Yangtze River Cruises & Three Gorges tours in China

Three-Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot(Sanxia Renjia)

Written by www.HiYangtze.com - Yangtze Cruise Specialist on April 29, 2010
Rating 4.50 out of 5

The Three-Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot consists of the Village on the Water, the Brook-Side Village, the Mountain Village.

The Three-Gorges Tribe is located on Xiling Gorge in the city of Yichang, between the Three Gorges Dam and the Gezhou Dam, in a region of mountains and streams where the scenery has the beauty of landscape paintings.

Young women dance and sing as old sailboats moor placidly below stilt houses hidden in the bamboo grove. Maidens wash clothes by the brook side with their whirling batons, fishermen cast their nets in the misty distance… Entering the region feels like coming from afar into a dreamland garden.

Entrance Fee: CNY 150

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The entrance to the Little Three Gorges

Written by www.HiYangtze.com - Yangtze Cruise Specialist on April 29, 2010
Rating 4.33 out of 5

The picture shows the entrance to the Little Three Gorges.

The Little Three Gorges of Daning River is one of the most scenic stops along the Yangtze Three Gorges. The small gorges stretch for 20 miles up the Daning River, one of the Yangtze tributaries.

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Yichang Sanxia Airport

Written by www.HiYangtze.com - Yangtze Cruise Specialist on April 28, 2010
Rating 4.00 out of 5

Sanxia (Three Gorge) Airport is located in the Xiaoting District of Yichang City, 26 kilometers away from the city center and 55 kilometers from the Three Gorges Dam site.

Sanxia Airport was built in 1993 and finished in 1996.The airport has played an important role in the construction of the Three Gorges Dam Project.

ITAT Code: YIH
Website:http://www.sanxiaairport.com

Airport Transportation:
There are 6 shuttle buses running between Sanxia Airport and Yichang city center every day. The buses leave from Qingjiang Hotel in the city center 2 hours ahead of each flight. It takes about 50 minutes, and the fare is CNY20. Taxis are also available from the airport.

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Victoria Rose cruise ship at Fengdu dock on the Yangtze River

Written by www.HiYangtze.com - Yangtze Cruise Specialist on April 28, 2010
Rating 4.33 out of 5

Victoria Rose river cruise ship at the dock in Fengdu on the Yangtze River in China. In the background is the “new” city of Fengdu. Upon the completion of the dam across the Yangtze, the old Fengdu city has been underwater.The old city have moved to higher ground.

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Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Written by www.HiYangtze.com - Yangtze Cruise Specialist on April 27, 2010
Rating 4.33 out of 5

Airport Name: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Phone Number: +86-23-67152336
Airport Code: IATA: CKG, ICAO: ZUCK
Website: www.cqa.cn
Address: Lianglu Town, Yubei District. 21KM north of Chongqing.

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is the major airport in Chongqing, it has many flights go and from other cities in China, also some international destinations: Munich-Germany, Düsseldorf-Germany, Tokyo, Nagoya, Bangkok and Seoul.

Everyday there are shuttle buses to and from the city and it’s about 45 minutes from the airport to Shangqing Temple. Taking a taxi from the airport to Chongqing costs around 100 Yuan and takes about 30 minutes.

Shuttle Service:

From the airport:
Shuttles stops are:Jiazhou Garden, Foreign Trade Plaza, Shangqing Temple and Coral Park. Departure depends on flight arrivals.
Price: 15 Yuan/person
Address: left side of Hangzhan Building, Jiangbei International Airport

To the airport:
You can take shuttle buses at Shangqing Temple, depart every 20 minutes, the last shuttle departs to the airport at 8:00 pm.
Price: 15 Yuan/person
Address: Besides bus 401 Station, Shangqing Temple, Yuzhong District

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Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)

Written by www.HiYangtze.com - Yangtze Cruise Specialist on April 27, 2010
Rating 4.50 out of 5

General Information:

IATA Code: WUH  

Location: 1km (0.6 mile) southeast of Tianhe Street, Huangbei District, about 25km (16 miles) to the city center

Brief Introduction: Wuhan Tianhe International Airport was built in 1990 and opened to the public in April, 1995. It covers a total area of 240, 000 sq m (59 acres), including a terminal building of 28,450 sq m (7 acres) which is capable of serving 4,200,000 passengers every year. Equipped with up-to-date communication-navigation systems, the airport is able to handle a full-loaded B747-400 and available for 27 parking spaces. It is presently connected to over 60 domestic and international cities by 57 air routes.

