Yangtze River Cruise Travel Guide

Yangtze River, about 6,385 km long, is the longest river in China and Asia. It takes its rise from Qinghai province, flowing eastward to East China Sea at Shanghai, dividing the land of China into two parts, the South and the North. The Yangtze River, vast and mighty, together with the Yellow River, is called "Mother River", for breeding Chinese civilization.

What to see

The Three Gorges Dam
One of the dams on the Yangtze River, with its body finished in 2006, it is the largest hydro-electric power station in the world. Besides its economic role, it also presents a beautiful view that many poets have paid great tribute to. Standing before this magnificent scenery, you will cry that "how perfectly the nature's superlative craftsmanship and manmade fantasy combine."
Cities along Yangtze River
Cities nourished by the Yangtze River, say Chongqing, Wuhan, Yichang, etc. are prosperous in culture, economy, as well as natural resources. Tours around cities of the Yangtze River Delta will straightforwardly present you China's development. Of course, various kinds of local food and entertainments will enrich your tour.
Historical Spots
There are many cultural and historic spots along Yangtze River. Say Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower in Hubei and Wuhan province respectively, are among the Three Great Towers of Jiangnan (to the south of the Yangtze River). Views from the towers are so splendid that they are not only popular with tourists now but also have a lot ancient poets there, singing songs for them.
There is a different feature of the Yangtze River Cruise - tourists are able to travel on the Yangtze River by cruise ships. With relaxed mood and body, a happy cruise is underway.