Interstellar Series · Yangtze River Cruise

Impressions of the Yangtze River

Original Century Emperor, high transparent revolving lobby, double observation elevators, 2022 renovation

Five-starStar Trek series153 CabinsChongqing ↔ Yichang

2005YearFirst Sailing Time

8359TonMarket Tonnage

153BetweenTotal Number of Rooms

306PersonMaximum passenger capacity

6FloorPassenger Deck

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Cruise Introduction

Overview

The Yangtze Impression Cruise, formerly known as the Century Emperor Cruise, underwent a full upgrade in 2022. The entire ship is decorated with unique charm, elegant style, and aesthetic grace. It features a magnificent, luxurious 5-story atrium; the first dual sightseeing elevators connected to the extra-large Yangtze sun deck; high-quality, authentic European and American imported tableware and kitchenware; simple, spacious, and comfortable European-style bathrooms; riverside-facing, elegantly curved private European-style balconies; conveniently equipped leisure internet café; exquisitely refined, dazzling bar; advanced audiovisual multi-purpose entertainment hall; elegantly solemn music hall; rustic yet refined and content-rich library; wide-open, freely comfortable sun leisure deck; television reception system covering a full range of world channels; and attentive sauna and massage center.

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Fleet Introduction

Fleet

Interstellar 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'.

Core Data

Ship Facts

Why choose Yangtze Impression

Original Century EmperorHigh-ceiling rotating lobbyDouble Sightseeing Elevator2022 Reinstallation

Market Tonnage	8,359 tons	Register tonnage.	8,359 tons
Captain / Width	126.8 m / 18.2 m	Passenger Deck	6th floor
Total Number of Rooms	153 rooms	Maximum passenger capacity	306 people
Standard Passenger Capacity	270 people	Powertrain	Traditional diesel
First Sailing Year	2005	Reinstall / Upgrade	2022 Reinstallation
Series	Star Trek series	Star rating standard	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

Itinerary

Xiashui · Chongqing → Yichang / Shangshui · Yichang → Chongqing / 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[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

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

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!

Reference boarding time 12:30

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

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

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

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!

Reference boarding time 18:30

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)

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

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

D4[Shibaozhai]、[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Xueyu Cave]▾

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!

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.

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 (150 seats), deluxe standard double room

4F deck

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

5F Deck

Buffet restaurant (120 seats), bar, gym, spa, book bar, 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)

Library

The infirmary

Sunlight Bar

Multi-functional entertainment hall 0

Sunlight Deck

Cruise ship lobby

Shopping mall Market

Small Supermarket Massage ro

Gym

Scenic Coffee Goddess Bar

Bar

Fitness center

Sauna

Sauna and massage area

Sunlight Bar

Multi-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

Real scenes from the ship

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)

Room type introduction

Staterooms

Room Information

Room Types	Quantity	Area	Room structure	Distribution of Floors	Bed Type	Check-in
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㎡

147 rooms2/3/4/5 floor0.9m*2 pieces2 people

(This room type picture to be added)

Executive Suite35.6㎡

6 rooms4/5 floors1.8m*1 piece2 people

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㎡

23.9㎡2~5 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 2㎡Two 0.9-meter single beds1 person

River View Balcony Room

Executive Suite30.8㎡

30.8㎡4~5 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 4.8㎡One 1.8-Meter King Bed2 people

Executive Suite

Upgrade Privileges: Book this room type to enjoy the following upgrade privileges: 1. Enjoy exclusive VIP restaurant dining privileges throughout, including a designated soft drink with meals 2. Welcome fruit on the day of embarkation 3. Daily MIN bar replenishment (free) 4. Bottled water – 2 bottles/day/room 5. Free shoe polishing service 6. Laundry service (4 pieces of washed clothing/room/cruise) 7. Goodnight milk service

2nd floor river view balcony room 26㎡

 26㎡ Decks 2/3/4/5 One bedroom, one bathroom, one balcony 1.0m*2 beds 2-2 people

2nd floor river view balcony room

4th floor family river view balcony room 30㎡

 30㎡ Deck 4 One bedroom, one bathroom, one balcony 0.9m*3 beds 3-3 people

4th floor family river view balcony room

Executive Balcony Suite 36㎡

 36㎡ Decks 4/5 One bedroom, one bathroom, one balcony 1.8m*1 bed 1-4 people

Executive Balcony Suite

Food & Beverage Introduction

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

Core Highlights

Highlights

Interstellar General HighlightsSimple interior, high cost-performance

Features of this shipOriginal Century Emperor, iconic revolving lobby, twin sightseeing elevators

This ship's positionThe Yangtze Impression Cruise, formerly known as the Century Emperor, has a tonnage of 8,359 tons and can carry 306 passengers. The entire ship is exquisitely decorated, with an elegant and tasteful style. It features a majestic and magnificent five-story atrium; pioneering twin sightseeing elevators connected to the Yangtze's extra-large sun deck; high-quality, imported European and American tableware and kitchenware; simple, spacious, and comfortable European-style integrated bathrooms; independent European-style balconies with riverside views and graceful curves; and convenient and easy-to-use facilities…

Platform Hot Sale TagsGood service. Low prices. Suitable for elderly tourists, quieter with high-tech shipbuilding standards, official safe booking platform.

Upgrade Benefits and TagsOfficial guarantee, one-day trip to Chongqing, five-star reputation, five-star quality service, no middlemen profiting from the difference

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

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

Traveling Warm 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.