A 5-star archaized imperial style cruise ship constructed in 1996, Qianlong is the only dragon shaped deluxe ship sailing on Yangtze River. For a long time, dragon symbolizes China and it is said to represent the spirits of Chinese people.

Dragon actually is the theme of the ship. Carved beams, painted rafters, winding corridors, marble railings, golden sculptures and colored antique palace lanterns, were built and decorated in an imperial style dating back to Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Even musical instruments and dances played aboard, paintings and calligraphic works on walls, are all related to dragon in a certain way.

All the guests aboard will be treated as members from the royal families during that time with delicious foods, luxury accommodations and extraordinary services. All the waiters and waitresses on Qianlong cruise were well trained. They are familiar with Qing's royal life, as well as contemporary tourists' needs and know how to make them a perfect combination. They dress in Qing style costumes and serve guests with utmost care. Veteran chefs offer a wide variety of exquisite dishes, including "carmine" rice, green, pink or white polished glutinous rice, sturgeon, soft-shelled turtle, venison, deer tongue and prawn.

The Ship has 8 cabins, two of which are of special imperial style suites built to resemble the emperor's temporary dwellings and decorated with red felt carpets. Chairs are with red embroidered backs and black fox skin pillow seats, Mattresses were made of white fox skin, Covers were made of marten and tiger skins. Waiters and waitresses will report the time and wish good health to the passengers in the morning and the evening - like what an emperor received from their servants. There are also 78 standard rooms with an average size of 13.2 square meters.

The ship is 93 meters long and 16.4 wide, with a draft of 3.5 meters. Total tonnage is 5180 and maximum speed in still water is 32 km per hour. The total capacity is 160 passengers. The ship is equipped with central air-conditioning, closed circuit TV, international satellite communication, bar and coffee shop, library, gym, beauty salon, sauna and massage. It was sailing between Yichang and Chongqing in 2007.

Layout of the ship:
First Floor (Upper Deck): Reception Desk, VIP Banquet Hall, Dining-Room, Public Washroom;
Second Floor (Promenade Deck): Sauna, Card Room, Beauty Salon, Clinic, Bar, Reading Room, Gym Room, Souvenir Shop;
Third Floor (Bridge Deck): Business Center, Public Washroom;
Fourth Floor (Recreation Deck): Conference Center, Bar , Cafe, Sauna;
Fifth Floor (View Deck): Sun Deck, Outdoor Bar.

Types of Cruise cabins onboard:
Standard Cabins (with balcony): 87 　　　　Cabin Size: 17.1 ㎡ 　　Cabin Structure: a bedroom and a bathroom
Emperor Deluxe Suites (with balcony): 2 　　Cabin Size: 47 ㎡ 　　　Cabin Structure: a bedroom, a sitting room and a bathroom