Century Glory

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Chongqing to Yichang
Cruise Duration
4 days/3 nights
Upstream
Destinations
Yichang to Chongqing
Cruise Duration
5 days/4 nights
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Highlights

Fengdu Ghost City
Shibaozhai
Qutang Gorge
Wu Gorge
Xiling Gorge
White Emperor City
Three Gorges Dam

Cruise the Yangtze River in style with the Century Glory

Relax, unwind, and enjoy time floating along the magnificent Yangtze River onboard the Century Glory river cruise boat. Choose from both upstream and downstream options to travel the stunning section of the river between Chongqing and Yichang. The Century Glory river cruise provides front row seats to all most famous Yangtze River’s highlights: Fengdu Ghost City, Shibaozhai Pagoda, White Emperor City, and the awe-inspiring Three Gorges. Stylish, comfortable, and totally relaxing, the Century Glory is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the culture, traditions, and life that is part of the Yangtze’s vast history. Experience attentive service, tasteful room design, and comfortable facilities that make cruising the Yantze an absolute pleasure.


Cruise Boat Stats

Maiden voyage2019
Total cabins260
Passenger capacity650
Passenger decks7
Crew180

Cabin Information

Room TypeCabins
Presidential suite2
Glory suite2
Family suite12
Executive suite12
Superior cabin64
Deluxe cabin144
Interior cabin22
Riverview cabin2

Downstream Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart Chongqing

16:00 - 20:00   Board the cruise at the Chaotianmen Pier in Chongqing
21:00 - 21:30   Orientation & Briefing
Approx. 21:30  Depart Chongqing
21:30                 Captain's Welcome Reception on Sun deck (Smart Casual is Required)

Meals included: None

Day 2 - Cruise the Yangtze River

06:30 - 07:00   Morning coffee,tea and pastries
06:30 - 07:00   Tai Chi exercise
07:00 - 08:30   Breakfast (Buffet)
08:00 - 10:30   Optional tour to Fengdu Ghost City or onboard activities (CNY290/pp/tour)
09:00 - 12:00   Cultural activities
12:00 - 13:30    Lunch (Buffet)
15:00 - 17:30   Shore excursion---Shi Baozhai Pagoda
18:30 - 20:00   Dinner (Buffet)
20:30 - 22:00   Crew Cabaret Show

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 - Cruise the Yangtze River

06:30 - 07:00   Morning coffee,tea and pastries
06:30 - 07:00   Tai Chi exercise
07:00 - 08:30   Breakfast (Buffet)
08:00 - 10:30   Optional tour to White Emperor City or onboard activities (CNY290/pp/tour)
Approx. 11:30   Scenic cruising---Qutang Gorge
12:00 - 13:30   Lunch (Buffet)
Approx. 13:30   Scenic cruising---Wu Gorge
14:00 - 16:30   Shore Excursion---Shennv Stream
19:00 - 20:30    Buffet Dinner
20:30 - 23:00    Settle the bills
20:30 - 22:00    Evening Show (Smart Casual is Required)

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 - Cruise the Yangtze River + disembark at Yichang

06:30 - 08:00   Breakfast (Buffet)
08:00 - 11:00   Disembark at Maoping pier of Yichang. Join the Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam.(Exclude the golf car of CNY10/pp while tours.)
Approx. 12:30   Complete the trip at downtown of Yichang for your onward Journey
*OPTIONAL: *If join the optional tour of the Three Gorges dam ship lift:
Approx. 07:45   Disembark at Maoping pier of Yichang. Change a smaller boat to join the optional tour of the Three Gorges Dam ship lift (CNY290/pp/tour)
Approx. 10:00   Disembark at Sandouping pier of Yichang. Join the tour to the Three Gorges Dam.(Exclude the golf car fare of CNY10/pp while tours.)
Approx. 13:30   Complete the trip at downtown of Yichang for your onwards Journey

Meals included: Breakfast

Note: Guests may also choose the optional tour when disembarking at Maoping Pier. Board a ferry and sail through TGP ship's elevator where you can enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam. Arrangements for this tour are to be made onboard the cruise prior to disembarking.

All the times on the schedule are estimated ones which are subject to change due to weather and navigation conditions.

