Yangtze 2

9.7 / 10

Yangtze 2 is the newest refurbished ship from Changjiang Cruises. Equipped with modern facilities and large cabins and suites, Yangtze 2 cruise is with a very competitive price making it very popular among all the ships.

In 2025, Yangtze 2 offers special Chongqing Nanjing route, taking global travelers to discover splendors along the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, including Nanjing, Jiujiang, Chizhou, Huangshan, Wuhan, Jingzhou, the Three Gorges, etc. with a valuable All-inclusive package.(available from August 21 to October 26.)

Cruise Route:

• 3N & 4D Chongqing - Yichang Cruise
• 4N & 5D Yichang - Chongqing Cruise
• 9N & 10D Chongqing - Nanjing Cruise
• 10N & 11D Nanjing - Chongqing Cruise

Price:  

• •This price range is based on a standard cabin for twin sharing, valid until Feb.28, 2026.
• •Please enquiry for the exact price according to your nationality, cruising time and cruising route.
• •Please quote us for the price may change during China's Golden Week (the first week of October) and Spring Festival.
• •Reference exchange rate of USD 1= RMB 7.00. The USD quote is based on current exchange rate, and it may change according to the currency fluctuation, while the RMB quotation will remain the same.

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Yangtze 2 Cruise Ship Itinerary in 2025

Map of Yangtze 2's Itinerary

4D & 3N Chongqing - Yichang Downstream Cruise 5 D & 4 N Yichang - Chongqing Upstream Cruise

DAY 1
Embarkation

Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock Nightview

• Highlights of Today

  • Board the ship at Chaotianmen Dock in Chongqing at 16:00 and check in;
  • Appreciate the stunning night view of Chongqing;
  • Attend embarkation safety briefing & facilities onboard introduction;
  • Depart from Chongqing at around 21:30;

• Dining

  Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) (18:30-20:30)

DAY 2
Yangtze River Cruise

Fengdu Ghost City in Fengdu

Feng Yan San Guo Show about Three Kingdom History in Zhongxian

• Highlights of Today

  • Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (Included) (upgoing cable car fees included)

    (This 1,900 year old site is interesting and meaningful to know Chinese culture, telling the traditional Chinese belief of that those pure spirits would be rewarded and those sinful ones would be subject to severe punishments with many statues and scenes in the traditional architectures.)

  • Shore excursion to Feng Yan San Guo Show (Complimentary, might be cancelled due to weather, navigation factors)

    (This 1,900 year old site is interesting and meaningful to know Chinese culture, telling the traditional Chinese belief of that those pure spirits would be rewarded and those sinful ones would be subject to severe punishments with many statues and scenes in the traditional architectures.)

• Entertaiment Onboard

  • Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
  • Spend fun time with lectures and activities onboard;
  • Enjoy Captain’s Welcome Party

• Dining

  Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet); Morning tea & coffee

DAY 3
Yangtze River Cruise

Three Gorges Summit in Autumn

Magnificent Qutang Gorge (Kuimen Gate)

Gorgeous Wu Gorge with Red Leaves in Winter

Serener Shennv Stream in Wushan

• Highlights of Today

  • Shore excursion to Three Gorges Summit (Included)

    (Three Gorges Summit is the highest peak of the famous Three Gorges area to catch the most beautiful gorge and winding river sightseeing.)

  • Sail through Qutang Gorge (Included)

    (Qutang Gorge is the shortest, most dramatic and magnificent gorge among the three gorges and lets you admire the view of Kuimen Gate printed on the 10 RMB Chinese Note.);

  • Sail through Wu Gorge (Included)

    (Wu Gorge is deep and pretty with rising peaks, peculiar rocks, rolling cutting cliffs making a picturesque winding gallery boasting abundant natural wonders.);

  • Shore excursion to Shennv Stream (Included)

    (The painting-like natural wonderland to appreciate the primitive waterscape with strange rocks, verdant peculiar peaks, winding water, in the serene valley with crispy chirps of at Yangtze.);

• Entertaiment Onboard

  • Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
  • Attend the “Magic cruise” Night talent show

• Dining

  Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) ; Morning tea & coffee

DAY 4
Disembarkation

Spectacular Floor Discharging View of Three Gorges Dam in Summer

• Highlights of Today

  • Ship disembarkation at Maoping Port at 08:00 (cable car fees included);
  • Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam (Included);

    (It is the world largest hydroelectric station and the biggest dam project in the whole China contributing a lot to the flood control, electricity generation, shipping, etc. and is the No.2 essence of a Yangtze River cruise trip.)

