Hi there While I work on a ship that sails the Yangtze between these two ports, I am aware that there are very good highway and rail connections between the two cities. Highway transportation will take about 4 hours or so, and even less by high speed train service between Chongqing and Fengdu's new city side of the river. Ghost City otherwise known as Ming Mountain is on the old city side of the river connected by a newly constructed bridge about a 10 min taxi ride from the train station. Ghost City is a fascinating location with 27 temples of Tahoen Confucius and Buddhist origin offering insights into Chinese Theology. Enjoy your visit and beware of ghosts....

We were on Victoria Anna last September doing the three nights/four days downstream from Chongqing to Yichang with the Executive Deck Program. I believe the ship was refurbished just a couple of years back but the cabin we were in (#417) needed dating again. Cabin and A La Carte Restaurant services were both excellent. Buffet breakfasts and lunches were average with some Chinese but mostly North American dishes. A La Carte at night was a bit better. There was free happy hour with the Executive Program with drinkable wine and beer. Nice gift shops on board for souvenirs and not that expensive either. Early exercise program every morning and some activities in the afternoon like lesson on Mah Jong game, etc. Victoria Anna was three-star, but don't expect the same ship luxuries as those of the European River Cruises.