Grand Yangtze Discovery

Itinerary

Experience a memorable river cruise along the lifeline of China’s waterways: the Yangtze River. At 6300 kilometres, it is the world’s largest river and is rich in culture and relics, ancient temples and incredible scenery.

For over a decade Victoria Cruises has been the leader in Yangtze River cruising, because of the quality of their fleet, outstanding service, innovative itineraries, sumptuous dining, and five-star comfort.

Offering well-equipped outside cabins with picture windows and private balconies, enjoy an in-depth insight of the Three Gorge and Eastern Yangtze regions. A wealth of entertainment and activities are on offer alongside adventure-filled shore excursions.



• Day 1: Shanghai

  5:00 pm sail from Shanghai, China’s dynamic commercial centre. D

• Day 2: Nanjing

  Full day tour of Nanjing including Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and a Qing Dynasty style bazaar surrounding a Confucian temple. B L D.

• Day 3: Huangshan

  Full-day excursion to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), one of China’s most famous mountain ranges. Travel to this royal retreat through some of the country’s most scenic rural areas. Jiuhuashan or Mountain of the Nine Lotuses may be substituted if weather or road conditions do not permit a visit to Huangshan. B L D.

• Day 4: Wuhan

  Evening shore excursion of Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province. Visit either the Rare Stone Museum or take a walking tour. B L D

• Day 5: Yangtze River

  Continue sailing on the Yangtze River B L D.

• Day 6: Yichang – Xiling Gorge – Three Gorges Dam – ship locks

  This morning sail through Gezhou Dam near Yichang. In the afternoon visit the Three Gorges Dam site, the largest in the world. Sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest (54 km) and the deepest of the Three Gorges. Later today, enter the Three Gorges Dam ship locks. B L D.

• Day 7: Wu & Qutang Gorge – Daning River Small Gorges

  Enter Wu Gorge, known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains. Then sail through Qutang Gorge, the shortest (7 km), narrowest (150 metres), and most dramatic gorge. Take an excursion down the Daning River which winds its way 33 kms through the beautiful Small Gorges. Dragon Gate Gorge where the river ranges from ten to thirty meters wide while the cliffs on either bank soar to an average of 800 to 1000 metres, Misty Gorge, a 2000 year old"hanging" coffin can be seen suspended on a precipice high up on the cliff-face, and Emerald Green Gorge covered with lush bamboo groves. B L D

• Day 8: Fengdu

  Today’s shore excursion is at Fengdu. Visit either the Ghost City, known for its statues of ghosts and devils on Mingshan Hill, or the new relocation village, built for families who have moved as result of the Yangtze's rising waters brought about by the Three Gorges Dam project. B L D.

• Day 9: Chongqing

  8:00 am disembark at picturesque Chongqing, the Mountain City. B

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