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Downstream: Chongqing > Yichang
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Upstream: Yichang > Chongqing
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Price Inclusions:

  • Land Excursions: The land excursions listed in the cruise itinerary.
  • Meals: The daily meals on the ship.
  • Accommpdations: Overnight accommodation for morning departure (except Victoria cruising from Chongqing to Shanghai). A berth in the cabin as specified in the itinerary.
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes

Price Exclusions:

  • Land transfers: Between airport/hotel and passenger terminal in each city. If you need transfers, please tell your travel advisor.
  • Personal Expenses: Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the itinerary.
  • Single Room Supplement will applies if you want to stay in one cabin (usually two berth) by your own.
  • Gratuities, Tips to guides. Check out Tipping in China for details.

About Three kingdoms Cruise

Star Rating:4
Maiden Voyage:1995
Last Renovated: 2004
Accommodates:178
Length in m (ft): 92.1 (302)
Width in m (ft): 18 (59)

With the help of modem media, a replica of the ancient warship Sanguo which means Three Kingdoms in English, reenacts scenes from battles dating back to 220 A.D. At that time, the troops of the Wei, Wu and Shu kingdoms into which the country was divided, fought fierce battles in which million of soldiers were killed.

The fascinating "Three Kingdoms Trip" starts from Jiangling in the east, and goes to Haidi in the west.

Along the way, visits are made to Chibi, Yiling and Zhandao, all historical sites of the Three Kingdoms Period and the atmosphere of those time is recreated on board of the ship.Rooms are not internet equipped and the ship has internet cafes which can be used for a fee(RMB60/hour).

Looking like an Eastern Han Dynasty warship with watch towers, musts, fluttering banners, forest of swords and spears, 'Three Kingdoms' offers a magnificent sight. The interior includes a castle-like entrance hall, a ceiling inlaid with the stars and constellations, replica of Chibi cliff done with un canny workmanship, some simple but comfortable cabins, unique reed pipes and bronze bells and an eye-catching Shopping corridor in Han dynasty style. All reflect the life style in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.

During the trip on the "Three Kingdoms" in addition to view the beautiful scenery of the Three Gorges, tourists may have time to enjoy stories about the Three Kingdoms, especially the wonderful plots of "Alliance in the peach orchard", "Chatting about the heroes while heating millet wine", "Chibi War" and Liu Bei the White Emperor leaves his son in Zhu Geliang, the prime minister's care'.They can also enjoy ancient poetry in the State of Chu and descriptive prose from the Jian An Period.

An orchestra that includes vertical bamboo flutes, reed pipes, drums, and different types of traditional Chinese stringed instruments will play for the guests sym phonies such as the "Song of the Gust", the "18 Chapters of Hu-Cavalry" and the "River Streaming Down from a High Mountain".

The "Yuwu" and "Dawu" dances, which are performed at intervals as offering sacrifices to the gods, tell the stories of the founder of the Shang Dynasty(16th- 11th century B.C.) General Tang’s punitive expedition against Tyrant Jie, ruler of the Xia Dynasty (c.2lst-l6th century B.C. )and the founder of the Zhou Dynasty (e.llth century-256B,C ) General Wu's punitive expedition against Tyrant Zhou, ruler of the Yin Dynasty(the later period of the Shang Dynasty). During the 'Three Kingdoms' warship's voyages, seminars will be held on such topics as the relations between Three Kingdoms and politics, economy and modem war. Tourists can engage in various activities according to their interest. Martial arts Performances are given every day in the Wushu Hall. Qigong masters give frequent Qigong performances in the Qigong Hall. Famous doctors from the Huatuo Pharmacy are available to serve the ship's tourists. In addition, the captain will host a gala party for the tourists, Thus, legendary heroes and stories of the Three Kingdoms will come alive for tourists.

 

Downstream: Chongqing → Yichang (4 days)

Downstream: Chongqing > Yichang (4 days)

 

Day 1 Board the ship from 5:00pm to 10:00pm for overnight accomodation(Dinner is not included).
Day 2 Taichi exercise. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (8:00-10:00am). Captain’s Welcome Banquet Captain’s Welcome Dancing Party in Ball Room.
Day 3 Taichi exercise. Passes through the 1st gorge--Qutang Gorge. Passes through the 2cd gorge---Wu Gorge. Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(1:30pm-5:30pm). You have the option of visiting White Emperor City(RMB260 per person). Crew's Performance. Sails through the 5-steps Ship locks.
Day 4 Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site. Arrive in Yichang at 11:00am.

Upstream: Yichang → Chongqing (5 days)

Upstream: Yichang > Chongqing (5 days)

 

Day 1 Board the ship from 5:00pm to 10:00pm for overnight accomodation.(Dinner is not included)
Day 2 Taichi exercise. Passes though the 1st Gorge----Xiling Gorge Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site. Passes though the 5-steps ship locks. Captain’s Welcome Banquet.
Day 3 learning traditional Chinese Taiji boxing. Sailing through the Wu Gorge. Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges(8:00am-12:00pm). Sailing through the Qutang Gorge.
Day 4 Learning traditional Chinese Taiji boxing. Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City(8:00-10:00am).You have the option of visiting White Emperor City(RMB230 per person). Farewell Dinner.
Day 5 Arrives in Chongqing at 9:00am.

 

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