 

Airport Facilities

- Duty-free Shops: International Departures Hall, 027-85818577

- Restaurants:
International Arrivals Hall (Level 1): fast food, drinks, snacks
Opening Hours: 24 hrs
Tel: 027-85818451

International Departures Hall (Level 2): western food
Opening Hours: upon international flight schedules
Tel: 027-85818451

Restricted Area (Level 2): bar, fast food
Opening Hours: 24 hrs
Tel: 027-85818469

Domestic Departures Hall (Level 2): tea, drinks, fast food, Chinese cuisine
Tel: 027-85818469, 027-85818468

- Smoking Room: Level 2

- Commercial Center: Well located in the terminal, the Commercial Center provides faxing, copying, internet surfing, mobile recharging, IC cards sales and mail services.
Tel: 027-85819133, 027-85818465

- Car Parks: Right in front of the terminal, the car parks cover a total area of 432,000 sq m (107 acres) and offer 570 parking spaces.
Tel: 027-85818279, 027-85818280

- Parking Charges:

  Daily Car Park (per hour) Overnight Car Park (24 hours)
Small cars or mini vans RMB 5 RMB 35
Large vans RMB 10 RMB 35

Airport Services

- Airport Hotlines: 027-85818494, 027-85818413

- Bank: A branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is available for cash withdrawal and deposit, foreign currency exchanging as well as Visa and MasterCard services.
Tel: 027-85818538, 027-85818348

- Easy Boarding Club: 027-85818111, 027-85818222

- Medical Service: Clinics are equipped in the terminal for free medical consultation, blood pressure measuring and temporary care of invalids. The Emergency Center, which is located about 300m (328 yards) to the terminal, is open 24 hours for medical treatment and ambulance services.
Tel: 027-85818310 (clinics), 027-85818617, 85818687 (Emergency Center)

Airport Transportation

Airport Bus:
Luxury buses leave for the airport from Jin Jia Dun Distance Bus Passenger Station (opposite Hankou Railway Station) every hour. Airport buses and taxis are also available outside the Arrival Hall in the Waiting Building at the airport.

Bus Routes:

To the airport:
Fu Jia Po Distance Bus Passenger Station in Wuchang –> Wuchang Railway Station –> Waiting Building of Tianhe Airport in Hankou –> Hankou Civil Aviation Resident Area –> Waiting Building of Tianhe Airport

Buses leave from Fu Jia Po Distance Bus Passenger Station in Wuchang every hour from 7:40 to 19:10. Buses leave from the Waiting Building in Hankou from early 6:30 to 19:50 every hour and buses leave from Hankou Civil Aviation Resident Area between 6:40 to 20:00 every hour.

From the airport
Waiting Building of Tianhe Airport –> Hankou Civil Aviation Resident Area –> Waiting Building of Tianhe Airport in Hankou –> Jing Han Dadao in Hankou –> Yangtze River Square in Hanyang –> Fu Jia Po Distance Bus Passenger Station in Wuchang

Airport shuttle buses leave for the city following flight arrivals.

Ticket prices:
Airport <–> Hanykou 15 RMB/p.p
Airport <–> Wuchang 30 RMB/p.p
Airport <–> Hanyang 20 RMB/p.p

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Best Time to take a Yangtze River Cruise

Written by www.HiYangtze.com - Yangtze Cruise Specialist on April 26, 2010
Rating 4.50 out of 5

The best seasons for Yangtze Cruise should be the spring and autumn, namely, April, May, September and October when the weather is cool and comfortable, neither cold nor hot. These are the peak seasons; correspondingly, there is no discount among these months. If you cruise in summer and winter, you can enjoy the preferential price and the cruise prices are the lowest for the winter.

