Chu Tian Cruise · Yangtze River Cruise

The Yangtze River discovered

Original Century Gems, managed by Germany's Nicko, spacious common areas per person, large floor-to-ceiling balconies

Five-starChu Tian Cruise124 CabinsChongqing ↔ Yichang

2008YearFirst Sailing Time

7170TonMarket Tonnage

124BetweenTotal Number of Rooms

264PersonMaximum passenger capacity

6FloorPassenger Deck

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Cruise Introduction

Overview

The Yangtze Discovery cruise ship (formerly Century Gem) offers spacious and suitable spaces for every guest. The Hilton Hotel's rooms are equipped with comprehensive facilities, a mouthwatering array of exquisite Chinese and Western cuisine, and a variety of entertainment activities. The German Nicko quality management all highlight prestige and respect. All guest rooms feature convenient and comfortable European-style integrated bathrooms and fully floor-to-ceiling independent scenic balconies. The highly "water-friendly" design harmoniously unifies mountains and water, people and nature, creating a warm home on the water.

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Fleet Introduction

Fleet

Chutian Cruises · Badong County Chutian Shipping Co., Ltd.

Hubei Cruise Enterprise, established in 2002, operates high-end inland river cruises such as Yangtze Rhapsody, Yangtze Discovery, and Yangtze Legend, maintaining a record of 'zero accidents' for many consecutive years, with a focus on cultural expression and premium services.

Core Data

Ship Facts

Why choose Yangtze Discovery

Original Century GemManaged by Nicko, GermanySpacious public areas per personA floor-to-ceiling balcony

Market Tonnage	7,170 tons	Register tonnage.	7,142 tons
Captain / Width	110 meters / 17 meters	Passenger Deck	6th floor
Total Number of Rooms	124 rooms	Maximum passenger capacity	264 people
Standard Passenger Capacity	230 people	Powertrain	Traditional diesel
First Sailing Year	2008	Reinstall / Upgrade	Year 2021
Series	Chu Tian Cruise	Star rating standard	Five-star
Overall Rating	B · Rating 81	Main routes	Chongqing ↔ Yichang
Basic room type	Luxury Standard Double Room 22.2㎡ (including balcony 2.8㎡), Bed 0.9m×2, No heated pool

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Standard Itinerary

Itinerary

Xiashui · Chongqing → Yichang / Shangshui · Yichang → Chongqing

Reference boarding time 17:00

D1Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:Self-catering
· 16:30-19:00Go to Chongqing terminal by yourself to board (specific terminal to be notified)
· 20:00-20:30Cruise safety briefing

D2[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Shibaozhai]▾

Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 06:30-07:00Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-10:30Shore sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City](Excluding the cable car, one-way at your own expense, round trip)
· 12:30-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 15:00-15:30Captain's Welcome Reception
· 16:00-17:30Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Shibaozhai](Self-paid item)
· 18:00-19:00Self-Service Dinner
· 19:30-21:30Free time on the boat or choose to go ashore to watch the large-scale performance of 'Flames of the Three Kingdoms' (optional package)

D3[Baidi City]、[Shennong Stream]、[Gather in the Three Gorges, Discover the Secret Realm]▾

Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 06:30-06:45Morning coffee
· 06:45-07:45Self-Service Breakfast
· 07:50-10:30Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 11:00-12:00Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 13:30-15:30Passing through Wu Gorge
· 15:30-18:30Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour[Shennong Stream]
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:30[Gather in the Three Gorges, Discover the Secret Realm]A regretful farewell gala

D4[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Viewing Platform]、【Ship Lift】▾

Meals:Morning
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Disembark at Yichang Maoping Pier, take a car to visit the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform]
· About 12:30Around arrival by car at Yichang Three Gorges Visitor Center, group disperses, end of trip!
· If you voluntarily sign up for the Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift project, the itinerary is as follows:
· About 07:30Around disembark at Maoping Port, Yichang, transfer to sightseeing boat experience【Ship Lift】(Self-paid project) If inspection is required, it will be changed to a 'Two Dams and One Gorge' tour
· (On August 18, 2026, at 08:00, the ship lift will begin suspension for maintenance, with a construction period of 42 days, during which it will not be possible to participate in this project)
· About 10:00Around transfer to tourist coach to visit the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform]
· Around 13:30Around arrival by car at Yichang Three Gorges Visitor Center, group disperses, end of trip!

Reference boarding time 21:00

D1Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:Self-catering
· 16:30-21:00A. Go to Yichang Zigui Port for boarding on your own
· 17:30-20:00B. Free 'Cruise Shuttle Bus' from Three Gorges Tourist Center or Yichang East Station to the pier for boarding
· Note: Yichang East Station transfer time is 17:30-20:00, Three Gorges Tourist Center transfer time is 17:30-19:30
· 20:30-21:00Cruise Safety Briefing

D2[Three Gorges Home]、[Three Gorges Dam]、【Ship Lift】▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:30-07:00Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:30Free time on board or optional participation[Three Gorges Home](Self-arranged)
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 14:00-18:00Shore sightseeing[Three Gorges Dam]
· 17:00-19:00Optional experience【Ship Lift】(Self-paid item)
· (On August 18, 2026, at 08:00, the ship lift will begin suspension for maintenance, with a construction period of 42 days, during which it will not be possible to participate in this project)
· 18:30-19:30Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00Maiden Voyage Ceremony, Captain's Cocktail Party
· Note: Specific sightseeing arrangements are subject to the onboard schedule.

