Interstellar Series · Yangtze River Cruise
Impressions of the Yangtze River
Original Century Emperor, high transparent revolving lobby, double observation elevators, 2022 renovation
2005 First Sailing Time8359 Gross Tonnage153 Total Cabins
2005First Sailing Time
8359Gross Tonnage
153Total Cabins
306Max Capacity
6Passenger Deck
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Overview
OverviewYangtze Impression (formerly Century Emperor, 8,359 tons, 306 passengers) was fully refitted in 2022. She has a five-storey hollow rotating atrium and twin sightseeing lifts, a large sun deck, cabins with European-style integrated bathrooms and private balconies, and public areas including an internet café, bar, multipurpose entertainment hall, music hall, library and sauna/massage centre.
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About the Fleet
FleetInterstellar Cruise · Chongqing Yuhong Shipping Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2002 in Yunyang, Chongqing, it is a privately-owned water transport company. Its four high-end five-star cruise ships, Star Apollo, Athena, Crystal, and Navigator, are known for their cultural and artistic theme of 'mobile art galleries'.
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Key Specs
Ship FactsWhy choose Yangtze Impression
Original Century EmperorHigh-ceiling rotating lobbyDouble Sightseeing Elevator2022 Reinstallation
| Gross Tonnage | 8,359 tons | Registered Tonnage | 8,359 tons |
| Length / Beam | 126.8 m / 18.2 m | Passenger Deck | 6th floor |
| Total Cabins | 153 cabins | Max Capacity | 306 guests |
| Standard Capacity | 270 guests | Power System | Conventional diesel |
| Inaugural Year | 2005 | Refit / Upgrade | 2022 Reinstallation |
| Series | Star Trek series | Ship Class | Five-star |
| Overall Rating | B · Rating 80 | Main routes | Chongqing ↔ Yichang |
| Basic room type | Luxury Standard Double Room 24㎡ (including balcony 3㎡), Bed 0.9m×2, No heated pool | ||
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Standard Itinerary
ItineraryXiashui · Chongqing → Yichang / Shangshui · Yichang → Chongqing / Shangshui · Yichang → Chongqing
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
· 16:30-19:00Go to Chongqing terminal by yourself to board (specific terminal to be notified)
· 20:00-20:30Cruise safety briefing
D2[Xueyu Cave]、[Fengdu Ghost City]▾
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:00-06:30Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-12:30Shore sightseeing[Xueyu Cave], optional sightseeing available[Fengdu Ghost City](Self-paid item)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 15:00-16:00Afternoon tea
· 17:30-19:00Self-Service Dinner
· 19:30-21:00Captain's Welcome Reception
· 06:00-06:30Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-12:30Shore sightseeing[Xueyu Cave], optional sightseeing available[Fengdu Ghost City](Self-paid item)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 15:00-16:00Afternoon tea
· 17:30-19:00Self-Service Dinner
· 19:30-21:00Captain's Welcome Reception
D3[Baidi City]、[Goddess Stream]、【Small Three Gorges】、【Mini Three Gorges】▾
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:00-06:30Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-11:30Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 12:00-12:30Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:00-18:00Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour[Goddess Stream]Or【Small Three Gorges】Optional sightseeing【Mini Three Gorges】(Self-paid item)
· 13:30-14:00Passing through Wu Gorge
· 19:00-20:30Self-Service Dinner
· 20:30-21:30Cruise Guest Interaction Evening
· 06:00-06:30Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-11:30Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 12:00-12:30Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:00-18:00Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour[Goddess Stream]Or【Small Three Gorges】Optional sightseeing【Mini Three Gorges】(Self-paid item)
· 13:30-14:00Passing through Wu Gorge
· 19:00-20:30Self-Service Dinner
· 20:30-21:30Cruise Guest Interaction Evening
D4[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Viewing Platform]、【Ship Lift】▾
Meals:Breakfast
· 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-funded project)
· (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!
· 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-funded project)
· (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!
D1[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Viewing Platform]、【Ship Lift】▾
Meals:Dinner
· 12:30-13:30Gathering at Yichang East Station
· 13:30-17:30Take a bus to tour the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform], optional experience available【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)
· 18:00-19:30Dinner (on the cruise or on land)
· 19:30-20:00Boarding check-in.
· 20:00-20:30Captain's Welcome Reception
· 12:30-13:30Gathering at Yichang East Station
· 13:30-17:30Take a bus to tour the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform], optional experience available【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)
· 18:00-19:30Dinner (on the cruise or on land)
· 19:30-20:00Boarding check-in.
