You'll depart from your home city on an international flight to Shanghai, China's dazzling metropolis where futuristic skyscrapers meet rich cultural heritage. 

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: Shanghai Marriott Hotel or similar (5 stars)

After a buffet breakfast, you’ll discover Shanghai’s highlights: the traditional Old Town, bustling City God Temple area, exquisite Yu Garden, iconic Bund, and vibrant Nanjing Road. The day concludes with a welcome dinner to savor local flavors.

Accommodation: Shanghai Marriott Hotel or similar (5 stars)

After breakfast, you’ll explore the renowned Shanghai Museum with its impressive art collections. In the afternoon, embark the cruise at Shanghai International Cruise Terminal and enjoy a special welcome party with the captain to begin your voyage.

Accommodation: Century Legend

After breakfast, take a 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, join us for the crew talent show named Star of the Post.

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.
Live Music and Masquerade Ball onboard will make a perfect night for you.

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, you can enjoy the movie time in our Century Theater.

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

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.
Immerse yourself in national treasures and precious cultural relics at the Hubei Provincial Museum.
After dinner onboard, join us for the fun fair and games.

Join in a tour to Yueyang Tower & Ancient Bianhe Street, A leisure afternoon on board at your ease. Yueyang Tower, one of the top three famous buildings in the south of the Yangtze River, is an original ancient building, overlooking Dongting and Junshan. Then take a walk around Bianhe Street in front of Yueyang Tower.
In the evening, you can enjoy the movie time in our Century Theater.

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.

You can 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.

In the evening, join us for the crew talent show named Star of the Post, to see our dedication of guest’s experience.

With lecture about Three Gorges Dam and Ship Lock, you can learn the story behind the great Three Gorges Project and witness the power of Chinese water conservancy projects in the morning. Then, take shore Excursion to the River Closure Memorial Park & the Three Gorges Dam Project Museum.

In the morning, join us for the lecture about Three Gorges and enjoy magnificent views of Qutang and Wu Gorges from the Sun Deck, with bilingual commentary provided.

After lunch, 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.

We will make a short disembarkation briefing, and rest of the morning is at your leisure.

After lunch, 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.

In the evening, join us for the guest photography sharing session and farewell part, to conclude this beautiful journey.

Disembark the cruise at Chongqing Pier after breakfast. As a famous mountain metropolis in China, Chongqing is where the excitement awaits. You’ll visit the iconic Jiefangbei commercial center and the stunning stilt-house complex of Hongyadong. As night falls, enjoy breathtaking city views from the best vantage points before celebrating your journey at a special farewell dinner.

Accommodation: JW Marriott Hotel or similar (5 stars)

After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your international flight back to your home city , concluding your memorable journey through China's most captivating destinations.