The Yangtze River
The Yangtze River is China's longest river, flowing from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the East China Sea. Sanya China Travel offers you the opportunity of travelling along the Three Gorges section of the river, which runs from Chongqing to Yichan, a distance of approx. 190 kilometres.
(These descriptions below, highlight what you will see during your river cruise)
The Three Gorges
Gorges extend 193 kilometres along the Yangtze River and is one of China's finest areas of scenery, cultural history and sources of tourism.
Qutang Gorge the shortest of the Three Gorges (8 kilometers). Many visitors consider it the most dramatic. The river navigates through the gorge's sheer, steep cliffs where the Meng Liang staircase from the Song Dynasty can be seen.
Wu Gorge is 44 kilometres long. The gorge is known for its deep valleys and forest covered mountains.
Xiling Gorge the longest of the three (66 kilometers). The banks are covered with orange orchards. Along this gorge sit many archaeological sites, including the Huangling Temple, first built during the Three Kingdoms Period.
The White Washed Wall
The White Washed Wall is located at Kui Gate and is the cliff face of White Salt Mountain. On the wall can be found large carved inscriptions, written in many different styles. Two stand out in particular, at the entrance to the gorge. They are 'Kui Gate' and 'Qutang Gorge.'
Snow Jade Cave
Snow Jade Cave recently opened in 2003, the Jade cave will lead to numerous streams and beautiful stalagmites.
Wushan
Wushan, the Three Small Gorges, referring to the three separate valleys of the Daning River, are respectively, Dragon-Gate Gorge, Misty Gorge and Emerald Gorge. You can take a small junk to enjoy these marvellous spectacles of nature.
Lesser Three Gorges
Lesser Three gorges, made of Longmen Gorge,Bawu Gorge and Dicui Gorge,is 50 kilometres long. The river is very shallow, and the water is lucid. It is full of steep peaks. Its beauty is even superior to the Three gorges .The mini three gorges of Madu River, 5 kilometres long, is situated at the Madu riverside of the branch of Daning River. You may drift around the mini three gorges:Sancheng Gorge, Qinwang Gorge,Changtan Gorge.
Shibaozhai Temple
Viewed from the boat and often referred to as the "Pearl of the Yangtze River" (below left) the Temple hugs the cliffs some 715 meters above the river.
Mt. Jiu Hua
There are only four sacred Buddhist Mountains in China, this is arguably the most famous, you will also see the Temple built high on the mountain. Inside the temple The décor (above right) is in the traditional Buddhist colours on Red and Gold.
Yangtze River Dam
We will ensure you get an excellent view of the worlds largest Dam. At the extreme points it is 1.3 miles wide and 610 feet high. You will also journey through the recently completed locks where you will encounter five different stages.Yangtze River Dam
