Why are the Yangtze River Three Gorges a must-visit on every Chinese person's lifetime list?
by RadiantSun3dfb
Oct 20, 2025
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β¨ Yangtze Explorer, Yangtze One, President No.6, Century Legend, Yangtze Miracle
π Yangtze Explorer: A luxurious cruise with rich cultural history, perfect for niche travelers.
π Yangtze One: All-inclusive with no extra charges, the only cruise that directly passes through the ship lift.
π President No.6: Travels from Chongqing to Wuhan, passing through both the Three Gorges Dam ship lift and the Gezhouba ship lock.
π Century Legend: Cruises from Chongqing to Shanghai, covering 7 provinces and 11 major cities, offering a panoramic view of the Yangtze River.
π Yangtze Miracle: All-inclusive quality itinerary with no extra charges, featuring multiple hiking routes for close encounters with the Three Gorges.
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πππ These niche and rare Yangtze River cruises are unique and thus, not cheap and hard to book. It is recommended to book 2-3 months in advance!
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Quality Choice
β¨ Yangtze No.3, Yangtze No.2, Century Paragon, Century Oasis, Century Glory, Hyatt, Goddess No.3
π Yangtze No.3: A new ship launched in 2022, all-inclusive with no extra charges.
π Century Paragon/Oasis: New ships launched in 2023 and 2022 respectively, sister ships with similar parameters and facilities.
π Century Glory: A high-quality ship from the Century series, with great environment and high level of automation.
π Hyatt: A visually stunning ship, one of the largest luxury cruises on the Yangtze River.
π Goddess No.3: Features the largest children's playground and arcade among Yangtze River cruises, ideal for family trips.
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πππ These quality Yangtze River cruises are either newly launched or recently refurbished, offering classic itineraries. You can't go wrong with any choice!
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High Cost-Performance Ratio
β¨ Star Apollo/Athena, Yangtze Discovery, Century Myth, Goddess No.2, President No.7/8, Golden No.8/6/5/3
π Star Apollo/Athena: New ships launched in 2021, high cost-performance ratio, with family rooms available.
π Goddess No.2: An economical cruise, ideal for family trips.
π President No.7/8: Offers platinum hotel-like services, intelligent management, advanced floating deck technology to reduce ship sway and enhance comfort.
π Golden Series: Large ships with rich facilities, various bed types, and wide beds.
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πππ These Yangtze River cruises offer good quality at reasonable prices, ideal for family trips and cost-effective choices.
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Budget-Friendly
Star Navigator, Star Crystal, Yangtze Impression, Yangtze Legend, Kaili/Kaisha/Kailin, Kaizhen/Kaina/Kaiti
π Star Navigator/Crystal: Decent facilities, suitable for budget-conscious travelers.
π Kaizhen/Kaina/Kaiti: Small and exquisite ships with a perfect blend of Chinese and Western styles, managed in American style with bilingual services.
π Yangtze Impression: Rich in schedules, offering many choices at moderate prices.
π Yangtze Legend: A high cost-performance cruise among five-star ships.
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πππ These Yangtze River cruises are standard and reliable, with lower prices but still good quality, suitable for budget-conscious travelers.
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