Yangtze river cruises & tours
The longest river within a single country, the Yangtze is shrouded in mystery and magic. Flowing for nearly 4,000 miles, it twists and turns through ever-changing landscapes, from the glaciers of the Tibetan plateau through immense plains and carved gorges before reaching the East China Sea at Shanghai.
The history of the river is also that of China. The Yangtze’s shores cradled human civilisation 27 thousand years ago, and through the millennia, the regions along its banks became the most prosperous in China. The river has also provided a political and cultural boundary, dividing north and south China during the Middle Ages and even today, separating the wheat and dry grain eaters of the north from the rice eaters of the south.
If you want a Yangtze cruise that charts the river’s history whilst showcasing its breathtaking scenery and sights, look no further. Our range of Yangtze river tour itineraries capture the essence of this legend-shrouded waterway and will leave you with indelible memories.
Highlights of our Yangtze cruise holidays
Our Yangtze river cruise holidays sail between Shanghai or Yichang and Chongqing, encompassing its most scenic stretches. Keep your camera ready for the highlight: the magnificent Three Gorges. On deck as your Yangtze river cruise ship sails, you’ll pass through the zigzagging Xiling Gorge, a wonderland of orange grove-covered hills and steep mountains. Your Yangtze cruise will also travel the fairytale-like Wu Gorge, with its famous ‘Twelve Peaks’, and epic Qutang Gorge, where the Yangtze winds through plunging cliffs. And en-route, you’ll see the monumental Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest dam, and get the chance to sail along the exquisite Shennong Stream.
Our Yangtze river tour itineraries also visit other, unmissable sights. Wonder at the symbolic pagodas and statues of the ‘Ghost City’ of Fengdu or see Shibhaozhai, an extraordinary nine-storey pavilion rising from a rock. You may also get to witness White Emperor City, an ancient island temple complex on the Yangtze’s waters.
What’s more, our Yangtze China river cruises come as part of our wider China tours, so you’ll see much more of this beguiling country in one unforgettable holiday. Depending on your China river cruise itinerary, you’ll also visit enigmatic Beijing, vibrant Shanghai and beautiful, canal-woven Suzhou. Other highlights include Xian’s jaw-dropping Terracotta Warriors, the ethereal landscapes of Guilin and the majestic Great Wall of China.
Browse through our varied Yangtze cruise itineraries here.
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Wonders of China & the Mighty Yangtze
15 DAYS FROM £2380 per person
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Visit the enchanting cities of China, cruise amongst the spectacular Yangtze Gorges, and marvel at the magnificent Terracotta Warriors.
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Magic of the Yangtze Cruise
18 DAYS FROM £2450 per person
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Enjoy a captivating river cruise along the majestic Yangtze and experience the wonders of ancient and modern China in Shanghai, Beijing and Xian.
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Beautiful China
21 DAYS FROM £3160 per person
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Experience the potent beauty and history of China on this magical holiday taking in Shanghai, Guilin, Beijing, a cruise on the mighty Yangtze and the legendary Terracotta Warriors.
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