Yangtze River Cruise & Three Gorges: A Complete Guide / 长江三峡游轮攻略：完整指南
A Yangtze River cruise sails the legendary Three Gorges (长江三峡) — the Qutang, Wu and Xiling gorges — between Chongqing and Yichang, taking in the world’s largest hydropower project, the Three Gorges Dam. China Express Travel offers this journey aboard the exclusive Vista Aurora (极光号), a Singapore-run, no-shopping sailing from S$2,988 per person (10 days).
The Three Gorges are China’s most storied stretch of river: sheer cliffs plunging into jade water through the dramatic Qutang Gorge (瞿塘峡), the misty peaks of Wu Gorge (巫峡), and the long, layered Xiling Gorge (西陵峡). A cruise carries you slowly through all three, past the Three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝) and the Three Gorges Ship Elevator (三峡升船机) — the world’s largest vertical ship lift — with your cabin and meals on board for the sailing days.
Both China Express Travel sailings run Chongqing round-trip aboard the Vista Aurora (极光号), embarking at Chaotianmen (朝天门) and calling at Fuling (涪陵), Fengjie (奉节) and the Fuling 816 Underground Project (816 工程遗址). The 10-day Maple Exclusive is timed for the autumn red-leaf season, while the 11-day 2027 sailing adds a full extra day in Chongqing, the “mountain city” (山城).
As Singapore’s dedicated China-tour specialist since 1994, China Express Travel (华运旅游) has arranged China group journeys for more than 30 years. Fares include international flights, the cruise cabin and listed meals, land coaches, guides and attraction tickets — with no shopping stops and no compulsory detours, so your days on the river stay unhurried.
长江游轮之旅带您航行于举世闻名的长江三峡（瞿塘峡、巫峡、西陵峡）之间，往返于重庆与宜昌，途经全球最大的水利工程–三峡大坝。华运旅游以专属的极光号游轮呈献这段旅程，为新加坡承办、全程无购物，10天行程每人 S$2,988 起。
长江三峡是中国最富传奇色彩的一段江河：瞿塘峡峭壁夹峙、碧水深流，巫峡云雾缭绕、群峰隐现，西陵峡层峦叠嶂、绵延悠长。游轮载您缓缓穿越三峡，经过三峡大坝与三峡升船机（全球最大的垂直升船机）；航行日的舱房与餐食皆在船上，您可从容饱览两岸风光。
华运旅游的两条航线皆以极光号游轮从重庆往返，于朝天门登船，沿途停靠涪陵、奉节及涪陵 816 工程遗址。10天红叶限定之旅特为金秋红叶时节而设；11天 2027 航次则加设一整天畅游”山城”重庆。
作为新加坡专营中国旅游的旅行社，华运旅游始于一九九四，深耕中国团队旅游三十余年。团费涵盖国际机票、游轮舱房与指定餐食、陆地空调巴士、中文导游及景点门票–全程无购物、无强制行程，让您在江上的每一天都从容自在。
Best Time to Cruise the Yangtze / 长江游轮的最佳出行季节
Yangtze cruises generally run spring through autumn. Autumn (October to November) is the standout window, when red maple leaves colour the gorges — our 10-day Vista Aurora “Maple Exclusive” sailing (from S$2,988 per person) is timed for exactly this season. Summer is hot and humid; scenery and water levels vary through the year.
长江游轮一般于春季至秋季运行。秋季（十月至十一月）是最迷人的时段，红叶为三峡两岸染上层林尽染的色彩 — 我们的10 天极光号”红叶限定”航次（每人 S$2,988 起）正是为这一季节而定。夏季炎热潮湿；沿岸景致与水位随季节而变化。
Autumn — the red-leaves window / 秋季 · 红叶时节
From October into November, maple and mountain foliage along the Three Gorges — Qutang (瞿塘峡), Wu (巫峡) and Xiling (西陵峡) — turns to warm reds and golds, framing the cliffs as the Vista Aurora (极光号) glides through. This is the reason our 10-day Maple Exclusive sailing (from S$2,988 per person) is scheduled for this exact stretch of the calendar. A gentle note from us as your specialist: autumn colour depends on weather each year, so while the timing gives you the best chance of catching it, we never guarantee peak colour.
