Yangtze River Cruise

The Yangtze River, a cradle of ancient Chinese civilization is the longest river of China and the third largest in the world after the Amazon in South America and the Nile in Africa. The mighty river is about 6,211 km long. Yangtze River map shows that the river flows from its source in Qinghai Province in Western China. The river flows eastward to East China Sea. It can be called the dividing line between Northern and Southern China.

Yangtze River Cruises are the best way to enjoy your trip to the unforgettable land of China. There are elaborately designed Cruise plans that make your visit a truly memorable one. The most imposing feature of the Yangtze River of China are the three gorges or Sanxia. These are the Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge and Xiling Gorge.

China Regal Cruises, Viking River Cruises, Victoria Cruises, Orient Royal Cruises etc are some of the cruises you can go on. There are separate ships for these cruises. For example, the Princess Sheena, the Princess Elaine and the Princess Jeannie are three ships of Regal China's Cruises.

Victoria Cruises have been the leader in Yangtse Cruising for over a decade and are known for their outstanding service and innovative itineraries.

China Travel Service offers special arrangements for cruises, sightseeing tours, hotels and tours facilities and meals. There are Yangtze Packages, Yangtze Cruises etc. Tourists can also enjoy a travel to places including Beijing, Xian, Yangtze River, Shanghai, Tibet etc.

Yichong is a very old port near Yangtze River. It's an important trading port, a transportion hub along Yangtze River

linking West Hubei and East Siachen. It is also called the "Gateway to the three Gorges". Yangtze River passes through the treeless Mountain Tanggula of Upper Qinghai, which in itself is a enchanting ride. Yangkau Port is another well-developed port near Yangtze River.

The Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. The dam is expected to be fully operational by 2009.

Yangtze River Restaurant is one of the best restaurants around Yangtze River. The restaurant is known for it's excellent service, good prices and great food.

The Yangtze River Dolphin of China or Baiji is an endangered species. This catacean is almost at the brink of extinction. The dolphin is a very shy animal moves alone or in groups of six. Baiji has been declared a 'National Treasure'. For facilitating its conservation, part of the Yangtze river has been transformed into reserves. But heavy boat traffic, fishing and industrial development have in a way hindered the conservation.

In the year 1998, there were extraordinary floods in the Yangtze and Songhuajiang River Basins. Investments were made on flood control project construction on a very wide scale

Yangtze, world's busiest river in the most populated country attracts innumerable foreign and local tourists. A tour of China will be incomplete without a tour of the Yangtze River. The tour to this wonder of the world will give you the opportunity to explore this special part of China especially its beauty, rich history, cultural heritage and great humanity.