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Yangtze River Overview
About Yangtze River
If the Yellow River is the heart of China, then the Yangtze River is the soul. Meandering through vast chains of mountains, the Yangtze River runs more than 6300km through central and southern China before emptying into the East China Sea at Shanghai. It is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world.
The Yangtze River is an artery for China, very important economically. Its dramatic scenery and rushing waters were inspirational to many of China's painters and poets, and the distinct rock formations, the breathtaking cliffs as well as occasional small ancient towns continue to inspire and excite visitors today. The Yangtze Cruise is very enjoyable, and the incredible Three Gorges are just one part of the journey. The trip downstream is a relaxing affair and a great opportunity to observe life on the river. Whether you like it or not, it is worth considering the journey simply because it won't be long before the famed Three Gorges will be underwater and will be part of history.
Attractions of Yangtze River
Totally 4 attractions
Lesser Three Gorges
Noted for its torrents and cliffs
Amazingly, there is a Smaller Three Gorges in the Small Three Gorges of Wushan, in which the peaks are very strange and beautiful and the water from the spring in the cliff.
Shennong Stream
A tributary of the Yangtze River
Closely connected with the Wu Gorge, the Daling River and the Shennong Brook are quieter, deeper, simpler and more primitive, in which the vally is narrower, the water is cleaner, the mountains are greener and the peaks are stranger.
Visit the Shennong Stream
Travel highlights of the Yangtze River Cruise
Virtual tour of the Shennong Stream
Three Gorge Dam
Constructed from 1994 to 2006
The designed shipping capacity of the navigation facilities include a twin 5-flight shiplock and a one-step vertical shiplift, which can adequately handle tows up to 10,000 tons and provide immediate service.
Shibaozhai
'Little Fairyland' (the top temple)
Shibaozhai means stone Treasure Stronghold. Plans to preserve Shibaozhai from the rising waters involve building a wall around the pavilion, two-thirds of which will be submerged.
Book a Yangtze River Cruise
Excursion sites of Yangtze River
Virtual tour of Shibaozhai along the Yangtze River
Recommended multi-city China tours including a Yangtze River Cruise
8 days & 7 nights Superb China Landscape Tour (Route A)
Rolling Travel News about Yangtze
* Lakes in Yangtse River Basin are shrinking
