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The
imperial style ship "Qianlong" possesses the strongest
national characteristics of all the ships on the Yangtze
River. It looks like a dragon and the dragon symbolizes
China and reflects the Chinese people's national spirit.
The excellent food, beautiful accommodations and a standard
service formerly available only to the royal family make
a voyage on the Qianlong reminiscent of the life style and
luxury the emperors enjoyed during the most prosperous periods
of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
The
'Qianlong' reflects the life style and customs of the Kangxi
and Qianlong periods of the Qing Dynasty. It combines the
Han people's exquisite taste with the Manzhu people's boldness.
It contains several decks and many cabins. Visitors praise
it as a work of art for its carted beams, painted rafters,
winding corridors, marble railings and golden sculptures.
Carved
on the doors. Walls and pillars of the reception hail are
floating clouds and flying dragons. Some of the dragons
are frolicking with one another, and some fiercely stare
at one another. Some swallow clouds and spit mist, and others
hide their heads but expose their tails.
In
fact, the dragon is the main decorative theme used throughout
the ship. Dragons in various postures can be found everywhere.
They are not only to he found on the beams and painted rafters
but also appear in the form of dragon beds and dragon chairs
Dragon flags and dragon robes can be found in the cabins
and dragon shaped, tableware and food can he found in the
dining rooms. In addition, musical instruments, cards and
chess, paintings and calligraphy and songs and dances performed
on hoard the ship all take the dragon as their theme. The
interior is decorated with five colored antique palace lanterns.
The red lacquered doors are as thick and clear as mirrors.
The huge carved immortals and Buddhas are lifelike. In such
an atmosphere, the ships passengers will feel happy and
gay.
All
the waiters and waitresses working on the "Qianlong"
are well-trained. They are familiar with the Qing Dynasty's
court life and with ordinary people's needs and understand
modern management techniques. They dress in Qing Dynasty
style costumes and serve passengers with the most care.
Passengers will have a chance to see a wide selection of
Qing dynasty costumes, including typical cheongsams mandarin
jackets and high shoes, in addition to pheasant like hair
style and the long pigtails worn during the Qing Dynasty.
They will also have a chance to wear the yellow Silk robes
that rich people often wore in the past. They can fully
enjoy the luxurious life of the imperial family.
The
ship's dining room can accommodate 180 passengers at one
time. Its veteran chefs can offer dinners a wide variety
of exquisite dishes, including carmine rice, green, pink
or white polished glutinous rice, sturgeon, soft shelled
turtle, venison, deer tongue and prawn. In addition, passengers
may enjoy Jiangsu-style 'Pickled Goose Foot', Sichuan-style
'Pork Soaked in Oil with Beans', Shanxi-style 'Knife Sliced
Noodles'. Nanjing-style 'Chinese Rose Cakes' and Yangzhou
style 'Stewed Pig's Trotters with Ham'. What a joy it is
for passengers cladding in silk robes to make new friends
and enjoy delicious food and drink while viewing beautiful
flowers and the crescent moon together!
The
ship has eighty cabins, two of which are of special imperial
style suites built to resemble the emperor's temporary dwellings
and decorated with red carpets, chairs with red embroidered
backs and black fox skin pillow seats, mattresses made of
white fox skin, covers made of marten and tiger skins, embroidered
bed curtains and colorful screens. Waiters and waitresses
will report the time and wish good health to the passengers
in the morning and the evening. All these add interest to
passengers voyage.
Buddhism
was practiced all over China during the Qing Dynasty. The
"Qianlong" therefore has several halls in which
special Buddhist services are offered. Waiters and waitresses
will see off the kitchen God, sweep the ancestral hall,
arrange sacrificial offerings and hang pictures of gods
and Buddhas...
There
are 9,999 dragons in different shapes and sizes on the "Qianlong".
While sightseeing along the 'Three Gorges', passengers may
also try to find the 9,999 dragons. Anyone who can count
all the 9,999 dragons will win a prize of RMB 1,000.000. |
Name In Chinese:  |
Name In English: Dragon Cruise |
Building Standard: Five star |
Regeneration: 2004 |
Gross Tonnage: 5180 T |
Decks: 6 |
Length: 92.00M |
Width: 18.00M |
Dragon Cruise Introduction Of Cabin Facilities |
Active Window
Extension Telephone
TV
Private Bathroom
Shower
Cloth Line
Mini Bar
Life Jacket
Mineral Water
Ball-Pen
Memo Pad
Telephone Directory
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Bath Foam
Shower Cap
Bath Towel
Bath Robe
Face Towel
Hand Towel
Comb
Soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Tooth Mug
Slippers |
Shoe Sponge
Laundry Bag
Voltage AV220v 50hz
Bed
Private Balcony
Hair Dryer
Mini Refrigerator
Bathtub
Weight Balance
Private Safety Box
Shampoo
Tea Bags |
Dragon Cruise Cruise Facilities |
Lobby
Reception Desk
Souvenir Shop
Business Center
Clinic
Cafe
Reading Room |
Card Room
Dancing Hall
Multi-Function Hall
OK Karaok
Bar
Banquet Hall
Front View Stand
Sauna |
Beauty Salon
Massage Room
Conference Center
Radio Room
Sun Deck
Public Washroom
Sauna
Gym Room |
Breakfast |
Lunch |
Dinnner |
Refection |
Western Buffet |
Chinese and Western buffet |
Chinese Food |
Yes |
| Note: Buffet provides unlimited soft drinks; Table meal provides one cup soft drinks or low alcoholic beverages for free. Morning coffee, afternoon tea is free, Midnight snack charge depending on the situation. |
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