subject: Booking the Best Cruise of Yangtze [print this page] Yangtze river cruises are very popular in China. If you have decided to try a Yangtze River cruise, remember: do not overlook these tips to make the planning.
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local ferry
China are cheap local ferries from 500 RMB to "First Class" cabin 1200RMB per person, but is still paying a "first class" ticket, you expect nothing but disappointment. There are some risks of taking a local ferry:
No English speaking staff , never know what will happen, and what you are looking
You have to pay again for food and shore excursions with a lot of hidden charges, even some boats that charge a fee to go on the terrace, which is ridiculous!
Some passengers even reported to have errors as a guest in the carbin and without the comforts on board, the activity at all. Because air conditioning is poor, could be very hot in summer and cold in winter code.
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Incorrect wiring traffic
No flight from Yichang to Guilin, and Hong Kong. And flights from Yichang to Xi'an is also limited. So if you are planning a cruise in Guilin, Hong Kong and Xian, you have to do serious planning. It is recommended that you fly to Chongqing, where you start a cruise on the Yangtze River in Yichang and final
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Avoid looking for cruises in the last minute
Try to check online, try the Three Gorges Cruise or Yangtze River Cruise on Google, or other keywords. You'll find a number of agents offering cruises of the Yangtze River Cruises. It is recommended that you look ahead, and compare the different ships and prices. Booking at the last minute may not get the best deal, sometimes the boat could have been sold and ending in a vessel that can not be your first choice.
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Non-professional staff
There are plenty of sites offering cruises of the Yangtze River. However, finding a travel agency in good standing.
