Popular Yangtze Cruises from Chongqing

Cruises from Chongqing to Yichang, as well as the downstream sailing from Chongqing to Shanghai, is the most popular route among all the Yangtze River cruise routes. With easy access to all the main cities in China and abroad, Chongqing is always chosen as the beginning of a Yangtze river cruise by almost 90% travelers.

No.1 Chongqing to Yichang Cruises (4 Days & 3 Nights)

The 4-day Yangtze downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang is the most popular cruise route chosen by thousands of travelers in the past few years. It contents the best scenic parts of the Yangtze River, including the marvelous Three Gorges, the great Three Gorges Dam, the cultural-rich Fengdu Ghost City and nature excursion site like Shennong Stream and Lesser Three Gorges. You can see the schedule in our detailed itinerary of Chongqing Yichang Yangtze Cruises.

No.2 Chongqing to Shanghai Cruises (7 Days & 6 Nights)

The downstream Yangtze cruise from Chongqing to Shanghai takes 7 days and 6 nights and only operated by Victoria Sophia in 2015. Following this Chongqing Shanghai cruise itinerary, you will pass through the beautiful Three Gorges area, witness the giant Three Gorges Dam, take an excursion to Mt. Jiuhua, and visited the highlighted attractions in Wuhan and Nanjing cities.

Noite: In 2024 and 2025, there is no cruise tour between Chongqing and Shanghai. You could join our Chongqing to Yichang cruise to savor the most highlighting section of Yangtze River.

No.3 Chongqing (Wanzhou) to Yichang Cruises (3 Days & 2 Nights)

The 3-day downstream Yangtze cruise is cheaper than the ordinary 4-day cruises, for the short duration and 4-star ships. It is shorter, because travelers get to wanzhou from downtown Chongqing by arranged coach (taking 2-3 hours) rather than by cruise ship (taking about 10 hours). The essential parts of Three Gorges cruise are remanded in the following cruise from Wanzhou to Yichang, so you can also enjoy the highlights of the Yangtze. Check the clear itinerary of 3-day Yangtze cruise to see the sailing schedule and shore excursions.

Noite: In 2024 and 2025, there is no cruise tour between Wanzhou and Yichang. You could join our Chongqing to Yichang cruise to savor the most highlighting section of Yangtze River.