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Yangtze Miracle Cruise Itinerary & Route Map 2025
There are three routes that Yangtze Miracle operates in 2025, including the classic downstream route (Chongqing to Yichang), classic upstream route (Yichang to Chongqing) and the special upstream routes (Yichang to Chongqing) with Shennongjia National Park. If you decide to take an upstream cruise, please choose the date based on the attractions you fancy for.
Yangtze Miracle's Downstream Itinerary Map 2025/2026
Chongqing - Yichang 4 Days & 3 Nights Downstream Itinerary & Cruise Timetable
Arranged Shore Excursions (ticket fees included): Lesser Three Gorges, Goddess Sky Road, Three Gorges Dam Site, 816 Nuclear Military Plant/Baiheliang Underwater Museum/ Mt. Wuling Great Rift Valley
| Day | Time | Event & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (D) | 16:00-20:00 | Embark on the ship at Chaotianmen Port in Chongqing & Check in (Porter services included in the cruise fare; Executive Suite guests will enjoy the transfer service from the airport/railway station/hotel in Yuzhong District of Chongqing to the port from 14:00 on this day.) |
| 16:00-22:00 | Free seasonal fruits | |
| 18:00-20:00 | Complimentary light dinner with Chongqing specialties & snacks | |
| 20:30-21:30 | Buffet Reception on Sun Deck or Function Hall | |
| 20:00-20:30 | Attend safety & facilities onboard briefing | |
| 21:00 | Undock from Chongqing | |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 06:45-8:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) |
| 07:00-07:30 | Practice Taichi | |
| 08:00-22:00 | Free seasonal fruits | |
| Morning hours |
Enjoy one of the three excursion visit options: A – 816 Military Nuclear Plant and lecture (08:00-12:30) B – Baiheliang Underwater Museum and lecture + walk at Changfuhui (09:15-12:30) C – Mt. Wuling Great Rift Valley (07:15-13:00) |
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| 12:30-14:00 | Enjoy your buffet lunch with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 14:00-14:45 | Attend the lecture about the Three Gorges Dam Project | |
| 15:00-15:45 | Join the Captain’s Welcome Party | |
| 15:45-17:30 | Enjoy various activities onboard | |
| 18:00-19:30 | Enjoy your buffet dinner with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) | 06:30-07:00 | Ship through Qutang Gorge, the most majestic one of the three gorges |
| 07:00-07:30 | Practice Taichi | |
| 07:00-08:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 08:00-22:00 | Free seasonal fruits | |
| 08:45-11:45 | Enjoy a boat visit to Lesser Three Gorges | |
| 13:30-16:30/17:30 | Enjoy a shore excursion to Goddess Sky Road + afternoon tea at the private observation deck | |
| 12:00-13:30 | Enjoy your buffet lunch with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 12:00-13:30 | Enjoy Wushan featured fish lunch onshore (Exclusive for Executive Suites guests) | |
| 17:00-18:00 | Theme party | |
| 18:00-18:45 | Ship through Wu Gorge to admire the beautiful continuous hills on the banks | |
| 18:30-20:00 | Enjoy your buffet dinner with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 19:00-22:00 | Night visit to Wuyuan Cave (Exclusive for Executive Suites guests) | |
| Day 4 (B) | 06:30-07:00 | Sail through Xiling Gorge (the west section), the longest gorge among the three |
| 07:00-08:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 07:00-08:30 | Check out | |
| 09:00-12:00 | Disembark at Maoping Port. Take a shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site and marvel at the great project and feats of Chinese people | |
| 12:00-13:00 | Take the arranged bus to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal for departure (Porter services included in the cruise fare; Executive Suite guests will enjoy the transfer service from the Three Gorges Dam to the airport/railway station/Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal in Yichang after your visit.) |
Yangtze Miracle's Upstream Itinerary Map 2025/2026
Yichang - Chongqing 5 Days & 4 Nights Upstream Itinerary & Cruise Timetable
Arranged Shore Excursions (ticket fees included):Three Gorges Dam, Lesser Three Gorges, The Glory of Sanxia Night Cruise experience, White Emperor City or Three Gorges Summit, Shibaozhai Pagoda or Zhongzhou Alley + Dongpo Garden
