Century Paragon

Embarkation Welcome Briefing, cruise around the CENTURY PARAGON at your leisure. The Departing around 9:30pm.

Standing on board at Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock is the perfect position to see the wonderful night view of Chongqing. With the shadow of neon lights, Yangtze River and Jialing River join together peacefully until Century Paragon begin to weigh anchor.

Your Century Paragon sets sail for your cruise from Chongqing to Shanghai a distance of 2400 km’s.

The onboard lectures of the Yangtze and the Three Gorges Dam Project besides other activities will be available for your morning entertainment.

After lunch, taking excursion at Shibao Pagoda, a 12-story wooden pagoda which rests against the rock wall of mountain, where you can also climb up to the top for a panoramic view of the winding river, the village and the countryside is definitely a must see.

Captain’s Welcome Reception - The Captain on board your Century Ship along with the entire management team invites you for a Cocktail Reception in the Lounge before Dinner.

The Crew Cabaret Show – Let the stars begin to sparkle, enjoy an evening of China going through Traditions and highlights of the Yangtze River area folklore.

Century Paragon will sail through the spectacular Qutang Gorge followed by the magnificent Wu Gorge before lunch.

In the afternoon, you will have the excursion at the Shennv Stream, changing from your Century Paragon into a smaller boat you will cruise up the newly created waterways between well-wooded hills and sheer cliffs where you can enjoy spectacular sceneries and see the most famous hanging coffin.

Returning back to your Century Paragon, you will continue cruising in direction to Three Gorges Dam Side through 5-step ship locks.

After an early breakfast, you will join the shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site.

The Three Gorges Dam was conceived by Sun Yat-sen back in 1919, but it took another 73 years before construction finally began on a project that would hold back the flow of the mighty Yangtze River and provide power for the people of China. The Dam began operations in 2008 and today, visitors can witness this astounding project up close on a tour that includes the Jar Hill and 185 Terrace observation platforms, and the River Closure Park.

Upon return to your Ship Century Paragon sails through the natural beauty of the Xiling Gorge and go through Gezhou Dam.

Century Paragon is sailing along the middle reaches of the might Yangtze River before your ship arrival in Wuhan Port. Either leave yourselves in the library, swimming pool, gym, or enjoy the reading and relaxing onboard. Of course you could join the variety of onboard activities!

Touring at Chu River & Han Street around 16:00 after arrived. Then the grand Han show will amuse you at night between 20:00-21:30. (Please Note: Dinner is on your own upon your interests at Chu River & Han Street.)

Chu River and Han Street is the longest commericial pedestrian street at 1.5 kilometers in Wuhan Central Cultural Zone, which encompasses tourist attractions, business, commercial and living accommodation. Chu River and Han Street feature a combination of landscape, ecological projects, cultural exhibition as well as shopping centers.

Han Show: Directed by the world's greatest show mastermind Mr.Franco Dragone, the Han show is a creative masterpiece blending world leading technologies and performance taht challenges physical boundaries. The Han Show Theater shapes like a red lantern. This state-of-the-art theater is purpose-built for the Han Show featuring moving seats and a huge stage pool. It brings the audience a splendid sensory experience with 3 levels of performance: aerial, aquatic and immersive stage.

In the morning, disembark your ship Century Paragon after your breakfast around 08:30 for a city tour to the Huibei Provincial Museum, one of the top ten museums in China and well-known East Lake area. It mainly includes three parts: Chime Bells Exhibition Hall, the Chu (a state in the Spring and Autumn Period) Culture Exhibition Hall, and the Comprehensive Exhibition Building. After that, you will visit the well-known East Lake area.

Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province and is the most populous city in Central China. It lies in the eastern Jiangban Plain at the intersection of the middle reaches of the Yangtze and Han rivers. Arising out the conglomeration of three cities, Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang, Wuhan is known as a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and expressways passing through the city and connecting to major cities in mainland China.

Hubu Alley: With a historu of 400 years, located on Ziyou Road in Wuchang, Hubu Alley is well-known for a variety of local foods with distinctive Wuhan style. At present, there are over 30 different kinds of breakfast foods and snacks. Being here, you will dazzled by the various foods and complain about the stomach space.

Note: Lunch is on your own upon your interests at Hubu Xiang Street. Another tour to Shouyi Spare after lunch.

Shouyi Square is located in Wuchang district. There are morn than 100 streets in the square. There are also many buildings of the revolutionary age, like Red Tower, Wuchang Shouyi Memorial Hall, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Brozen Statue and so on.

Upon return to your ship Century Paragon enjoy dinner onboard.

After breakfast, enjoy a bus tour to Jingde Town, China’s Porcelain Captain. The whole day tour takes about 9 hours.

Jingde Town porcelain is the pearl in the treasure house of Chinese art and culture. In its long and glorious history, a brilliant art and craft has been handed down and masters have been brought up in a number of dynasties. Jingdezhen porcelain has been formed its own four special features.

After an early breakfast, you will join a shore excursion to Mt. Jiuhua. The excursion takes about 5 hours.

Mt. Jiuhua (“Mountain of the Nine Lotuses”) - Located in south central Anhui Province, Jiuhuas Shan or “Mount Jiuhua” is one of the four sacred mountains in Chinese Buddhism. Local climate is favorable, making it a popular summer resort. Observant Buddhist make a pilgrimage to climb Greater Tiantai peak, regarded as Jiuhuashan’s most important, although not the tallest. The construction of temples began in the Tang Dynasty and they were enlarged in subsequent dynasties. The Buddhist influence still remains to this day throughout this area.

Upon return to your Ship Century Paragon enjoy dinner.

The delicacy brunch will be served in the Globe restaurant. Complimentary Morning Coffee, tea, home baked cookies and Taichi exercise onboard will leisure the beginning of your day. After morning onboard activities, Century Paragon will arrive in Yangzhou for the shore excursion around the city. You may visit the famous Heyuan Garden and a relax walking along "Dongguan Ancient Street" to explore China's Southeast typical tradition and custom element.

Back to ship for dinner and enjoy the themed cruise activities of Caribbean Pirate Night.

After an early breakfast onboard Century Paragon. Guests will disembark around 09:00 am from the Shanghai International Harbour. Wish you a memorable cruise & pleasant onwards Journey!

Please note:

1. The cruising itinerary onboard Century Fleet is subject to change due to weather conditions, water level, navigation and seasonal conditions.

2. The price above is excluded service fee and cabin deck upgrading.

3. If you are interested in a complete China tour with the scheduled Century Paragon itinerary, you can take 12 Days Yangtze River Panorama Tour (Nov. 22 to Dec. 03, 2016) with private transfer and Shanghai city tour.