Golden Series · YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
Yangtze Gold No. 8
Golden fleet main ship, many voyages, suitable for large group tours
VR Ship SelectionLarge 10,000 Ton ShipHigh Cost Performance
2013First Sailing Time
11250Gross Tonnage
216Total Cabins
570Max Capacity
6Passenger Deck
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Overview
OverviewThe Yangtze Gold series leads the river on several measures: ship length and beam (records surpassed in 2019), widest single beds in standard cabins, lowest noise (surpassed by electric-propulsion ships in 2019), the most sightseeing lifts and the largest presidential suites. Built to ocean-cruise standards, the fleet has a helipad, a hydraulically lifting funnel and a retractable canopy, and a large double-deck theatre with a simultaneous-interpretation conference hall.
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About the Fleet
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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Key Specs
Ship FactsWhy choose Yangtze Gold No. 8
Golden Fleet Main ShipThere are many sailingsSuitable for large batches of groups
| Gross Tonnage | 11,250 tons | Registered Tonnage | 16,000 tons |
| Length / Beam | 149.96 m / 24 m | Passenger Deck | 6th floor |
| Total Cabins | 216 cabins | Max Capacity | 570 guests |
| Standard Capacity | 446 guests | Power System | Conventional diesel |
| Inaugural Year | 2013 | Refit / Upgrade | 2021 Reinstallation |
| Series | Golden Series | Ship Class | 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]、[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
· 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
· 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!
· 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!
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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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!
· 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.
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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, guest rooms
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3F Deck
Main restaurant, deluxe standard double room
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4F deck
VIP Restaurant, Executive Lounge, Deluxe Standard Double Room
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5F Deck
Buffet restaurant, café, gym, spa, interior room, deluxe standard double room, 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)
5FMulti-functional hall Multi-Fun
6FCruise deck
1FGym
5FOutdoor surf swimming pool Surfin
5FPrivate deck
5FIndoor Heated Swimming Pool
5Fktv ktv
5FBar Multi-Function Hall
5FLarge Double-Decker Theater
3FSmall Meeting Room Small Me
4FVIP Restaurant
3FChinese and Western Restaurant
2FLobby
Swimming pool
GymKTVChess and card roomMulti-functional hallNon-heated swimming pool
Facility photos are real shots from two stations for reference
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Onboard Photos
Onboard
Ship exterior
Lobby
Restaurant Services
King bed room
Deck
KTV
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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| 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 2.0m*2m and one 1.8m*2m. 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㎡
Interior Room
Interior Room
Interior Room
Outside balcony king room17㎡
King bed room
Luxury Standard Room27㎡
Executive Standard Double Room
Luxury King Room27㎡
King bed room
Executive Standard Room35㎡
Executive Suite
Executive King Room40㎡
Executive Suite
Executive Suite65㎡
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite135㎡
Presidential 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.
Interior Room13㎡
Interior Room
Interior Room
Outside balcony king room13.4㎡
Outside balcony king room
Outside balcony king room
Luxury Standard Room24㎡
Luxury Standard Room
Luxury Standard Room
Luxury King Room24㎡
Luxury King Room
Luxury King Room
Executive Standard Room29㎡
Executive Standard Room
Executive Standard Room
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Dining
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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Highlights
Highlights01
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 positionYangtze Gold No. 8 made her maiden voyage on 15 March 2013. The front, middle and stern sections have pronounced lines and balcony curves, which define her exterior.
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Platform Hot Sale TagsVR Ship Selection, Large 10,000 Ton Ship, High Cost Performance
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Upgrade Benefits and TagsOfficial guarantees, upgrade privileges, megaship of ten thousand tons, complimentary embarkation dinner, complimentary one-day Chongqing tour
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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 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 industry sources. Ship facilities and benefits are subject to the actual boarding date
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Travel Tips
Notes- Conventional 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.