Day 1: October 23, 2026 - North America – Shanghai
Depart from major North American cities on international flights to Shanghai.
Meals: Self-arranged
Day 2: October 24, 2026 - Arrival in Shanghai
Airport pick-up service available at Pudong Airport, Hongqiao Airport, or Shanghai Railway Station.
Accommodation: Shanghai Hongqiao Hilton Hotel or similar 5-Star
Day 3: October 25, 2026 - Shanghai – Suzhou (B, L, D)
Visit Shanghai City God Temple, the Bund, and Nanjing Road. Travel to Suzhou and visit Yangcheng Lake Scenic Area and Chongyuan Temple, featuring China's tallest indoor Guanyin statue (33m, 88 tons). Evening: savor famous Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs.
Accommodation: Pullman Suzhou Hotel or similar 5-Star
Day 4: October 26, 2026 - Suzhou – Nanjing (B, D)
Explore Shantang Street, Lingering Garden, and Suzhou Silk Exhibition Center. Afternoon: board "Yangtze River No. 2" luxury cruise at Nanjing Wumadu Pier.
18:30-19:30 Boarding dinner | 20:30-21:30 Safety briefing
Accommodation: Luxury Cruise "Yangtze River No. 2"
Day 5: October 27, 2026 - Yangtze River, Chizhou (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Buffet breakfast | 08:30-18:00 Dock at Chizhou
Shore Excursion: Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) - UNESCO World Heritage Site, National 5A Scenic Area. Famous for unique pines, peculiar rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs. Main peak Lotus Peak at 1,864m. Xu Xiake praised: "After Huangshan, one loses interest in other mountains."
18:30-20:00 Buffet dinner | 20:00-21:30 Captain's Reception | 22:00-23:00 Late-night snack
Accommodation: Luxury Cruise "Yangtze River No. 2"
Day 6: October 28, 2026 - Yangtze River, Jiujiang (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast | 08:30-18:00 Dock at Jiujiang
Shore Excursion (Choose One):
Option A: Lushan - World Heritage Site, famous for glacial landforms, Jinxiu Valley, Wulao Peak
Option B: Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum - Award-winning architecture, 3,000+ artifacts, 600 years of imperial kiln history
18:30-20:00 Buffet dinner | 20:00-21:30 Themed activity | 22:00-23:00 Late-night snack
Accommodation: Luxury Cruise "Yangtze River No. 2"
Day 7: October 29, 2026 - Yangtze River, Wuhan (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast | 09:30-11:30 Dock at Wuhan
Shore Excursion: Yellow Crane Tower - One of "Three Great Towers of Jiangnan," made famous by Tang poet Cui Hao. View from atop Snake Hill overlooking the Yangtze.
12:30-13:30 Lunch | 14:00-18:00 Hubei Provincial Museum - National treasures including Sword of Goujian and Chime Bells of Marquis Yi of Zeng
18:30-20:00 Buffet dinner | 20:30-22:00 Mahjong experience/Cinema | 22:00-23:00 Late-night snack
Accommodation: Luxury Cruise "Yangtze River No. 2"
Day 8: October 30, 2026 - Yangtze River, Yueyang (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast
09:00-10:30 Themed activity | 10:30-11:30 Chinese culture session | 11:30-13:00 Lunch
14:00-17:00 Dock at Chenglingji Port
Shore Excursion: Yueyang Tower - Famous from Fan Zhongyan's "Record of Yueyang Tower." Panoramic views of 800-li Dongting Lake. Visit Bianhe Style Street.
