Notice: Due to rising water levels, all cruises between Wuhan and Nanjing, and several Chongqing and Nanjing cruises were canceled in 2024. For more information, please feel free to contact our travel consultants.

Yangtze 2 Cruise Itinerary & Route Map 2025

Wuhan - Nanjing 4 Days & 3 Nights Downstream Itinerary Cruise Timetable (vice versa)

Arranged Shore Excursions: Mount Lu or Jingdezhen, Mount Jiuhua or Jiu Hua Shan Dayuan Buddhist Culture Park and Pingtian Lake.

Day Time Event & Activities
Day 1 (D) 16:00 Embark on the ship at Wuhan Port Check in
18:00 Undock from Wuhan
18:30 Enjoy your buffet dinner
Day 2 (B, L, D) 07:00 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes
08:00-17:30
08:00-18:30
Option A: Visit the Mount Lu (庐山)
Option B: Visit Jingdezhen - Tao Yang Alley (陶阳里御窑景区), Jiujiang Flood Control Themed Cultural Park (九江九八抗洪主题文化公园), Pipa Pavilion (琵琶亭)
12:00
13:00
Option A: Enjoy your lunch at restaurant in Mount Lu
Option B: Enjoy your lunch in Jingdezhen
19:00 Enjoy your buffet dinner
20:00 Attend the captain's welcome reception
Day 3 (B, L, D) 07:00 Enjoy your buffet breakfast
08:00-18:00
08:30-18:00
Option A: Visit the Jiu Hua Shan Dayuan Buddhist Culture Park (大愿文化园景区), Pingtian Lake (平天湖)
Option B: Visit Mount Jiuhua (九华山)
12:30 Option A: Enjoy the authentic Hui dishes at Pingtian Peninsula Hotel
Option B: Enjoy local dishes at Jiuhua Ancient Street
18:30 Enjoy your dinner banquet
20:00 Evening dancing shows entertainment
Day 4 (B) 07:00 Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes
08:00 Disembark at Wumadu Tourism Port, Nanjing (南京五马渡旅游码头)



Chongqing - Nanjing 10 Days & 9 Nights Downstream Itinerary Cruise Timetable (vice versa)

Arranged Shore Excursions: Mt. Wuling Great Rift Valley, Three Gorges, White Emperor City, Shennv Stream, Shennongjia Nature Reserve, Ship Lock, Three Gorges Dam, Jinzhou Museum & Jingzhou Ancient City Wall, Guiyuan Temple, Donghu Lake, Hubei Provincial Museum, Option A: Mount Lu or Option B: Jingdezhen, Option A: Mount Jiuhua or Option B: Dayuan Buddhist Park……

