I have been following the Yangtze River Three Gorges cruise ship for a long time, and finally took the time to experience it. Fortunately, I traveled with friends this time. Before the trip, I read a lot of guides about Three Gorges cruise ships and had a general understanding of the itinerary. Based on the travel time and budget, I finally chose
Meiweikailin cruise shipA three-day and two night water trip (Yichang Chongqing), choosing this cruise ship was also based on my friends saying that the five-star cruise ship service is very good. After finalizing the cruise ship, I booked the tickets at the Three Gorges Cruise Ticket Reservation Center a few days in advance, and embarked on the Three Gorges Cruise journey with excitement and anticipation.
On the first day, take the high-speed train to the dock to board the ship
Before departure, the customer service will send a detailed itinerary. On the first day, we will take a high-speed train from Chongqing to Yichang to visit the Three Gorges Dam and then board the ship. As our friend had some business at work in the morning, we bought a 1 pm high-speed train ticket. It's regrettable that we couldn't catch up to visit the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang as it was almost 6 pm. Friends who have plenty of time should try to go early. If you arrive before 2 pm, you can catch the shuttle bus arranged by the ship to visit the Three Gorges Dam scenic area. Although we didn't catch up with the main force, it didn't affect our mood at all. We took a taxi directly from the station to Yiling Square for dinner and then got on the free bus to the dock. It takes about half an hour to get there. After getting off the bus, there are staff guiding tourists to board the ship. There is a small supermarket at the entrance where you can buy some snacks to bring on board. The first thing that attracts us when we enter the dock is
MeiweikailinHey, my friends and I quickly took out our phones and took a few photos of the cruise ship under the night sky.
After boarding the ship, the staff warmly greeted us to sit on the sofa and wait for check-in procedures. As we arrived late, we were finally assigned to a balcony room on the fourth floor and got excited when we received our room card. This is an internal photo taken casually,
MeiweikailinThe drainage time is quite long, but the facilities are well maintained. The basic room types all have independent viewing balconies, bathrooms, bathtubs, televisions, wardrobes, umbrellas, and more. Two bottles of mineral water are also given away in the room every day. After packing up and visiting the room, the announcement was made to inform everyone to attend the travel safety briefing in the banquet hall on the fifth floor. The staff were very enthusiastic, professional, and didn't go into too much detail. After about half an hour, they talked about the key points and then went back to their rooms. Everyone rushed around for a day to wash up and rest, and the next day had a wonderful itinerary. The cruise ship also set sail as planned around 10 o'clock.
Meiweikailin Room Card
Picture of the Meiweikailin room
Outer corridor of the Meiweikailin room
Meiweikailin Evening Party
The second day of the Meiweikailin
The next day, the cruise ship docked at the Port of Badong. For friends who like to sleep in, it may be a bit painful because we were notified to have breakfast at 7 o'clock. My friends and I went to the restaurant early to have breakfast. There were many types of breakfast, such as porridge, pickles, fruits, noodles, juice, bread, etc. Several service personnel were at the entrance to serve everyone throughout the process. When there was not much food left, it would be quickly added, and there was no shortage or rush to grab food.
Breakfast on the Meiweikailin
It has to be said that those uncles and aunts are amazing, their spirits are even better. After we finish eating, they are all ready to go in the hall. This morning, the main purpose of the trip was to visit Shennv Creek. The self paid scenic spot was 295 yuan per person, and participants volunteered to participate. Those who did not want to go could rest on the boat. Almost all the more than 100 people on the boat went, except for the two families with babies who didn't go because it was raining due to unfavorable weather conditions. Shennu Creek is a small boat tour with beautiful scenery. The creek is shallow and narrow, and there is a primitive valley that is rarely visited by people. You can also see hanging coffins and some red maple trees on both sides. If you go two weeks later, it may be even more beautiful. I really like our tour guide sister. She is beautiful, professional and enthusiastic, and sings beautiful mountain songs. The interactive atmosphere with everyone is super good. She sings and laughs throughout the whole process, and promotes some local medicinal herbs. You can try them out without being forced to buy or sell. If you need it, you can buy it. It's okay if you don't buy it. On the return journey, we encountered rain and wind. Fortunately, we were not far from the ship. After boarding, the staff had prepared brown sugar and ginger water in the hall, and drinking a glass made us feel warm. We have to praise Meiwei's service here. From boarding to disembarking, there were staff members to ensure safety when going up and down stairs, and to assist elderly people with limited mobility. It's time for lunch after taking a break on the ship. The buffet has a relatively light taste, with a reasonable combination of meat and vegetables, including chicken, duck, fish, and beef. The braised fish slices are delicious, but there are not many people and many ingredients have not been eaten. I feel that there is no need to upgrade.
Meiweikailin Ginger Tea and Lunch
After finishing lunch, everyone went back to their rooms to take a nap. We didn't sleep and just sat on the balcony enjoying the river view, taking photos, or strolling on the deck. In the afternoon, the boat crossed Qutang Gorge and arrived at Fengjie Port, ready to go to the Baidicheng Scenic Area. After getting off the boat, we had to climb the stairs before taking a bus to the scenic area. In the heavy rain, we bought raincoats for 10 yuan per piece and mineral water for 2 yuan per bottle on the roadside. The prices were quite friendly, and it took about 20 minutes to drive to the entrance of the scenic area. After passing through the Wind and Rain Bridge, we could see the sculpture of Zhuge Liang and the graduation chart. Then we could climb the stairs or choose to take a slide pole for 120 yuan per person. Personally, I think there is no need to climb more than 300 steps. Climbing is not very long, as it is a way to exercise. After following the tour guide to the Baidicheng Temple along the way, we can see the 10 yuan observation deck - Kuimen. There are photographers taking photos Just flash one photo each and it's done. The photo costs 20 yuan per photo, and we only need the mini photo that was given as a gift.
Meiweikailin Fengjie Port
White God City
Ten yuan RMB for scenic spot photography
After about two hours of sightseeing, I went back to the boat to rest and wait for dinner. The day's itinerary came to a perfect end. In the evening, I also participated in the Dancing Youth Guest Interactive Gala held on the cruise ship. The atmosphere was very good, and although the staff were not professionals, the program was creatively arranged.
Meiweikailin Gala
The third day of the Meiweikailin
After breakfast on the third morning, we checked out and left the ship. We were taken back to Chongqing by a bus, and the travel butler on board was very responsible. He personally escorted everyone onto the bus before leaving.
The most satisfying part of this trip from Yichang to Chongqing was the service provided by Meiwei Cruise. The itinerary may be a bit rushed, but if you want to visit more attractions, you can choose a 4-5-day itinerary. There are many series of cruise ships available at the Three Gorges Cruise Ticket Booking Center, and the five-star luxury cruise ships should have better facilities and services, as well as more scenic spots along the way. I hope to have the opportunity to take my whole family on another Three Gorges luxury cruise in the future.
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