D3[Goddess Stream]、[Baidi City]▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:30-07:00Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-12:00Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour[Goddess Stream]
· 12:00-13:30Passing through Wu Gorge
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 13:30-14:00Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 14:30-16:30Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 18:00-19:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00-21:30Movie Time -- Yangtze Three Gorges Documentary

D4[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon]、[Gather in the Three Gorges, Discover the Secret Realm]▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:30-07:00Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-10:30Shore sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City](Excluding cable car, self-paid one-way, round trip)
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 12:00-19:00Free time on board
· If you voluntarily sign up to participate in the optional project, the itinerary is as follows:
· 10:30-18:00After visiting Fengdu Ghost City, proceed to a land restaurant for lunch, then take a vehicle to optional choices[Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon](Self-paid item, excluding descent cable car)
· 18:00-19:00Boarding at Fuling Port
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00-21:00[Gather in the Three Gorges, Discover the Secret Realm]Gala Evening

D5Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:Breakfast
· 06:30-07:00Morning coffee
· 07:00-07:30Handle disembarkation procedures, billing, and return room key
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-09:00Disembark, trip ends!

The above daily itinerary is taken from the 'Ship Details' standard itinerary (2 routes in total); actual dock stops, onshore attractions, and tour order are subject to the ship's daily release; some onshore tours are included as packages or optional self-paid projects.

Floor Distribution · Onboard Facilities

Decks & Facilities

1F Deck

Crew area, kitchen

2F Deck

Lobby, reception, business center, shopping mall, deluxe standard double room

3F Deck

Main restaurant (180 seats), deluxe standard double room, deluxe business room

4F deck

VIP Restaurant, Executive Lounge, Deluxe Standard Double Room, Deluxe Business Room

5F Deck

Buffet restaurant (150 seats), bar, gym, SPA, book bar, luxury suites, executive suites, presidential suite

6F Deck

Sunlight Deck, KTV, Chess & Card Room, Multi-Function Performance Hall, Top Observation Deck

Floor distribution: Main functions and facilities on each floor (subject to the actual ship)

Main restaurant

Restaurant Introduction Images

Bar

Lobby

Gym

Deck

Multi-functional hall

Reading and Leisure Lounge

Shopping mall

GymBook barSunlight DeckNon-heated swimming pool

Real scenes from the ship

Onboard

Ship exterior

Lobby

Main restaurant

Luxury Standard Double Room

Deck

Multi-functional hall

Onboard Scene: Exterior · Lobby · Restaurant · Public Spaces · Deck, etc. (Multi-Space Photos)

Room type introduction

Staterooms

Room Information

Room Types	Quantity	Area	Room structure	Distribution of Floors	Bed Type	Check-in
Balcony Standard Double Room	112 rooms	25 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	2/3/4 floor	0.9m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 2.8㎡, safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket
Balcony Business Room	4 rooms	28 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	3/4 floors	0.9m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 4㎡, safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hair dryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket
Executive Room	14 rooms	30.4 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	5 floors	0.9m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 3.6㎡, safe, refrigerator (preservation function), TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hair dryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jackets
Presidential Suite	2 rooms	78 square meters	One Bedroom and Living Room with Bathroom and Balcony	3 floors	1.8m*1 piece	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The private scenic balcony has an area of 30㎡, refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, bathtub (can be used for shower), slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket

* The total number of each room type is 132, which differs by 8 rooms from the total number of guest rooms of 124; the actual number shall be based on the ship's actual sailing.

Room type information is based on the vessel's detailed information; actual room types, size, and configurations are subject to the vessel's official announcements.

Room Type Actual Scene · Photos and text

Balcony Standard Double Room25㎡

112 rooms2/3/4 floor0.9m*2 pieces2 people

Luxury Standard Double Room

Balcony Business Room28㎡

4 rooms3/4 floors0.9m*2 pieces2 people

(This room type picture to be added)

Executive Room30.4㎡

14 rooms5 floors0.9m*2 pieces2 people

(This room type picture to be added)

Presidential Suite78㎡

2 rooms3 floors1.8m*1 piece2 people

Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite Bathroom

Room Type Real Scene Photo Collection

The following room type photos are for reference; area/floor/bed type/occupancy is based on the ship's current announcement.

