Yangtze Gold 1 Cruise Ship

Yangtze Gold 1 Cruise Ship

Introduction of Yangtze Gold 1

Yangtze Gold 1 Cruise Ship is one of the largest luxury ships on the Yangtze River. The total tonnage of the ship is 1.4 million tons. It is 136 meters long, 19.6 meters wide and there are 6 passenger decks. In addition, This cruise ship has 33 family-friendly standard rooms. Yangtze Gold 1 is a very famous cruise ship among all tourist cruises along Yangtze River. Yangtze Gold 1 is a large cruise ship owned by Chongqing Transportation and Tourism Investment Group Co., Ltd. Chongqing Transportation and Tourism Investment Group Co., Ltd. has successively invested 2 billion yuan to build the first of the 10 largest, most luxurious and comfortable large cruise ships on Yangtze River. The ship is the most luxurious cruise ship in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It can not only dock helicopters, but also play golf, as well as an outdoor swimming pool, just like a five-star resort floating on the river. On May 22, 2011, “Yangtze Gold No. 1” completed the maiden voyage.

Basic Information

Cruise Name: Yangtze Gold 1
Rating: 5 star
Owned by: Yangtze Cruises
Maiden Voyage: May 2011
Speed: 26km/h
Tonnage: 12000 T
Built: 2011
Length:136m
Beam: 19.6m
Draft: 2.6m
Crew: 150
Passenger Capacity: 349
Deck: 6

Highlights of Yangtze Gold 1

The only Yangtze cruise with helipad.
Open-air surfing swimming pool.
One of the longest and widest cruise of all Yangtze cruises.
A ship offering the most spacious and most luxury presidential suites.
All cabins equipped with beddings and bath articles as per 5 star hotel standard.
Each guest cabin with sightseeing balcony for appreciating the gorgeous Yangtze River and Three Gorges Dam.

Why Choose Yangtze Gold 1

Perfect living facilities

Yangtze Gold 1 cruise has a series of entertainment facilities prepared with high quality onboard, such as snack bar, shopping street, internet bar, reading room, swimming pool, sauna center, SPA club, massage center, KTV rooms, billiard parlor, chess & card room, etc. Guests will have too many things to experience during the trip on the Yangtze River.

Luxury 5-star experience

All the bedding and bathroom supplies are of a five-star rating.
Every room is connected to the direct drinking water system.
Smart bathroom facilities in the presidential suite and deluxe suites.
Private VIP room, secretary room and guard room.
Every room has its own sightseeing balcony where guests can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Yangtze River.

Comfortable environment with less noise

Previously, inland river cruise ships built in China had been plagued by large vibrations and noise. In order to ensure the comfort of the whole ship, Chongqing Transportation and Tourism Investment Group Co., Ltd. invested more than 20 million yuan in the construction of “Yangtze Gold 1”, and applied the world’s top configuration of inland cruise ships in vibration and noise reduction measures and fresh air environmental protection systems. According to Chongqing Transportation and Tourism Investment Group Co., Ltd., the noise of cruise ships sailing on the Yangtze River is generally above 65 decibels. Through the introduction of German technology to manufacture the main engine, and supplemented with other high-tech vibration and noise reduction technologies, “Yangtze Gold 1” can achieve noise in public areas of about 45 decibels, and noise in ordinary rooms is only about 40 decibels, which is more than that of ordinary air conditioners.

Yangtze Gold 1 Facilities

Cabin Facilities

Active Window		Cloth Line	n/a	Shampoo
Private Balcony		Laundry Bag		Bath Foam
Shower		Ball-pen		Shower Cap
Bathtub (only in suites)	n/a	Memo Pad		Bath Towel
TV with HBO and CNN broadcasts		Telephone Directory		Bath robe
Extension Telephone		Slippers		Face Towel
Life Jacket		Shoe Sponge		Hand Towel
Free Mineral Water		Tea Bags		Comb Soap
Bed		Hair Dryer		Toothpaste
Mini Bar	n/a	Weight Balance		Toothbrush
Mini Refrigerator		Private Safety Deposit		Hanger

Onboard facilities

Reception Desk with Safety Deposit	Gym	Observations Decks – enclosed
Banquet Hall	Sauna	Observation Decks – outside
Dining Rooms –Chinese and western	Massage	Sun Deck
Bar /Cafe	Beauty Salon	Children’s Playroom
Business Center with internet	Dancing / Disco	Library
Shops	Karaoke	Health Clinic
Smoking Room	Live entertainment	Card Room
Conference Hall	Multipurpose Rooms	Games Room
Central Air conditioning	Jacuzzi	Wheelchair
Balcony Cabin	TV with HBO and CNN broadcasts	Elevator
Public Washroom	Swimming Pool	Full-function golf course
VIP Restaurant	Landing Space for Helicopter	Wifi	n/a