Day Time Event & Activities
Day 1 (D) 16:00-22:00 Embark at Chaotianmen Dock (朝天门码头)
18:30 Buffet Dinner
22:00 Undock from Chongqing
Day 2 (B, L, D) 06:30 Buffet Breakfast
07:30 Shore Excursion to Mt. Wuling Great Rift Valley (武陵山大裂谷)
13:00 Buffet Lunch
16:00 Onboard Activity: Yangtze River Story Lecture
18:30 Buffet Dinner
20:00 Onboard Activity: Captain Welcome Party
Day 3 (B, L, D) 07:00 Buffet Breakfast
08:00 Shore Excursion to White Emperor City (白帝城)
11:45 Buffet Lunch
13:00 Qutang Gorge
14:30 Wu Gorge
15:30 Shore excursion to Shennv Stream (神女溪)
18:30 Buffet Dinner
20:00 Onboard Activity: Disco & Ballroom Dancing
Day 4 (B, L, D) 07:00 Buffet Breakfast
08:00 Shore Excursion to Shennongjia Natural Reserve (神农架风景区) - Shennongtan (神农坛)
12:30 Lunch at Muyu Town (木鱼镇)
13:00 Shore Excursion to Shennongjia Natural Reserve (神农架风景区) - Tianshengqiao (天生桥)
18:30 Return to the cruise
19:00 Buffet Dinner
20:00 Pass the Three Gorges Ship Lock (三峡大坝五级船闸)
20:00 Onboard Activity: Aerobics Time
Day 5 (B, L, D) 07:00 Buffet Breakfast
08:30 Shore Excursion to Three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝)
12:00 Buffet Lunch
13:00 Sail through Xiling Gorge (西陵峡)
14:00 Onboard Activity: Mahjong/Cards/Chess Play
15:00 The Ship Passed the Gezhou Dam (葛洲坝)
18:00 Buffet Dinner
20:00 Onboard Activity: Yangtze River Culture Gala
Day 6 (B, L, D) 07:00 Buffet Breakfast
08:00 Shore Excursion to Jingzhou Ancient City Wall (荆州古城墙) and Jingzhou Museum (荆州博物馆)
12:00 Buffet Lunch
14:00 Onboard Activity: Garden Party
18:00 Buffet Dinner
20:00 Onboard Activity: Cocktail Night
Day 7 (B, L, D) 07:00 Buffet Breakfast
10:00 Shore Excursion to Guiyuan Temple (归元寺), Wuhan
12:00 Buffet Lunch
14:00 Shore Excursion to Hubei Provincial Museum (湖北省博物馆) and Donghu Lake Scenic Area (东湖风景区)
18:00 Guests Return to the Ship and the Cruise Sails On
18:30 Buffet Dinner
Day 8 (B, L, D) 07:00 Buffet Breakfast
08:00 Shore Excursions to Option A: Mount Lu (庐山) or
Option B: Jingdezhen - Taoyang Alley (陶阳里御窑景区)
12:30 Buffet Lunch at Option A: the Restaurant of Mount Lu or
Option B: Jingdezhen Downtown
13:00 Option A: Visit the Mount Lu (庐山)
Option B: Visit Jingdezhen - Tao Yang Li (陶阳里御窑景区), Jiujiang Flood Control Themed Cultural Park (九江九八抗洪主题文化公园), Pipa Pavilion (琵琶亭)
18:00 Guests Return to the Cruise
19:00 Buffet Dinner
20:00 Onboard Activity: Handicraft | Games Kids Play
Day 9 (B, L, D) 07:00 Buffet Breakfast
08:30 Shore Excursions to Option A: Jiu Hua Shan Dayuan Buddhist Culture Park (大愿文化园景区) or
Option B: Mount Jiuhua Scenic Area (九华山风景区)
12:30 Buffet Lunch at Option A: Pingtian Peninsula Hotel, Chizhou or
Option B: Jiuhuashan Scenic Area
14:30 Option A: Visit Pingtian Lake (平天湖), enjoy delicious afternoon tea
Option B: Continue to visit Mount Jiuhua Scenic Area (九华山风景区) to Baisui Palace (百岁宫), Hall of the Arhats (五百罗汉堂) and Dongya Zen Temple (东崖禅寺), etc.
18:00 Guests Return to the Cruise
18:30 Buffet Dinner
20:00 Onboard Activity: Yangtze River Culture Evening Party
Day 10 (B) 07:00 Buffet Breakfast
08:00 Nanjing Wumadu Tourist Wharf Disembarkation (or Optional Nanjing 1-day tour, additional fee required)

Please note:

1. Subject to Change

The itineraries, ports, departure &amp 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 Changjiang Cruise Company offers all-inclusive tour packages from 2024, which means all attractions, food, accommodation and activities, etc., listed in the itinerary is included in your tickets' price. Notice! If you do not visit the sites, the fees for arranged shore excursion sites will not be 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. On the disembarkation day, Yangtze 2 also offer day tours in Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing, which require extra payment. If you are interested, you can ask the reception desk for details during your sail, such as price, places to visit, transportation, etc.

3. Physical Challenge

The shore excursions to Mt. Wuling Great Rift Valley and Mount Lu need some step climbing and comfortable shoes are highly recommended! If you have problems with the step, 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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