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One way 12 day tour from Shanghai to Chongqing (2026)

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Select Port:Shanghai → Chongqing
Days:12
Sights:Shanghai,
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Shanghai - Chongqing:One way 12 day tour from Shanghai to Chongqing (2026) Balcony Deluxe CabinBalcony Deluxe Cabin Video2/3/428㎡One bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony0.9m*2m*2/1.8m*2m*12$21000/people
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Shanghai - Chongqing:One way 12 day tour from Shanghai to Chongqing (2026) Presidential SuitePresidential Suite Video3106㎡One bedroom, one living room, one bathroom, and one balcony1.8m*2m*12$58800/people
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Kind Reminder:Cruise ships are irregularly renovated, and room parameters, styles, etc. may change. Please refer to the actual situation on the day of boarding.

Itinerary(One way 12 day tour from Shanghai to Chongqing (2026))

DAY 1
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12:00 – 14:30 Self embarkation at Shanghai International Passenger Transport Center Pier
11:00 – 12:30 Century Cruises Concierge Service: Pick-up from Shanghai airports or high-speed railway stations with embarkation assistance
15:00 – 15:30 Departure Ceremony “Magnificent Rivers and Mountains” & Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception
18:00 – 19:30 “Shanghai Night” Onboard Buffet Dinner, free flow of designated beverages
20:00 – 21:30 Vessel Safety Briefing
Reminder: The boarding pier in Shanghai may be adjusted due to hydrological conditions, weather and waterway constraints. If pier relocation is needed, the cruise company will arrange unified coach transfers to the alternate pier. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
DAY 2
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06:30 – 07:00 Complimentary morning tea and coffee, Tai Chi morning exercise
07:00 – 08:30 Buffet breakfast
09:00 – 10:00 Onboard cultural activities
11:00 – 12:30 Buffet lunch, free flow of designated beverages
13:00 – 17:30 Shore excursion to Niushou Mountain
17:30 – 19:00 Buffet dinner, free flow of designated beverages
20:00 – 21:30 Crew Welcome Variety Show: Gathered from All Directions, We Are One Big Family
DAY 3
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06:30 – 07:00 Complimentary morning tea & coffee, Tai Chi morning exercise
07:00 – 08:00 Buffet breakfast with Yangzhou-style morning tea theme
08:00 – 17:30 Disembark at Nanjing Port, coach transfer for full-day Yangzhou excursion
12:00 – 13:30 Huaiyang featured lunch, then coach back to Nanjing Port for re-embarkation
18:00 – 19:30 Buffet dinner, free flow of designated beverages
20:00 – 21:30 Live Music Masquerade Party
DAY 4
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06:30 – 07:00 Complimentary morning tea and coffee
07:00 – 08:30 Buffet breakfast
Shore excursion, choose one route between A and B:
Route A: 08:30 – 16:30 Full-day Jiuhua Mountain tour (round-trip cable car for Longevity Palace included)
10:00 – 11:30 Coach transfer for Jiuhua Mountain sightseeing
12:00 – 13:30 Themed vegetarian lunch of Jiuhua Mountain
14:00 – 15:00 Visit Longevity Palace
15:00 – 16:30 Assemble at Zhiyuan Temple, then coach transfer back to the cruise ship
Route B: 09:30 – 14:00 Shore visit to Golden Ksitigarbha Temple
09:30 – 11:00 Coach transfer to visit Golden Ksitigarbha Temple
12:00 – 13:00 Transfer to Pingtian Peninsula Hotel for Huizhou Cuisine Feast
Around 14:00 Coach return to the cruise ship
18:00 – 19:30 Chizhou local featured dinner on board, free flow of designated beverages
20:30 – 21:00 Onboard movie time
DAY 5
B,L,D
06:30 – 07:00 Complimentary morning tea and coffee
07:00 – 08:30 Buffet breakfast
Shore excursion, choose one out of Route A, B and C:
Route A: 08:00 – 17:30 Full-day Jingdezhen sightseeing
10:00 – 11:30 Visit Jingdezhen Ancient Kiln Folk Custom Exhibition Area
12:30 – 13:30 Jiangxi Gan-style themed lunch
14:00 – 17:30 Tour Jingdezhen Ceramics City and transfer back to the cruise ship
Route B: 08:30 – 16:30 Lushan Mountain tour (round-trip cable car included)
09:30 – 12:00 Visit Huajing Park and Beautiful Valley