18:30-20:00 Dinner + Flash mob | 20:00-21:00 Dancing | 21:00-22:00 Cultural DIY activities
Accommodation: Luxury Cruise "Yangtze River No. 2"
Day 9: October 31, 2026 - Yangtze River, Jingzhou (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast | 08:30-11:30 Dock at Jingzhou
Shore Excursion (Choose One):
Option A: Jingzhou Museum (130,000+ relics) + Ancient City Wall (built 685 BC-1927 AD)
Option B: Chu King Chariot and Horse Formation
11:30-13:00 Lunch | 14:30-16:00 Calligraphy/Kite flying | 16:30-17:30 Three Gorges lecture
18:30-20:00 Dinner | 20:30-22:00 Performance "Life Following Water" | 22:00-23:00 Late-night snack
Accommodation: Luxury Cruise "Yangtze River No. 2"
Day 10: November 1, 2026 - Yangtze Three Gorges (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast
07:00 Pass Gezhouba Lock | 08:30 Xiling Gorge eastern section | 10:00-10:45 Three Gorges film
12:00-13:00 Lunch | 13:00-17:00 Dock at Huangling Temple
Shore Excursion: Three Gorges Dam - World's largest water conservancy project
18:00-19:30 Dinner | 20:00 Pass Five-Stage Ship Lock with viewing explanation | 22:00-23:00 Snack
Accommodation: Luxury Cruise "Yangtze River No. 2"
Day 11: November 2, 2026 - Yangtze Three Gorges (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast
08:00-11:30 Goddess Stream - 15km pristine canyon, named after Goddess Peak, embracing five of Wushan's Twelve Peaks
11:30 Enter Wu Gorge | 12:30-13:30 Lunch | 14:30 Enter Qutang Gorge
15:30-16:30 Dumpling making | 16:30-17:30 Mahjong tournament
18:30-20:00 Dinner | 20:30-22:00 Music and dance show | 22:00-23:00 Late-night snack
Accommodation: Luxury Cruise "Yangtze River No. 2"
Day 12: November 3, 2026 - Yangtze River, Shibaozhai (B, L, D)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast | 08:30-11:30 Dock at Zhongxian
Shore Excursion: Shibaozhai - National Key Cultural Relic, multi-story mortise-and-tenon wooden fortress tower built Ming-Qing Dynasty, known as "Pearl of Southern Folk Architecture"
12:00-13:00 Lunch | 15:00-18:00 Garden party games
18:30-19:30 Dinner | 20:00-22:00 Variety show + Captain's Farewell | 22:00-23:00 Snack
Accommodation: Luxury Cruise "Yangtze River No. 2"
Day 13: November 4, 2026 - Arrive Chongqing (B, L)
06:30-07:00 Morning coffee/Tai Chi | 07:00-08:00 Breakfast | 09:00 Disembark
Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, light rail through buildings, Hongya Cave, Jiefangbei. Check in to InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City - landmark luxury hotel at confluence of Yangtze and Jialing Rivers.
Accommodation: InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City (Luxury 5-Star)
Day 14: November 5, 2026 - Chongqing – North America (B)
After breakfast, airport or railway station drop-off service. Depart with wonderful memories.
2026 Departure Date & Pricing
Departure Date: October 23, 2026
Rates per person in USD:
| Cabin Type | Room Size | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy |
|---|
| 2nd Floor Balcony Room | 23 m²/248 sq ft | $2,999 | $5,099 |
| 3rd Floor Balcony Room | 23 m²/248 sq ft | $3,199 | $5,299 |
| 4th Floor Balcony Room | 23 m²/248 sq ft | $3,299 | $5,399 |
| 4th Floor Executive Suite Balcony Room | 35 m²/377 sq ft | $4,299 | $6,299 |
| 4th Floor Family Suite Balcony Room | 35 m²/377 sq ft | $4,299 | $6,299 |
| 5th Floor Executive Suite Balcony Room | 35 m²/377 sq ft | $4,399 | $6,399 |
| 5th Floor Family Suite Balcony Room | 35 m²/377 sq ft | $4,399 | $6,399 |
| 3rd Floor Presidential Suite Balcony Room | 65 m²/700 sq ft | $8,299 | $14,599 |
Presidential Suite 301, 302: Two presidential suites share an exclusive 120 m²/1290 sq ft front deck viewing area. Dedicated vehicle provided for shore excursions during cruise.
Suite Guest Privileges: Guests staying in 4th Floor Executive Suite, 4th Floor Family Suite, 5th Floor Executive Suite, 5th Floor Family Suite, and 3rd Floor Presidential Suite will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the exclusive 6th-floor restaurant during the cruise.