June-August is also good times to book a Yangtze River Cruise. The weather is a bit hotter, but since all cruise ships are air-conditioned it will still be quite comfortable. There are also benefits to book a cruise during this period. Booking costs will be lower, and the cruises will be less crowded.

November-February is bitterly cold, and the amount of ships that cruise the river is almost non-existent.

There are advantages and disadvantages for Yangtze cruise in peak season and shoulder season. Cruising in peak season, the weather is cool and comfortable but the cruise is crowded and cost is high; while cruising in shoulder season, the crowd is lessened and the cost is lower although the weather is not so perfect.

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Century Diamond Cruise

Written by www.HiYangtze.com - Yangtze Cruise Specialist on April 26, 2010
Rating 4.33 out of 5

The luxurious 5-star ship Century Diamond began her first voyage in late 2008, and become one of the most popular ships on Yangtze River. It offers the largest cabins and each with private balcony of river view to provide the most valuable experience for guest. The grand lobby, beautiful ballroom, elegant restaurant and best service are all expected every sailing day on Yangtze.

The magnificent lobby is elegantly designed with modem style, while reception provides a prompt check-in and check-out service, making you feel at home.

The ship consists of 2 Diamond suites, 14 excutive cabins, 4 delexe cabins,and 112 standar cabins as well, with all facilities of Hilton hotel standard.

You may taste delicious Eastern and Western cuise. Breakfast and luch is buffet, dinner is table banquest.

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Yichang New Century Pier

Written by www.HiYangtze.com - Yangtze Cruise Specialist on April 25, 2010
Rating 4.00 out of 5

Methods to get Yichang New Century Pier:

In Yichang, many Yangtze cruise ships often berth at New Century Pier, but sometimes change. A taxi from Yichang Airport to New Century Pier, about 39 kilometers (24 miles), takes about one hour and costs about 120 yuan.

Taking a taxi from Yichang Long-Distance Bus Station to New Century Pier costs about 50 yuan and takes about 30 minutes (if there is no traffic jam).

Public Bus No. 10 has stop near Yichang Long-Distance Bus Station and can bring you to New Century Pier, but after you get off the bus you need to descend a very long slope to get to the pier. It is not advisable to take a public bus to the pier if you have a lot of baggage.

Tips:
There are some attractions on the way to Yichang’s New Century Pier, including Xiling Gorge Scenic Area and Sanyou Cave (a famous attraction of scenic beauty and historical significance). Sanyou Cave is just a 5-minute walk from New Century Pier. The time needed for a visit is about 1.5 hours and the entry fee is about 48 Yuan.
There is a small canteen selling snacks at New Century Pier.

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How to get Wusong Passenger Transport Center

Written by www.HiYangtze.com - Yangtze Cruise Specialist on April 25, 2010
Rating 4.33 out of 5

1. From Shanghai Railway Station

If you arrive in Shanghai by trains, you can take Baoyang Port Special Line, or take Metro Line 3 to Jiangwan Town and then take the Bus No. 51.
Baoyang Port Special Line: Baoyang Road. Bus Station – Wusong Passenger Transport Center – Shanghai Railway Station

2. From Hongqiao International Airport

If you arrive in Shanghai by plane, you should take No. 941 bus to Shanghai Railway Station, and then transfer to Baoyang Port Special Line.

3. From Pudong International Airport

If you arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, you should take the airport line 4 to Dabaishu, and then transfer to No. 51 bus.

4. From People’s Square

If you are at People’s Square, you should take metro line 1 to Shanghai Railway Station and then transfer to Baoyang Port Special Line.

5. From Wujiaochang, Yangpu District

If you are at Wujiaochang, Yangpu district of Shanghai, you should take No. 90 bus to Zhanghuabang, and then transfer to No. 51 bus.

Shanghai Bus Routes in English:http://msittig.wubi.org/bus/

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