Yangtze River Cruises: Sunshine China

Ship Star: 5 Star

Price
Downstraem: 520 USD
Upstream: 520 USD

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Being one of the top Cruisers on Yangtze River, the Sunshine China was built in accordance with international five-star standard, which is affiliated to China Yangtze River National Shipping Group Co. Built and put into operation in 1996, it is 87 meters long, 16.4 meter wide with a draft of 2.6 meters. Installed with engines of 2690 h.p., it will be able to sail from Chongqing to Shanghai all the year around at a maximum speed of 28 km per hour in still water.

The ship's facilities are for most convenience and comforts of guests: sauna and massage, gym, beauty salon, night club, sunbathe, gift shop, ballroom, business center, satellite communication systems, circuit TV and so on.

The ship's public areas, whether indoor saloon or out on deck, are warm and inviting places for all kinds of people to meet, relax and view the picturesque gorges of Yangtze River.

Cabins are more like guestrooms in a fine home – beautifully furnished, comfortably arranged, and complete with the little extras one would expect from a thoughtful host.

The cuisine of the Sunshine China is superb with Chinese Style and western style for people to choose. Beautifully decorated dining hall is large enough to accommodate all passengers in single leisurely seating. Friendly staff on board will pleasantly attend to every passenger's request.

Layout of the ship:
First Floor (Upper Deck): Reception Desk, Dinning Room
Second Floor (Promenade Deck): Business Center, Reading Room, Clinic, Beauty Salon
Third Floor (Navigate Deck): Guest Rooms
Fourth Floor (Recreation Deck): Multi-function Hall, Bar, Rubdown Room, Conference Room
Fifth Floor (View Deck): Sun Deck

Types of Cruise cabins onboard:
Standard Cabins: 57 　　　Cabin Size: 16.9 ㎡　　Cabin Structure: a bedroom and a bathroom
Single Cabins: 8 　　　　Cabin Size: 20.8 ㎡　　Cabin Structure: a bedroom and a bathroom
Deluxe Suites: 6 　　　　Cabin Size: 40.3 ㎡　　Cabin Structure: a bedroom, a sitting room and a bathroom
President Suites: 2 　　Cabin Size: 75.3 ㎡　　Cabin Structure: a bedroom, two sitting room and a bathroom

Cruise Itinerary:

Downstream (Chongqing->Yichang )
Day 1: Sunday
Board your deluxe M.V. Sunshine China Ship and settle into your comfortable outside cabin to begin your memorable cruise downstream.

Day 2: Monday
Depart from Chongqing in the morning. In the afternoon, go ashore to visit Fengdu, the "Ghost City", where the Chinese believe the soul of the dead goes. The balance of the day is free to explore the ship's many amenities. Tonight, you are our guests at the captain's cocktail party.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Tuesday
Cruise through the first of the fabled Three Gorges: Qutang Gorge, which is framed by steep mossy cliffs. Then, sail on through Wu Gorge, celebrated for its 12 peaks. At Badong, transfer to a small cruiser for an exciting excursion on Shenlong Stream to view its breathtaking small gorges. Next, sail through Xiling Gorge, the last and most scenic of all the gorges. Finally, pass through the dramatic Three Gorges Ship Lock.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Wednesday
This morning, stop at Sandouping to view the historic Three Gorges Dam project, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Reboard the ship and sail on to Yichang where you disembark.
MEALS: Breakfast

Upstream (Yichang->Chongqing)
Day 1: Wednesday
Board your deluxe M.V. Sunshine China Ship and settle into your comfortable outside cabin to begin your memorable cruise upstream.

Day 2: Thursday
Stop at San Dou Ping this morning to see the historic Three Gorges Dam project. Reboard the ship and sail through the dramatic Three Gorges Ship lock before continuing through Xiling Gorge, the longest one of the famed Three Gorges. Xiling Gorge is also known for its danger by its numerous reefs and odd-shaped stones existing in rapid shoals.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Friday
Early this morning, delight in Wu Gorge's deep zigzagging valley. At Wushan, transfer to a motorboat for an exciting excursion on either Daning River or Shennong Stream to view their breathtaking small gorges. Reboard the ship and soon pass through the dramatic grandeur of Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest and most spectacular of the Three Gorges which is framed by steep cliffs.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Saturday
Today's shore excursion shows the magnificent 12-story wooden pagoda known as the "Pearl of the Yangtze" in scenic Shibaozhai.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
*Alternate shore excursion may visit Fengdu or Wanzhou. Fengdu, the "Ghost City", where the Chinese believe the soul of the dead goes.

Day 5: Sunday
This morning you will cruise through now-gentle countryside to Chongqing, where you disembark the ship.
MEALS: Breakfast

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Yangtze River Cruises: Sunshine China