自十月延至十一月，长江三峡 — 瞿塘峡、巫峡与西陵峡 — 两岸的枫叶与山林转为暖红与金黄，正衬着极光号穿峡而行的崖壁风光。这正是我们的10 天红叶限定航次（每人 S$2,988 起）特意安排在这一时段的原因。作为您的专业顾问，我们温馨提醒：红叶色彩每年视天气而定，此航次时间已为您争取最佳观赏时机，惟我们不会保证赏到最盛的红叶。
Spring to summer — the general sailing season / 春夏 · 常规航季
Outside the autumn window, Yangtze cruises sail comfortably from spring through the warmer months. Summer brings hot, humid days, and both scenery and river water levels shift with the season, so no two sailings look quite alike. If your dates fall in the standard season, our 11-day Vista Aurora Three Gorges sailing for 2027 (from S$3,088 per person) follows the same gorges route on the same exclusive ship, with an added day to explore Chongqing, the “mountain city” (山城).
在秋季红叶时段之外，长江游轮自春季至气候较暖的月份皆可舒适通航。夏季天气炎热潮湿，沿岸景致与江水水位亦随季节变化，因此每一趟航行都各有不同。若您的出行日期落在常规季节，我们的11 天极光号三峡航次 · 2027 年（每人 S$3,088 起）行经同样的三峡航线、乘坐同一艘专属游轮，并加设一天畅游”山城”重庆。
How to choose your season / 如何选择您的季节
In short: pick autumn (October to November) on the 10-day Maple Exclusive (from S$2,988 per person) if red-leaf scenery is your priority, or the 11-day 2027 sailing (from S$3,088 per person) if you prefer the standard season with extra time in Chongqing. As Singapore’s dedicated China-tour specialist since 1994, China Express Travel / 华运旅游 is glad to help you match the right sailing to your dates.
简而言之：若您以观赏红叶为首要，请选择秋季（十月至十一月）出发的10 天红叶限定航次（每人 S$2,988 起）；若您偏好常规季节并希望在重庆多留时间，则可选11 天 2027 年航次（每人 S$3,088 起）。作为始于一九九四、专注中国旅游的新加坡专业旅行社，华运旅游乐意为您匹配最合适的出行航次。
Top Highlights & Experiences / 精华亮点与体验
A Vista Aurora Yangtze cruise packs China’s grandest river scenery into one unhurried voyage: the three legendary gorges, the world’s largest dam and ship lift, the Three Gorges Summit, and Fuling’s 816 Underground Project — all sailed round-trip from Chongqing on China Express Travel’s exclusive ship. Both the 10-day sailing (from S$2,988 per person) and the 11-day sailing (from S$3,088 per person) cover the full route below.
极光号长江游轮把中国最壮丽的江河风光凝聚于一趟从容旅程：三大传世峡谷、世界最大的水坝与升船机、三峡之巅，以及涪陵的 816 工程遗址–全程由华运旅游的专属游轮从重庆往返游览。10 天航程（每人 S$2,988 起）与 11 天航程（每人 S$3,088 起）皆涵盖以下全部亮点。
The Three Gorges: Qutang, Wu & Xiling 三峡：瞿塘峡 · 巫峡 · 西陵峡
The Three Gorges are the classic scenic heart of the Yangtze between Chongqing and Yichang: sheer-walled Qutang Gorge (瞿塘峡), misty Wu Gorge (巫峡), and the long, layered Xiling Gorge (西陵峡). Both sailings cruise all three — Xiling on Day 6 and Wu plus Qutang on Day 7.
三峡是长江在重庆与宜昌之间的经典风光核心：壁立千仞的瞿塘峡、云雾缭绕的巫峡，以及层峦叠嶂的西陵峡。两条航程皆完整穿越三峡–第 6 天游西陵峡，第 7 天赏巫峡与瞿塘峡。您可在 10 天航程或 11 天航程中细细品味。
Three Gorges Dam & Ship Elevator 三峡大坝与三峡升船机
See the world’s largest hydropower project up close, and ride through the world’s largest vertical ship lift. On Day 5 the Vista Aurora passes the Three Gorges Ship Elevator (三峡升船机) and Gezhouba (葛洲坝); on Day 6 you visit the Three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝) itself. Both the 10-day and 11-day sailings include this.
