Golden Series · YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
Golden No. 3
Golden fleet main ship, ample cabins, suitable for large group bookings
2012YearFirst Sailing Time
17000TonMarket Tonnage
216BetweenTotal Number of Rooms
570PersonMaximum passenger capacity
6FloorPassenger Deck
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Cruise Introduction
OverviewYangtze River Golden No. 3 Cruise Ship is 149.96 meters long, 24 meters wide, with a total area of 18,187 square meters, a tonnage of 17,000 tons, and a total investment of 180 million yuan per ship. Each ship has 216 cabins, including standard rooms, executive rooms, suites, and presidential suites, with a maximum capacity of 570 passengers. Each voyage consumes more than 30 tons of fuel, costing over 9,000 yuan per ton. It is truly the fifth-generation large cruise ship on the Yangtze River. At the same time, this type of ship has reached the maximum dimensions for inland rivers, while further optimizing the exterior design and improving the functional layout.
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Fleet Introduction
FleetGolden Cruise · Chongqing Yangtze Golden Cruise Co., Ltd.
One of the leading large-scale, ten-thousand-ton, five-star luxury cruise fleets on the Yangtze River, including Yangtze Gold 2/3/5/6/8 as well as Yangtze Miracle and Yangtze Memory, is known for its spacious public areas and stable service system.
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Core Data
Ship FactsWhy choose Golden No. 3
Golden Fleet Main ShipSufficient cabin availabilitySuitable for large group bookings
| Market Tonnage | 17,000 tons | Register tonnage. | 16,000 tons |
| Captain / Width | 149.96 m / 24 m | Passenger Deck | 6th floor |
| Total Number of Rooms | 216 rooms | Maximum passenger capacity | 570 people |
| Standard Passenger Capacity | 446 people | Powertrain | Traditional diesel |
| First Sailing Year | 2012-05 | Reinstall / Upgrade | 2021 Reinstallation |
| Series | Golden Series | Star rating standard | Five-star |
| Overall Rating | B · Rating 82 | Main routes | Chongqing ↔ Yichang |
| Basic room type | Luxury Standard Double Room 24㎡ (including balcony 2.7㎡), Bed 1.1m×2, No heated pool; Interior room 13-18㎡ | ||
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Standard Itinerary
ItineraryXiashui · Chongqing → Yichang / Shangshui · Yichang → Chongqing
D1Cruise on board / Free time▾
Meals:Dinner
· 16:30-19:00Go to Chongqing terminal by yourself to board (specific terminal to be notified)
· 18:00-20:00Complimentary boarding light meal
· 21:00-21:30Cruise Safety Briefing
· 16:30-19:00Go to Chongqing terminal by yourself to board (specific terminal to be notified)
· 18:00-20:00Complimentary boarding light meal
· 21:00-21:30Cruise Safety Briefing
D2[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Smoke of the Three Kingdoms]▾
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Arrive at Fengdu and go ashore for sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City]
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 16:00-16:30Captain's Welcome Reception
· 18:00-19:00Self-Service Dinner
· Around 7:30 PMArrive at Zhong County, free activities on the boat, optional sightseeing available[Smoke of the Three Kingdoms](Self-paid item)
· 20:30-21:30Free dance party
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Arrive at Fengdu and go ashore for sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City]
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 16:00-16:30Captain's Welcome Reception
· 18:00-19:00Self-Service Dinner
· Around 7:30 PMArrive at Zhong County, free activities on the boat, optional sightseeing available[Smoke of the Three Kingdoms](Self-paid item)
· 20:30-21:30Free dance party
D3[Baidi City]、【Small Three Gorges】、【Mini Three Gorges】▾
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:30-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Arrive in Fengjie, free activities on the boat or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 11:00-11:30Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 11:30-12:30Self-Service Lunch
· 13:30-17:30Arrive at Wushan, transfer to a sightseeing boat for a tour【Small Three Gorges】, optional sightseeing available【Mini Three Gorges】(Self-paid item)
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00Handle disembarkation and billing procedures
· 20:30-21:30‘Love Drunken in the Three Gorges’ themed evening party and cruise farewell party
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:30-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Arrive in Fengjie, free activities on the boat or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 11:00-11:30Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 11:30-12:30Self-Service Lunch
· 13:30-17:30Arrive at Wushan, transfer to a sightseeing boat for a tour【Small Three Gorges】, optional sightseeing available【Mini Three Gorges】(Self-paid item)
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00Handle disembarkation and billing procedures
· 20:30-21:30‘Love Drunken in the Three Gorges’ themed evening party and cruise farewell party
D4[Three Gorges Dam]、【Ship Lift】▾
Meals:Breakfast
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Disembark at Yichang Maoping Pier, sightseeing[Three Gorges Dam]
· 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 for sightseeing[Three Gorges Dam]
· 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, sightseeing[Three Gorges Dam]
· 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 for sightseeing[Three Gorges Dam]
· Around 13:30Around arrival by car at Yichang Three Gorges Visitor Center, group disperses, end of trip!
