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Yangzte River Cruise for 3 Gorges
Dec 9, 2007 03:15
  • FILIALSON
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Hello all,

I am new to this forum. I am planning to cruise the Yangzte from Wuhan to Chongqing or the other with my parents. 3 of us together.
How much will the shortest tour costs and can I do it on my own ?
Will it be cheaper to book a tour in Wuhan or Chongqing ?
Must I join a tour ?
Dec 9, 2007 09:32
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  • YINMEI
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Better off to take a domestic cruise ship down the river from Chongqing to Yichang, then transfer a bus to Wuhan for 4.5 hours. Because downstream takes a less day than upstream. The domestic cruise ship is not expensive, it is not necessary to join a tour group.


Cheers!
Dec 9, 2007 10:59
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  • FILIALSON
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Thanks,

How much will the cruise tour cost ?

How about starting from Wuzhou to Yichang ? Will it save much time ?
Dec 10, 2007 04:03
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  • ELLYSE
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Wanzhou, not Wuzhou.
Dec 15, 2007 08:35
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  • JABAROOTOO
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Wanzhou to Yichang you can do in a day on the hydrofoil but you will not get the benefit of a side trip on Shennong Xi or the Lessor Three Gorges.

I personally recommend the former which is at Badong. A stop here will require two days. You can book the trip up Shennong Xi on the day you arrive in Badong for the following day Y150 although I have heard it may have increased lately.

Day 1 Am Chongqing to Wanzhou but bus
Afternoon Wanzhou to Badong by Hydorfoil
Overnight in Badong
Day 2 Am Tour Shennong Xi
Afternoon Badong to Yichang by Hydrofoil and bus from the new dam sight.
Dec 15, 2007 08:39
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  • JABAROOTOO
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All cruise ships are now passing through the locks again. Some of these had been suspended for some months.

So if you want to see the dam and experience the massive locks then a cruise ship is the best way to do this.

The hydrofoil begins at the dam site -ie does not pass through so you can't actually see much of the new dam.
Dec 15, 2007 09:42
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GUEST48212 Can I do both Shennon Xi and the Lessor 3 Gorges ?

Someone told me the Lesser 3 Gorges is better. Is it not true ?
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