These large 4 star standard sister ships provide excellent value for money.
9229 Century Sun & Sky
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The sister ships Century Sky & Century Sun offer some of the best value luxury cruising on the Yangtze River. Attentive service, a range of on-board cultural activities, excellent Chinese and western dining options and a varied itinerary make these good choices for your trip. All bedrooms come with ensuite showers, desk, seating area and a private balcony.
See below for images, cabins, deck plan and downstream and upstream itineraries.
Boarding around 7:00pm. Your Yangtze cruise begins at 9:30pm as the ship sails apart Chongqing.
DAY 2 - Yangtze River Cruising/Shibao Pagoda
After optional excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, enjoy a cultural introduction and itinerary briefing. Later tour the ancient Shibaozhai Temple, a 200m tall pagoda-like structure built into a cliff-face on a verdant island. Evening welcome party and dance shows. (B, L,D)
DAY 3 - Three Gorges & Lesser Three Gorges
Optional AM tour to White Emperor City, an ancient hilltop temple complex, before passing through the breathtaking Three Gorges, where steep mountainsides, covered in thick vegetation, sink into the river. PM shore excursion to the picturesque Shennv or Shennong Stream, part of the Lesser three Gorges. Later, at around 10pm, the boat lowers some 600 feet as you pass through the locks of the Three Gorges Dam. (B, L,D)
DAY 4 - Three Gorges Dam & Disembarkation
Start with a memorable excursion to see the Three Gorges Dam up close to learn about this remarkable feat of engineering. Next, cruise through the east section of the spectacular Xiling Gorge. Disembark at Yichang and transfer to the airport for your afternoon onward flight. You will be met on arrival by your guide upon arrival at your next destination. (B, L)
Depart from Yichang, sail into the Xiling Gorge in the morning. Optional Excursion to the fabulous Tribe of the Three Gorges.Then afternoon Shore Excursion to the Three Gorges Dam, ship sails through the five-step Ship locks in the evening. Captain's Welcome Party in the early evening, a Crew Cabaret after welcome dinner. (B, L,D)
DAY 3 - Lesser Three Gorges
Wu gorge, excursion to Shennv or Shennong Stream or Lesser Three Gorges of Daning River, Qutang Gorge. Optional tour to the White Emperor City in the afternoon. (B, L,D)
DAY 4 - Shibao Pagoda
Land excursion to Shibao Pagoda , cultural programs onboard and farewell dinner in the evening. (B, L,D)
DAY 5 - Arrival in Chongqing
Disembark at Chongqing and transfer to the airport for your afternoon onward flight. You will be met on arrival by your guide upon arrival at your next destination. (B)
Boat Specification
Key Facts & Figures:
Capacity: 306 passengers
Crew: 152
Passengers to crew ration: 2
Decks: 6
Deluxe Cabins: 143
Junior Suites: 4
Deluxe Suites: 6
Speed: 26km/h
Key facilities:
Observation lounge
Panoramic restaurant
360 degree sun deck
Sundeck bar
Beauty salon
Fitness centre
Health clinic
Library
Internet cafe
Deck Plans
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Beijing & Great Wall - Xi'an & Terracotta Army - Chengdu - Yangtze Cruise - Shanghai
Cruise on the Yangtze River, through the Three Gorges landscape in 5* style, experience China's Imperial age wonders and go beyond the skyscrapers to uncover the real Shanghai…
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Beijing & Great Wall - Xi'an & Terracotta Army - Chengdu - Yangtze Cruise - Shanghai
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