D1Cruise on board / Free time▾
Meals:Dinner
· 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
· 18:00-20:00Complimentary boarding light meal
· 21:00Cruise Safety Briefing
· 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
· 18:00-20:00Complimentary boarding light meal
· 21:00Cruise Safety Briefing
D2[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek]、[Three Gorges Dam]、【Ship Lift】▾
Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 07:30-12:30Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek](Self-paid item)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:30-17:00Shore sightseeing[Three Gorges Dam], 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)
· 18:00-19:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:30-21:30Attend the captain's welcome cocktail party
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 07:30-12:30Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek](Self-paid item)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:30-17:00Shore sightseeing[Three Gorges Dam], 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)
· 18:00-19:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:30-21:30Attend the captain's welcome cocktail party
D3【Small Three Gorges】、【Mini Three Gorges】、[Baidi City]▾
Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast, passing through Wu Gorge
· 08:30-12:00Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour【Small Three Gorges】, optional sightseeing available【Mini Three Gorges】(Self-paid item)
· 12:00-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:00-14:30Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 15:00-18:00Free activities on board, optional sightseeing[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:30-21:30"Intoxicated by the Three Gorges" Themed Evening Gala
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast, passing through Wu Gorge
· 08:30-12:00Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour【Small Three Gorges】, optional sightseeing available【Mini Three Gorges】(Self-paid item)
· 12:00-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 14:00-14:30Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 15:00-18:00Free activities on board, optional sightseeing[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:30-21:30"Intoxicated by the Three Gorges" Themed Evening Gala
D4[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Shuanggui Mountain]▾
Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:30-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-12:00On-board free activities
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 15:30-18:30Arrive at Fengdu and go ashore for sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City], optional sightseeing[Shuanggui Mountain](Self-paid item)
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00Handle disembarkation and billing procedures
· 20:30-21:30Free dance party
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:30-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-12:00On-board free activities
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 15:30-18:30Arrive at Fengdu and go ashore for sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City], optional sightseeing[Shuanggui Mountain](Self-paid item)
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00Handle disembarkation and billing procedures
· 20:30-21:30Free dance party
D5Cruise on board / Free time▾
Meals:Morning
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-09:00Disembark, trip ends!
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:30-09:00Disembark, 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.
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Floor Distribution · Onboard Facilities
Decks & Facilities1
1F Deck
Crew area, kitchen
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2F Deck
Lobby, reception, business center, shopping mall, guest rooms
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3F Deck
Main restaurant, interior room, deluxe standard double room
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4F deck
VIP Restaurant, Executive Lounge, Inside Cabin
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5F Deck
Buffet restaurant, café, gym, spa, guest rooms, executive king room
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6F Deck
Sunlight Deck, KTV, Chess & Card Room, Multi-Function Hall, Children's Park, Executive Suites, Presidential Suite
Top floor
Top floor deck
Sunlight Deck
Floor distribution: Main functions and facilities on each floor (subject to the actual ship)
6FNight view sunshine deck
2FGolden No. 3 cruise lobby /
2FStore
1FGym
4FSimulated Bridge
6FVIP Restaurant
4FBilliards Hall
5FKTV KTV
3FChildren's Playground
1FLarge Double-Decker Theater
4FVIP Restaurant
2FLobby
6FChess and card room
5FGym
6F/Top FloorDeck
6FMulti-functional hall
Front desk
Swimming pool
Meeting room
GymKTVChess and card roomMulti-functional hallNon-heated swimming pool
Facility photos are real shots from two stations for reference
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Real scenes from the ship
Onboard
Ship exterior
Lobby
Main restaurant
Standard Double Room
001-6F Scenic View
Chess and card room
Onboard Scene: Exterior · Lobby · Restaurant · Public Spaces · Deck, etc. (Multi-Space Photos)
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Room type introduction
StateroomsRoom Information
| Room Types | Quantity | Area | Room structure | Distribution of Floors | Bed Type | Check-in |
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| Interior Room | 20 rooms | 16 square meters | One Bedroom with Bathroom | 3/4 floors | 0.9m*2 pieces | 2 people |
Facility Configuration ▾Refrigerator (fresh-keeping function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hair dryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket | ||||||
| Balcony Standard Room | 173 rooms | 24 square meters | One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony | 2/3/4/5 floor | 1.1m*2 pieces | 2 people |
