Cruise
Itinerary of Century Star
Sailing
Date of Century Star
Downstream
(Chongqing to Yichang)
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1. Monday.Leave Chongqing at 23:30.
Day 2. Tuesday. In the afternoon, go
ashore to visit-Fengdu, the ¡°Ghost City¡±, where the Chinese
believe the soul of the dead goes. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil
goes to Fengdu. The balance of the day is free for you to explore the ship¡¯s
amenities. The only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise
boats. In the evening, you will be the guests at the captain¡¯s cocktail
party.(B,L,D)
Day 3.Wednesday. Cruise through the two of the
great Three Gorges: Qutang Gorge, framed by steep mossy cliffs and Wu Gorge, celebrated
for its 12 peaks. Then shore excursion to Shennong Stream, Shennong Stream is
another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water
runs southwards through deep gorges. Next, sail through Xiling Gorge, the last
and most scenic of the Three Gorges. Pass through the five-step ship locks. Enjoy
Farewell Party in the evening. (B,L,D)
Day 4. Thursday. Shore excursion
to the Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest hydroelectric project in the world.
Construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed
in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. Arrives in Yichang
at 11:30. (B)
Upstream
(Yichang to Chongqing)
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1. Thursday.
Leaves Yichang at 06:30. Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest
hydroelectric project in the world. Construction of the dam formally began in
1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will
be competed in 2009. Enjoy the Captain¡¯s Welcome Party and Welcome
Crew Show in the evening. (B,L,D)
Day 2.Wednesday. Cruise through
the tow of the great Three Gorges: Qutang Gorge, framed by steep mossy cliffs
and Wu Gorge, celebrated for its 12 peaks. Then shore excursion to Shennong Stream,
Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing,
crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. Next, sail through Xiling
Gorge, the last and most scenic of the Three Gorges. In addition to the wonderful
natural scenery there are a number of historical places of interest along the
way, such as a suspended coffin, boat coffin, and remains of ancient plank walkway.
(B,L,D)
Day 3.Tuesday. Go ashore to visit-Fengdu, the ¡°Ghost
City¡±, where the Chinese believe the soul of the dead goes. They
say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The whole place has an
eerie feel to it with deserted streets, tower blocks, empty shops and banks. The
only people here are those who make a living from visiting cruise boats. Enjoy
Farewell Party in the evening. (B,L,D)
Day
4. Monday. Arrives in Chongqing at 08:00. (B)
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