Departing Chongqing Gateway to the Three Gorges & the Yangtze

Sail the Yangtze, travel with certainty.

Alif Travel curates halal-assured river cruises and Chongqing city journeys for Muslim travellers — from a three-day taster to a five-night Three Gorges voyage, every meal accounted for and every itinerary built with care.

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Halal dining, confirmed

Every cruise and tour below is paired with halal (清真) meals — not a generic promise, but a line item in each day's plan.

Three ways to travel

A city taster from RMB 1,180, a four-day Three Gorges cruise, or a five-night grand voyage to Wuhan — pick your pace.

Halal dining aligned with JAKIM standards
Chongqing-based, China-licensed operator
Three Gorges cruises & city journeys
Southeast Asia itineraries — coming soon
Why Alif

Every detail considered, before you ask

We work with established Yangtze cruise operators and Chongqing ground teams, then layer in the details that matter to Muslim travellers — so you can focus on the scenery.

Halal, by design

Where an itinerary specifies 清真 (halal) meals, we keep that commitment in writing — and where it doesn't, we arrange it before you board.

A fleet for every budget

From a land-based city taster to a five-night cruise with onboard theatre, choose the depth of journey that suits your time and budget.

Local, on the ground

Our Chongqing team handles pier transfers, gorge excursions and language — so first-time visitors to China feel looked after.

The Journeys

Three ways to sail the Yangtze

Every itinerary below is drawn from our operating partners' real day-by-day plans — including exactly where halal (清真) meals are already confirmed, and where our team steps in to arrange them. Open each itinerary for the full schedule.

The Taster
From RMB 1,180
per person, twin-share
Land-based Halal from Day 2

Chongqing City Explorer

A short, accessible introduction to Chongqing — the mountain city where every Yangtze voyage begins. Ideal if your time is limited or you'd like to see the city properly before or after a cruise.

3 Days / 2 Nights
Chongqing, city-based
Twin-share hotel
  • Ride the Liziba monorail as it passes directly through a residential tower
  • An afternoon river cruise past eight Yangtze bridges to Tongluo Gorge, the Yangtze's "First Gorge"
  • Explore the lantern-lit lanes of Shibati and the Zhongshan Road heritage quarter
  • Halal breakfast, lunch and dinner confirmed from Day 2 onward
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1

Welcome to Chongqing

Arrive and settle into your hotel at your own pace. In the evening, join an optional walk through Jiefangbei and the stepped lanes of Shibati, then take in Chongqing's famous night views — the Sujiaba viewing platform, the Nanbin Road waterfront, the mirror-like reflections of Tiankong Zhijing, and the 360° panorama from the Cloud Eye observation deck.

Day 2

Monorail, history & the river

Begin at the Liziba monorail, where Line 2 trains run straight through a residential tower — one of the city's most photographed sights. Continue to Chongqing's wartime history sites, then in the afternoon board a Yangtze river cruise from Chaotianmen pier, passing beneath eight of the city's bridges to the Huguang Guild Hall and Tongluo Gorge.

Halal breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3

Old Chongqing on foot

Spend the morning exploring the Zhongshan Road heritage quarter, climb Kuixing Tower for views across the city, and pause for tea at a century-old teahouse before your journey concludes.

Halal breakfast & lunch
Enquire about The Taster No flights or pre/post-cruise nights included.
ا HALAL EVERY MEAL
The Discovery
Price Enquire
Tailored to your travel dates
4D / 3N River Cruise All-halal — every meal

Yangtze Discovery Cruise

Our flagship voyage, and the one we're proudest of: a four-day cruise from Chongqing to Yichang through the heart of the Three Gorges, where every single meal across all four days is confirmed halal (清真) by the operator — not arranged on request, but written into the itinerary.

4 Days / 3 Nights
Chongqing → Yichang
River cruise ship
Halal: every meal, every day
  • Sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, two of the famed Three Gorges
  • An included small-boat side-trip along the dramatic Shennong Stream (神农溪)
  • Visit Fengdu Ghost City and the Three Gorges Dam — two Yangtze landmarks
  • Captain's welcome reception and a farewell gala dinner on board
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1

Board at Chaotianmen

Check in at Chaotianmen pier between 4–6pm and settle into your cabin. Enjoy a halal welcome dinner on board, followed by a safety briefing ahead of departure.

