First Navigation: 1993
Last Refurbished: 2004
Capacity: 164
Length: 92 m
Width: 18 m
Cabin Area: 19.2 m²
MV. Pinghu is completely different from other Yangtze River Ships in design and shape. Its hull is made of closed glass curtain wall, which gives her a highly faired style that only the luxurious ocean liners possess. The VS-made glass curtain walls, which have a green coaling reflect the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River. When the scenery changes, the reflection on the hull changes at the same time, and the green mountains, blue water, small bridges and villages merge will with the ship. In fact, the ship itself is a good sight on the Yangtze River.
MV. Pinghu has comprehensive service facilities including shops, business center, IDD telephone booth, hair and beauty salon, health center, recreation center, karaoke hall, coffee shop, dining hall that serves both Chinese and Western food and Sundeck. There is also a VS and Swedish made steam room, a sauna and a hot and cold-water whirlpool bath. The ship also boasts a small orchestra of foreign musicians.
The classic, aristocratic interior of MV. Pinghu was designed in consultation with the US Designer' BusinessCenter.
Most of it is made of marble, copper and Thai wood in a Western Style. The public rooms and private cabins are carpeted with handmade pure wool. The sanitary equipment is made in Italy. On the whole, the ship is like a five-star hotel. The cabins on MV. Pinghu are larger than those on most Passenger sips; Standard rooms are as large as 19 square meters. The multifunction entertainment hall on the 4th floor, which can be divided into several sections, covers an area of 1,200 square meters and can hold 500 guests.
Service on MV. Pinghu is managed by a well-known hotel management corporation. All the waiters and wardresses have gone through strict professional training. Passengers on the ship can enjoy a luxurious and relaxing lifestyle.
Facilities onboard
Service Desk with Safety Deposit Gym Mssage Health Clinic Sun Deck
Observations Decks - enclosed
Business Center: Internet, Fax, Coping, Printing, International Telecom
Free Mineral Water Shops Conference Hall Meeting Ros Multipurpose Rooms
Card Room Games Room Library
Live entertainment Dancing / Disco Dining Rooms –Chinese and western
Banquet Hall Bar / Cafe Television Karaoke Central Air conditioning
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 Board the ship from 17:00 to 20:00 and departs Chongqing at 22:00.
Day 2 (8:00-10:00) Shore excursion to either Fengdu Ghost City or Wanxian, or Shibaozhai (depending on river conditions).Then return to the ship and sail towards the magnificent Three Gorges.
Fengdu, with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods, is constructed on the Mingshan Hill by the river band. It is known as the "Ghost City" and is a place for punishing the devil and awarding the good.
Wanxian: One of the most important and largest ports on the Yangtze. It is widely known for its variety and hustling markets. Fifty percent of the city will be resettled after the Three Gorges Dam Project is completed.
Day 3 (08:00-13:00) Passing through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge.
(13:00-16:30) Boat excursion to Shennong Stream.
(17:30) Passing through Xiling Gorge.
Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations.
Day 4 (08:00-10:00) Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site.
(13:00) Disembark at Yichang
Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project undertaken by man . The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. Tourists can get access to the top of the dam.
Day 1 Board the ship from 17:00 to 22:00 and departs Yichang at 24:00.
Day 2 (09:00-11:30) Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site.
(12:45) Passing through Xiling Gorge.
Three Gorges Dam, the largest water conservancy project undertaken by man . The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. Tourists can get access to the top of the dam.
Day 3 (08:00-12:00) Boat excursion to Shennong Stream.
(13:00-15:30) Wu Gorge
(17:30-18:00) Qutang Gorge
Shennong Stream is another tributary of the Yangtze River, and its fast-flowing, crystal clear water runs southwards through deep gorges. The stream races past large and small karst caves, flocks of swallows, sheer cliffs, deep gorges, waterfalls, three-colored springs, rapids, the ancient plank path, a suspended coffin in the cliff, groups of ancient tombs and marvelous karst formations.
Day 4 (8:30-10:30) Shore excurison to Fengdu Ghost City.
Fengdu, with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods, is constructed on the Mingshan Hill by the river band. It is known as the "Ghost City" and is a place for punishing the devil and awarding the good.
Day 5 (09:00) Disembark at Chongqing
1) All itineraries are subject to change based on various factors beyond our control.
2) Cruise schedule is for reference only. Precise port and land excursions subject to seasonal changes at time of operation.