Yangtze Gold 1

Chongqing - Yichang

Yangtze Gold 1 cruise ship is one of the largest luxury ships on the Yangtze River. The total tonnage of the ship is 1.4 million tons. It is 136 meters long, 19.6 meters wide and there are 6 passenger decks. There are 158 cabin rooms: 106 standard cabins, 5 single deluxe rooms, and 4 deluxe suites and presidential suites. This cruise ship has 33 family-friendly standard rooms.

Yangtze Gold 1 2020 Sailing Schedules:

3 Nights Chongqing to Yichang: every Monday (March 30 ~ December 07)

4 Nights Yichang to Chongqing: every Thursday (April 02 ~ December 10)

Yangtze Gold 1 2020 Online Bookings:

Before You Book

** The Online Booking is for the basic category Standard Cabin (with Private Balcony), and deck upgrade options are available in Add-ons. If you are interested in other cabin categories such as Executive Suite & Presidential Suite on booking, please inquire info@yangtze.com or use the Contact Us form.
* Child Price (child age between 2-11 years old) is based on occupying 1 bed as the 2nd passenger or adding 1 extra bed as the 3rd passenger.

Yangtze Gold 1 Ship Facts:

  • Cruise Name: Yangtze Gold 1
  • Rating:
  • Owned by: Yangtze Cruises
  • Maiden Voyage: May 2011
  • Speed: 26km/h
  • Air-Conditioning: Central Controlled
  • Tonnage: 12000 T
  • Built: 2011
  • Length:136m
  • Beam: 19.6m
  • Draft: 2.6m
  • Crew: 150
  • Capacity: 349
  • Deck: 6

Yangtze Gold 1 innovative design includes:

  • Sun Deck with lounge chairs
  • Multi-functional lounge
  • Sundeck swimming pool
  • Spacious dining room
  • Spa and massage facilities
  • Fitness center
  • Souvenir Shops
  • Spacious dining room
  • Well stocked library
  • Non-smoking interior
  • English-speaking staff & guides
  • Laundry service
  • 2 Lifts

Why Yangtze Gold 1 ?

Yangtze Gold 1cruise ship is one of the largest on the Yangtze River. The total building cost is 20 million USD, the design speed of 26 km/h and the largest capacity is 350 people. Not only can accommodate helicopters on board, but you can also play golf, but there is also an outdoor swimming pool, floating on the river like a five-star resort.

Yangtze Gold 1 has a large terrace, river view rooms, executive floors, commercial pedestrian street, famous snack bar, cigar bar, Internet clubs, library, children’s playground, sauna, Western and Chinese massage center, spa, multi-functional hall, outdoor swimming pool, simulated golf, theater, and the business center, and is equipped with four sightseeing elevator.

Standard Cabin 26.5 sq.m

106 Cabins

Executive Cabin 38.4 sq.m

33 Cabins

Deluxe Single Cabin 38.4 sq.m

5 Cabins

Deluxe Suite 63.1 sq.m

2 Suites

Presidential Suite 73.2 sq.m

2 Suites
Yangtze Gold 1 cruise ship deck plan

Yangtze Gold Cruises Shore Excursions

3 Nights Downstream Chongqing to Yichang

Included:

  • Fengdu Ghost City
  • Lesser Three Gorges
  • Three Gorges Dam

Optional (for purchase onboard; Price FYI):

  • Shibaozhai-CNY 220 per person
  • "Romance of Three Kingdoms" Live Show-CNY 290 per person
  • Little Lesser Three Gorges-CNY 150 per person
  • White Emperor City-CNY 290 per person
  • Ship Lift Tour-CNY 290 per person

4 Nights Upstream Yichang to Chongqing

Included:

  • Three Gorges Dam
  • Lesser Three Gorges
  • Fengdu Ghost City

Optional (for purchase onboard; Price FYI):

  • Three Gorges Tribe-CNY 290 per person
  • Ship Lift Tour-CNY 290 per person
  • Little Lesser Three Gorges-CNY 150 per person
  • White Emperor City-CNY 290 per person
  • "Return to the Three Gorges" Live Show-CNY 290 per person
  • Shibaozhai-CNY 220 per person

