Golden Series · YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE

Golden No. 8

Golden fleet main ship, many voyages, suitable for large group tours

Five-starGolden Series216 CabinsChongqing ↔ Yichang

2013YearFirst Sailing Time

11250TonMarket Tonnage

216BetweenTotal Number of Rooms

570PersonMaximum passenger capacity

6FloorPassenger Deck

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Cruise Introduction

Overview

The Nine Major Features of the Yangtze Three Gorges Yangtze Golden Series: The longest ship length and widest beam of cruise ships on the Yangtze River (this record was surpassed in 2019). The cruise ship on the Yangtze River with standard single bed size in cabins among the widest on the river. The cruise ship on the Yangtze River with the lowest noise decibels (this record was surpassed by electrically powered cruise ships in 2019). The cruise ship on the Yangtze River with the most sightseeing elevators. The Yangtze cruise ship with the largest presidential suite area, equipped professionally. The Yangtze cruise ships adopt cutting-edge concepts and technologies from international shipbuilding experts and are designed according to ocean cruise standards. The Yangtze cruise ship with a helicopter landing pad. The Yangtze cruise ship with a hydraulically liftable funnel. The Yangtze cruise ship with a hydraulically retractable canopy. The Yangtze cruise ship with a large double-deck theater and simultaneous interpretation conference hall.

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Fleet Introduction

Fleet

Golden 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.

Core Data

Ship Facts

Why choose Golden No. 8

Golden Fleet Main ShipThere are many sailingsSuitable for large batches of groups

Market Tonnage	11,250 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	2013	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

Itinerary

Xiashui · Chongqing → Yichang / Shangshui · Yichang → Chongqing

Reference boarding time 21:00

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

D2[Fengdu Ghost City]、[Shuanggui Mountain]▾

Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Shore sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City], optional sightseeing available[Shuanggui Mountain](Self-paid item)
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 15:00-17:00Captain's Welcome Reception
· 18:00-19:00Self-Service Dinner
· Around 7:30 PMFree time on the boat or choose to go ashore to watch the large-scale performance of 'Flames of the Three Kingdoms' (optional package)
· 20:30-21:30Free dance party

D3[Baidi City]、【Small Three Gorges】、【Mini Three Gorges】▾

Meals:Morning, noon, evening
· 07:00-07:30Morning coffee
· 07:30-08:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 11:00-11:30Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 11:30-12:30Self-Service Lunch
· 13:30-17:30Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your 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[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Viewing Platform]、【Ship Lift】、[Three Gorges Dam]▾

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-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!

Reference boarding time 18:00

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
· 18:30-21:30Complimentary boarding light meal
· 21:30Cruise Safety Briefing

D2[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek]、[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Viewing Platform]、【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:[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)
· 18:00-19:00Self-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
· 15:00-18:00Freedom of time on board or optional tours[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
· 15:30-18:30Shore sightseeing[Fengdu Ghost City], optional sightseeing available[Shuanggui Mountain](Self-paid item)
· 19:00-20:00Three Gorges gourmet 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
· 08:00-09:00Disembark, 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, guest rooms

3F Deck

Main restaurant, deluxe standard double room

4F deck

VIP Restaurant, Executive Lounge, Deluxe Standard Double Room

5F Deck

Buffet restaurant, café, gym, spa, interior room, deluxe standard double room, executive king room

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)

Multi-functional hall Multi-Fun

Cruise deck

Gym

Outdoor surf swimming pool Surfin

Private deck

Indoor Heated Swimming Pool

ktv ktv

Bar Multi-Function Hall

Large Double-Decker Theater

Small Meeting Room Small Me

VIP Restaurant

Chinese and Western Restaurant

Lobby

Swimming pool

GymKTVChess and card roomMulti-functional hallNon-heated swimming pool

Facility photos are real shots from two stations for reference

Real scenes from the ship

Onboard

Ship exterior

Lobby

Restaurant Services

King bed room

Deck

KTV

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
Interior Room	12 rooms	13 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom	5 floors	1.35m*1 piece	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
Outside balcony king room	6 rooms	17 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	3/4/5 floors	1.5 meters*1 piece	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 3.6㎡, refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket, room located at the aft of the ship, some balconies may be obstructed.
Luxury Standard Room	97 rooms	27 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	2/3/4/5/6 floor	1.1 meters*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 3㎡, refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water/day/room, life jacket
Luxury King Room	22 rooms	27 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	2/3/4/5 floor	1.5m*1 piece	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 3㎡, refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water/day/room, life jacket
Executive Standard Room	22 rooms	35 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	4/5 floors	1.1m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 4㎡, refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water/day/room, life jacket
Executive King Room	5 rooms	40 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	3 floors	1.8m*1 piece	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 4㎡, refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, bathtub (can be used as shower), slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket
Executive Suite	3 rooms	65 square meters	One Bedroom and Living Room with Bathroom and Balcony	3 floors	1.8 meters * 1 sheet	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 7㎡, refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, bathtub (can be used as shower), slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket
Presidential Suite	1 room	135 square meters	Two bedrooms, one living room, two bathrooms, one study, and one deck	3 floors	2m 1.8m one each	4 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The room includes two beds, one 2.0m2m and one 1.8m2m. The deck area is 183㎡. It is equipped with a refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, bathtub (with shower), slippers, hairdryer, 4 bottles of mineral water per day per room, and life jackets.

