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Halal Yangtze River Cruises · From Chongqing

The Three Gorges,
tasted the halal way.

JAKIM-aligned dining, prayer-friendly ships and a thousand miles of ink-wash mountains — three river voyages crafted for Muslim travellers, from a first taste to the grand passage.

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3
Curated voyages
100%
Halal galley
600km
Of Three Gorges
清真
Certified dining
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The Voyages

Three ways down
the great river.

Every voyage sails the same legendary gorges — choose the length, the ship and the pace that suits you. Halal is never an add-on; it is built into all three.

Entry · Comfort class Fares on enquiry
Chongqing ⇄ Fengdu

The Taster

◷ 2 days · 1 night⚓ Balcony standard

A short, soulful first taste of the river — perfect if your days are few but the gorges are calling.

  • Night sail past Chongqing's neon skyline
  • Fengdu Mingshan "Ghost City"
  • Halal welcome banquet aboard
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Most popular · Mid Fares on enquiry
Chongqing → Yichang

The Discovery

◷ 4 days · 3 nights⚓ Yangtze Discovery

The classic Three Gorges passage — the Goddess Peak, the White Emperor City and the great dam, unhurried.

  • Qutang & Wu Gorge with Goddess Peak
  • Baidicheng & Shennong Stream
  • Three Gorges Dam & ship lift
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Signature · Luxury Fares on enquiry
Chongqing → Wuhan

The Grand Voyage

◷ 8 days · 5 nights aboard⚓ Yangtze No.2 · 长江贰号

The definitive passage — five nights of suites, immersive performance and shore excursions all the way to Wuhan.

  • Chongqing by night & Hongya Cave
  • Goddess Stream & the five-step locks
  • Yueyang Tower on Dongting Lake
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Day by Day

Watch each voyage
unfold.

Switch between the three voyages and follow them ashore — each day reveals itself as you go, every meal aboard marked 清真 halal.

The Taster

Route Chongqing ⇄ FengduLength 2 days · 1 nightShip Comfort class
Day 01

Embark at Chongqing

Evening transfer to Chaotianmen pier and board your balcony cabin. Safety briefing, then a halal welcome dinner as the city's neon skyline — Hongya Cave, the Liziba train threading a tower block — drifts past your window.

Meals · 清真 Halal dinner
Day 02

Fengdu & farewell

Dawn coffee on deck and a halal breakfast, then ashore to Fengdu Mingshan, the storied "Ghost City" of temples and legend. A final halal lunch aboard before we disembark at Chongqing and see you onward.

Meals · 清真 Halal breakfast & lunch

The Discovery

Route Chongqing → YichangLength 4 days · 3 nightsShip Yangtze Discovery
Day 01

Chongqing embarkation

We meet you and transfer to Chaotianmen pier for boarding between 16:00–18:00. Settle into your balcony standard cabin, join the evening safety briefing, and dine aboard.

Meals · 清真 Halal dinner
Day 02

Fengdu & Shibaozhai

Morning coffee and breakfast, then ashore to Fengdu Mingshan. Back aboard for the Captain's welcome reception; arrive Shibaozhai for an optional shore visit, with an optional evening of the 《烽烟三国》 live spectacle.

Meals · 清真 Halal breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 03

Baidicheng & the gorges

The White Emperor City at dawn, then the river narrows: the majestic Kuimen of Qutang Gorge, the quiet beauty of Wu Gorge beneath Goddess Peak, and a sampan into Shennong Stream. A farewell gala closes the day.

Meals · 清真 Halal breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 04

The Three Gorges Dam

Disembark at Maoping, ride the Three Gorges ship lift (optional), and tour the dam scenic area — the largest of its kind on earth — before your transfer to Yichang for onward travel.

Meals · 清真 Halal breakfast & lunch

The Grand Voyage

Route Chongqing → WuhanLength 8 days · 5 nights aboardShip Yangtze No.2 · 长江贰号
Day 01

Arrive Chongqing

Airport or station greeting and hotel check-in. An optional evening unveils the mountain city by night — Jiefangbei, the Sky Mirror at Jiangbeizui and the Cloud-Top Eye observation deck.

Meals · As arranged
Day 02

Chongqing & embarkation

The Liziba train-through-a-building, Zhongshan Fourth Road, the People's Auditorium and the Three Gorges Museum, then the hanging galleries of Hongya Cave — before boarding at Chaotianmen and casting off.

Meals · 清真 Halal dinner aboard
Day 03

Fengdu

Tai-chi and coffee at dawn, then Fengdu Mingshan. A lecture on the dam and its five-step locks, the Captain's reception and the immersive onboard production 《相遇》, followed by the period drama 《顺水人生》.