All shore excursions departure times and duration are approximate and may subject to change if considered unsafe to operate.

Upstream Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart Yichang

18:00 - 22:00   Board the cruise at Maoping pier
*16:00-21:30----Passengers could take the shuttle bus from Yichang East Train Station or Yichang Three Gorges Tourist Center
21:00 - 21:30   Embarkation Safety briefing

Meals included: None

Day 2 - Cruise the Yangtze River

06:30 - 07:00   Morning coffee,tea and pastries
06:30 - 07:00   Tai Chi exercise
07:00 - 08:00   Breakfast (Buffet)
07:30 - 12:45   Optional tour to the Three Gorges Tribe (CNY290/pp/tour) or onboard activities
12:00 - 13:30   Lunch (Buffet)
14:30 - 17:30   Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. (Exclude the golf car fare of CNY10/pp while tours.)
*OPTIONAL: *If join the optional tour of the Three Gorges dam ship lift:
14:30 - 16:30   Disembark at Maoping pier of Yichang. Change a smaller boat to join the optional tour of the Three Gorges Dam ship lift (CNY290/pp/tour)
16:30 - 18:30   Disembark at Sandouping pier of Yichang. Join the tour to the Three Gorges Dam. (Exclude the golf car fare of CNY10/pp while tours.)
18:30 - 20:00   Dinner (Buffet)
20:30 - 21:15   Captain's Welcome Party (Smart Casual is Required)

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3 - Cruise the Yangtze River

06:30 - 07:00   Morning coffee,tea and pastries
06:30 - 07:00   Tai Chi exercise
07:00 - 08:30   Breakfast (Buffet)
08:30 - 11:30   Shore Excursion---Shennv Stream
Approx. 11:30   Scenic cruising---Wu Gorge
12:00 - 13:30   Lunch (Buffet)
Approx. 15:00   Scenic cruising---Qutang Gorge
15:30 - 18:00   Optional tour to the White Emperor City or onboard activities (CNY290/pp/tour)
19:00 - 20:30   Buffet Dinner
21:00 - 22:00   Evening Entertainment

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 - Cruise the Yangtze River

06:30 - 07:00   Morning coffee,tea and pastries
06:30 - 07:00   Tai Chi exercise
07:00 - 08:30   Breakfast (Buffet)
08:30 - 11:30   Shore Excursion---Shibaozhai Pagoda
12:00 - 13:30   Lunch (Buffet)
14:00 - 17:00   Cultural Activities
19:00 - 20:30   Buffet Dinner
20:30 - 23:00   Settle the bills
20:30 - 22:00   Evening Show (Smart Casual is Required)

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 - Disembark at Chongqing

07:00 - 08:30   Breakfast (Buffet)
08:30                Disembark the cruise in Chongqing for your onwards Journey

Meals included: Breakfast

Ship Facilities

  1. Cabins and suites
    Century Glory has 260 tastefully decorated cabins onboard, all with their own balconies and amenities, including bathroom with separate bathtub or shower, a direct dial phone, LCD satellite TV, central air-conditioning, and potable water made available through the onboard water purification system.
  2. Restaurants and bars
    Onboard you will have access to a number of restaurants and bars, including:
  • Double-deck Global Restaurant: The first time to use all the oblong dining tables in the restaurant, with glass walls on both sides which made the restaurant completely transparent and garantee to see the scenery of both sides..
  • Pavilion VIP Restaurant of Pan-Asian Cuisine: Offer the tailor-made menu and dilicate food, whether western styles or characteristic such as Sichuan hopot or other pan-Asian dishes always available at your service.
  • Extreme spacious sunshine deck: Soak up the sunshine and relax with other travelers in between shore excursions and other onboard activities on the top 1000 square meters of super-large sunshine deck.
  • The Panorama Café: located in the exclusive position of the bow with the best scenic restaurant of the cruise. VIP guests on the administrative floor can enjoy private gathering time here.
  1. Leisure facilities
    Really let yourself unwind on this relaxing river cruise by taking full advantage of the onboard leisure facilities, including:
  • Seven storey Grand Atrium lobby providing views of the surrounding Yangtze River scenery
  • Largest observation deck & public areas
  • Exclusive executive suites decks
  • HD cinema with conference function
  • Hybrid engine system
  • Multi-function propellers system
  • Hi-technological AI system
  • Internet and 24h free Wi-fi coverage throughout the ship

