Yangtze River

Stretching almost 4,000 miles across China, the Yangtze River is an important economic and transportation lifeline, connecting small villages with busy cities before it empties into the East China Sea near Shanghai. For 200 miles the river traverses the Yangtze Gorges, an area renowned for its natural beauty. In Shanghai, visit the Reclining Buddha, see the European-style buildings along the Bund, marvel at exotic temples, witness the craft of jade and ivory carving in a workshop, or take a train to Wuxi for a ride on the Grand Canal. Some itineraries visit Beijing before or after cruising the Yangtze River.

Language: Chinese     Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)