6 Yangtze River Cruises in China, Priced, Timed and Compared

1.Two Rivers Night Cruise- Yangtze & Jialing Rivers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 1 day · from $38Our pick

Board near Hongyadong for an evening cruise on Chongqing’s Yangtze and Jialing rivers. You’ll see the illuminated skyline, the Grand Theatre area, riverbanks, and the meeting point of the two rivers. The boat ride lasts about 45 minutes, with commentary onboard. Bring your passport and arrive early for the best chance at an upper-deck spot.

“must do at night. Strongly recommend upgrading to vip seating for 80 yuan/ person upper deck. arrive early as it is a very popular area and it can get crowded. a professional picture at the end is also recommended for 20 yuan”

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2.4D3N Yangtze River Cruise: Chongqing to Yichang by Century Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $768

Cruise downstream from Chongqing to Yichang aboard Century Oasis, Century Victory, or Century Glory. You’ll see Qutang, Wu, and Xiling Gorges, enjoy three included shore trips, and stay three nights with Chinese and English onboard guidance. Meals, luggage handling, and a Three Gorges Dam visit are included, but schedules and excursions can change.

“Our journey from Chongqing to the 3 gorges dam was absolutely first class. We cannot recommend this experience with Century Cruises enough. The ship and its appointments were excellent and always immaculate. The crew were friendly aRead more”

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3.4D3N Yangtze River Victoria Cruise: Chongqing to Yichang

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 4 hours - 4 days · from $647

Spend three nights aboard a Victoria Cruises ship sailing from Chongqing to Yichang through the Three Gorges. You will visit Shuang Gui Mount, Shennv Stream, and the Three Gorges Dam, with optional stops at Fengdu Ghost City, White Emperor City, and the Three Kingdoms show. Andy’s China tour team provides English and Chinese support.

“Amazing cruise! Everything was well organized, the rooms were great and the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful.”

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4.Yangtze River Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang Downstream in 4 Days 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $599

Sail downstream from Chongqing’s Chaotianmen Dock to Yichang in four days and three nights. Your cruise includes a half-twin cabin, meals, boat guide, service charge, and three shore excursions. Expect changing stops at Fengdu, the Lesser Three Gorges or nearby waterways, and Three Gorges Dam, with optional paid visits available.

“Excellent service, tours, food, program and good cabins with balcony. Great experience, would highly recommend!”

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5.4D3N Yangtze River Cruise:Chongqing to Yichang by Victoria Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $550

Spend three nights aboard a Victoria Cruise ship from Chongqing to Yichang. You will pass the Three Gorges, visit Shuanggui Mountain, ride a small boat on Shennv Stream, and tour the Three Gorges Dam. Andy arranges the booking, while a bilingual Chinese and English guide assists onboard.

“Late arrival and sales .upgrade room, upgrade food. Drink packages from $85.free water a tea and coffee with the 3 meals starting 2nd day. foreigners have to prepare tips! Chinese don.t,”

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6.4D3N Yangtze River tour: Chongqing to Yichang by Victoria Sabrina

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $699

You’ll sail from Chongqing to Yichang aboard Victoria Sabrina for three nights, passing the Three Gorges and stopping at Shuanggui Mountain, Shennv Stream, and the Three Gorges Dam. A bilingual onboard guide, meals, and several entrance tickets are included. Expect changing schedules, optional excursions, and a cabin-sharing setup unless you pay more.

“This was my 15th cruise and the WORST cruise experience I have ever had. There was no air conditioning on the ship for the first night and a half of the next day. It was utterly miserable. What food I was able to eat was nearly inedible. I communicated my food allergies to tRead more”

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