* The total number of each room type is 168, which has a discrepancy of -48 rooms compared to the total of 216 rooms; the actual number is subject to the ship's operation.

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 Room13㎡

12 rooms5 floors1.35m*1 piece2 people

(This room type picture to be added)

Outside balcony king room17㎡

6 rooms3/4/5 floors1.5 meters*1 piece2 people

King bed room

Luxury Standard Room27㎡

97 rooms2/3/4/5/6 floor1.1 meters*2 pieces2 people

Executive Standard Double Room

Luxury King Room27㎡

22 rooms2/3/4/5 floor1.5m*1 piece2 people

King bed room

Executive Standard Room35㎡

22 rooms4/5 floors1.1m*2 pieces2 people

Executive Suite

Executive King Room40㎡

5 rooms3 floors1.8m*1 piece2 people

Executive Suite

Executive Suite65㎡

3 rooms3 floors1.8 meters * 1 sheet2 people

Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite135㎡

1 room3 floors2m 1.8m one each4 people

Presidential Suite

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.

Interior Room13㎡

13㎡5 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom, no balconyOne 1.5-Meter King Bed2 people

Interior Room

Upgrade Privileges: When booking this room type, you can enjoy the following upgrade privileges: 1. Complimentary buffet light meal on embarkation day 2. Complimentary luggage handling at Chongqing Pier for the sailing itinerary (for guests only from 16:00 to 19:30)

Outside balcony king room13.4㎡

13.4㎡3~5 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 3.6㎡One 1.5-Meter King Bed2 people

Outside balcony king room

Luxury Standard Room24㎡

24㎡2~6 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 3㎡Two 1.1-meter single beds1 person

Luxury Standard Room

Luxury King Room24㎡

24㎡2~4 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 3㎡One 1.5-Meter King Bed2 people

Luxury King Room

Executive Standard Room29㎡

29㎡4~5 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 6㎡Two 1.1-meter single beds2 people

Executive Standard Room

Upgrade Benefits: By booking this room type, you can enjoy the following upgrade benefits: 1. Exclusive VIP dining in the restaurant (except for the embarkation day light meal), quiet with fewer people 2. Complimentary fruit in the room 3. VIP cards placed in the room and turndown service provided 4. Complimentary luggage handling at Chongqing Pier for water activities (limited to guests staying between 16:00-19:30) 5. Enjoy priority check-in service Note: Benefits are only available to guests occupying a normal bed; extra beds and non-bed-occupying guests are not eligible. The above benefits are for reference only; the actual arrangement is subject to the cruise.

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

Core Highlights

Highlights

Golden Series General HighlightsThere are frequent sailings, ample inventory during peak seasons, and spacious guest rooms

Features of this shipThe public area is spacious, and the team reception is well-established.

This ship's positionThe Yangtze 'Golden 8' made its brand-new maiden voyage on March 15, 2013, and is one of the newly launched Three Gorges cruises on the Yangtze River. The visual impact of the front, middle, and rear sections of the Yangtze Golden 8 is very strong, and the shape lines and balcony curves are full of beauty and tension. It fully showcases the comfort, human-centered design, aesthetics of a sea cruise, as well as the colorful life on the cruise, and it is sure to attract tourists' attention and deeply impress their hearts.

Platform Hot Sale TagsVR Ship Selection, Large 10,000 Ton Ship, High Cost Performance

Upgrade Benefits and TagsOfficial guarantees, upgrade privileges, megaship of ten thousand tons, complimentary embarkation dinner, complimentary one-day Chongqing tour

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)

Onboard entertainment and facilitiesMulti-Function Hall, Cruise Deck, Gym, Open-Air Surfing Swimming Pool, Private Deck, Indoor Constant Temperature Swimming Pool, KTV, Bar Multi-Functional Hall, Large Double-Layer Theater, Small Meeting Room, Viewing Bar, 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

Traveling Warm Tips

Notes

Traditional diesel, 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.

Golden No. 8

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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