How to Get to Yangtze Cruise Ports
Chongqing, Yichang, Wuhan and Shanghai are the main port cities along the Yangtze River, where travelers can start their life-time Yangtze cruises. For most Yangtze cruisers, the Yangtze is not the only destination of their China Tour, so we are here to give you some advice about how to choose and get to the right ports according to your travel schedule.
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Get to Chongqing
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By flight from other cities, like Beijng, Xian , and Tibet is very convenient, for the city is well connected with all the major cities by daily flights.
If your last destination is Chengdu, getting to Chongqing by train is the best choice, cause The daily bullet trains take only 2 hours from the neighboring Chengdu city to Chongqing.
>> Chongqing Transportation Guide
>> How to Get to Chaotianmen Port
>> Get to Chongqing from Xian
>> Transfer from Guilin to Chongqing
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Get to Yichang
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By flight from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou or Shenzhen is the most convenient way, for there are less flights to Yichang from other cities.
You can also choose to take a daily bullet train from Shanghai to Yichang. Since July, 2012, there are two CHR trains from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Yichang. You can get to Yihang from Shanghai, Nanjing, Hefei and Nanchang within 7 hours.
>> Yichang Transportation Guide
>> How to Get to Yichang Ports
>> How to Get to Yichang from Shanghai
>> Transfer to Yichang from Guilin
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Get to Wuhan
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The "City on Rivers" is well connected with Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu and more cities by air.
From Wuhan, travelers could take high speed train to Shanghai, Beijing, Yichang, Xian, Nanjing, Guilin, Hangzhou, Suzhou etc. around 5 hours.
>> Wuhan Transportation Guide
>> How to Get to Wuhan Port
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Get to Shanghai
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Lots of domestic and international flights to Shanghai make your way simple, no matter you go from your home or other cities of China. The advanced city transportation makes it convenient to get to the dock for your 9 days Yangtze River cruise.
>> Shanghai Transportation Guide
>> How to Get to Shanghai Port
LOCAL TRANSFER Booking
In Chongqing, Yichang
and Shanghai, we also offer lcoal transfer services. By
Booking our transfer with your crusie,
you’ll get:
- Vehicle with experienced driver and local guide.
- Airport / Railway Stations / Hotels and Cruise Dock shuttle services
- More time enjoying your trip, instead of wasting on finding your way.
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