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Sail upstream through the Three Gorges on a five-day, four-night Yangtze cruise from Yichang to Chongqing. Scenic gorges, dam visits and included shore excursions make this an accessible river journey with cultural and geological highlights.
Sail upstream through the Three Gorges on a five-day, four-night Yangtze cruise from Yichang to Chongqing. Scenic gorges, dam visits and included shore excursions make this an accessible river journey with cultural and geological highlights.
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Operated by SilkRoadTrips · Yichang, Hubei
You step onto the polished deck at Yichang Maoping Wharf as the river pulls the world into motion. The Yangtze breathes beside you—deep, slow, insistent—pushing the ship upstream toward the carved cliffs of Qutang, the narrow cleft of Wu, and the broad curves of Xiling Gorge.
easy.
5 days (approx. 5 days, 4 nights).
Suitable for travelers in average physical condition; excursions involve short walks and gentle hikes.
Three shore excursions are included, but the exact sites can change based on the ship’s schedule and river conditions; check the final itinerary before boarding.
The standard arrival is Chaotianmen Wharf, but in rainy or dry seasons the ship may dock at Wanzhou and provide bus transfers to Chongqing city center.
Buffet breakfast daily and several buffet meals (lunch and dinner) are included as specified in the itinerary—special dietary requests should be noted at booking.
Yes—passport and any necessary visas must be arranged before travel; the operator requires passport details at booking and border rules are the traveler’s responsibility.
The Yangtze has long been a transport artery; White Emperor City and other sites along the route were strategic river forts and cultural stops for imperial couriers.
The Three Gorges Dam altered flow regimes and local ecosystems; responsible travel means staying on designated paths, avoiding single-use plastics onboard where possible, and respecting local wildlife and heritage sites.
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