Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and third longest river in the world only after Nile in Africa and Amazon in South America. Rising high from the Tanggula range in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, it flows for 6,418 kilometers eastward across most southern part of China.

Yangtze River is blessed with many beautiful gorges, big or small. Some gorges are remarkably magnificent, some are intimidatingly precipitous and some are just amazingly beautiful. Most attractive part of the river is the Three Gorges, among which Xiling Gorge is in the central China’s Hubei province.

Visitors can select a 5-star international cruise ship or a budget ferry which suite their pocketbook best. No matter which one to choose, they will find a good value for what they get. Having a drink and soak in the magical sights of Yangtze River, which will present diverse layers of landscapes with clean water, vibrating waterfalls and green peaks.

Besides its picturesque scenery, The Three Gorges area has been a rich and fertile land since ancient times. Here people can experience unique and colorful culture. You will find the Tujia Ethnic Minority’s culture enjoyable and interesting. Before marriage, women of Tujia ethnic group sing wailing songs for one month to show their gratitude to parents’ love and care and their reluctance for leaving home.

The Jingchu culture, mainly regional culture of Hubei province, is famous for its various food specialties, local languages and dialects, and handcrafts, and so on. When you cruise along the Yangtze River or just travel in the Three Gorges area, don’t forget to visit famous historical attractions such as the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, city of central China’s Hubei province. They are treasures of Yangtze River which will complete and make your trip perfect.