| 1. What's the peak season of Yangtze River | | | | 4. Upstream or Downstream Cruises, which are |
| Cruise? | | | | better? |
| The peak season for Delux Yangtze River Cruises | | | | Since upstream cruises are more time-consuming |
| is May, September, and October. Cruise price is | | | | than the downstream ones but less expensive |
| relatively lower in March, April, June, July, August, | | | | too, some people may ask the differences |
| and November due to regular season. | | | | between the cruises and their services. Actually |
| In order to get a good price, it is advised to book | | | | they are practically the same, same services are |
| a yangtze cruise in advance (normally 6 months | | | | provided, sightseeing spots are identical. What to |
| and 1 year in advance); especially in regular | | | | choose totally depends on your thoughts and |
| season, if possible. Plan ahead is important | | | | itinerary. |
| 2. Is it possible to use internet/ phone on the | | | | Advantage of Downstream cruises: faster than |
| Yangtze cruise? | | | | upstream cruise (see reference itinerary below) |
| Yes. Due to the navigation requirement, Internet | | | | Disadvantage of Downstream cruises: a. the time |
| is not accessible in all rooms; but you can use | | | | past sightseeing places is too fast,you may feel |
| your personal PC for the internet access | | | | busy photographing while missing the sightseeing |
| (wireless) in cruise cafe; or you can use it in on | | | | introduction part of the guide, or vice versa. b. a |
| board internet bar, charges are slightly different | | | | little expensive than a upstream cruise. c. you |
| for renting a computer in different cruises, with | | | | may feel crowded, especially in peak season. |
| normal charge at around 20 rmb/hr. Mobile phone | | | | Advantage of Upstream cruises: a. Enough time to |
| can be used anytime, and the signal is stable. | | | | take photos, listening to the sightseeing |
| 3. What services are included in the cruise ticket? | | | | introductions. b. price is lower than a downstream |
| All the food and baverage, accommodation, listed | | | | cruise. |
| tourist attraction admission fee, admission for on | | | | Disadvantage of Downstream cruises: a. Slower |
| board evening party are inclusive on the Delux | | | | than downstream cruise. b. Less convenient. The |
| cruise ticket. | | | | airport in Yichang is small in scale, therefore, the |
| Delux Cruise Ticket Price not include: Mini bar, | | | | flight routes are limited. you need to 4-5 hours |
| internet connection service on internet cafe, | | | | bus from Yichang to Wuhan to catch a plane |
| laundry, spa, massage, as well as tourist | | | | there. |
| attractions not listed on the tickets. | | | | |