Century Legend cruise, 11 days and 10 nights from Nanjing to Chongqing, itinerary and quote, scenery is beautiful along way
The first step in a journey is choosing a vehicle. We usually take a train or plane because we need to get to our destination quickly. During such a trip, we will board a cruise ship and travel through ten cities, from Nanjing to Chongqing, with food and accommodation on a cruise ship, in total 11 days. This is cruise journey of Legend of Age.
Board a cruise ship, experience unique seascapes, enjoy first-class and impeccable cruise service, experience unique life on board, and find your own spiritual answers in these ten cities.
One. Nanjing
On first day of Century Legend cruise ship, we set off from Nanjing. The boat will moor at pier, waiting for passengers on a boat tour. Everyone came here from all directions, passed through Ruzhan wharf, climbed long steps and stepped out onto deck of cruise ship. The first thing that catches your eye is huge main hall, the magnificent layout of hall and several Roman columns standing in center.
There are seven floors on deck in total, and there are rooms on each floor, as well as some luxurious infrastructure. Before we had time to think carefully, how we were to meet captain's toast ceremony and dinner. After all this was over, ship began to slowly move upstream and enter Anhui.
Two. Anhui
The next morning, when dawn broke, ship had already entered Chizhou wharf. This means that you must start your two-day journey in Anhui. It is very important to come to Anhui to go to Huangshan to see incomparable peaks and forests, and to experience charm of Huangshan in Tang poetry and Song poetry in mountains and fields.
After that, enter West Sea Grand Canyon, famous for its narrowness and high peaks front, back, left and right. Looking down, it's a 100 meter cliff, which can be described as an exciting journey. After a day trip to Huangshan, head to urban area to experience charm of Anhui, visit Huizhou architecture, and sample Anhui specialties.
Three. Jiujiang
Early in morning of third day, we arrived in Jiujiang, city of Jingdezhen. It can be said that Jingdezhen pottery is famous all over world, and it also has a great importance and role in material culture of my country. is produced in Jingdezhen, but there are also more refined and unique ones. Jingdezhen ceramics and blue and white porcelain come from here.
When you come here, you feel fresh and natural artistic atmosphere as well as cultural beauty that spans history, spanning ancient and modern times. At noon, we can freely sample Jiujiang's delicacies. The streets and alleys here have distinct cultural characteristics, and delicacies here are also quite elegant.
On fourth day, we arrived at Jiujiang Bailudong Academy, passed Zhengxue gate, and entered ancient courtyard. The main room has a writing desk and bookboards, pens, ink, paper and inkstones are neatly arranged, and several pines and bamboos are clearly visible in garden.
Near a low wall lie mossy stones, transparent as turquoise amber. Between green bricks and green tiles, strong scent of books won't let you take your eyes off. Mount Shizhong is not far from here. Climb Mount Shizhong and enter tower to experience splendor of all living things.
Four. Wuhan
We soon entered Hubei Province and visited Hubei Museum in Wuhan for first time. Digging into history in cultural relics, we suddenly feel insignificance of ourselves. These objects, which have passed through years, are no longer coldly placed, but with a heavy sigh convey today's information to us. Then we arrived at Yellow Crane Tower. The Yellow Crane Tower is a sacred site written by many celebrities in ancient and modern times. Climbing Yellow Crane Tower you will feel unique and open.
Standing on top of building, you can imagine them at that time from same angle, looking at city and admiring Yangtze River. Although today we are turned upside down, we can still learn from In an endless stream of cities, find your own View.
Five. Yangtze River
On sixth day, we can spend leisurely time on Yangtze River, enjoy pool and cinema on board, sit on deck and drink a glass of wine, and at night look forward to tomorrow's trip.
6. Yichang
Woke up that day, we found ourselves in Three Gorges. The first passage through Gezhou Dam, both sides of river offer views of Xiling Gorge. Afterwards, enter Three Gorges Dam to experience too much flow river culture. It is worth exploring history of Three Gorges from ancient times to present day.
Finally, we completed trip to Three Gorges with reception of five-level ship lock.
Seven. Fengjie
The next day we entered Fengjie area. To get to Fengjie, you need to go through two large canyons. You can also experience magnificence of canyons by boat. Next is city of Baidi.Travel path once trodden by poet Li Bai and explore city of Baidi through his eyes, where thousands of miles of rivers and tombs can be reclaimed in a single day.
The White Emperor City is part of Yangtze River and an important tourist attraction. The Century will stop in Fengjie at night for a unique cultural journey and Fengjie's Three Kingdoms Dinner.
Eight. Zhong County
After that, we arrived at Zhong County. This is where Shibaozhai is located. Climbing mountain, looking at it, you can see Zhongling Yuxiu tower.
Rising to sky layer by layer, next to it is golden gate known as Tianmen. Entering them, you seem to find yourself in another world, as if you find yourself in a fairy-tale land.
Nine. Fuling
Arrived in Fuling early in morning. Fuling is perhaps best known for its mustard.Here, ancient brewing process has accumulated over a hundred years to create mustard's unique taste. Also, it is FamousBaiheliang, up stairs, step by step into underwater world, we become a fish in Yangtze River and slowly follow Chinese sturgeon Swim into bottomless river. Such a shock is unexpected.
Come to 816 Town at noon for an enamel box lunch of last century and taste unique delicacy left by changes of different years. Finally, enter cave, learn about making a nuclear bomb, fill your heart and feel power of faith.
Ten. Chongqing
Arrived in Chongqing on eleventh day, leaving last footprints in this mountainous city.
Eleven. Price
11-day cruise on Century ship, price depends on room type chosen.
A normal standard room with a double bed costs about 5,000 yuan, while cheapest room costs 2,000 yuan. The infrastructure here is complete, swimming pool, gym, restaurant, cinema are well equipped, even if you spend 11 days on a boat, you will not be bored.
If you have opportunity, you should take Legend of Century and enjoy a first-class, stress-free ride down to river.