Facility Configuration ▾The balcony area is 2.7㎡ (the 2nd floor has a window-view balcony, and the 3rd/4th floors have open-style balconies), refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket | ||||||
| Balcony King Room | 8 rooms | 24 square meters | One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony | 4 floors | 1.5m*1 piece | 2 people |
Facility Configuration ▾Floor 4F, balcony area 2.7㎡, refrigerator (preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hair dryer, 2 bottles of mineral water/day/room, life jacket | ||||||
| Executive Standard Room | 6 rooms | 36 square meters | One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony | 5 floors | 1.1m*2 pieces | 2 people |
Facility Configuration ▾Executive Standard Room has two types, A/B, with different decoration styles, arranged randomly. The balcony area is 4㎡, with a refrigerator (preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water/day/room, life jacket | ||||||
| Executive King Room | 5 rooms | 36 square meters | One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony | 3/4 floors | 1.8m*1 piece | 2 people |
Facility Configuration ▾Executive King Room has two types, A/B, with different decoration styles, arranged randomly. The balcony area is 4㎡, with a refrigerator (preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water/day/room, life jacket | ||||||
| Luxury Suite | 2 rooms | 72 square meters | One Bedroom and Living Room with Bathroom and Balcony | 4 floors | 1.8m*1 piece | 2 people |
Facility Configuration ▾The balcony area is 8㎡, refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water/day/room, life jacket | ||||||
| Executive Suite | 1 room | 72 square meters | One Bedroom and Living Room with Bathroom and Balcony | 3 floors | 1.8m*1 piece | 2 people |
Facility Configuration ▾The balcony area is 8㎡, refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water/day/room, life jacket | ||||||
| Presidential Suite | 1 room | 139 square meters | Two bedrooms, two living rooms, three bathrooms, and one deck | 3 floors | 2m 1.8m one each | 4 people |
Facility Configuration ▾The room is 1.8m*2m*2m*2 beds, with a deck area of 231㎡. It includes a refrigerator (with fresh-keeping function), safe, TV, telephone, bathtub (with shower), slippers, hairdryer, 4 bottles of mineral water/night/room, and a 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
Interior Room16㎡
(This room type picture to be added)
Balcony Standard Room24㎡
Executive Standard Double Room
Executive Standard Double Room
Balcony King Room24㎡
King bed room
King bed room
Executive Standard Room36㎡
Executive Standard Double Room
Executive Standard Double Room
Executive King Room36㎡
Executive Standard Double Room
Executive Suite
Luxury Suite72㎡
Suite
Suite
Executive Suite72㎡
Suite
Suite
Presidential Suite139㎡
(This room type picture to be added)
Room Type Real Scene Photo Collection · Additional real-life photos from two stations
The following room type photos are from 'Panda Home' and 'Four Seasons Cruises' real shots; area/floor/bed type/occupancy is based on the ship's current announcement.
Luxury Standard Room21.3㎡
Luxury Standard Room
Luxury Standard Room
Luxury King Room21.3㎡
Luxury King Room
Luxury King Room
Executive Standard Room32㎡
Executive Standard Room
Executive Standard Room
Executive King Room32㎡
Executive King Room
Executive King Room
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Food & Beverage Introduction
Dining| Main restaurant | 3F, Chinese-style full course, 300 seats |
| VIP Restaurant | 4F, high-end custom, 60 seats |
| Buffet restaurant | 5F, Chinese and Western buffet, 200 seats |
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Core Highlights
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Golden Series General HighlightsThere are frequent sailings, ample inventory during peak seasons, and spacious guest rooms
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Features of this shipThe public area is spacious, and the team reception is well-established.
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This ship's positionThe Yangtze Golden No. 3 Cruise Ship is 149.96 meters long, 24 meters wide, with a total area of 18,187 square meters, weighing 17,000 tons, and a total investment of 180 million yuan per ship. Each ship has 216 guest rooms, including standard rooms, executive rooms, suites, and presidential suites, with a maximum capacity of 570 passengers. Each voyage consumes over 30 tons of fuel, costing more than 9,000 yuan per ton. It is truly the fifth-generation large cruise ship on the Yangtze River. At the same time, this type of ship has reached the inland river size limit, and further optimizes...
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Platform Hot Sale Tags17,000 tons, large rooms, many room types
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Upgrade Benefits and TagsOfficial guarantees, upgrade privileges, complimentary embarkation dinner, free one-day Chongqing tour, 17,000-ton large ship
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Room upgrade privilegesBooking this room type comes with the following upgrade benefits: 1. Complimentary light buffet on boarding day 2. Complimentary Chongqing port luggage handling for downriver itinerary (16:00-19:30 for internal guests only)
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Onboard entertainment and facilitiesNight View Sun Deck, Golden No. 3 Cruise Ship Lobby /, Shops, Gym, Simulated Cockpit, VIP Restaurant, Billiard Hall, KTV, Children's Playground, Large Double-layer Theater, Bar Multi-functional Hall, Chinese and Western Restaurant
Highlights are compiled from public data from the 'Panda Home' and 'Four Seasons Cruises' stations. Ship facilities and benefits are subject to the actual boarding date
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Traveling Warm Tips
Notes- Traditional diesel power, no heated swimming pool
- The Golden Series is a classic ten-thousand-ton luxury cruise fleet for the Three Gorges, with mature and stable routes, classic facilities, complete amenities, suitable for general families and group tourism.
- 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.