Meals · 清真 Halal breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 04

Fengjie & Wushan

The White Emperor City, then into Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, and a sampan up the pristine Shennü (Goddess) Stream. A cocktail evening, then we transit the dam's five-step ship locks by night.

Meals · 清真 Halal breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 05

Yichang & the dam

Tour the Three Gorges Dam, glide the eastern reach of Xiling Gorge and pass the Gezhouba lock. A themed event by day, and the onboard song-and-dance 《相聚》 by night.

Meals · 清真 Halal breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 06

Yueyang

Morning garden party, then ashore at Chenglingji to climb Yueyang Tower above Dongting Lake and wander the antique Bian River street. A variety gala sees out the evening.

Meals · 清真 Halal breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 07

Wuhan

Disembark at Wuhan in the morning; in the afternoon we take the high-speed train back toward Chongqing together.

Meals · 清真 Halal breakfast
Day 08

Departure

A transfer to the airport by your flight time closes an unforgettable passage down the Yangtze.

Meals · As arranged

The Halal Promise

Halal isn't a request
you'll have to make.

For a Muslim traveller, "is it really halal?" should never be the question that follows you onto the water. So we built the answer in — from the galley to the prayer mat — and we put it in writing before you sail.

HALAL CERTIFIED · JAKIM-ALIGNED · 爱里福 ·  清真

JAKIM-aligned certification

We hold to JAKIM halal standards — the benchmark Muslim travellers know and trust.

A dedicated halal galley

Every meal aboard is 清真 halal — no pork, no lard, no cross-contamination, freshly prepared.

Not a drop of alcohol

No alcohol is served to our guests — a calm, family-respectful atmosphere throughout the voyage.

Prayers, made easy

Qibla direction in every cabin, prayer-time reminders, and a quiet prayer space (musholla) aboard.

Modesty respected

Female-friendly arrangements and discreet, halal-aware crew and guides at every step ashore.

Verified, not vague

Your halal arrangements are confirmed in writing before departure — so you board with certainty, not hope.

How It Works

From enquiry to
embarkation.

No call centres, no guesswork. A small team that knows these ships, these gorges and what halal travel actually requires.

01

Enquire

Tell us your dates, group size and which voyage calls to you. A real person replies.

02

We tailor

We match the ship, cabin and shore excursions — and confirm every halal detail in writing.

03

Confirm

Secure your cabins. We arrange pier transfers, documents and the small things that matter.

04

Set sail

Board at Chaotianmen and let the Three Gorges unfold — we're a message away the whole way.

Along the Way

Scenery worth
the silence.

Limestone cliffs in the mist, temples on the heights, and the engineering wonder that tamed a river — the Yangtze gives you all of it in a few unhurried days.

Qutang Gorge · KuimenThe river's grandest gateway
Wu GorgeBeneath Goddess Peak
Fengdu MingshanThe temple mountain
BaidichengThe White Emperor City
The Three Gorges DamA wonder of the modern world

Be among our
first guests.

AILIFU is young, and our earliest travellers help shape every voyage that follows. Sail with us this season and you'll have our full, personal attention — and our deepest gratitude.

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Questions

Good to know
before you sail.

Yes. Meals aboard are prepared to JAKIM-aligned halal standards in a dedicated galley — no pork, no lard, no alcohol in cooking, and care taken against cross-contamination. The itineraries note 清真 (halal) at every meal, and we confirm arrangements in writing before you sail.

Cabins include qibla direction, we share daily prayer times, and there is a quiet prayer space (musholla) aboard. Ashore, our guides build prayer breaks into the day.

No alcohol is served to our guests. The atmosphere is calm and family-respectful throughout the voyage.

Typically: your cabin, all halal meals aboard, first-entry tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary, a licensed guide, pier transfers and travel insurance. Exact inclusions are confirmed per voyage at enquiry.

Optional shore excursions and shows, personal spending aboard, single-cabin supplements, cabin upgrades and gratuities. We list every optional cost up front — no surprises.

The Three Gorges are beautiful across the seasons. Water levels, weather and lock scheduling can shift arrival times and the occasional stop — we'll advise the best windows for your dates.

A valid passport is required at check-in (and any applicable China visa). We'll guide you on documentation and can help arrange flights and pre/post-cruise stays.

Absolutely — mosque groups, extended families and community travel are very welcome, and group rates are available. Tell us your numbers and we'll tailor the voyage.

Enquire

Let's plan your
passage.

Send us a few details and we'll come back with availability, halal arrangements and a clear quote — usually within one business day.

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