Ecological sightseeing cruise ship (Picture provided by the interviewee)

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- According to Guangyang Island Green Development Co., Ltd, from September 5, citizens can take a cruise ship to Guangyang Island to experience the unique charm of “ecological class”. The navigation marks another bright pearl in the Chongqing section of the Yangtze River.

Since the trial opening of Guangyang Island on the 22nd of last month, people who make a reservation to visit the island can take the ecological sightseeing bus and walk to the island to fully experience the achievements of the first-stage ecological restoration project of Guangyang Island in the original ecological rural landscape of Bayu. Affected by the flood peak passing through the main urban areas of Chongqing, the opening time of the ecological sightseeing route from Guangyang Island to Chaotianmen was delayed. Now it has been assessed by experts that it has met the navigation conditions.

The Chaotianmen - Guangyang Island Ecological Sightseeing Route is about 24.5km, connecting the core area of two rivers and four banks of Chongqing, the “historical and cultural scenery eye” with the “ecological civilization scenery eye”, Guangyang Island from the water for the first time. The route departs from Chaotianmen and Guangyang Island respectively, passing through 15 sightseeing spots including Jiangbeizui, Chongqing Grand Theater, Danzishi Old Street, Chaotianmen Yangtze River Bridge, Chongqing Cuntan International Container Terminal, and Tongluo Gorge. The ecological sightseeing cruise opened this time contains introductions to the history, ecology, and scenery of Guangyang Island. Citizens can enjoy ordering services on board, including local specialties, snacks, ecological drinks, pastries, and homemade meals on the cruise ship.

The trial operation of this route is to meet the citizens’ waterway landing needs, so that more citizens can enter Guangyang Island, enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, feel the ecological restoration results, and experience the unique charm brought by the “ecological classroom”. Citizens who land on the island by water can also choose to take an ecological sightseeing bus to leave the island.

Ecological sightseeing cruise ship (Picture provided by the interviewee)

During the trial operation, 4 cruise ships will be operated throughout the day. There are two daily cruises from Chaotianmen to Guangyang Island, which depart from Chaotianmen Jiaoyun Fourth Pier at 9:00 and 11:00, and the sailing time is about 80 minutes; from Guangyang Island to Chaotianmen there are two daily cruises, respectively. They depart from Dongdaotou Wharf at Guangyang Island at 14:00 and 16:00, and the sailing time is about 120 minutes. During the trial operation, the one-way fare is 40 yuan / person. You can buy tickets at the ticket office of Xidaotou of Guangyang Island, the ticket office of Dongdaotou Wharf, and the online and offline ticketing platforms of Chongqing Passenger Liner Co., Ltd.

At present, Guangyang Island is in the trial opening period, and the corresponding infrastructure and safety guarantee facilities are still under construction. It is recommended that you carefully read the Guangyang Island Entry Instructions and Safety Commitment Letter when making a reservation to board the island. Do a good job in personal safety protection after going to the island, and do not enter the unopened area of the island. At the same time, you should take good care of the ecological environment and make a civilized tour. (Translated by Luo Juan, Fathom Language Limited)