近距离一睹世界最大的水电工程，并乘船穿越世界最大的垂直升船机。第 5 天，极光号途经三峡升船机与葛洲坝；第 6 天，您将亲临三峡大坝。10 天与 11 天航程皆含此段。
Fengjie 奉节
Fengjie (奉节) sits at the western gateway to the Three Gorges, an ancient river town long celebrated in Chinese poetry. Both sailings call here on Day 4 as the voyage moves deeper into the gorges. Included on the 10-day (from S$2,988 per person) and 11-day (from S$3,088 per person) itineraries.
奉节地处三峡西端门户，是一座在中国诗词中久负盛名的古老江城。两条航程皆于第 4 天在此停靠，随着旅程渐入峡谷深处。10 天（每人 S$2,988 起）与 11 天（每人 S$3,088 起）行程皆含奉节。
Fuling 816 Underground Project 涪陵 816 工程遗址
Fuling’s 816 Underground Project (816 工程遗址) is one of the most extraordinary stops on the river — a vast man-made complex carved deep into the mountain. Both sailings visit it on Day 8, paired with the farewell reception aboard the Vista Aurora.
涪陵的 816 工程遗址，是长江沿线最令人惊叹的一站–一座凿入山体深处、规模宏大的人造工程。两条航程皆于第 8 天造访，并同日举行游轮欢送晚会。详见 10 天航程与 11 天航程。
Three Gorges Summit 三峡之巅
The Three Gorges Summit (三峡之巅) is the high vantage point crowning the gorges, offering a sweeping look down over the river and its cliffs. Both sailings reach it on Day 7, alongside Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge. Included on the 10-day and 11-day Vista Aurora cruises.
三峡之巅是雄踞峡谷之上的制高观景点，可俯瞰大江与两岸绝壁的辽阔气象。两条航程皆于第 7 天登临，与巫峡、瞿塘峡同日游览。10 天与 11 天极光号航程皆含此站。
Chongqing, the Mountain City & Chaotianmen 山城重庆与朝天门
Chongqing (重庆), the famous “mountain city” (山城), is where every voyage begins and ends: you embark at Chaotianmen (朝天门), the dramatic confluence pier, on Day 2. The 11-day sailing (from S$3,088 per person) adds a further full day exploring the mountain city after disembarkation — an extra Chongqing day the 10-day sailing does not include.
重庆，这座著名的”山城”，是每趟旅程的起点与终点：第 2 天，您将在朝天门这座壮观的两江交汇码头登船。11 天航程（每人 S$3,088 起）在下船后另加一整天畅游山城–这一额外的重庆游览日，10 天航程并不包含。
The Exclusive Vista Aurora Ship 专属极光号游轮
Both journeys sail aboard the Vista Aurora (极光号), China Express Travel’s exclusive full-board river cruiser. Your fare includes the cabin, listed onboard meals and cruise service, so the sailing days — Fuling, Fengjie, the gorges and the dam — unfold at an unhurried pace, closing with a farewell reception on Day 8. Experience it on the 10-day (from S$2,988 per person) or 11-day (from S$3,088 per person) cruise.