Cabin Type Introduction

Cabin type	Total cabins	Cabin size(m²)	Beds(size)	Private balcony	Location
Standard Cabin	106	26.5	Twin beds(1.1 m * 2.0 m)	√	2F/3F/4F
Executive Cabin	33	38.4	Twin beds(1.1 m * 2.0 m)	√	4F/5F
Executive King-size Bed Cabin	5	38.4	Double bed(1.8 m * 2.0 m)	√	3F
Presidential Suite	2	131	Double beds(2.0 m * 2.0 m)	√	3F
Executive Suite	2	63.1	Double beds(1.8 m * 2.0 m)	√	3F

Yangtze Gold 1 Cruise Itinerary

Downstream cruise from Chongqing to Yichang will take 4 days and 3 nights, while upstream cruise from Yichang to Chongqing will take 5 days and 4 nights. Select one and get to know more detailed information about its schedules, itineraries, etc.

4 Days and 3 Nights Downstream Itinerary(Chongqing -> Yichang)

Day	Time	Events
1	18:00	Boarding in Chongqing
	20:00	Embarkation briefing
	21:00	Departing from Chongqing
2	07:00-07:30	Morning coffee and Taiji exercise
	08:00-11:00	Visiting Fengdu Ghost City
	16:30-18:00	Shibaozhai or Three Kingdoms Show(Optional)
	17:00-18:00	Captain welcoming party
	20:30-21:30	The Three Gorges theme show
3	07:00-07:30	Morning coffee and Taiji exercise
	08:00-11:00	Visiting White Emperor City(Optional)
	11:00-11:30	Set sail ,passing through Qutang Gorge
	13:30-17:30	Lesser Three Gorges
	17:30-20:00	Set sail, passing through the Wu Gorge, western part of Xiling Gorge
	20:30-21:30	Entertainment show
4	07:00-07:30	Morning coffee and Taiji exercise
4	08:00-11:00	Three Gorges Dam

5 Days and 4 Nights Upstream Itinerary(Yichang -> Chongqing)

Day	Time	Events
1	18:00-22:30	Boarding in Maoping, Embarkation briefing
2	07:00-07:30	Morning coffee and Taiji exercise
	07:30-12:30	Optional tour to the Three Gorges Tribe or Quyuan Hometown
	14:00-21:30	Three Gorges Dam, Quyuan Hometown or Ship Lift(Optional), Captain welcoming party, Three Gorges theme show
3	07:00-07:30	Morning coffee and Taiji exercise
	08:00-12:00	Lesser Three Gorges, Mini Three Gorges(Optional)
	14:30-21:30	Set sail ,passing through the Qutang Gorge, White Emperor City(Optional), dancing party
4	07:00-21:30	Morning coffee and Taiji exercise, Shibaozhai(Optional), Fengdu Ghost City, entertainment show
5	07:00-09:00	Three Gorges Dam, Disembarkation at Chongqi

Onboard Experience

Accommodation

Atrium-view Room, Deluxe Standard Room, Deluxe King Room, Executive Standard Room, Executive King Room, Deluxe Suite, Executive Suite and Presidential Suite, all facilities are equipped according to the standard of luxury five-star hotels.

Dining

In restaurants of multiple styles, China’s four major cuisines and a variety of Western-style meals are available. On Yangtze Gold Cruises, cuisine plays a major role in creating an ideal experience for the discerning travelers, treating their senses with delectable tastes in the finest Western tradition, as well as local specialties not found anywhere else. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are buffet (except for the Captain’s Farewell Banquet).

Conference

Every cruise is equipped with a large double-layer theater and simultaneous interpretation conference hall, meeting rooms of all sizes, a multi-functional hall for entertainment, a 5D cinema, a helipad and many other places for different purposes. 30 to 300 people can be accommodated at the same time for high-end business meetings, games, theme festivals, river parties and other activities.

Shopping

Every Gold Cruise has its own “Shopping Street”, replete with a wide variety of shops, ranging from the latest fashion designs to carefully selected keepsake and mementos.

Entertainment

Tai Chi Learning

The Taiji Quan refers to a school or method of boxing or combat. Tai Chi Chuan is a sophisticated method of fighting based on the reconciliation of dynamically interacting forces.

Chinese Lecture

Offering lectures on Chinese history and culture which add insight and depth to the cruise experience. Topics include the evolution of the dam project and its importance to China, Chinese medicine, Chinese language, and Chinese traditional brush painting, dumpling making.