By Huiya Chen
The Yangtze River is the longest river of Asia, stretching 6,300km (3,900 miles) in length from East to West across China. Taking Yangtze River cruise is the best option for those seeking to truly understand Chinese culture. On a Yangtze River cruise you can participate in the on board cultural activities, have one or two shore excursions each day, or just simply relax on deck, breathe some fresh air and enjoy the stunning passing cliffs.
There are usually 6 cruising routes:
Cruise between Chongqing and Yichang, downstream will be 3 nights and 4 days, upstream will be 4 nights and five days.
Cruise between Chongqing and Wuhan, downstream will be 4 nights and 5 days, upstream will be 5 nights and 6 days.
Cruise between Chongqing and Shanghai, downstream will be 6 nights and 7 days, upstream will be 7 nights and 8 days.
And most cruisers run between Chongqing and Yichang.
The most impressive section of the river is the three Yangtze River gorges: Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge and Xiling Gorge, collectively known as Sanxia, or the Three Gorges. The gorges of this mighty river climb thousands of feet on both sides, and it is truly breathtaking to witness.
When you taking or planning a Yangtze cruise Tours, the cruise should be taken as an organized voyage which includes shipboard accommodations, meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), organized shore excursions, on board entertainment, 24-hour room service, and all port charges.
Most of the cruises provide Chinese culture presentation, staff show, and very nice food with Chinese cuisine. You can take part in various activities on board and learn about Chinese culture. You may wish to lounge on deck by the pool with a good book, take a Taichi or dance class, attend different lectures like pearls, Chinese painting, Chinese medicine and so on. At night the ship staff will put on a show. They are not professional actors and actress but the performance is great to enjoy.
Cruising on the Yangtze River, any visitor will not forget these shore excursions in the itinerary:
Fengdu: known as the "Ghost City", Fengdu is a very popular shore excursion site for tourists on the Yangtze River. Since Tang Dynasty, forty-eight temples have been built in the place, such as the 'Hall of the Jade Emperor', 'the Palace of Hell', 'Boundary between the Living and the Dead', 'the Ridge of Helplessness' and 'the Balcony of Nostalgia'. All of the temples there look quite magnificent while statues are extremely lifelike.
Shennong Stream: Shennong Stream is a small tributary of Yangtze River with 60 kilometers long, popular with its special virtues of serenity, uniqueness, primitiveness and wilderness. Drifting on the local "pea pod", you'll be able to enjoy not only the beautiful scenery along the River, but also see cliff-wallows swishing in the air, groups of monkeys sporting among the trees, shoals of fish swimming in the clear water, as well as ancient coffins in the rocky crevices left by the Ba people.
Three Gorges Dam: The dam is the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man. It will be 2,335 meters long, 185 meters high, 18 meters wide on the top and 130 meters wide at the bottom. Upon arrival at Sandouping, visitors will take a bus across the Three Gorges Bridge, which leads toward the top of the hill for a birds-eye view of the construction from the observation deck. Visitors will also observe the five-step ship lock, the diversion canal, the dam in construction, and the power station.
The Yangtze River has so many things to offer you. It is a wonderful experience for you to enjoy the breathtaking views, meet with friendly people and explore the rich local customs.
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