· 20:00-20:30Captain's Welcome Reception
D2【Small Three Gorges】、【Mini Three Gorges】、[Baidi City]▾
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:00-06:30Morning coffee
· 06:00-07:30Self-Service Breakfast, passing through Wu Gorge
· 08:00-11:00Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour【Small Three Gorges】, optional sightseeing available【Mini Three Gorges】(Self-paid item)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 13:30-14:00Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 15:00-18:00Free time on the boat or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 18:00-19:30Self-Service Dinner
· 06:00-06:30Morning coffee
· 06:00-07:30Self-Service Breakfast, passing through Wu Gorge
· 08:00-11:00Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour【Small Three Gorges】, optional sightseeing available【Mini Three Gorges】(Self-paid item)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 13:30-14:00Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 15:00-18:00Free time on the boat or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 18:00-19:30Self-Service Dinner
D3[Shibaozhai]、[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Xueyu Cave]▾
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:30-07:00Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-10:00Shore sightseeing[Shibaozhai]
· 10:30-11:00Enjoy slow moments on the ship
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:00-17:00Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Fengdu Ghost City]Or[Xueyu Cave](Choose 1 of 2, group of 20 or more, at your own expense)
· 18:00-19:30Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00-21:00Guests enjoyed the evening together
· 06:30-07:00Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-10:00Shore sightseeing[Shibaozhai]
· 10:30-11:00Enjoy slow moments on the ship
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:00-17:00Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Fengdu Ghost City]Or[Xueyu Cave](Choose 1 of 2, group of 20 or more, at your own expense)
· 18:00-19:30Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00-21:00Guests enjoyed the evening together
D4Cruise on board / Free time▾
Meals:Breakfast
· 06:30-07:30Handle disembarkation procedures, billing, and return room key
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-09:00Disembark, trip ends!
· 06:30-07:30Handle disembarkation procedures, billing, and return room key
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-09:00Disembark, trip ends!
D1Cruise on board / Free time▾
Meals:Self-catering
· After arriving in Yichang, go to the designated hotel by yourself and check in (notify the specific hotel name one day in advance)
· After arriving in Yichang, go to the designated hotel by yourself and check in (notify the specific hotel name one day in advance)
D2[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Viewing Platform]、[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek]、【Ship Lift】▾
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 08:00-11:00Take a bus to tour the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform]
· 12:00-13:00Land Chinese Cuisine
· 13:10-16:00Sightseeing[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek]
· 16:30-18:30Optional 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)
· 19:30-20:00Boarding check-in.
· 20:30-21:00Safety Briefing
· 08:00-11:00Take a bus to tour the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform]
· 12:00-13:00Land Chinese Cuisine
· 13:10-16:00Sightseeing[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek]
· 16:30-18:30Optional 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)
· 19:30-20:00Boarding check-in.
· 20:30-21:00Safety Briefing
D3【Small Three Gorges】、【Mini Three Gorges】、[Baidi City]▾
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:00-06:30Morning coffee
· 06:00-07:30Self-Service Breakfast, passing through Wu Gorge
· 08:00-11:00Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour【Small Three Gorges】, optional sightseeing available【Mini Three Gorges】(Self-paid item)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 13:30-14:00Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 15:00-18:00Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 18:00-19:30Self-Service Dinner
· 06:00-06:30Morning coffee
· 06:00-07:30Self-Service Breakfast, passing through Wu Gorge
· 08:00-11:00Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour【Small Three Gorges】, optional sightseeing available【Mini Three Gorges】(Self-paid item)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 13:30-14:00Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 15:00-18:00Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 18:00-19:30Self-Service Dinner
D4[Shibaozhai]、[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Xueyu Cave]▾
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:30-07:00Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-10:00Shore sightseeing[Shibaozhai]
· 10:30-11:00Enjoy slow moments on the ship
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:00-17:00Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Fengdu Ghost City]Or[Xueyu Cave](Choose 1 of 2, group of 20 or more, at your own expense)
· 18:00-19:30Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00-21:00Guests enjoyed the evening together
· 06:30-07:00Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-10:00Shore sightseeing[Shibaozhai]
· 10:30-11:00Enjoy slow moments on the ship
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:00-17:00Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Fengdu Ghost City]Or[Xueyu Cave](Choose 1 of 2, group of 20 or more, at your own expense)
· 18:00-19:30Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00-21:00Guests enjoyed the evening together
D5Cruise on board / Free time▾
Meals:Breakfast
· 06:30-07:30Handle disembarkation procedures, billing, and return room key
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-09:00Disembark, trip ends!
· 06:30-07:30Handle 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 (3 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.
