YANGTZE
The Yangtze or Yangzi is the longest river in Asia, the third-longest in the world and the longest in the world to flow entirely within one country. It rises at Jari Hill in the Tanggula Mountains (Tibetan Plateau) and flows 6,300 km (3,900 mi) in a generally easterly direction to the East China Sea. Its drainage basin comprises one-fifth of the land area of China, and is home to nearly one-third of the country's population.

YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE - A JOURNEY THROUGH CULTURE & HISTORY
A Yangtze cruise is the only way to experience the legendary Yangtze River. Your river cruise will take you through a variety of beautiful areas in the region, giving you a closer look at the many faces of China. The most dramatic part of the River is the Three Gorges region.The three larger gorges on the Yangtze are the Qutang Gorge, the shortest and narrowest of the three with the most spectacular scenery; the Wu (Witches) Gorge, noted for its magnificent lush green mountains frequently shrouded in mist, and the Xiling Gorge, at 47 miles the longest of the three, with narrow, precipitous cliffs. The Three Gorges experience on your Yangtze cruise also includes a tour of the immense Three Gorges Dam project site and museum.

Why choose to cruise with Century Cruises

• Elegant, Comfortable Ships -- Sail on modern, comfortable vessels. State of the art amenities and spacious common areas make for an enjoyable sailing environment.
• Best-in-Class Cabins -- in the large cabins (you'll find none larger on the Yangtze) you'll find 5-star hotel standard of all-cotton linens and personal grooming articles.
• Floating Room With a View -- 100% of the deluxe cabins on the Century fleet have panoramic sliding glass doors and private balconies, enhancing the spectacular views.
• Delightful Dining -- from home made cuisines that incorporate local or international flavors to your personal taste. Dining with Century is a true culinary treat.

Day 1-2 U.S. Residential City ✈ Chongqing 

Fly overnight to Chongqing.
On arrival on day two you will be met at the airport by our guide or National Escort from Grand Century Cruises. Together with all other travel members who may be arriving at a similar time, you will transfer approximately 40 minutes to your hotel to check in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
CHONGQING- The largest municipality in southwest China, and a modern port city on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Chongqing makes up for a lack of top-notch sights with fantastic food and charismatic geography, Chongqing is undergoing a stage of dramatic redevelopment, making it a fascinating city to visit for any traveler. There's nowhere else in China you'll see a dramatic glass skyscraper next to precarious stilted houses and eateries centuries old.

Hotel：Marriott Hotel or similar (5 stars)

Day 3 Chongqing 

Take a bus to have city tour to Chongqing Liberation Square and Hongya Cave.In the evening, go to enjoy the splendid Chongqing night view and welcome dinner.

Breakfast: Hotel｜Lunch: Local Lunch｜Dinner: Welcome Dinner
Hotel: Marriott Hotel or similar (5 stars)

Day 4 Chongqing CRUISE EMBARKATION 

After the early breakfast, visit Ciqikou and Chongqing Old Street. After lunch, embark Your Cruise at Chaotianmen Port. Safety Briefing and Captain’s Welcome Party at night.

Breakfast: Hotel｜Lunch: Local Lunch｜Dinner: Buffet by post
Accommodation: Century Cruises 5-Star Luxury Cruise: Century Legend (Cabin Balcony Room)

Day 5 Fengdu 

Fengdu Xiaoguanshan Ancient Dwellings; War Fire of the Three Kingdoms Show
Enjoy morning tea and coffee in the bar and Tai Chi morning exercise on the Sun deck. After breakfast, take the excursion to the Xiaoguan- shan Ancient Dwellings. Captain pilot house tour in the afternoon, then you can enjoy the movie time or lecture about the Three Gorges.
After dinner, it is worth wide to choose the grand optional show "War Fire of the Three Kingdoms Show" at your own expense.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Buffet by post
Accommodation: Century Cruises 5-Star Luxury Cruise: Century Legend (Cabin Balcony Room)

Day 6 Qutang Gorge& Wu gorgeWhite Emperor City; 5-step Ship Locks 

After breakfast, take a shore excursion to the historical & cultural White Emperor City . Immerse into the magnificent Qutang Gorge& Wu gorge.Sail through the �-step Ship Locks of the Dam at night.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Buffet by post
Accommodation: Century Cruises 5-Star Luxury Cruise: Century Legend (Cabin Balcony Room)

Day 7 Yichang Three Gorges Dam Project 

After breakfast, you will take a tour to visit the Three Gorges Dam Project. The cruise passes through Gezhouba Lock after lunch, and you can join the lecture about Three Gorges Dam and Ship Lock in the afternoon. Leisure time at your discretion and enjoy a variety of onboard activities to fulfill the rest of an enjoyable day.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Buffet by post
Accommodation: Century Cruises 5-Star Luxury Cruise: Century Legend (Cabin Balcony Room)

Day 8  Jingzhou Jingzhou Museum & Jingzhou Ancient City Wall 

Enjoy morning tea and coffee in the bar and Tai Chi morning exercise on the Sun deck.
After breakfast, take shore excursion to Jingzhou Museum & Jingzhou Ancient City Wall, and Captain pilot house tour in the afternoon. Enjoy the movie time in the cinema at night to fulfill the rest of an enjoyable day.

