Yangtze River Cruises / The Three Gorges / China Highlights

The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia. Flowing from Tibetan Plateau across China into the East China Sea. From its source to its estuary, the Yangtze River meanders over 6,300 kilometers. There are not only five major cities (Shanghai, Wuhan, Chongqing, Chengdu, and Nanjing) on or near the river, but the 1.8 million square km Yangtze River basin is also home to 1/3 of Chinas population (400 million).

The most spectacular section of the river is the three gorges, With Baidi City, Fengjie in Chongqing Municipality to the west end and Nanjin Pass of Yichang in the Hubei province at the east, the Three Gorges - the Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge and Xiling Gorge, total 192 km in length, are Famous for their breathtaking sceneries, and are praised as nature's art gallery and wonderland. The Qutang Gorge, known for its magnificence, is only 8 km long. Wu Gorge, 44 km long, is famed for its deep valley and quiet beauty. Among the twelve peaks, the Goddess Peak is the most exquisite. Xiling Gorge, extending 66 km in length and full of turbulent currents and whirlpools, is one of the most dangerous shoals.