12:30 – 14:00 Jiangxi Gan-style themed lunch
Around 15:00 Coach transfer back to the cruise ship
Route C: 08:30 – 12:00 Shore visit to Donglin Temple and Xunyang Tower
Around 12:00 Return to the cruise ship for lunch
15:00 – 16:00 Free leisure time on board
18:00 – 19:30 Featured Jiujiang Fish Head Dinner, free flow of designated beverages
20:00 – 21:30 Karaoke Contest
DAY 6
B,L,D
06:30 – 07:00 Complimentary morning tea and coffee
07:00 – 08:30 Wuhan local characteristic breakfast
09:00 – 12:00 Shore excursion to Yellow Crane Tower
12:00 – 13:30 Themed Wuhan Fish Feast Lunch
14:00 – 17:00 Shore excursion to Hubei Provincial Museum
18:30 – 20:00 Buffet dinner, free flow of designated beverages
20:00 – 21:30 Group Dance Lesson: Dancing Youth
DAY 7
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06:30 – 07:00 Complimentary morning tea and coffee
07:00 – 08:30 Buffet breakfast
09:00 – 12:00 Shore excursion to Yueyang Tower and Bianhe Ancient Street
11:30 – 12:00 Coach transfer back to the cruise ship
12:00 – 13:30 Buffet lunch, free flow of designated beverages
15:30 – 16:30 Afternoon tea time
18:30 – 20:00 Nine-Turn delicacies featured dinner, free flow of designated beverages
20:30 – 22:30 Movie Night on board
DAY 8
B,L,D
06:30 – 07:00 Complimentary morning tea and coffee
07:00 – 08:30 Chinese & Western buffet breakfast on board
Shore excursion, choose either Route A or Route B
Route A: 08:00 – 11:30 Shore visit to King Chu’s Chariot and Horse Array Site
Route B: 08:00 – 11:30 Shore visit to Jingzhou Museum and Jingzhou Ancient City Wall
12:00 – 13:30 Buffet lunch, free flow of designated beverages
16:00 – 17:30 Fun Garden Activity for All Ages
18:00 – 19:30 Featured dinner with Jingzhou Fish Cake, free flow of designated beverages
20:00 – 21:00 Crew Professional Skills Showcase: I’m the Star of My Post, Please Vote for Me
DAY 9
B,L,D
06:30 – 07:00 Complimentary morning tea and coffee
07:00 – 09:00 Buffet breakfast
Around 08:30 The ship passes through Gezhouba Dam Ship Lock
10:30 – 11:20 Themed lecture on Three Gorges Dam and ship locks
12:00 – 13:30 Buffet lunch, free flow of designated beverages
14:30 – 16:30 Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam: River Closure Memorial Park & Three Gorges Project Museum
18:00 – 19:30 Hubei local featured dinner, free flow of designated beverages
Around 20:00 The ship navigates the Five-Stage Ship Lock of the Three Gorges Dam
DAY 10
B,L,D
06:30 – 07:00 Complimentary morning tea and coffee
07:00 – 08:30 Buffet breakfast
09:00 – 10:30 Rivers & Mountains Lecture: Three Gorges Themed Talk
Around 11:00 Deck sightseeing while cruising through Wu Gorge
12:00 – 13:30 Buffet lunch
Around 13:00 Deck sightseeing while cruising through Qutang Gorge
Shore excursion, choose Route A or Route B:
Route A: 14:00 – 16:30 Visit White Emperor City
Route B: 13:30 – 17:00 Visit Top of Three Gorges
18:00 – 19:00 Cultural Themed Dinner: Taste the Three Kingdoms
19:00 – 21:30 Watch large-scale poetry landscape live show Return of the Three Gorges
Note: If the show Return of the Three Gorges is suspended, it will be replaced with Shennv Stream excursion.
DAY 11
B,L,D
06:30 – 07:00 Complimentary morning tea and coffee
07:00 – 08:30 Buffet breakfast
10:00 – 10:35 Disembarkation Briefing
12:00 – 13:30 Buffet lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City (round-trip cable car included)
18:30 – 20:00 Buffet dinner, free flow of designated beverages
20:30 – 22:00 Guest Photography Sharing Session & Farewell Gala
DAY 12
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Disembark at the pier around 08:30 after breakfast.
Century Cruises Concierge Service: Drop-off transfer to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport or high-speed railway stations, marking the end of the magnificent "Magnificent Rivers and Mountains" cruise journey.
Reminders:
The above itinerary is subject to changes due to hydrological conditions, weather and waterway restrictions. The final arrangement shall be subject to the actual deployment of the cruise company.
Due to hydrology, weather and navigation conditions, the vessel may disembark at Fuling Pier or Fengdu Pier instead. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with the cruise operator’s transfer arrangement.

