Would like to know the main differences between Downstream river cruise options, particularly regarding cabin size and other features

The luxury cruise is bigger ship with more advanced equipments, cabin side is bigger as well. The regular cruise is smaller with smaller cabin.

Can I apply for China visa by myself and be approved? Or do I have to go to a specific travel agent to apply for China visa?

After you book the cruise, you can apply China Visa by your own, it us easy to be approved now. Some nationalities are visa free.

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Yangtze River Deluxe Cruise 4D/3N from Chongqing to Yichang

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From Chongqing to Yichang

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Operator: Silk Road Trips
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 199
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Chongqing Embarkation
Start point
朝天门码头 Chaotianmen Pier, Chongqing Shi China (Chaotianmen Dock in Chongqing, and the exact dock number will informed one day before the sailing date., 18:00 - 20:00)
Landmarks
Chaotianmen Wharf
Day 2
Fengdu or Shuanggui Mount Excursion
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Buffet lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Included shore excursion to Ghost City of Fengdu or Shuanggui Mount
Optional Activities
- Visit Shibao Pagoda
- Three Kingdoms Show
Landmarks
Ghost City of Fengdu
Shuanggui Mount
Shibao Pagoda
Day 3
Three Gorges Scenic Passage
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Lunch (Buffet lunch), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Included boat excursion to Small Three Gorges or Shennong Stream
Optional Activities
- Visit White Emperor City
- Mini Three Gorges tour
Landmarks
White Emperor City
Qutang Gorge
Small Three Gorges
Shennong Stream
Mini Three Gorges
Wu Gorge
Xiling Gorge
Day 4
Three Gorges Dam and Disembarkation
End point
Yuchang Shi, Hubei, China (Sanxia Tourist Center in Yichang, 12:00 - 12:30)
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Included shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam
Optional Activities
- Ship Lift tour
Landmarks
Three Gorges Dam
Ship Lift
Yichang Sanxia Tourist Center

Landmarks
Chaotianmen Wharf

Landmarks
Ghost City of Fengdu
Shuanggui Mount
Shibao Pagoda

Landmarks
White Emperor City
Qutang Gorge
Small Three Gorges
Shennong Stream
Mini Three Gorges
Wu Gorge
Xiling Gorge

Landmarks
Three Gorges Dam
Ship Lift
Yichang Sanxia Tourist Center

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Silk Road Trips

4.6

(18 reviews)

Number of tours

155

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

100%

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4.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
3.0
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.6

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Winfried
June 20th, 2025
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Unfortunately one day less on the river than stated when booking. Good facilities; spacious, clean cabin. Spacious...
Unfortunately one day less on the river than stated when booking. Good facilities; spacious, clean cabin. Spacious upper deck. Very good organization of the interesting excursions. The trip through the three gorges was really great, although the constant soundtrack from the commentator, who spoke only mediocre English, would have been dispensable. The food was varied and of excellent quality. Overall very good price/performance ratioShow more
Traveled in May 2025
Reply from: Silk Road Trips
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent Yangtze River cruise. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the spacious cabin, well-organized excursions, and the stunning Three Gorges scenery, as well as the high-quality and varied dining options. It’s wonderful to know that you found the overall experience to be a great value. Regarding the itinerary duration, we’d like to clarify that the 4-day cruise includes the boarding day in the afternoon as Day 1, as stated in the tour details. We apologize if this was not clearly communicated during your booking process, and we’ll ensure greater transparency moving forward to avoid any misunderstandings. Additionally, we appreciate your note about the onboard commentary—your feedback helps us refine our guest experience, and we’ll work on improving the balance and delivery of information during scenic cruising. We truly appreciate your kind words and constructive insights, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable journey on the Yangtze in the future! Best regards David Cui SilkRoadTrips/SilkRouteTrips
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Keith
Asked on January 24th, 2025
Would like to know the main differences between Downstream river cruise options, particularly regarding cabin size and other features
Tour Details
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written January 2025
  The luxury cruise is bigger ship with more advanced equipments, cabin side is bigger as well. The regular cruise is smaller with smaller cabin.
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Lynda
Asked on April 20th, 2024
Can I apply for China visa by myself and be approved? Or do I have to go to a specific travel agent to apply for China visa?
Visa
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written April 2024
  After you book the cruise, you can apply China Visa by your own, it us easy to be approved now. Some nationalities are visa free.
- L
  Lynda
  Traveler•Written April 2024
  I have United States passport. I need your formal company name, person in charge, address and telephone number so that I can apply China visa by myself.
- Silk Road TripsOperator•Written April 2024
  We can offer it after your booking.

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Tour ID: 189092

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before May 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Silk Road Trips. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Yangtze River Deluxe Cruise 4D/3N from Chongqing to Yichang

Itinerary

Chongqing Embarkation

Fengdu or Shuanggui Mount Excursion

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Three Gorges Scenic Passage

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Three Gorges Dam and Disembarkation

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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