Breakfast: Buffet by Mail|Lunch: Lunch at Lunch: Buffet by Dinner: Buffet by post
Accommodation: Century Cruises 5-Star Luxury Cruise: Century Legend (Cabin Balcony Room)

Day 9 Wuhan Yellow Crane Tower;East Lake Tingtao Scenic area 

Have a leisure time on board in the morning. After lunch, you may take a tour to the Yellow Crane Tower and have city tour to the East Lake Tingtao Scenic area.
Onboard Activity: Line Dance Party with classic music in the bar to amuse your night.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Buffet by post
Accommodation: Century Cruises 5-Star Luxury Cruise: Century Legend (Cabin Balcony Room)

Day 10  Jiujiang Zizhuchen Village  

After breakfast, take a relax walking tour to Zizhuchen Village, enjoy the movie time in the afternoon.
Live Music Masquerade will amuse you at night onboard.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Buffet by post
Accommodation: Century Cruises 5-Star Luxury Cruise: Century Legend (Cabin Balcony Room)

Day 11  Chizhou Xinghua Village; Mt.Jiuhua 

After breakfast, take a shore excursion to Xinghua Village with traditional local opera enjoyment.
Or visit a full day shore excursion to the famous Mt.Jiuhua at your own expense and enjoy the Jiuhua vegetarian theme lunch.
Variety of onboard activities like Karaoke will be available in the evening

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Buffet by post
Accommodation: Century Cruises 5-Star Luxury Cruise: Century Legend (Cabin Balcony Room)

Day 12  Nanjing Mt. Niushou Cultural Park; Muyan Riverside Scenic Site 

• After an early breakfast, you will join in the shore excursion to the Mt. Niushou Cultural Park, Then take a tour to Muyan Riverside Scenic Site after lunch, which is the Sakyamuni Buddha parietal bone shrine.
• Onboard Activity: Demonstration of Hospitality & Service Skills by the Crew at night.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Buffet by post
Accommodation: Century Cruises 5-Star Luxury Cruise: Century Legend (Cabin Balcony Room)

Day 13  Yangzhou Dongguan Street; Slender Lake 

• Enjoy morning tea and coffee in the bar to start your beautiful day.
  After breakfast, take a relaxing walking tour to Dongguan Street, then visit the famous Slender Lake.

• Onboard Activity: Photography Sharing Salon and farewell.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Buffet by post
Accommodation: Century Cruises 5-Star Luxury Cruise: Century Legend (Cabin Balcony Room)

Day 14  CRUISE DISEMBARKATION 

• After an early breakfast, disembark the cruise and visit downtown Shanghai, The Bund, Nanjing Road, the silk workshop. After lunch, visit Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone.
  In the evening, enjoy the farewell dinner

Breakfast:Buffet by post｜Lunch:Local Specialties｜Dinner: Farewell Dinner
Hotel: Shanghai Sheraton Hotel or similar (5 stars)

Day 15 SHANGHAI 

After buffet breakfast, visit the Shanghai Museum and The City God Temple.
Taking a leisure time by your own in the afternoon.

Breakfast: Cruise Buffet | Lunch: Local Specialties | Dinner: Dinner on own
Hotel: Shanghai Sheraton Hotel or similar (5 stars)

Day 16 SHANGHAI - USA 

• After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your international flight back to your U.S. city of residence.

Please read the terms and conditions carefully before registering.

Is this tour suitable for me?

• ​​Suitable age: Due to quality considerations and local restrictions, only applicants over 12 years old will be accepted
• ​Wheelchair access: Due to limited facilities, some attractions may need to be waived without refund. VIPs using wheelchairs must be accompanied by an assistant, and the tour guide cannot assist separately
• Special diet: Please let us know when you register, and we will try our best to arrange it. We apologize for some special diets that are more restrictive, but we apologize for not being able to provide them​​

Local conditions :

• Triple rooms are not available for this tour
• ​Please check the description of the daily itinerary in detail

Visa：

• Under the epidemic control, the procedures and requirements for entering the country for foreigners are different from the past, please contact Sonic Tour for the latest information
• If the visa is issued by Sonic Tour, once the document is delivered, no refund will be made under any circumstances

Documents：

• Please provide a copy of your passport when registering to avoid inconvenience during your trip by mistake; It is also recommended to bring a copy of your passport with you in case you need it
• During the whole trip, you need to use the same documents as when you registered, so as not to delay the itinerary or cause unnecessary expenses or losses to the VIP if the documents do not match.
• The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of return and at least 2 blank pages marked "Visas."

Flights & Baggage:

• Most airlines require a fee to pre-reserve a seat, which you can do online up to 24-48 hours before departure.
• For guests who have booked their own tickets, if there is a transfer, it is recommended to reserve at least 3 hours of transfer time.
• The weight and number of checked baggage are according to the regulations of each airline's international flight, and the excess weight fee must be borne by the VIP guests.