Includes(One way 12 day tour from Shanghai to Chongqing (2026))

Full journey ticket, which includes onboard accommodation, designated restaurants and meals, designated onboard facilities, onboard entertainment parties and activities (the parties and activities are choreographed by cruise ship employees, with entertainment interaction as the main focus, non professional team performances), and complimentary shore or transfer tours listed in the itinerary (except for self paid ones).

Excludes(One way 12 day tour from Shanghai to Chongqing (2026))

All expenses other than those listed under 【Included Fees】 are excluded, examples as follows:

(1) Personal travel insurance (guests are recommended to purchase separately) and transportation costs to and from the departure point (please allow ample travel time);

(2) Optional sightseeing activities;

(3) Private expenses such as floor or cabin upgrades, access to Executive Lounge and VIP Dining Room, beverages, laundry service, massage, KTV, chess & card entertainment, tips, etc.

Voluntary Programs or Shopping(One way 12 day tour from Shanghai to Chongqing (2026))

reminder:
1. The self funded attractions will be arranged by the shipping company. The specific destination may differ from the reference attractions in the itinerary, and the arrangements made by the shipping company shall prevail;
2. The self paid scenic spot fee includes admission fees, transfer fees, tour guide fees, dock berthing fees, port fees, etc. It is a comprehensive service fee, so it may be higher than the single admission fee of the scenic spot. Please understand;
3. Some self funded projects are extremely popular (such as ship lifts). Due to limited spots, if you need to participate, it is recommended to register when boarding, and the specific arrangements will be subject to the ship's arrangements;
4. For the safety of tourists and to avoid missing the ship, in principle, without the guidance of cruise ship staff or tour guides, the cruise ship may prohibit tourists from disembarking without authorization. Please understand and comply.
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Precautions(One way 12 day tour from Shanghai to Chongqing (2026))

