China · BOAT TOURS IN CHONGQING
Good boat tours in Chongqing fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise Chongqing’s Yangtze and Jialing rivers at night for skyline views, light shows, onboard commentary, and easy photo stops from Hongyadong Pier.
“Not a good value for money. Tickets are ~40 USD for a 45 minute cruise where you cannot sit. I've taken a boat cruise in another major China city that was cheaper, longer, and allows you to sit.”
Review of the 4-day Century Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang, with Three Gorges scenery, shore trips, meals, cabins, costs, and practical tips.
“Our journey from Chongqing to the 3 gorges dam was absolutely first class. We cannot recommend this experience with Century Cruises enough. The ship and its appointments were excellent and always immaculate. The crew were friendly aRead more”
See Chongqing glow from the Yangtze on a private night cruise with hotel pickup, city lights, expert guiding, and stops at Chaotianmen and Jiefangbei.
“Very nice and knowledgeable guide, learnt a lot about the city, had a chance to view the city from various angles”
Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang through the Three Gorges, with scenic shore trips, friendly service, Chinese meals, and a Three Gorges Dam visit.
“Tour along the Yangtze river was a great experience. Food was amazing. Soft drinks and juices are included in lunch/dinner, so skip the drinking packages, they are not worth it. Drinks and cocktails are cheap anyway and there‘s not enough time in between to enjoy all of these flat rates. Staff is really friendly and helpful. However, if you enroll in all the excursions, get some drinks in the bar in the evening and the luggage transportation, be prepared to spend another good amount on the cruise ship 😅 Bring some cash for the guys that transport your luggage from the pier to the ship (there are hundreds of steps)…”
Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang in four days with meals, a cabin, and visits to Fengdu, the Three Gorges, and Three Gorges Dam.
“Excellent service, tours, food, program and good cabins with balcony. Great experience, would highly recommend!”
See Chongqing lit up at night on a private tour with Hongya Cave, river views, an optional cruise, and spicy hot pot.
“It felt a little rushed. One of the view platform was not even known by the guide and the last attraction point was closed with the lights turned off as it was after 22:00. Net, in retrospect, I would have done only the river cruise. That it was very nice.”
Cruise the Yangtze through the Three Gorges with five-star cabins, meals, shore trips, Taiji, and transfers from Chongqing to Yichang.
“Everything was excellent! All staff aboard was high professional one. Food always delicious and cleanness perfect. The travel agent Andy is really professional person. The Cruise manager, Stephen, is really very professional and friendly person. We suggest to everyone who is thinking to have a cruise on the Yangtze to seriously consider this cruise.”
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