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Splendid China
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Like her sister ships President I and and President II (Yellow Crane), President III - M. V. Splendid China is one of the best cruise ships on Yangtze River. Named by former Chinese Premier, the ship is a joint venture of China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Ltd., one of the largest travel group, who also owns a same name theme park in Tampa, Florida, and Hubei Yangtze Cruise Corp Ltd., who was a pioneer in the cruising business on Yangtze River. Splendid China has its unique outlook: it is like a traditional ChinesePalace, while incorporates with the most modern passenger conveniences and spaciousness. In the past years, this ship was one of the best sellers on the greatest river in China. It is sailing between Wuhan and Chongqing or Yichang and Chongqing.
Quotation
| Sailing / Month | Apr/May/Sep/Oct | Jan/Feb/Mar/Jun/Jul/Aug/Nov/Dec |
| UpStream ( Yichang - Chongqing ) | $371 | $336 |
| DownStream ( Chongqing - Yichang ) | $371 | $336 |
Sailing Date
| Month | Day | |
| UpStream | DownStream | |
| Jan | ||
| Feb | ||
| Mar | 1 , 8 , 15 , 22 , 29 | |
| Apr | 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 | 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 , 30 |
| May | 3 , 10 , 17 , 24 , 31 | 7 , 14 , 21 , 28 |
| Jun | 7 , 14 , 21 , 28 | 4 , 11 , 18 , 25 |
| Jul | 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 | 2 , 9 , 16 , 23 , 30 |
| Aug | ||
| Sep | 6 , 13 , 20 , 27 | 3 , 10 , 17 , 24 |
| Oct | 4 , 11 , 18 , 25 | 1 , 8 , 15 , 22 , 29 |
| Nov | 1 , 8 , 15 , 22 , 29 | 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 |
| Dec | 6 , 13 , 20 , 27 | 3 , 10 , 17 , 24 , 31 |
Itinerary
Upstream
- D1 19:00-24:00 Embarking on board in Yichang and checking in.
- D2 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
- 06:30 Breakfast.
- 07:00 Set sail.
- 07:00-08:30 Appreciating the Xiling Gorge.
- 08:30-10:30 Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Hydropower Dam.
- 11:00 Sail through the Three Gorges Dam Shiplock.
- 12:00 Lunch.
- 14:30 Lecture on Three Gorges Dam.
- 18:00 Welcome Cocktail party by captain.
- 19:00 Welcome Banquet.
- 21:00 Chinese folk dancing and singing party.
- D3 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
- 06:30 Breakfast.
- 08:00-12:30 Floating the ancient and mystical Shennong Stream.
- 12:30 Lunch.
- 13:00-15:30 Appreciating the beautiful landscape of Wu Gorge.
- 15:30 Announcement on itinerary and facilities on board.
- 17:30-18:00 Sailing through Kui Gate, appreciating the landscape of Qutang Gorge.
- 19:00 Dinner.
- 21:00 Happy evening party.
- D4 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
- 06:30 Breakfast.
- 10:30 Lecture on Yangtze River.
- 12:30 Lunch.
- 15:30-18:30 Shore excursion to the Ghost City---Fengdu
- 18:30 Farewell Banquet.
- 21:00 Fashion Show.
- D5 07:30 Breakfast.
- 08:00-09:00 Front Desk: Check out, please return the keys.
- 09:00 Disembark at Chongqing and the happy journey is over.
Downstream
- D1 19:30-21:00 Embarking on board in Chongqing and checking in.
- 22:00 Set sail from Chongqing.
- D2 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
- 06:30-08:00 Breakfast.
- 08:00-10:00 Shore excursion to the Ghost City---Fengdu
- 10:00 Announcement on itinerary and facilities on board.
- 12:00 Lunch.
- 14:30 Lecture on Yangtze River.
- 17:30 Sailing through Kui Gate, appreciating the landscape of Qutang Gorge.
- 18:30 Welcome Cocktail party by captain.
- 19:00 Welcome Banquet.
- 21:00 Chinese folk dancing and singing party.
- D3 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
- 06:30-08:00 Breakfast.
- 08:00-10:00 Appreciating the beautiful landscape of Wu Gorge.
- 10:00-13:30 Floating the ancient and mystical Shennong Stream.
- 13:30 Lunch.
- 15:30 Lecture on Three Gorges Dam.
- 18:00 Farewell Banquet.
- 20:00 Sail through the Three Gorges Dam Shiplock.
- 21:00 Happy evening party.
- D4 06:00-06:30 Sun Deck: Learning Taiji Boxing.
- 06:30-08:00 Breakfast
- 08:00-10:00 Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Hydropower Dam.
- 10:00-11:00 Visiting the Xiling Gorge.
- 12:00 Lunch.
- 12:00-13:00 Front Desk: Check out and return the keys.
- 13:00 Disembark at Yichang and the happy journey is over.
Technical data
- Year Built: 1994
- Refurbished: 2005
- Gross Tonnage: 4780T
- Length: 91.8m
- Beam/Width: 16.8m
- Draft: 2.6
- Speed: 32 m/h
- Passenger Decks: 4
- Crew: 65
- Super Standard Cabins: 74
- President Suites:2
- Deluxe Suite: 1
- standard cabin:84
- Total Cabins: 84
- Total Passengers: 168
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