People and vehicles travel together from Chongqing to Yichang

There are many cruise ships on the Yangtze River, and there are also some unique and special ones. Today, let's take a look at the cruise ship that can be accompanied by people and vehicles. It is the "Xin Gao Lake" cruise ship! It is a luxury car specially designed for self driving tourists, solving the pain point of separating people and vehicles in self driving Three Gorges.

Chongqing to Yichang Cruise with People and CarsThe "Xin Gao Lake" cruise ship is the first self driving roll on/roll off cruise ship on the Yangtze River and the only Type I roll on/roll off passenger ship in China's inland rivers. The research, design, and market development of this project took nearly 9 years, and the construction of the "New High Lake" took more than 2 years. It is equipped with high-level security systems, fire and rescue systems, and the engine system is equipped with high standard noise reduction and vibration reduction requirements. It can accommodate 111 vehicles and has a total of five floors: the first and second floors are parking lots; The front and back of the third floor are guest rooms, and the middle is the main service desk; The front of the fourth floor is for guest rooms, and there is a service desk in the middle; The front of the fifth floor is the driver's cab, while the middle is equipped with luxury suites, a multifunctional hall, a service desk, and a restaurant at the rear. The cruise ship also has facilities such as a supermarket, chess and card room, and foot bath.

With such a special boat, let's take a look at the issues that many tourists are concerned about:

1、 How do people live?

The "New High Lake" self driving roll on/roll off cruise ship has multiple room types, including first-class (2-person), second-class (4-person), and third class (6-person). All rooms are equipped with central air conditioning, bathrooms, and cable TV, with a single room area of over 20 square meters.

2、 Is the fee expensive?

Not expensive, compared to other cruise ships that charge from a few thousand to tens of thousands of yuan, the "New High Lake" cruise ship charges per person based on first, second, and third class cabins, with prices ranging from 650 to 950 yuan. Prices may fluctuate depending on the season.

3、 What car can be loaded onto the ship?

The entire ship can accommodate 111 passenger vehicles, including those with a height of less than 4.2 meters, such as common 5-seater small cars to buses with 37 or more seats. After boarding, the vehicles are parked in designated parking lots with locking devices to secure them.

A friend said that a truck is okay? Certainly...... It's not allowed!

4、 How is the car charged?

Charges are based on the size of the vehicle, with 500 yuan per vehicle for seats up to 7 (including 7), 700 yuan per vehicle for seats 8-19, 900 yuan per vehicle for seats 20-36, and 1100 yuan per vehicle for seats 37 and above.

5、 Where can I board the ship?

Fengjie Port is located near Baotaping Port, and Yichang Port is located near Maoping Port in Zigui Port. Cruise ships can be seen along the river.

6、 Can I take this cruise without driving?

Sure, for the convenience of tourists' transfer, the cruise company will arrange a bus between the main city of Chongqing and the boarding and disembarking dock, with a tour guide accompanying and scenic spots for sightseeing.

7、 How is the itinerary arranged?

1. From Chongqing to Yichang:

Day 1: Chongqing Main City (by car or self driving) - Fuling Taiji Industrial Park (Changshou Ancient Town) - Baidicheng/Qutangxia Deep Tour (self selected self funded tour) - Watch "Returning to the Three Gorges" - Boarding at Fengjie Port - Check in.

The next day: The cruise ship departs around 4am and passes through Qutang Gorge. In the morning, it will visit Shennu Creek (optional self funded tour). It will then take a boat tour of Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. The ship will depart around 4pm and visit the Three Gorges Dam and Qu Yuan's hometown. The boat will then be transported to Yichang city.

2. Yichang to Chongqing:

Day 1: Boarding near Zigui Port in Yichang City (by car or self driving) - Check in - Departure around 7 pm.

Day 2: In the morning, visit Shennu Creek (optional self funded tour) - take a boat across Wu Gorge - Qutang Gorge - depart in the afternoon to visit Baidi City - stay in Fengjie for the night (self driving tourists can freely move around after leaving the boat)

Day 3: Take a car to the main city of Chongqing and visit Changshou Ancient Town on the way.

8、 What other attractions can be recommended for self driving tours outside of the Three Gorges?

Because the cruise ship sailing is the most classic section from Qutang Gorge in Fengjie to Xiling Gorge in Yichang, there are many essence scenic spots that are suitable for self driving tour near the two points of boarding and disembarkation, such as Xiaozhai Tiankeng in Fengjie, the top of the Three Gorges, Enshi Grand Canyon and Tenglong Cave, Wanzhou Waterfall, Fengdu Ghost City, Fuling Wuling Mountain Rift Valley, Baiheliang, 816 Nuclear Project, etc., the Three Gorges people near Yichang, the Three Gorges Waterfall, Qingjiang Gallery, Sanyou Cave, Jingzhou Ancient City, Yueyang Tower, Dongting Lake, Shennongjia, etc. If you come from Wuhan, you can also visit the Yellow Crane Tower, Donghai, Guiyuan Temple, etc.

9、 Are there any special precautions?

1. Self driving tourists visiting the Three Gorges Dam can take a bus for a unified tour and then pick up the bus at a designated location. The pick-up location is usually at Qu Yuan Temple with many self driving people, and at Liushuwan with few self driving people.

2. The route from Yichang to Chongqing does not include the Three Gorges Dam scenic spot. Self driving tourists can go there on their own and need to go to the designated location (at the intersection of Yemingzhu Expressway, there is a triangular area) to apply for a pass (free of charge with their driver's license and driving permit), and then drive to the dam area.

3. Cruise ships advocate for green environmental protection, and it is necessary to bring your own toiletries, towels, etc. It is recommended to bring your own slippers.

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