Halal dinner
Day 2

Fengdu Ghost City

Disembark to explore Fengdu Ghost City (Mingshan), a temple complex dedicated to the afterlife in Chinese folk religion. In the evening, join the captain's welcome reception on board.

Halal breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3

Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge & Shennong Stream

The ship sails through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, with an included small-boat side-trip along Shennong Stream (神农溪) — one of the most scenic detours on the river. The day closes with a farewell gala dinner.

Halal breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4

Three Gorges Dam & disembarkation

Disembark at Maoping and visit the Three Gorges Dam scenic area, before your transfer to Yichang.

Halal breakfast
Optional, self-paid extras
  • Shibao Zhai stilted pagoda (Day 2)~ RMB 190
  • "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" evening show (Day 2)~ RMB 290
  • Baidicheng / White Emperor City excursion (Day 3)~ RMB 290
  • Three Gorges ship-lift visit (Day 4)~ RMB 320
Enquire about The Discovery
The Grand Voyage
Price Enquire
Tailored to your travel dates
8 Days · Premium Halal arranged for you

Yangtze II — Chongqing to Wuhan

Our longest and most immersive journey: six nights aboard a premium river cruiser with nightly performances, sailing all the way to Wuhan, with a high-speed rail journey back to Chongqing to round out an eight-day exploration of the Yangtze.

8 Days · 6 nights aboard
Chongqing → Wuhan → Chongqing
Premium cruiser, onboard theatre
  • An entertainment-led voyage, with an immersive theatrical performance and a song-and-dance gala on board
  • An overnight transit of the Three Gorges Dam's five-stage ship lock
  • An included excursion along Goddess Stream (神女溪), plus visits to Fengdu Ghost City and Baidicheng
  • A full day exploring Chongqing's landmarks — Liziba monorail, Hongyadong and the Three Gorges Museum — before boarding
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1

Arrival in Chongqing

Arrive in Chongqing and settle in. In the evening, an optional walk through Jiefangbei and Shibati leads into the city's night-view circuit — the Sujiaba viewing platform, Nanbin Road, the mirrored reflections at Tiankong Zhijing, and the 360° Cloud Eye deck.

Day 2

Chongqing landmarks, then board

A full day of Chongqing's landmarks: the Liziba monorail, Zhongshan Road, Kuixing Tower, the exterior of the Great Hall of the People, the Three Gorges Museum and the cliffside lanes of Hongyadong. In the evening, board your ship at Chaotianmen pier.

Day 3

Fengdu & the captain's welcome

Visit Fengdu Ghost City (Mingshan) and attend an onboard introduction to the Three Gorges Dam. In the evening, the captain's welcome reception is followed by an immersive theatrical performance.

Day 4

Baidicheng, the Gorges & Goddess Stream

Visit Baidicheng (White Emperor City), then sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge with an included excursion along Goddess Stream (神女溪). The evening brings a cocktail reception, and overnight the ship transits the Three Gorges Dam's five-stage ship lock.

Day 5

Three Gorges Dam & Xiling Gorge

Visit the Three Gorges Dam at Yichang and sail through Xiling Gorge and the Gezhouba locks. The evening brings a themed cultural programme and a song-and-dance gala.

Day 6

Yueyang Tower & Bianhe

Visit the historic Yueyang Tower and stroll the heritage street of Bianhe.

Day 7

Disembark in Wuhan

Disembark in Wuhan and travel back to Chongqing by high-speed rail.

Day 8

Departure

Your journey concludes in Chongqing.

Halal dining on this voyage
  • Halal dining for the Grand Voyage is arranged directly by Alif Travel with the cruise operator ahead of your sailing — when you enquire, we'll confirm the exact arrangements for your dates before you book.
Enquire about The Grand Voyage
Extend Your Trip

Add a day, see something extraordinary

Travelling from Chongqing? Pair The Taster or The Discovery with a full-day excursion into the karst mountains beyond the city — each one halal-catered and easy to slot in before or after your cruise.

Full-Day Add-on Halal Breakfast & Lunch

Wulong Karst Wonders

A day among the UNESCO-listed Tiansheng Three Natural Bridges — soaring stone spans once used as a filming location for "Curse of the Golden Flower" — followed by the dramatic open-air gorge of the Longshuixia Earth Fissure.

