Arrive at Yichang airport or railway station where you'll be met and transferred to Maoping Docks. Board your Yangtze River cruise ship around 5pm, beginning an unforgettable four-night journey upstream through some of China's most breathtaking scenery.

Visit the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric dam, and marvel at this incredible feat of engineering. Disembark the ship and take a scenic 45-minute drive (please note that the coach is not permitted to take photo stops) to the viewing area above the ship locks, where you will be able to appreciate the immense scale of this monumental project. Explore the Tanziling and Model Gallery of the Three Gorges Dam, and a lookout point for further insight into its construction and impact on the region. This excursion includes approximately one hour of walking. Return to the ship and cruise through Xiling Gorge, the longest and deepest of the Three Gorges. Additional shore excursions may include the Three Gorges Dam Lift, visit to the Tribe of the Three Gorges or to the Hometown of Qu Yuan.

Transfer to smaller vessels for a relaxing 1.5-hour excursion through the Shennong Stream gorges. Though narrower than the Three Gorges, these dramatic waterways offer equally as impressive scenery. There is no walking involved on this shore excursion, however you will need to get on and off the boat without assistance. Later, as the cruise ship continues upstream, prepare for breathtaking vistas as you pass through Wu and Qutang gorges. Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty, with forest-covered mountains and towering cliffs, while Qutang Gorge, the shortest and narrowest, captivates with its sheer rock faces and dramatic landscapes. Depending on local river conditions, you may travel along the gorges of Goddess Stream instead of Shennong Stream. Additional shore excursions may include White Emperor City and Top of the Three Gorges.

Continue cruising along the mighty Yangtze River. Relax onboard or disembark to explore the Xiaoguanshan Folk Culture Park, a reconstructed park featuring ancestral homes, the historic Tianfo Temple, and Huichuan Gate, all rescued from the submerged areas of the Three Gorges Dam. Sightseeing is on foot at a leisurely pace, taking approximately 1 hour. Depending on local river conditions and the cruise programme, you may visit Shibaozhai or Mt Shuanggui instead. Additional shore excursions may include Wuling Mt. Great Rift Valley.

Check out of your cabin early this morning and disembark in Chongqing around 8.30am. Depending on the water levels, there could be around 200 steps from the coach parking to the cruise dock. Transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.