The best way to really learn about Chongqing is the Two-River Cruise, with an unforgettable experience in viewing the cityscape of Chongqing – especially at night. Tow-River Cruise refers to the Yangtze River and the Jialing riverboat cruises, and it is one of the most distinctive symbols of Chongqing. In 2017, it has attained the achievement of receiving more than 2 million visitors.
Since the heart of Chongqing is essentially a peninsula bordered by the Yangtze and Jialing river, its mesmerizing skyline can be viewed from many different angles, on mountains, riverside walks, or even on the river itself in the city’s many cruise ships.
Even without the lights of today, the night viewing here was already well-known in the Qianlong period (25 September 1711 – 7 February 1799).
Chaotian Set (2 kinds of boats: Chaotianmen Hull and Chaotiangong Hull)
- Price: RMB 199
- Tour time: 60 minutes
- Delivery time: 19:30-22:10 (rolling start,40-50 minutes once, 4 times in total)
Jinbi Jiaoyun Set (4 kinds of boats: Jinbi Huanggong Hull (Golden Palace Hull), Jinbi Nvwang Hull (Golden Queen Hull), Jiaoyun Mingzhu Hull (Lucky Jewel Hull), Jiaoyun Mingyue Hull (Lucky Moon Hull))
- Price: RMB 158
- Tour time: 60 minutes
- Delivery time: 19:50-22:20 (rolling start, 20 minutes once, 8 times in total)
Manjianghong Set (travelers can only take the Manjianghong boat)
- Price: RMB 138
- Tour time: 60 minutes
- Delivery time: 19:50 1st, 21:00 2nd, 22:10 3rd
Tips:
On the Two-River Cruise, there are performances like Face-changing of Sichuan Opera, Chinese Tea Art and Chuanjiang Haozi on the Chaotian Set, Jinbi Huanggong and Jinbi Nvwang, so travelers can watch the show when they enjoy the night viewing.
The cruise price may be rising in holidays such as National Day (Oct. 1st – Oct. 7th every year) or Spring Festival (the Chinese New Year, changes every year according to the lunar calendar). It is better to book the tickets in advance.
Transportation:
Rail Transit:
Line 6 to Xiaoshizi
Bus:
153/866/111 to Xiaoshizi