两趟旅程皆乘坐极光号–华运旅游的专属全食宿长江游轮。团费已含船舱、指定船上餐食与游轮服务，因此涪陵、奉节、三峡与大坝等航行之日皆从容展开，并于第 8 天以欢送晚会圆满作结。您可在 10 天（每人 S$2,988 起）或 11 天（每人 S$3,088 起）航程中亲身体验。
Frequently Asked Questions / 常见问题
Do Singaporeans need a China visa for a Yangtze cruise? / 新加坡人乘长江游轮需要中国签证吗？
No. Ordinary Singapore passport holders do not need a visa for a Yangtze River cruise. Since 9 February 2024, Singapore and mainland China have a mutual 30-day visa-free arrangement and our tours run within 30 days; travellers on other passports should check their own nationality’s rules. Your passport must stay valid for at least six months from departure. China Express Travel / 华运旅游 has handled China visas for more than 30 years and guides you through every step. 无需签证。持普通新加坡护照者乘搭长江游轮无需办理中国签证（自2024年2月9日起中新30天互免签证，行程均在30天以内；持其他护照者请另行确认），护照须自出发日期起至少六个月有效期。华运旅游办理中国签证已逾三十年，将全程为您指引每一步。
When is the best time for a Yangtze River cruise? / 长江游轮什么时候去最好？
Yangtze cruises generally run spring through autumn; summer is hot and humid, and scenery and water levels vary by season. Autumn (October to November) brings red leaves along the Three Gorges — the season our 10-day Vista Aurora Maple Exclusive (from S$2,988 per person) is timed for. We can never guarantee peak colour. 长江游轮一般于春季至秋季航行，夏季炎热潮湿，景色与水位随季节变化。秋季（十至十一月）三峡两岸红叶正浓，即我们10天极光号红叶限定（每人 S$2,988 起）所对应的季节，惟无法保证红叶达到最盛。
What is the difference between the 10-day and 11-day Vista Aurora sailings? / 10天与11天极光号有何分别？
Both sail the exclusive Vista Aurora (极光号) round-trip from Chongqing through the same Three Gorges. The 10-day Maple Exclusive (from S$2,988 per person) is the autumn red-leaves sailing; the 11-day 2027 sailing (from S$3,088 per person) adds an extra day exploring Chongqing, the mountain city. 两者皆搭乘极光号由重庆往返，航行同一段三峡。10天红叶限定（每人 S$2,988 起）为秋季红叶航次；11天2027航次（每人 S$3,088 起）多一天畅游山城重庆。
Is a Yangtze cruise suitable for seniors? / 长江游轮适合长者吗？
Yes. A river cruise is one of the gentlest ways to see China — you unpack once, meals and your cabin are on board for the sailing days, and an excellent Chinese-speaking guide accompanies you throughout. Land days sit at the start and end. Please share any mobility needs when booking so we can advise. 适合。游轮是畅游中国最轻松的方式之一，行李只需安顿一次，航行日餐食与舱房皆在船上，全程有优秀中文导游随行，陆地行程安排于首尾。若有行动方面需要，请于报名时告知，以便我们为您建议。
Are these no-shopping tours? / 这是无购物团吗？
Yes. China Express Travel / 华运旅游 runs no-shopping tours with no compulsory stops. Your Vista Aurora sailing follows the scenic Three Gorges itinerary as published, so your days are spent on the river and at genuine sights, not sales detours. Should unforeseen circumstances arise, the itinerary may be adjusted to keep your journey smooth. 是。华运旅游为无购物团，无强制购物点。极光号航次按公布的三峡行程进行，您的时间用于欣赏江景与真正的景点，而非购物绕道。如遇不可预测情况，本公司有权适当调整行程，以确保旅程顺利。
What is included in the fare? / 团费包含哪些项目？
The fare includes round-trip international airfare, air-conditioned coach on land days, cruise tickets with designated land attractions, designated meals during the itinerary, a double/twin hotel room, attraction tickets, an excellent Chinese-speaking guide, and the cruise service fee. Excluded: airport tax, driver and guide tips, China visa fee, personal travel insurance and hotel porter tips. 团费包含双程国际机票、陆地行程空调旅游巴士、游轮船票及指定陆地景点、行程中指定餐食、酒店双人一房、景点门票、优秀中文导游及游轮服务费。不含机场税、司机导游小费、中国签证费、个人旅游保险及酒店行李小费。
How do I book? / 如何报名？
Message us on WhatsApp or call our Singapore office. As Singapore’s dedicated China travel specialist since 1994, we are glad to help you plan and secure your cabin on the 10-day Maple Exclusive (from S$2,988 per person) or the 11-day 2027 sailing (from S$3,088 per person). 欢迎透过 WhatsApp 或致电我们的新加坡办公室。作为始于一九九四年、深耕中国旅游的新加坡专业旅行社，我们乐意为您规划，并为您预订10天红叶限定（每人 S$2,988 起）或11天2027航次（每人 S$3,088 起）的舱位。
Choose Your Yangtze Cruise / 选择您的长江游轮
Both sailings cruise the exclusive Vista Aurora (极光号) round-trip from Chongqing through the classic Three Gorges. Choose the 10-day Maple Exclusive from S$2,988 per person if you are travelling for the autumn red leaves; choose the 11-day 2027 sailing from S$3,088 per person if you want the same Three Gorges route plus a full extra day in Chongqing.
