Originating from Tangula Mountain Range in Qinghai Province, the Yangtze River is the largest and the longest river in China! Because of this, a Yangtze River cruise can offer the perfect way to discover the amazing culture and history of China while enjoying the benefits of cruising as well.While you enjoy the picturesque scenery alongside the Yangtze River, you can also visit historic sites ashore such as the Ghost City in Fengdu, the Precious Stone Stronghold in Zhongxian, or the White Emperor City in Fengjie. In addition, you are sure to be impressed by the two famous water conservancy projects in China: the Three Gorges Dam Project and the Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project.
Having a history of nearly 2,000 years, Fengdu County has formed a special culture of ghosts and the afterlife. Well known as the resting place of the spirit of the dead, Fengdu is the most characteristic historic and cultural town in China. Zhongxian is another county filled with cultural relics. Considered to be one of the world's top architectural buildings, Shibaozhai (Precious Stone Fortress) is situated in Zhongxian.
Numerous tourists have visited this spot and marveled at its unique architecture style. Like Fengdu and Zhongxian, Fengjie is a county with a dense history…people have been living here since the16th century BC! Fengjie County is home to the magnificent Baidi City (White Emperor City). One can also view historic relics such as the Tuogu Tang (Entrusting Son's Hall) and Guanxing Ting (Observing Stars Pavilion) while visiting this area and its natural beauty drew a great number of notable poets, who eulogized the area in their poems.The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River, the largest dam of its kind in the world, will provide China with tremendous power generation and flood control services. Expected to take 17 years to construct, the project got the go ahead from Chinese Government in 1992, some seventy years after Dr. Sun Yet-Sen, pioneer of the Chinese democratic revolution, first proposed the idea. The Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project, the experimental dam of the Three Gorges Dam Project, is located in Yichang City of Hubei Province.
Cruising on the Yangtze River can be a once in a lifetime experience!
Whether you choose to cruise upstream or downstream, the route is a combination of natural beauty and historic relics. A Yangtze River Cruise will take you through the cradle of Chinese culture, while giving you the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable. Winding through the heart of China, tourists will experience both historical and natural wonders!Did you know? That at 2,606 meters (1.6 miles) long and 53 meters (173 feet) high, the dam consists of two hydro electric power stations, three navigation locks, and several sluice-gates some of which are used for accumulating water in dry seasons. At the first sight of this giant project, visitors will surely be astonished at its size as well as the majestic waterfall pouring from its water gates.
Guest post by Nick Steele
The view looks very nice but I think the color of the water is not pleasing to the eyes anymore. But still I would love to try riding that small cruise when I get to china. Thank you blogger.
ReplyDeleteI have been here one time the place is nice though the water is brown, but you will definitely enjoy the scenery. I will try another destination in CHina. thanks
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ReplyDeleteWent on the river cruising with Victoria Cruises back in 2008. Really nice and scenic ride, it was a nice change of pace from the main cities, that's for sure.
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