| Day | Time | Event & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (D) | 17:30-20:00 | Gather at Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal and be transferred to Maoping Port for embarkation (Porter services included in the cruise fare; Executive Suite guests will enjoy the transfer service from the airport/railway station/Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal in Yichang to Maoping Port from 16:00 on this day.) |
| 18:00-22:00 | Free seasonal fruits | |
| 18:30-20:30 | Complimentary light dinner | |
| 21:00-21:30 | Attend safety & facilities onboard briefing | |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 07:00-07:30 | Practice Taichi |
| 07:00-08:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 08:00-22:00 | Free seasonal fruits | |
| 09:00-12:00 | Take a shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site and marvel at the great project and feats of Chinese people | |
| 12:30-14:00 | Enjoy your buffet lunch with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 14:00-16:00 | Sail through Xiling Gorge (the west section), the longest gorge among the three | |
| 16:00-16:45 | Join the Captain’s Welcome Party | |
| 17:00-17:45 | Attend the lecture about the Three Gorges Dam Project | |
| 16:00-18:00 | Enjoy various activities onboard | |
| 17:45-18:45 | Ship through Wu Gorge to admire the beautiful continuous hills on the banks | |
| 18:00-19:30 | Enjoy your buffet dinner with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 19:30-20:40 | Enjoy "The Glory of Sanxia (Three Gorges)" Night Cruise Show to appreciate the featured gorge landscape and Three Gorges culture with modern lighting technology (complimentary) | |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) | 07:00-07:30 | Practice Taichi |
| 07:00-08:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 08:00-22:00 | Free seasonal fruits | |
| 08:45-11:45 | Enjoy a boat visit to Lesser Three Gorges | |
| 10:30-11:30 | Shore excursion to Luojiazhai Village with light trek | |
| 11:30-12:15 | Tea and pastries | |
| 12:30-14:00 | Enjoy your buffet lunch with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 14:30-15:00 | Ship through Qutang Gorge, the most majestic one of the three gorges | |
| Afternoon hours | Enjoy one of the two shore excursion options A – White Emperor City (15:20-18:20) B – Three Gorges Summit (15:00-19:30) |
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| 18:30-20:00 | Enjoy your buffet dinner with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 20:00-21:00 | Theme party | |
| Day 4 (B, L, D) | 07:00-07:30 | Practice Taichi |
| 07:00-08:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 08:00-22:00 | Free seasonal fruits | |
| Morning hours | Enjoy one of the two shore excursion options A – Shibaozhai Pagoda (08:50-11:20) B – Zhongzhou Alley + Dongpo Garden (08:30-11:30) |
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| 12:00–13:30 | Enjoy your buffet lunch with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 14:00-18:00 | Enjoy various activities onboard | |
| 15:00-16:00 | Miracle Share – Three Gorges Poems Event | |
| 18:30-20:00 | Enjoy your buffet dinner with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| Day 5 (B) | 06:30-07:30 | Watch the cruise entering the harbor |
| 07:00-08:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 07:00-08:30 | Check out | |
| 08:30 | Disembark at Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock for departure (Porter services included in the cruise fare; Executive Suite guests will enjoy the transfer service from the airport/railway station/Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal in Yichang to Maoping Port for embarkation |
Yangtze Miracle's Shennongjia Itinerary Map 2025/2026
Yichang - Chongqing 5 Days & 4 Nights Shennongjia Itinerary & Cruise Timetable
In 2025, Yangtze Miracle offers special visit to the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site - Shennongjia National Nature Reserve. Besides Shennongjia landscape, the cruise would take you to appreciate the magnificent Three Gorges (not visiting Three Gorges Dam), and Three Gorges Summit, White Emperor City, and more great highlights along the golden section. (Available cruise dates: July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19; September 16; October 28 in 2025.)
