Day 1 - North America – Chongqing
Depart from major North American cities on international flights to Chongqing, China's trending mountain city.
Meals: Self-arranged
Day 2 - Arrival in Chongqing
Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel. We recommend arriving before 5:00 PM to experience the stunning night views. Stay at InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City, a landmark luxury hotel at the confluence of Yangtze and Jialing Rivers.
Meals: Self-arrangedHotel: InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City (Luxury 5-Star)
Day 3 - Chongqing (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit hotel's sky corridor, Ciqikou Ancient Town, light rail through buildings, Hongya Cave, and Jiefangbei. Afternoon: board luxury 5-star cruise Yangtze River No. 2. Grand welcome ceremony on deck before departure.
20:30 Safety briefing | 21:00 Cruise departsAccommodation: Luxury Cruise Yangtze River No. 2
Day 4 - Yangtze River, Shibaozhai (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast | 08:30-09:30 Themed activity
09:45-11:30 Garden party | 12:00-13:00 Lunch | 14:00-17:00 Dock at Zhongxian
Shore Excursion: Shibaozhai - National Key Cultural Relic, multi-story mortise-and-tenon wooden fortress tower built Ming-Qing Dynasty, known as "Pearl of Southern Folk Architecture."
18:00-19:30 Dinner | 19:30-21:00 Captain's Reception | 22:00-23:00 Late-night snackAccommodation: Luxury Cruise Yangtze River No. 2
Day 5 - Yangtze Three Gorges (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast | 09:00-10:30 Three Gorges lecture
11:30-13:00 Lunch | 13:00 Enter Qutang Gorge - "First Peril of Yangtze," featuring Kui Gate
14:00 Enter Wu Gorge - "Hundred-Li Gallery," famous for Goddess Peak legend
15:30-18:00 Dock at Wushan, tour Goddess Stream by small boat
18:30-20:00 Dinner | 20:00-22:00 Dance party | 22:00-23:00 Snack | 23:30 Pass Five-Stage Ship LockAccommodation: Luxury Cruise Yangtze River No. 2
Day 6 - Yangtze River, Three Gorges Dam (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast
08:00-11:30 Shore Excursion: Three Gorges Dam - World's largest water conservancy project
11:30-13:00 Lunch | 13:00 Enter Xiling Gorge | 15:00-15:30 Pass Gezhouba Lock
15:30-17:00 Mahjong experience | 18:30-20:00 Dinner | 20:00-21:00 Flash mob performanceAccommodation: Luxury Cruise Yangtze River No. 2
Day 7 - Yangtze River, Jingzhou (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast | 08:30-11:30 Dock at Jingzhou
Shore Excursion (Choose One):
Option A: Jingzhou Museum (130,000+ relics) + Ancient City Wall (built 685 BC-1927 AD)
Option B: Chu King Chariot and Horse Formation
11:30-13:00 Lunch | 14:30-16:00 Calligraphy experience | 18:30-20:00 Dinner
20:30-22:00 Drama "Life Following Water" | 22:00-23:00 Late-night snackAccommodation: Luxury Cruise Yangtze River No. 2
Day 8 - Yangtze River, Wuhan (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast
09:00-11:30 Cultural DIY activities | 11:30-13:00 Lunch | 13:00-17:30 Dock at Wuhan
Shore Excursion: Yellow Crane Tower - One of "Three Great Towers of Jiangnan." Hubei Provincial Museum - National treasures including Sword of Goujian and Chime Bells of Marquis Yi of Zeng.
18:30-20:00 Dinner | 20:30-22:00 Music performance | 22:00-23:00 Late-night snackAccommodation: Luxury Cruise Yangtze River No. 2
Day 9 - Yangtze River, Jiujiang (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast | 08:30-18:00 Dock at Jiujiang
Shore Excursion (Choose One):
Option A: Lushan - World Heritage Site, famous for glacial landforms, "Kuanglu's wonders are best under heaven"
Option B: Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum - Award-winning architecture, 3,000+ artifacts, 600 years of imperial kiln history
18:30-20:00 Dinner | 20:00-22:00 Talent competition | 22:00-23:00 Late-night snackAccommodation: Luxury Cruise Yangtze River No. 2
Day 10 - Yangtze River, Chizhou (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast | 08:30-18:00 Dock at Chizhou
Shore Excursion: Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) - UNESCO World Heritage Site, National 5A Scenic Area. Famous for unique pines, peculiar rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs. Main peak Lotus Peak at 1,864m. Xu Xiake praised: "After Huangshan, one loses interest in other mountains." Known as "The Most Marvelous Mountain Under Heaven."
18:30-20:00 Dinner | 20:00-22:00 Farewell Party | 22:00-23:00 Late-night snackAccommodation: Luxury Cruise Yangtze River No. 2
Day 11 - Nanjing, Suzhou (B, D)
09:00 Arrive Nanjing Wumadu Pier, disembark, travel to Suzhou. Lunch self-arranged.
Visit Yangcheng Lake and Chongyuan Temple, featuring China's tallest indoor Guanyin statue (33m, 88 tons). Praised as "Buddhist Paradise on Water." Evening: savor famous Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs.Hotel: Pullman Suzhou Hotel or similar 5-Star
Day 12 - Suzhou, Shanghai (B, L)
Visit Shantang Street, Lingering Garden, Suzhou Silk Exhibition Center. After lunch, travel to Shanghai. Visit the Bund, Nanjing Road, City God Temple. Evening free. Dinner self-arranged.Hotel: Shanghai Hongqiao Hilton Hotel or similar 5-Star
Day 13 - Shanghai – North America (B)
After breakfast, airport or railway station drop-off service. Depart with wonderful memories.
2026 Departure Date & Pricing
Departure Date: October 16, 2026
Rates per person in USD:
| Cabin Type | Room Size | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | Supplement |
|---|
| 2nd Floor Balcony Room | 23 m²/248 sq ft | $2,799 | $4,899 | $0 |
| 3rd Floor Balcony Room | 23 m²/248 sq ft | $2,999 | $4,999 | $200 |
| 4th Floor Balcony Room | 23 m²/248 sq ft | $3,299 | $5,299 | $500 |
| 4th Floor Executive Suite | 35 m²/377 sq ft | $3,999 | $5,999 | $1,200 |
| 4th Floor Family Suite | 35 m²/377 sq ft | $3,999 | $5,999 | $1,200 |
| 5th Floor Executive Suite | 35 m²/377 sq ft | $4,299 | $6,299 | $1,500 |
| 5th Floor Family Suite | 35 m²/377 sq ft | $4,299 | $6,299 | $1,500 |
| 3rd Floor Presidential Suite | 65 m²/700 sq ft | $7,999 | $13,999 | $5,200 |
Presidential Suite Privileges: Suites 301 and 302 share an exclusive 120 m²/1290 sq ft front deck viewing area. Dedicated vehicle provided for shore excursions during cruise.
Suite Guest Privileges: Guests staying in 4th Floor Executive Suite, 4th Floor Family Suite, 5th Floor Executive Suite, 5th Floor Family Suite, and 3rd Floor Presidential Suite will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the exclusive 6th-floor restaurant during the cruise.
