Chongqing, together with Nanjing and Wuhan, are the “Three Furnace Cities” in China. It is hot and humid in summer. While taking a relaxing cruise on the cool Yangtze River is the best way to escape the hot summer.

It is also called the “Fog City”, from October to April, it is always foggy. So, the best time to visit this Mountain City is spring and autumn. Choose your best time and come.

Chongqing is a big city and often overlooked as a tourist destination. There are some interesting places to see within Chongqing itself. The highlights of Chongqing include Ciqikou Ancient Town, Eling Park, and Three Gorges Museum etc. Outside the urban area, you will find many other places worth visiting. They are mostly featured historical sites or parks of natural landscapes and landforms like Dazu Rock Carvings, Wulong Karst Landscape etc. As for the day trips, please check our top Chongqing tours.

Taking a taxi or hiring a car is the best way to get around Chongqing. It will make sure you won’t get lost in this Mountain City with many hills, valleys and two major rivers. While the bus system, metro and monorail are advised as the best forms of transportation and are very cheap and efficient.

In this “Hot” city, don’t miss HOT POT. Chongqing people can really stand a real hot pot, so if you want authenticity, get it while you are in Chongqing. While many great restaurants abound in the city, memorable dining is best along Nanbin Lu with incredible night views back across the Yangtze River with the city skyline lit up. >> Read more Chongqing Food & Restaurants

With the large scale and abundant resources, Chongqing famed for various local products and handicrafts. Shu (Sichuan) Embroidery, Three Gorges Ink Stone, beef jerky and tea are best gifts for friends and relatives.

From Chongqing, there are usually three cruise lines, Chongqing to Yichang cruise line, Chongqing to Wuhan cruise line, and Chongqing to Shanghai cruise line. The most popular cruise line is 4 days and 3 nights downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang. To know more details about Chongqing River cruises, you could read 2018 Yangtze River cruise from Chongqing.

The top cruise companies are Victoria Cruises, Century Cruises, President Cruises, Yangtze Explorer, Yangtze Gold Cruises, and Changjiang Cruises.

In 2018, some luxury Yangtze cruises offer great deals. They are Victoria Jenna, Victoria Anna, Century Paragon, Century Legend, Century Sun, Century Sky, President No.7 and President No.8 etc.

If you like a new cruise, you could choose among Century Paragon, Century Legend, President No.7 and President No.8; if you like western style service onboard, Victoria Jenna, Victoria Anna will be the choice.

You can take the Yangtze River all year around, spring and autumn are the best seasons to take the Yangtze River Cruise in China with the most beautiful scenery and the most comfortable weather. The price will be higher during this period due to they are many vistors from all over the world. But the ‘BEST’ depends on what you are mostly concerned about, such as the best weather and scenery, the best price, best travel experience and others. If you take the Yangtze River Cruise during the winter, you can get the best deals and less tourists.

You can book the Yangtze River Cruise from their offical website and book with all inclusive Yangtze River Cruise Package with a china tour company, we highly recommend book with tour company since you no need worry about the transfer, meals and others. 

Choose a reliable tour company and send your Yangtze River Cruise inquiry, you will get the tour arrangement with the quotation, you can dissus with them about your requirements, then confirm the booking and pay the deposit.

1) When you book a Yangtze River Cruise, you should pre-book your pick up service with local tour company.
2) When you pack for your Yangtze River Cruise, you should prepare the rain gear, thin sweater or coat for spring and autumn, comfortable walking shoes, commonly used medicine, some food and snacks in case the food is not enough;
3) As for the luggage, there is no limit for your carried baggage. Both the luggage rack and the foreground can provide storage service.
4) Meal is only free on non-alcoholic beverages and beer. If you need any alcoholic drinks and strong drink, you need a separate fee. Meanwhile, a free drink there has quantity limitation. Drinks and foods are forbidden to be brought to restaurants, bars and recreation center. 
5) Tourist will appreciate Grand Three Gorges on the cruise, so pay attention to the right position to see these spots.
6) Pay attention to the boarding time when you get off the cruise to see other scene.