Briefing on
the Yangtze River Cruises
Of 80 all kinds of ships, around 20 modern, comfortable cabin cruisers ply the waters
of the Yangtze through the 120-mile long three gorges from spring through fall, traveling
downstream from Chongqing to Wuhan over three nights, or from Chongqing to Yichang in two
nights. Cruiser also sail upstream from Wuhan to Chongqing in four nights, or from Yichang
to Chongqing in three nights. Passing through the narrow and meandering passages of
Qutang, Wu and Xiling gores is a breathtaking experience.
Sailing through the gorges
If you so wish, smaller boats will carry you through the Lesser Three Gorges of the
Daning River, or Shennong Stream, tow tributaries of the Yangtze. Shore excursions to the
ancient towns of Wanxian, Shibaozhai, Fengdu, Yichang and Jingzhou reveal both the
richness of local history and the colorfulness of life along this sector of the Yangtze.
 Cruise on a tribute of the Yangtze
You will see social history: ships still unloaded by strings of men carrying loads on
their backs. If you go up the Daning River or Shennong Stream, you might see Tujia Men
pulling boats upstream with shoulder harnesses and chanting in the old way. Some work nude
if they don't expect tourists.
The Yangtze river is a busy highway. Except for a few short sections, there has been no
other road along the river between Yichang and Chongqing.
Now some cruise ships actually sail from Chongqing to Nanjing and Shanghai.
The constructing Yangtze Three Gorges Project
(TGP) will surely have some impact on the Yangtze River cruise scenery and itineraries.
Check more details about this topic.
Relating topics:
Message from the Chairman of the National Tourism
Administration of China
Briefing on the Yangtze River
Briefing on the Yangtze Three Gorges
The Mosts and Leasts in the Yangtze Three Gorges
Qutang Gorge
Wu Gorge
Xiling Gorge
How Did the Three Gorges Come into Existence
Distance between the Cities along the
Yangtze River from Chongqing to Wuhan
Map of China with Yangtze River
Map of Yangtze River
Three Gorges and Extended Area
The fist steamer passing the Three Gorges
Distance between the Cities along the
Yangtze River
Violent Sprays and Whirlpools
Siren Signals - the Language of
Ships on the Yangtze
Navigation Lights and
Signal Stations along the Three Gorges
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