  • Bus riding to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal at Yichang downtown for leaving (arrive in Yichang at around 12:30).

• Dining

  Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet)

DAY 1
Embarkation

Maoping Port in Yichang

• Highlights of Today

  • Take the arranged tourist bus at Yichang East Railway Station or Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal in Yichang and board the ship at Maoping Port at 17:00-19:00;
  • Attend embarkation safety briefing & facilities onboard introduction.

• Dining

  Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet) (19:00-21:00)

DAY 2
Yangtze River Cruise

Tribe of Three Gorges

Spectacular Floor Discharging View of Three Gorges Dam in Summer

• Highlights of Today

  • Shore excursion to Tribe of Three Gorge (Included) (cable car fees included);

    (It is one of the best complimented scenic spots by foreign cruise visitors and is superb to get close to the particularly tranquil, primitive and nice sightseeing of villages on water, on mountain and off brook with fine exploration of interesting folk custom of Tujia minority people.)

  • Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam (Included);

    (It is the world largest hydroelectric station and the biggest dam project in the whole China contributing a lot to the flood control, electricity generation, shipping, etc. and is the No.2 essence of a Yangtze River cruise trip.)

  • Enjoy Captain's welcome party.
  • Sail from Maoping Port.

• Entertaiment Onboard

  • Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
  • Spend fun time with cultural activities onboard;

• Dining

  Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet); Morning tea & coffee

DAY 3
Yangtze River Cruise

Serener Shennv Stream in Wushan

Gorgeous Wu Gorge with Red Leaves in Winter

Magnificent Qutang Gorge (Kuimen Gate)

White Emperor City in Fengjie

• Highlights of Today

  • Shore excursion to Shennv Stream (Included)

    (The painting-like natural wonderland to appreciate the primitive waterscape with strange rocks, verdant peculiar peaks, winding water, in the serene valley with crispy chirps of at Yangtze.);

  • Sail through Wu Gorge (Included);

    (Wu Gorge is deep and pretty with rising peaks, peculiar rocks, rolling cutting cliffs making a picturesque winding gallery boasting abundant natural wonders.)

  • Sail through Qutang Gorge (Included).

    (Qutang Gorge is the shortest, most dramatic and magnificent gorge among the three gorges and lets you admire the view of Kuimen Gate printed on the 10 RMB Chinese Note.);

  • Shore excursion to White Emperor City in Fengjie County (Included)

    (It is the famous Chinese Ancient "Poem City" mentioned in about 1,400 Chinese poems. It tells the touching story of Liu Bei entrusting his son to his prime minister, Zhuge Liang and has the best location to admire Kuimen Gate of Qutang Gorge.)

• Entertaiment Onboard

  • Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
  • Spend fun time with cultural activities onboard;

• Dining

  Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet); Morning tea & coffee

DAY 4
Yangtze River Cruise

Mt. Wuling Great Rift Valley, China No.1 Dynamic Valley

• Highlights of Today

  • Shore excursion to Mt. Wuling Great Rift Valley (Included)

    (It is reputed as "China No.1 Dynamic Valley" to appreciate the 10 km's original Karst valley with magnificent mountains and peaks ranging from 600-1,980 meters above sea and have fun in the pleasant emerald wonderland of nature!)

• Entertaiment Onboard

  • Learn to practice Tai Chi with onboard doctor in early morning;
  • Spend fun time with cultural activities onboard;

• Dining

  Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet); Lunch (Chinese & Western buffet); Dinner (Chinese & Western buffet); Morning tea & coffee

DAY 5
Disembarkation

Chaotianmen Dock in Chongqing

• Highlights of Today

  • Ship disembarkation at Chaotianmen Dock in Chongqing at 08:30.

• Dining

  Breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet)

1. Subject to Change:

   Please note that all arrival and departure times, shore excursions and lectures are subject to change due to weather, river conditions and permission from the navigational authorities. The cruise company will arrange the same fabulous sightseeing if the prearranged sites cannot be visited in a particular case.