Yangtze Gold 1 Cruise Ship Itineraries: 3 Nights & 4 Nights

CHONGQING to YICHANG Downstream Itinerary (3 Nights)
DAY 1
18:00-20:00Embarkation at Chaotianmen Pier, Chongqing
21:00Set Sail
21:00Cruise briefing
DAY 2
07:00-07:30Early Bird Morning coffee & tea; Tai Chi exercise
07:00-08:00Breakfast (buffet)
08:00-11:00Shore excursion to Fengdu "Ghost City"
12:00-13:30Lunch (buffet)
16:30-18:00Optional excursion: Shibaozhai Pagoda (CNY 220 per person)
17:00-18:00Captain's Welcome Party
18:00-20:00Dinner (buffet)
19:30-21:30Optional excursion:
Feng Yan San Guo "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Live Show (CNY 290 per person)
DAY 3
07:00-07:30Early Bird Morning coffee & tea; Tai Chi exercise
07:30-08:30Breakfast (buffet)
08:00-11:00Optional excursion: White Emperor City (CNY 290 per person)
11:00-11:30Scenic cruising -- Qutang Gorge
11:30-12:30Lunch (buffet)
13:30-17:30Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges
Enhanced Optional Tour: Little Lesser Three Gorges (CNY 150 per person)
17:30-18:30Scenic cruising -- Wu Gorge
18:30-20:00Scenic cruising -- Xiling Gorge (West Section)
19:00-20:00Captain's farewell banquet (table dinner)
20:00-23:00Settle the bills
20:30-21:30Evening entertainment show
DAY 4
Regular Schedule
07:00-08:00Breakfast (buffet)
08:00-11:00Disembark at Maoping Pier.
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam.
Shuttle to Yichang.
12:30 (Est.)Arrive at Yichang Sanxia Tourist Center (near Wanda Plaza).
Schedules with Optional Tour
07:00-08:00Breakfast (buffet)
08:00-12:00Disembark at Maoping Pier.
Optional excursion: Ship-lift Tour (CNY 290 per person);
Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam.
Shuttle to Yichang.
13:30 (Est.)Arrive at Yichang Sanxia Tourist Center (near Wanda Plaza).

YICHANG to CHONGQING Upstream Itinerary (4 Nights)
DAY 1
16:30-20:00Board the cruise ship at Maoping Pier, Yichang.
** Complimentary cruise shuttle available departing from Yichang Sanxia Tourist Center.
21:00Embarkation briefing
DAY 2
07:00-07:30Morning coffee & tea, Tai Chi exercise
07:00-08:00Breakfast (buffet)
07:30-12:30Optional excursion: Three Gorges Tribe (CNY 290 per person)
12:30-13:30Lunch (buffet)
14:00-16:30Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam.
16:30-17:30Optional excursion: Ship-lift Tour (CNY 290 per person)
17:00-18:00Captain's Welcome Party
18:00Set Sail;
Scenic cruising - Xiling Gorge (West Section)
18:00-19:00Dinner (buffet)
20:30-21:30Three Gorges Theme Show
DAY 3
07:00-07:30Morning coffee & tea, Tai Chi exercise
07:00-08:00Breakfast (buffet)
07:00-07:30Scenic cruising -- Wu Gorge
08:00-12:00Shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges
Enhanced Optional Tour: Little Lesser Three Gorges (CNY 150 per person)
12:30-13:30Lunch (buffet)
14:30-15:00Scenic cruising -- Qutang Gorge
15:00-18:00Optional excursion: White Emperor City (CNY 290 per person)
18:00-19:00Dinner (buffet)
19:30-21:30Optional excursion: "Return to the Three Gorges" Live Show (CNY 290 per person)
Combo: White Emperor City + Live Show CNY 490 per person
DAY 4
07:00-07:30Morning coffee & tea, Tai Chi exercise
07:00-08:00Breakfast (buffet)
08:00-10:30Optional excursion: Shibaozhai Pagoda (CNY 220 per person)
12:00-13:00Lunch (buffet)
15:30-18:30Shore excursion to Fengdu "Ghost City"
19:00-20:00Captain's farewell banquet (table dinner)
20:00-23:00Settle the bills
20:30-21:30Evening entertainment
DAY 5
07:00-08:00Breakfast (buffet)
08:30Check out.
09:00 (Est.)Disembarkation in Chongqing.

Please Note:

  • The cruise itineraries are subject to change due to the weather, river conditions, and permission from the navigation authorities.
  • According to the water level conditions, the embarkation (3 nights cruise) / disembarkation (4 nights cruise) pier might be changed to Fengdu in Chongqing, and the coach transfer would be arranged from/to Chongqing city center by the cruise line, and if this situation happens, we would inform you at least one day before departure date, so please check your email for further information before going to the cruise pier.