Why to take a Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world, is one of the two Mother Rivers of China. Taking a luxury cruise along the Yangtze River is the best way to discover the charm of the central part of China and savor the natural sceneries, culture, history, and other characteristics of this charming great river. Along the sailing, you will pass through the fabulous Three Gorges, witness the world great project - Three Gorges Dam, and visit domestic famous places of interests, with some primitive, some full of culture and history, and some new to your imagination. While onboard the cruise, you will spend really leisure time to release your body and mind. Encounter with people from different countries and regions, relax in the comfortable luxury rooms, have fun with many activities, taste rich kinds of cuisines, and be good taken care of by the smiling crews and cruise managers, etc. Your holiday onboard the cruise along the Yangtze River will be your unforgettable memory.
Cruise with China Discovery - Your Reliable Yangtze River Cruise Expert
We China Discovery, running an office in Chongqing that is a popular port city of Yangtze River cruise, have rich experience of booking the cruise. For many years, we have been keeping good relationships with the Yangtze River cruise companies, knowing clear about the ships, following the latest news and changes, and offering the reasonable price. So, guests booking cruises with us can enjoy a worry-free vacation and are well helped from planning the cruise, how to board the ship and other detail steps with nice services of our professional travel consultants. For most Yangtze River cruise travelers, they usually enjoy the cruise with a longer China tour to other cities, and we China Discovery also have top China Yangtze River tour packages covering other destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, and so on. If you want to see more highlights of other popular cities and sites in China, you could combine a China tour with the cruise to perfect your go in once.
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Along the Yangtze River, the Chongqing to Yichang is the golden part for cruising. In the year of 2025, there are all together 26 cruise ships sailing on the magnificent section of the Yangtze River, all offering both upstream and downstream cruises between Chongqing and Yichang. Here, we select the top 8 ships for travelers sailing along the popular golden line. All the ships are with advanced facilities, high quality services, luxury rooms, satisfying entertainments, tasteful food, awesome arrangements, and very reasonable prices, and also are highly recommended by travelers on TripAdvisor and other famous websites. Choose your favorite to start sailing now!
Specialized in Yangtze River cruise booking for many years, we’ve had a great relationship with all cruise companies and their ships. Select your favorite cruise company and check its cruise calendar, sailing schedule, shore excursions, price, and itinerary to find your ideal ship. At China Discovery, awesome cruise experience and the lowest prices are guaranteed!
Asia's Best River Cruise Line (2021-2024) with outstanding fleet and service
New York based luxury cruise line with international service
2025 Launched unparalleled luxury "Celebrity Choice" with one-on-one service
Professional experienced team offering All-inclusive cruises packages & unique itineraries
Large & valuable cruises popular among domestic travelers
Domestic famous cruise brand with 2 spacious & cost-saving ships
Do you have questions about planning or booking a Yangtze River cruise? Do you want to know more about shore excursion and life onboard? Then, you’re at the right place. The following articles make you know how to get started planning, which ship suits your needs better, what you can do onboard and onshore, etc. If you have got some questions, you can check answers from Yangtze Cruise FAQs & Tips or ask directly from our professional travel consultants.
Are you first-timers? There're a lot to consider before your cruise. BUT, taking a Yangtze River cruise with China Discovery means you’ll enjoy worry-free selection, booking and cruising. The following essential articles help you learn more and plan a cruise vacation perfectly.
Which ship to go? Select your ideal ship from the top recommendations based on your needs.
There are a lot to do from relaxing pursuits and enriching activities to fun entertainment at night.
3~6 excursions are covered during your cruise along the Yangtze River. Visit the authentic sites to savor their culture, history, and charm.
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Taking a Yangtze River cruise is the best and favorite way for global visitors. As the leading travel agency in Yangtze Cruise industry, we have helped hundreds of travelers cruise the Yangtze River cruise successfully. With our well-designed tour packages, they had created many wonderful memories during their trips to Yangtze River. To inspire more people who love Yangtze River, they kindly shared their inspiring Yangtze River cruise vacation stories with us. Some of them traveled as family, some as couple, some as solo. Get inspired now!
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