Full day From Chongqing
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Full-Day Add-on Halal Meals incl. Dinner

Fuling Heritage Trail

Step inside Project 816 — a vast Cold War-era underground nuclear complex carved into the mountainside — then visit the White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum, the world's first of its kind, before taking in the scale of the Wulingshan Grand Canyon. The day closes with a halal hotpot dinner.

Full day From Chongqing
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ا HALAL VERIFIED
The Promise

Confirmed where it's written. Arranged where it isn't.

"Halal-friendly" means different things to different agencies. Here's exactly what it means on an Alif itinerary — and how we keep it that way, from your first enquiry to your last meal onboard.

Confirmed in writing

Our Yangtze Discovery Cruise and Chongqing city journeys already specify halal (清真) meals on the operator's own itinerary — every day, every meal, in writing before you travel.

Arranged where needed

On The Grand Voyage, halal dining isn't pre-printed on the ship's menu — so our team coordinates it directly with the cruise operator ahead of your sailing, and confirms the arrangement with you before you book.

JAKIM-aligned standards

Where we source and verify halal arrangements ourselves, we hold them to standards aligned with JAKIM guidelines — the benchmark many Muslim travellers already trust.

Ask before you book

Strict certification needs, no alcohol onboard, prayer space, prayer times — tell us what matters for your trip when you enquire, and we'll factor it in before you confirm.

Booking

From enquiry to embarkation

No online checkout, no automated confirmations — just a short conversation with a team that checks the halal details before you pay anything.

01

Choose your journey

Browse The Taster, The Discovery or The Grand Voyage — and add a Wulong or Fuling day excursion if you'd like to extend your trip.

02

Send an enquiry

Tell us your travel dates, group size, and any dietary or accessibility needs — through the form below, WhatsApp, or email. Whichever's easiest for you.

03

We confirm & send a deposit invoice

Our team checks availability and confirms the halal arrangements for your dates, then sends a deposit invoice to secure your booking.

04

Travel with confidence

Settle the balance before departure, and we'll take care of the rest — pier transfers, briefings, and on-the-ground support throughout your trip.

Questions

Good to know before you enquire

A few things travellers often ask before reaching out. If yours isn't covered here, just ask — that's exactly what an enquiry is for.

Is halal really confirmed for every itinerary?

It depends on the journey, and we say so plainly. On The Discovery, halal (清真) meals are written into the operator's itinerary for every day of the cruise. On The Taster, halal breakfast and lunch are confirmed from Day 2 onward. On The Grand Voyage, halal dining isn't pre-printed on the menu, so our team arranges it directly with the operator ahead of your sailing and confirms it with you before you book.

How does booking and payment work?

After your enquiry, we confirm availability and halal arrangements, then send a deposit invoice to secure your spot — the balance is due before departure. We don't currently take card payments online; deposits and balances are settled by bank transfer, and we'll walk you through the details once your booking is confirmed.

Do I need a visa for China?

It depends on your nationality and how you're entering the country — some travellers can use visa-free transit policies, while others will need to apply in advance. Let us know your passport country when you enquire and we'll point you toward the right requirements for your trip.

Can I combine a cruise with the Wulong or Fuling excursions?

Yes — both Wulong Karst Wonders and the Fuling Heritage Trail are designed as full-day add-ons that slot neatly before or after The Taster or The Discovery. Mention it in your enquiry and we'll build it into your itinerary.

What if I have other dietary needs beyond halal?

Most additional needs — vegetarian, seafood or nut allergies, and so on — can usually be accommodated alongside halal requirements. Just let us know when you enquire, and we'll confirm what's possible for your specific itinerary before you book.

Enquire

Tell us about your trip

Share a few details and we'll get back to you with availability, halal arrangements, and a tailored quote — no obligation, no payment required at this stage.

We'll reply by email or WhatsApp, usually within 1–2 business days. No payment is taken at this stage.

Thank you — your enquiry has been received. We'll be in touch shortly to confirm availability and halal arrangements for your trip.

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Quick questions, itinerary tweaks, or just want to talk it through? Message us directly.

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Prefer to write it all out? Send your enquiry and we'll reply with everything you need to know.

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Every enquiry follows the same four steps — choose your journey, tell us what you need, receive a deposit invoice once halal arrangements are confirmed, then travel with full on-the-ground support.