Inclusions / Exclusions

Inclusions:

  • Onboard accommodation based on double/twin occupancy in a standard cabin on the second level of cruise boat
  • Admission fees: to sightseeing spots and activities as specified (Shibaozhai, Shennv Stream, Three Gorges Dam)
  • Selected onboard activities as specified (Tai Chi, cultural activities, and onboard entertainment)
  • Meals: as specified in the itinerary
  • Tour guide: excellent private English-speaking guides
  • Transfers: land transfer with drivers as specified
  • Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour
  • Government taxes and fees

Exclusions

  • Optional shore excursions: Fengdu Ghost City, White Emperor City, Three Gorges Project Ship Lift, Tribe of the Three Gorges
  • Any personal onboard spending of laundry, drink, telex, phone calls, beauty treatments, and other miscellaneous services
  • Gratuities to river guide, service staff and cruise director, and any other personnel
  • Any upgrades to a different floor or cabin
  • Transfer service in Chongqing and Yichang.
  • China visa fees
  • This cruise does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances

Important Information

  • All times on the schedule are estimated and are subject to change due to weather and navigation conditions.
  • All shore excursions departure times and duration are approximate and may subject to change if considered unsafe to operate.
  • Downstream (Chongqing/Yichang): Transfers will be provided to the Yichang Cruise Terminal Center arriving at approximately 12:30pm for passengers taking just the morning excursion to the Three Gorges Dam, and 1:30pm for passengers taking Three Gorges Dam tour with the optional ship lift excursion if condition permitted.
  • Upstream (Yichang/Chongqing):
    Option 1: Free shuttle bus service at Yichang East Train Station where original ID (passport) must be presented at the Yichang Tourism Information Center to obtain a coach ticket. Passengers board the shuttle at the bus bay marked“Luxury Cruises Shuttle Bus Center. Luggage will be stored and transferred on the same coach (transfer is 1.5 hours duration). The shuttle service is available daily from 16:00pm to 21:30pm. For assistance on site in Chinese, please call, 0717-6941940. For English speaking assistance, please call the ship reception directly (refer to numbers below). Option 2:Free shuttle bus service at Yichang Three Gorges Tourist Center, located opposite Wanda Crown Plaza Hotel (also called No. 9 Pier). Your original ID (passport) is required to obtain a coach ticket. Board the shuttle to Maoping Pier. Luggage is stored and transferred on the same coach (transfer is 1.5 hours duration). Shuttle service is available daily from 16:00pm to 21:30pm. For assistance on site in Chinese, please call +86-15071816140 or for English speaking assistance, please call the ship reception directly (refer to numbers below). For passengers organizing the transfer between Yichang and Maoping, the suggested cruise embarkation time of upstream is between 18:00- 22:30.
  • As the sailing port is to be finalized, you are advised to call the cruise company before boarding to confirm the specific port of your cruise.
  • The port for disembarking may be adjusted due to weather conditions and water level on the day. Please keep your phone on so we can contact you at all times. It is recommended you to contact ChinaTours.com or the cruise company on the day of boarding to receive the accurate information about the port.
  • Optional spots listed in the itinerary are not included in the quotation. Passengers must pay separately for these on the cruise. Based on the conditions and general terms of cruise company, passengers are not permitted to leave the ship if they are not taking the optional shore excursion.

Alteration of Itinerary:

If unforeseen circumstance beyond our control require us to make relevant changes to the cruise itinerary, we reserve the right to cancel or change the sailing date, etc. Where it is necessary to change the accommodation, ChinaTours.com reserves the right to substitute it with accommodation of at least a similar standard. We make changes on the conditions that:

  • Events happened out of our control, such as war, fire, epidemics, health risks, typhoon,earthquake and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, etc. Under these conditions, extra fares will be charged if there any additional costs are incurred.
  • River conditions are subject to change. Due to any potential events, we reserve the right to alter programs to maintain the spirit of the cruise with concern for safety and in response to actual conditions during sailing. Unused services are not refundable.

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