两条航班都乘坐专属的极光号，自重庆往返，穿越经典长江三峡。若您为秋日红叶而来，请选择 10 天红叶限定，每人 S$2,988 起；若您希望在相同的三峡航线之上，再多一整天畅游重庆，请选择 11 天 2027 航班，每人 S$3,088 起。
For autumn red leaves · 为秋日红叶
Yangtze · Vista Aurora Cruise (Maple Exclusive), 10 days, from S$2,988 per person. This is our autumn red-leaves exclusive sailing, timed for the maple season along the gorges. It runs Singapore to Chongqing, embarks at Chaotianmen (朝天门), and sails the full Three Gorges route — Fuling (涪陵), Fengjie (奉节), the Three Gorges Ship Elevator (三峡升船机) · Gezhouba (葛洲坝) · Zigui (秭归), Three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝) · Xiling Gorge (西陵峡) · Yuxian Valley (巴东雨仙谷), Wu Gorge (巫峡) · Qutang Gorge (瞿塘峡) · Three Gorges Summit (三峡之巅), and the Fuling 816 Underground Project (816 工程遗址). As the gorge colour is nature’s own, we time the voyage for the season but never guarantee peak colour.
长江行 · 极光号（红叶限定），10 天，每人 S$2,988 起。这是我们专为秋日红叶而设的限定航班，顺应峡江枫红时节。行程由新加坡飞往重庆，于朝天门登船，走完整条三峡航线 — 涪陵、奉节、三峡升船机 · 葛洲坝 · 秭归、三峡大坝 · 西陵峡 · 巴东雨仙谷、巫峡 · 瞿塘峡 · 三峡之巅，以及涪陵 816 工程遗址。峡江枫色由天时而定，我们顺应时节安排航期，惟无法保证达到最盛红叶。
For the fullest itinerary · 为最完整的行程
Yangtze · Vista Aurora Cruise, 11 days, from S$3,088 per person. This is our standard 2027 sailing. It follows the same Three Gorges route as the 10-day voyage — same embarkation at Chaotianmen, same gorges, same Three Gorges Dam, Ship Elevator and Fuling 816 Underground Project — then adds a full extra day exploring Chongqing, the “mountain city” (山城), after you disembark. Choose this one if you would rather have more time in the gateway city and the fullest itinerary of the two.
长江行 · 极光号，11 天，每人 S$3,088 起。这是我们的 2027 标准航班。它与 10 天航程走相同的三峡航线 — 同样于朝天门登船，同样的峡谷、同样的三峡大坝、升船机与涪陵 816 工程遗址 — 下船后再加一整天畅游”山城”重庆。若您更希望在门户之城多留时间、并要两者中最完整的行程，请选择此航班。
Not sure which suits you? Message us on WhatsApp or call our Singapore office. As Singapore’s dedicated China-tour specialist since 1994, China Express Travel / 华运旅游 runs no-shopping, no-compulsory-stop journeys and is glad to help you choose.
仍在两者之间犹豫？欢迎透过 WhatsApp 或致电我们的新加坡办公室。作为始于一九九四年、深耕中国旅游的新加坡专业旅行社，华运旅游坚持无购物、无强制自费的行程，乐意为您甄选。
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新加坡出发的中国之旅，欢迎浏览全部 中国旅游配套、查看 中国最佳旅游季节，并留意新加坡护照持有者现享 30天免签。
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Getting there from Singapore · 新加坡出发交通
Our Yangtze cruises board at Chongqing (Singapore → Chongqing) or Shanghai (Singapore → Shanghai), sailing through the Three Gorges. 新加坡 → 重庆或上海登船，畅游长江三峡。