1. Fee standard: Adults are charged for ages 12 and above, children are charged for ages 2-12 (excluding), and infants are charged for ages 2 and under;
2. In the case of one adult and one child, one room is required and the ship cannot arrange to share it with others;
3. The above prices are the basic floor prices for the corresponding room type. If you need to specify a higher floor, you will need to pay a high floor fee;
4. The above prices are based on a one ticket system, and the itinerary includes pre purchase and unified arrangement by the shipping company. If you give up sightseeing/dining/early departure/holding promotional documents/scenic spot stage discounts, etc., there will be no difference in refund;
5. The above prices are for residents in Chinese Mainland. There will be differences in the prices of compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and other nationalities (please consult customer service). If a guest deliberately conceals his/her identity, he/she will not only be asked to make up the difference, but also may be refused to board the ship (please be sure to tell the truth);
6. The price of shipping tickets is not fixed and will be adjusted according to various factors in the market, such as inventory levels, procurement channels, major transportation impacts, and phased activities. It is normal for there to be price differences when booking at different times, and this booking center does not accept complaints caused by price differences;
7. Due to limitations in cruise ship conditions, some special groups cannot be accommodated. Specific situations require consultation with customer service. Special groups include but are not limited to pregnant women, disabled individuals, seriously ill individuals, elderly people who are over the age limit, individuals with limited mobility or mental illness, etc;
8. Due to the global booking of cabin space, inventory levels are subject to change at any time. Purchase of this product requires a second confirmation, and the order becomes effective upon full payment and manual confirmation and signing by the booking center. Payment alone does not represent a successful booking. If the room type for this voyage is sold out, you can change the room type/flight schedule/cruise/refund, and the refund will be processed within working days. Thank you for your understanding;
9. When transferring to a small boat to visit Xiaosanxia/Shennv Creek/Shennong Creek, as well as visiting scenic spots on the shore, the staff of the scenic spot may promote local specialties (such as tea, running pheasant, pastries, fish food, photos, etc.), which are not designated shopping places or mandatory consumption items for this itinerary. Please choose carefully;
10. The above content is a normal situation, but due to factors such as the shipping company, season, water level, weather, waterway, special voyage, charter, temporary policies, etc., there may be adjustments to tourist attractions or boarding/disembarking docks (including but not limited to: arrival and departure time nodes, tour duration, tour sequence, changing attractions and docks, etc.). Please refer to the actual implementation of the current voyage. If there is a transfer at Chongqing Port, the shipping company will arrange for passengers to board/disembark at Fengdu or Fuling Port. Please actively cooperate with the transfer arrangements. This reservation center does not accept requests for refunds due to the above circumstances. Please be cautious if you mind.
11. Cruise service fee: The above prices do not include a cruise service fee of 600 yuan per person. Domestic Chinese tourists voluntarily pay, while tourists from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and foreign guests pay with the boat.
Refund rules:
For individual traveler bookings (excluding special voyages such as holidays or charters), the following fee structure applies to cancellations made by the traveler:
1. 30 days or more before the trip starts: Full refund with no cancellation fee.
2. 29 to 15 days before the trip starts:20% of the total order amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
3. Within 14 days (inclusive) of the trip start:100% of the total order amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
Change rules:
1. For special flights such as non holidays and charter flights, passengers can apply for a change of flight for the next flight 15 days (excluding) before departure, but it will not be processed when the cabin is full; When rescheduling to the next voyage, if the price of the following voyage is higher than the original voyage, the price of the next voyage shall be executed, and the difference shall be made up; When rescheduling to the next voyage, if the price of the following voyage is lower than the original voyage, the difference will not be refunded;
2. No rescheduling procedures will be processed within 15 days before departure;
3. The rescheduling is limited to once, and the rescheduling fee is 10% of the order amount. Those who have not boarded the ship after the change shall be invalidated according to the date before the change.
Special note:
1. The "day" mentioned above refers to a natural day, which is based on Beijing time;
2. The ticket is only valid for the same day's voyage and will be invalidated upon expiration, with non refundable fees;
3. Special flights such as holidays, chartering, group flights, non Chongqing Yi routes, as well as compatriots and foreign guests from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, etc., shall not be refunded or changed in principle. If it is necessary to refund or change, proof shall be provided and the actual application result of the shipping company shall prevail;
4. Holiday voyage definition: The voyage partially or entirely falls within the scope of national statutory holidays or major local holidays (including one day before and after), among which the Spring Festival voyage includes New Year's Eve to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month;
5. If the cancellation of the order is due to force majeure or events that the cruise company has fulfilled its reasonable duty of care but cannot avoid, it is not the responsibility of the cruise company and the booking center. Such events include but are not limited to safety issues related to the cruise ship, flooding of the cruise ship or failure or damage to the hull, mechanical components, and fixed parts (situations that the carrier cannot foresee or avoid after routine and comprehensive mechanical inspections), port congestion and blockage, or other situations beyond the carrier's control.
Special Reminder:The descriptions in the above pictures, texts and videos are provided for reference only. As cruise ships undergo renovations from time to time, there may be changes or cancellations to their parameters, styles, catering services, facilities, activities as well as service items. The actual situation on board shall prevail.
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