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Deck Plan & Facilities
Decks & Facilities1
1F Deck
Crew area, kitchen
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2F Deck
Lobby, reception, business center, shopping mall, deluxe standard double room
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3F Deck
Main restaurant (150 seats), deluxe standard double room
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4F deck
VIP Restaurant, Executive Lounge, Deluxe Standard Double Room, Executive Suite
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5F Deck
Buffet restaurant (120 seats), bar, gym, spa, book bar, executive suites, presidential suite
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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)
5FLibrary
1FThe infirmary
5FSunlight Bar
5FMulti-functional entertainment hall 0
6FSunlight Deck
2FCruise ship lobby
2FShopping mall Market
3FSmall Supermarket Massage ro
1FGym
5FScenic Coffee Goddess Bar
5FBar
5FFitness center
5FSauna
5FSauna and massage area
6FSunlight Bar
6FMulti-functional hall
Cigar Bar
Beauty and Hair Salon Area
Sightseeing Elevator
Double Sightseeing ElevatorGymKTVSunlight DeckNon-heated swimming pool
Facility photos are real shots from two stations for reference
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Onboard Photos
Onboard
Side view of the ship
Lobby
Main restaurant
Standard Double Room
Sunlight Deck
Multi-functional hall
Onboard Scene: Exterior · Lobby · Restaurant · Public Spaces · Deck, etc. (Multi-Space Photos)
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Cabin Types
StateroomsRoom Information
| Room Types | Quantity | Area | Room structure | Distribution of Floors | Bed Type | Check-in |
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| River View Balcony Room | 147 rooms | 25.9 square meters | One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony | 2/3/4/5 floor | 0.9m*2 pieces | 2 people |
Facility Configuration ▾The balcony area is 2㎡, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hair dryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket | ||||||
| Executive Suite | 6 rooms | 35.6 square meters | One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony | 4/5 floors | 1.8m*1 piece | 2 people |
Facility Configuration ▾The balcony area is 2㎡, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, mini fridge, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket | ||||||
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
River View Balcony Room25.9㎡
River View Balcony Room
River View Balcony Room
River View Balcony Room
Executive Suite35.6㎡
Luxury Suite
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.
River View Balcony Room23.9㎡
River View Balcony Room
River View Balcony Room
Executive Suite30.8㎡
Executive Suite
Executive Suite
2nd floor river view balcony room 26㎡
2nd floor river view balcony room
4th floor family river view balcony room 30㎡
4th floor family river view balcony room
Executive Balcony Suite 36㎡
Executive Balcony Suite
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Dining
Dining| Main restaurant | 3F, Chinese-style full course, 150 seats |
| VIP Restaurant | 4F, high-end custom, 30 seats |
| Buffet restaurant | 5F, Chinese and Western buffet, 120 seats |
| Bar | 5F, beverages |
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Highlights
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Interstellar General HighlightsSimple interior, high cost-performance
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Features of this shipOriginal Century Emperor, iconic revolving lobby, twin sightseeing elevators
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This ship's positionYangtze Impression, formerly Century Emperor, is 8,359 tons with a capacity of 306. She has a five-storey hollow rotating atrium, twin sightseeing lifts and a large sun deck; all cabins have European-style integrated bathrooms and private balconies.
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Platform Hot Sale TagsGood service. Low prices. Suitable for elderly tourists, quieter with high-tech shipbuilding standards, official safe booking platform.
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Upgrade Benefits and TagsOfficial guarantee, one-day trip to Chongqing, five-star reputation, five-star quality service, no middlemen profiting from the difference
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Room upgrade privilegesBooking this room type entitles you to the following upgrade benefits: 1. Exclusive VIP dining throughout the journey, with designated soft drinks during meals 2. Welcome fruit on embarkation day 3. Daily replenishment of the MIN bar (free of charge) 4. Mineral water – 2 bottles per day per room 5. Free shoe shining service 6. Laundry service (4 pieces per room per voyage) 7. Goodnight milk service
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Onboard entertainment and facilitiesLibrary, infirmary, sunshine bar, multi-functional entertainment hall 0, sun deck, cruise ship lobby, shopping mall, small supermarket, massage room, gym, Scenic View Cafe, Goddess Bar, Tangula VIP Restaurant, Barchu Style Restaurant
Highlights are compiled from public industry sources. Ship facilities and benefits are subject to the actual boarding date
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Travel Tips
Notes- Ship is old, traditional diesel, no heated pool
- Former Century Emperor, reinstalled in 2022
- 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.