Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport by our local guide or Century Cruises national escort. Along with fellow travelers arriving around the same time, you’ll take a transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore in the city.

Accommodation: JW Marriott Hotel or similar (5 stars)

Embark on a guided city tour by coach, visiting Chongqing’s iconic Liberation Square and the vibrant Hongya Cave—a stilted architectural marvel overlooking the Yangtze River. As dusk falls, experience the city’s dazzling nightscape from a prime viewpoint, followed by a welcome dinner to savor local flavors.

Accommodation: JW Marriott Hotel or similar (5 stars)

After breakfast, visit Ciqikou Old Town and Chongqing Old Street to experience traditional architecture and local culture. After lunch, transfer to Chaotianmen Port to board your cruise ship. The evening features a safety briefing and the Captain’s Welcome Party to start your journey.

Accommodation: Century Legend

In the morning, visit Fengdu Ghost City, which is not only a place of worship for the gods, demons and serpents in folklore, but also a treasure house of folk culture and art integrating Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.

Enjoy the Beacon Fire of the Three Kingdoms Show in the evening, and get to know the story of the three kingdoms through the 8D stage.

After breakfast, choose one shore excursion between: Option A: Visit the historic & cultural site of the White Emperor City. Surrounded by water on all sides and facing mountains alone, it looks particularly beautiful in the green mountains and rivers. Numerous cultural histories show the thick scenery here. At the same time, this is also a great place to enjoy Kui Gate of Qutang Gorge.

Option B: Visit the magnificent Summit of the Three Gorges and immerse into the magnificent Qutang & Wu Gorges. Sail through the 5-step ship lock of the Dam and experience the feat of climbing the stairs of a 10,000-ton cruise ship.

In the afternoon, enjoy magnificent views of Qutang and Wu Gorges from the Sun Deck, with bilingual commentary provided.

Shore Excursion to the River Closure Memorial Park & the Three Gorges Dam Project Museum. Lecture about Three Gorges Dam and Ship Lock. Learn the story behind the great Three Gorges Project and witness the power of Chinese water conservancy projects.

Enjoy the Crew Cabaret Show in the evening.

Jingzhou, once the capital of the ancient Chu State during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. As your professional guide shares its stories, the fascinating history from thousands of years ago comes vividly to life.
Choose one shore excursion between:
Option A: Shore excursion to King Chu’s Mausoleum. Personally feel its large scale of the main tomb, the identity of the prominent tomb owners, rich sacrificial scenes.

Option B: Shore excursion to Jingzhou Museum & Ancient City Wall.

The afternoon features cultural activities onboard, and you can enjoy the movie time at our Century Theater in the evening.

Visit the Yellow Crane Tower, a landmark of distinctive Chinese architectural style. At the foot of Snake Hill, it forms a striking contrast with the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge; from the top, take in a sweeping panoramic view of Wuhan’s three towns.

After lunch at a local restaurant, immerse yourself in national treasures and precious cultural relics at the Hubei Provincial Museum.

In the evening, join us onboard for fun fair and games.

You have three tour options to choose in Jiujiang:
Option A: Enjoy an in-depth tour of Jingdezhen — the Town of Porcelain. Visit the Ancient Kiln Porcelain Factory and the Ceramic Exhibition Area, witness the entire handmade porcelain process, and uncover the history of ceramics in the porcelain capital of the world.

Option B: Join a full-day shore excursion to the renowned Mount Lu. Take the ropeway and take in the magnificent, dramatic, precipitous, and beautiful scenery of Lushan Mountain.

Option C: Take a morning tour to Donglin Temple, the birthplace of Pure Land Buddhism. Founded in AD 386, this serene sanctuary features ancient Buddha statues, time-honored halls, and a deeply spiritual atmosphere cherished by pilgrims for over 1,600 years.

In the evening, enjoy live music and a masquerade ball on board.

You can choose one shore excursion between:
Option A: Join in a full day shore excursion to the famous Mountain Jiuhua, the nine main peaks like nine lotus flowers, a variety of shapes, each with charm. The natural sleeping Buddha formed by continuous mountain peaks has become a model of organic integration of natural landscape and Buddhist culture.

Option B: Shore excursion to Jindizang Temple. The whole courtyard layout is like a concentrated imperial palace momentum, a total of seven halls, the most spectacular is that each hall has a three-dimensional giant Buddha statue.

In the evening, joins us for the karaoke competition - to listen, to sing, and to have fun.

Take a bus to Yangzhou and visit Slender West Lake, it is the most famous scenic area in Yangzhou. Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong of Qing Dynasty visited here many times during their southern tours, creating a unique lakeside garden landscape. Strolling through the area, you will enjoy renowned attractions that blend the elegance of the south and the grandeur of the north.

After dinner, enjoy the crew talent show named Star of the Post.

Shore excursion to Mountain Niushou, named for its twin peaks facing each other, resembling the horns of an ox. Renowned for its beautiful natural scenery and profound cultural heritage, its Buddhist tradition runs deep. It is here that the only parietal bone relic of Sakyamuni Buddha in the world is enshrined.

In the evening, guest photography sharing session will be held for you to conclude and memorize this journey.

After an early breakfast and disembarkation, you’ll explore downtown Shanghai - strolling along the iconic Bund, shopping on vibrant Nanjing Road, and visiting a traditional silk workshop. After lunch, discover the modern Lujiazui Financial District before celebrating your journey at a special farewell dinner.

Accommodation: Shanghai Marriott Hotel or similar (5 stars)

After a buffet breakfast, you’ll visit the renowned Shanghai Museum to admire its ancient art collections, followed by the lively City God Temple area. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure, whether shopping or relaxing before your journey home.

Accommodation: Shanghai Marriott Hotel or similar (5 stars)

After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport for your international flight to your home city, concluding your memorable journey.