Flew from Australia with 5 others and spent a few days touring around Beijing , seeing Lost City and Great Wall. Fast train down to Tanguu station in 2nd class was easy $18 Aus,then Taxi to cruise port on the day was easy enough as well $100 Yuan.
Get on the Boat through the initial check in wasn't organized that well from the Non-Chinese side anyway, very slow, with little instruction or desk attendants.
The Boat itself was in great condition and the Balcony room 11246 was a nice size and enough room for clothing. Mr Jimmy was very helpful we when needed anything during the voyage of 6 days
we boarded here so spent a couple of days in Beijing. we found it quiet good to get around and some interesting sites to see, Great Wall, Lost city, Etc
We disembarked at this port and found Hong Kong a great place to visit and shop. Easy to get around via there transport