Luxury Standard Double Room22.2㎡

22.2㎡2~4 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 2.8㎡Two 0.9-meter single beds1 person

Luxury Standard Double Room

Luxury Business Room24㎡

24㎡3~4 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 4.3㎡Two 0.9-meter single beds2 people

Luxury Business Room

Executive Suite26.8㎡

26.8㎡5 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 3.6㎡Two 0.9-meter single beds2 people

Executive Suite

Upgrade Privileges: When booking this room type, you can enjoy the following upgrade privileges: 01. Complimentary Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, soda water, and designated canned beer, one bottle each throughout the journey. 02. On the first day of boarding, from 22:00 to 22:30, a "boarding light meal" will be offered at the second-floor restaurant. 03. VIP turndown service (one fresh flower, two small chocolates) and exclusive healthy sleep-aid drinks (2 boxes of boxed milk per room). 04. One welcome fruit basket. 05. Luggage pick-up and delivery service from the pier to the ship. 06. One visit to the bridge. 07. Exclusive use of well-known bathing products. 08. VIP restaurant dining throughout the journey, with selected beverages available for unlimited consumption during meals. 09. Daily in-room instant coffee companions (2 packets), and a complimentary afternoon delicacy snack once during the journey (2 packs per room). 10. Scheduled bus service from Yichang (Chongqing) to the airport (or high-speed train). Note: Privileges are only available to guests occupying a normal bed; additional beds and non-bed-occupying guests are not eligible; the above privilege package is for reference only.

Presidential Suite40㎡

40㎡3 floors1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom + 30㎡ scenic balconyOne 1.8-Meter King Bed2 people

Presidential Suite

Upgrade Benefits: By booking this room type, you can enjoy the following upgrade benefits: 01. Yichang (Chongqing) airport (train) transfer service. 02. Luggage pick-up and delivery service from the pier to the ship. 03. Express check-in and check-out service. 04. 24-hour butler service. 05. Exclusive bicycles and personal guide for riverside sightseeing, with wireless headsets (excluding sightseeing at the Three Gorges Dam and Shennu Creek). 06. Dining in the exclusive VIP restaurant. Night snack delivery service available each night from 21:30-22:00 (congee, fried noodles, dumplings, and other simple meals). 07. Complimentary daily beverages: one bottle each of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, soda water, and specified canned beer. 08. Unlimited supply of well-known mineral water throughout the journey. 09. One visit to the ship's bridge. 10. One welcome fruit basket and small candies. 11. VIP turndown service (a fresh flower and two small chocolates) and exclusive healthy sleep aid drinks (2 boxes of boxed milk per room). 12. One bottle of welcome red wine, and instant coffee provided daily in the room.

Food & Beverage Introduction

Dining

Main restaurant	3F, Chinese-style full course, 180 seats
VIP Restaurant	4F, high-end custom, 30 seats
Buffet restaurant	5F, Chinese and Western buffet, 150 seats
Bar	5F, beverages

Core Highlights

Highlights

Highlights of Chutian GeneralFully private balcony rooms, all-inclusive with luggage handling

Features of this shipOriginal Century Gems, Nicko quality management, ample activity space per person

Platform Hot Sale TagsGood service. Low price. Suitable for elderly tourists.

Upgrade Benefits and TagsOfficial guarantee, 2023 upgraded renovation, highly recommended boat, includes one-day tour in Chongqing

Room upgrade privilegesBooking this room type allows you to enjoy the following upgrade privileges: 01. A complimentary bottle each of cola, diet cola, soda water, and designated canned beer throughout the trip. 02. On the first day of boarding, from 22:00 to 22:30, a "boarding light meal" will be served at the second-floor restaurant. 03. VIP turndown service (one fresh flower, two small chocolates) and exclusive healthy sleep-aid beverages (two boxes of boxed milk per room). 04. One welcome fruit basket. 05. Luggage pickup and delivery service from the pier to the ship. 06. One visit to the bridge. 07. Exclusive well-known bathing products. 08. Dining in VIP restaurants throughout the trip, with unlimited selected drinks during meal times. 09. Two sachets of instant coffee mix provided daily in the room, as a complimentary gesture throughout the stay…

Highlights are compiled from public industry sources. Ship facilities and benefits are subject to the actual boarding date

Traveling Warm Tips

Notes

Ship is old, traditional diesel, no heated pool
Formerly Century Gem, basic apartment unit 25㎡, balcony 4.3㎡, major renovation in 2024
Please bring valid identification when boarding and gather at the designated pier according to the ticket schedule.
The Three Gorges have a subtropical monsoon climate, with high humidity on the river and large temperature differences between day and night, it is recommended to bring a light jacket.
The specific vessels in operation, the opening of facilities, and the order of tours are subject to the final confirmation by the ship operator.

The Yangtze River discovered

Cruise Introduction

Fleet Introduction

Core Data

Standard Itinerary

Floor Distribution · Onboard Facilities

Real scenes from the ship

Room type introduction

Food & Beverage Introduction

Core Highlights

Traveling Warm Tips

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