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East King

First Class service and facilities; Celebrities' Choice; Fast selling in Sep & Oct...
Customize a China trip with East King

• Started Operating: Sep.1994
• Last Refurbished: Mar. 2004
• Capacity: 160 passengers
• Length (ft): 300
• Beam (ft): 54
• Star-Rating: 5
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As China's first five-star deluxe river cruise ships, the "East King" and the "East Queen", owned and managed by Hubei Orient Royal Cruise Ship Limited, are respectively started operation in August 1994 and April 1995. It is the best ship on the Yangtze River.

Both the "East King" and the "East Queen "have Finland made diesel engines (Arsela 8R 22126), widely recognized as one of the best medium speed engines in the world. At least 65% of the luxurious interiors are imported from Europe and America. The navigation system is supplied by the Japanese firm-FUR UNO and the satellite communications by the Norwegian Firm EB. The Danish "Hi-Pres" air-conditioning ensures a comfortable temperature of around 220C in every corner onboard.

With careful designs and elaborate equipment, both ships provide international standard of comfort and service unmatched on the river. Guests can enjoy the high-level service while viewing the spectacular scene of Three Gorges. See more pictures, deck plan and the activities onboard. Also learn what to see during the cruise and how to get there.

Superior hardware combined with the excellent hotel service has earned both the "East King" and the "East Queen" the coveted reputation of "Best Cruise ships on the Yangtze River".

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Both ships boast well sanitation Conditions. There is a clinic with a doctor on the boat and sufficient Common medicines. All the cleaning cloths are used only once. And the boat is disinfected with Johnston products before the passengers board it. They try to keep every corner on the boat ventilated by opening every possible window or gate. All the appliances, like towels, sheets, dishware, and bathrooms in the cabin are disinfected with Johnson products or distilled.

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