2. Embarkation Tips:

   (a) Please call the ship one day ahead or at least in the morning on the boarding day to have clear idea about which pier you are going to use; (b) It is better to arrive in Chongqing before 16:30 on the embarkation day; (c) There are 14 sub-pier of Chongqing Chaotianmen Port. As the car/taxi driver can only stop the car at the entrance of the port, you need to walk to your exact pier. Usually, it needs about 180 meters (about 3 minutes) to the nearest No.9 Dock, about 180-680 meters (about 3-8 minutes) to No.7, No.5, No.3 and No.1 Docks, and about 680-850 meters (about 8-10 minutes) to the No.2, No.4, No.6, No.8 and No.10 Docks from the east side, via the edge of the port to the west side; (d) The boarding time and departure piers may change based on the ship line, water level, season, weather and other factors. Please pay attention to the important info your travel consultants sent to you before your boarding.

3. Disembarkation Tips:

   (a) For disembarkation at Yichang Maoping Port, you will get off the ship early in the morning on the disembarkation day, and then be transferred to visit the Three Gorges Dam. After the visiting, you will take the arranged bus from the Dam directly to Yichang downtown for leave. (b) Luggage Consigning for Chongqing - Yichang Disembarkation: For the national policy about the security of the Three Gorges Dam Project, no large luggage (exceeding 20cm*40cm*50cm or 5kg) is allowed to be taken into Three Gorges Dam scenic area. You could consign your luggage to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal and get the luggage consigning document from the cruise staff on the 4th cruising day morning and gather it after you are in Yichang downtown by showing that document. The service is offered by the cruise company and needs extra charge of 25RMB for each piece of luggage.

4. Arranged Shore Excursion:

   The ARRANGED shore excursions are included in your quotation, so you could visit the sites without extra charge. However, if you do not visit the sites, the fees of arranged shore excursion sites are not refunded. If you do not visit the shore excursions, you could stay on the ship to enjoy some leisure time. And for your safety, you are not allowed to leave your ship on your own.

5. Physical Demands:

   There are many stairs to climb up to Fengdu Ghost City and reach the top of White Emperor City. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended to visit these sites.

6. Chongqing / Yichang Local Transportation:

   To know detailed transportation in Chongqing and Yichang, please head to How to Get to/Leave Yangtze Cruise Ports in Chongqing and Yichang.

7. Dressing Code for Parties:

   Travelers who attend the Captain's welcome banquet, night show are recommended to wear smart casual or formal.

8. More Travel Guide & Support:

   To know more details your life onboard, like cabins, dining, drinking, service, onboard activities and lectures, please head to Yangtze River Cruise Guide 2025. You’ll find everything here.

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Questions & Discussions

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Kenneth Sloan

VIP Deck 5 cabins

Pls explain what additional is offered for the additional cost of VIP?

2017-09-02 05:16

Hello Kenneth,

Thank you for the good question. Onboard Yangtze 2 cruise ship, tourist guests who booking the executive suites or presidential suites can enjoy more spacious room and many other great services which include priorities for check-in, luggage uploading and downloading, and check-out, priority for shore excursions, advanced reserved seats for shows, dining at the special restaurant or VIP tables, 2 cups of coffee or tea for free in the bar for free, and WIFI service at public area for free.

Wish you a comfortable and wonderful cruise trip onboard Yangtze 2!

Carrie at yangtze-river-cruises.com 2017-09-04 11:37

Peter

Optional Shore excursions

Can you please send me the list of Shore excursions with price please.

This is for the Yangtze Cruise

2017-04-05 05:13

Hello Peter,

Thanks for your question. I saw you were checking Yangtze 2 cruise ship's optional shore excursions and this ship has two popular itineraries running between Chongqing and Yichang.

a) 4 days & 3 nights Chongqing-Yichang: the optional shore excursions include White Emperor City and Fengdu Ghost City.

b) 5 days & 4 nights Yichang-Chongqing: the optional shore excursions include Tribe of Three Gorges, White Emperor City and Fengdu Ghost City.

The cruise company arranges the optional shore excursion based on the number of travelers who want to go. Interested travelers can visit the sites if the number of travelers is up to 30 or above (the number of travelers may adjust according to the real situation). Each site you need to pay 290 Yuan.

If you have more questions, please feel free to tell us.

Wish you have a nice journey!

daisy 2017-04-05 12:31