Splendid China Shanghai to Chongqing Yangtze River Cruise | 14-Day Upstream Tour

You will be greeted at the airport by our local

guide or Century Cruises National Escort. Along with fellow travelers

arriving around the same time, you’ll take a 40-minute transfer to your

hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or

explore at leisure.

After an early breakfast and disembarkation, you’ll explore downtown

Shanghai – strolling along the iconic Bund, shopping on vibrant Nanjing

Road, and visiting a traditional silk workshop. Following lunch,

discover the modern Lujiazui Financial District before celebrating your

journey at a special farewell dinner.

After a buffet breakfast, you’ll explore the renowned Shanghai

Museum with its impressive art collections. In the afternoon, board

your cruise ship and enjoy a special welcome reception party with the

captain to begin your voyage.

After a buffet breakfast, embark on a cultural journey through

Yangzhou, starting with the elegant Slender West Lake—a UNESCO

site—and strolling down Dongguan Street’s well-preserved Qing

dynasty architecture.

After an early breakfast, you’ll visit the spiritually significant Mt.

Niushou Cultural Park, renowned for its stunning Buddhist architecture. Following lunch, explore the serene Muyan Riverside Scenic Site,

which houses the sacred Sakyamuni Buddha parietal bone shrine – one

of Buddhism’s most revered relics

After breakfast, you may join a full-day excursion to sacred Mt. Jiuhua,

one of China’s four Buddhist mountains, or you can opt to visit the

revered Jindizang Temple where you’ll discover ancient religious

artifacts and stunning architecture.

You can choose between two fascinating excursions: explore Jingdezhen Porcelain Town to discover China’s centuries-old ceramic

craftsmanship, or embark on a full-day trip to the scenic Mt. Lushan,

renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and historic villas.

Begin your day with a visit to the legendary Yellow Crane Tower, one of

China’s Four Great Towers, offering panoramic city views. Continue to

the Hubei Provincial Museum to admire its exceptional collection of

ancient artifacts, including the famous bronze bells

After a buffet breakfast, you’ll visit the historic Yueyang Tower, one of

China’s Three Great Towers, offering panoramic views of Dongting

Lake. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing movie screening onboard.

You can choose between two fascinating options: you may visit the

Xiongjia National Archaeological Site Park to discover ancient relics, or

you can explore the Jingzhou Museum and walk along its remarkably

well-preserved Ancient City Wall.

After a buffet breakfast, you’ll witness the cruise navigate through the

Three Gorges Dam’s impressive five-level locks—an engineering

marvel. In the afternoon, take a guided bus tour to explore the dam up

close. The evening features a festive musical masquerade onboard to

celebrate your journey

After breakfast, you’ll sail through the dramatic Qutang, Wu and Xiling

Gorges, then visit the poetic White Emperor City that inspired ancient

Chinese verses. In the evening, you may opt for the spectacular

“Return to the Three Gorges” performance (additional cost), a

stunning showcase of local culture and history

Start your day with morning tea/coffee in the bar and Tai Chi on the

sun deck. After breakfast, join the shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost

City, an ancient site of Taoist traditions. After dinner, opt for the

spectacular “War Fire of the Three Kingdoms” show (additional cost),

a dazzling performance bringing history to life.

After a buffet breakfast, you’ll travel to Chongqing, China’s famous

mountain metropolis, to visit the iconic Jiefangbei commercial center

and the stunning stilt-house complex of Hongya Cave. As night falls,

enjoy breathtaking city views from the best vantage points before

celebrating your journey at a special farewell dinner.