our itinerary will be :Beijing 3 days. Xian 2 days. Chonquing - zoo.

Yangtze river cruise to Fengdu.
Next day continuing on Yangtze to Qutang/Wu/Xiling gorges, then on a small sampan cruise through the Small Gorges etc.
We disembarc at Yichang and fly to Shanghai (2 days.
Advise on weather and choosing what to pack in the way of clothes.
We want to carry only what we will need, for my husband and myself,do we need shorts?
Can there be heavy rain in October?
We will travel in early Oct.
Thank you very much!