Yangtze River Cruise

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Why a
Yangtze River Cruise
is special

The cruise offers four memorable highlights:  Three Gorges, Shore Excursions, and
Three Gorges Dam. I discuss on page 2 and 3.

When to go

Timing makes a big difference.

Ideal months
April, May, September and October
Usually hot
June to August
Wintry
November to March

Routes and direction

Most popular
cruise route

It runs between Chongqing and Yichang. The length is 660 kilometers (410 miles) - about 10% of the Yangtze River's length.

Downstream
vs. upstream

A downstream Chongqing to Yichang voyage (4 days, 3 nights) costs a little more than its upstream equivalent, but it saves you a day of travel.

About the ships

Their quality ranges
from poor to fine

You have a choice of several dozen cruise ships. Some are first rate, some are middling, some are cramped "rust buckets". Generally, you get what you pay for.

Page two

Three Gorges

Page three

Three Gorges Dam

Page four

Best 5 ships

Page five

More tips & insights

Page six

What's it like aboard

China National Tourist Office

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