Shennongjia Itinerary Arranged Shore Excursions: Shennongjia (UNESCO World Natural Heritage), Zhaojun Village, Lesser Three Gorges, The Glory of Sanxia Night Cruise experience, White Emperor City or Three Gorges Summit, Shibaozhai Pagoda or Zhongzhou Alley + Dongpo Garden
| Day | Time | Event & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (D) | 17:30-20:00 | Gather at Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal and be transferred to Maoping Port for embarkation (Porter services included in the cruise fare; Executive Suite guests will enjoy the transfer service from the airport/railway station/Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal in Yichang to Maoping Port from 16:00 on this day.) |
| 18:00-22:00 | Free seasonal fruits | |
| 18:30-20:30 | Complimentary light dinner | |
| 21:00-21:30 | Attend safety & facilities onboard briefing | |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) | 07:00-07:30 | Practice Taichi |
| 06:00-08:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 08:00-22:00 | Free seasonal fruits | |
| All day | For River-view Cabin and Family Room guests (lunch onshore), enjoy one of the two shore excursion options: A - Zhaojun Village + Shennongjia Natural Bridge Scenic Area (natural walk) (08:30-17:00) B - Zhaojun Village + Shennongjia Guanmenshan Scenic Area (human culture) (09:00-16:30) |
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| 07:00-16:00 | For Executive Suite Guests (lunch onshore): Shore excursion visits to Shennongjia (Large Dragon Pool, Shennongding, Guanmenshan Scenic Area) |
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| 18:30-20:00 | Enjoy your buffet dinner with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 19:30-20:40 | Enjoy "The Glory of Sanxia (Three Gorges)" Night Cruise Show to appreciate the featured gorge landscape and Three Gorges culture with modern lighting technology (complimentary) | |
| 20:40-21:00 | Join the Captain’s Welcome Party | |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) | 06:00-07:00 | Sail through Wu Gorge |
| 07:00-07:30 | Practice Taichi | |
| 07:00-08:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 08:00-22:00 | Free seasonal fruits | |
| 08:00-10:30 | Enjoy a boat visit to Lesser Three Gorges | |
| 10:30-11:30 | Shore excursion to Luojiazhai Village with light trek | |
| 11:30-12:15 | Tea and pastries | |
| 12:30-14:00 | Enjoy your buffet lunch with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 14:30-15:00 | Ship through Qutang Gorge, the most majestic one of the three gorges | |
| Afternoon hours | Enjoy one of the two shore excursion options A – White Emperor City (15:20-18:20) B – Three Gorges Summit (15:00-19:30) |
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| 18:30-20:00 | Enjoy your buffet dinner with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 20:00-21:00 | Theme party | |
| Day 4 (B, L, D) | 07:00-07:30 | Practice Taichi |
| 07:00-08:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 08:00-22:00 | Free seasonal fruits | |
| Morning hours | Enjoy one of the two shore excursion options A – Shibaozhai Pagoda (08:50-11:20) B – Zhongzhou Alley + Dongpo Garden (08:30-11:30) |
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| 12:30-14:00 | Enjoy your buffet lunch with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 14:00-18:00 | Enjoy various activities onboard | |
| 15:00-16:00 | Miracle Share – Three Gorges Poems Event | |
| 18:30-20:00 | Enjoy your buffet dinner with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| Day 5 (B) | 06:30-07:30 | Watch the cruise entering the harbor |
| 07:00-08:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 07:00-08:30 | Check out | |
| 08:30 | Disembark at Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock for departure (Porter services included in the cruise fare; Executive Suite guests will enjoy the transfer service from Chaotianmen Dock to the airport/railway station/People’s Assembly Hall in Chongqing.) |
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. 2025 Yangtze Miracle Shennongjia Special Route Sailing Dates:
July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19; September 16 and October 28 in 2025.
3. Excursions
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.
4. Physical Challenge
The shore excursions to “Fengdu Ghost City” and “White Emperor 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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2025 Schedule of Yangtze Miracle
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| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 Chongqing → Yichang from $708 | |
| 20 | 21 | 22 Yichang → Chongqing from $708 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 Chongqing → Yichang from $708 | |
| 27 | 28 | 29 Yichang → Chongqing from request | 30 |
• 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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