| Day 1 (D) | 16:00-21:30 | 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) | 08:30-12:00 14:00-17:30 20:30-21:00 22:00 |
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam; Shore excursion to Tribe of the Three Gorges; Captain's welcome banquet; Depart from Yichang Maoping Port |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) | 07:00 08:30-12:30 14:30-15:00 15:30-18:30 20:00-22:00 |
Sail through Wu Gorge; Shore excursion to Goddess Sky Road; Sail through Qutang Gorge; Shore excursion to White Emperor City; Theater |
| Day 4 (B, L, D) | 14:00-17:00 | Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City; |
| Day 5 (B) | 08:30 | Disembark at Chongqing Chaotianmen Port |
Please Note:
• 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.
Other Popular Yangtze Cruises Companies
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from $436-$484
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Victoria CruisesVictoria Cruises is the leading American-managed fleet on Yangtze River, including four 5-star ships
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Yangzi ExplorerAs the most luxury cruise on the Yangtze, it's offers the finest suites and one-on-one service
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