Inaugurated: 1996
Length: 90
Width: 16.8
Maximum Passengers: 178
Balcony Cabins: Available
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It 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: not only can they be found on beams and painted rafters, also they were sculptured in beds and chairs. Throughout the ship, from reception hall to bedrooms, dragons in various postures are to be found everywhere.
The Ship has eighty 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. 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.
Downriver 3 nights
Chongqing to Yichang |
Upriver 4 nights
Yichang to Chongqing |
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November 5, 12, 19, 26 |
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November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Down River Itinerary |
Up River Itinerary |
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Day 1: Check-in by 8:00 PM (No Meal)
Day 2: Fengdu
Day 3: The Shennong Stream
Day 4: The Three Gorges Dam
Check-out around 11:30 AM |
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Day 1: Check-in by 8:00 PM (No Meal)
Day 2: The Three Gorges Dam
Day 3: The Lesser Three Gorges
Day 4: Fengdu
Day 5: Check-out around 8:00 AM |
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