Mild temperatures favor navigation and shore excursions.
CHINA · CRUISES + NATURE
CHINA — YANGTZE CRUISE
The Three Gorges compress the Yangtze between cliffs before the river reaches the monumental dam that transformed the region.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEApr–May / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCECruises + Nature
COUNTRYChina
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Chongqing → Yichang by the Yangtze River
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Yangtze River
2Qutang Canyon
3Wu Gorge
4Xiling Throat
5Three Gorges Dam
6Cliffs of the Yangtze
Traveling through Qutang, Wu and Xiling through the Yangtze itself allows you to understand both the geography that shaped Chinese navigation and the scale of the Three Gorges Dam.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Chongqing
Arrival and start of the trip in Chongqing, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Yichang by the Yangtze River — Identity of the Destination
Time dedicated to viewpoints, light trails and natural landscapes in Yichang by the Yangtze River, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 3
Yichang by the Yangtze River - Main Experience
Time dedicated to natural formations and scenic paths in Yichang along the Yangtze River, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 4
Yichang by the Yangtze River—Time to Dig Deeper
Time spent outdoors depending on the weather and season in Yichang by the Yangtze River, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 5
Yichang by the Yangtze River — Identity of the Destination
Time dedicated to viewpoints, light trails and natural landscapes in Yichang by the Yangtze River, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 6
End of the trip
Last hours in Yichang by the Yangtze River and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Qutang, Wu and Xiling form the three great gorges of the crossing. Between cliffs, tributaries and riverside towns, the river reveals a China far from the great coastal metropolises before reaching the gigantic Three Gorges hydroelectric complex.
YOUR WAY
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