Yangtze River Cruise, Discount Ship, Three Gorges, China Tour

The mighty Yangtze, largest river in China, is said to be the cradle of Chinese civilization. The ‘Ten Thousand Li River’ flows 6.300 kilometres from the snowy heights of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the East China Sea, just north of Shanghai. It goes by many local names, but to the Chinese it is most famous simply as Chang Jiang (LongRiver).
The old saying goes “If you haven’t traveled up Chang Jiang, you haven’t been anywhere” because the river winds through some of China’s most spectacular scenery. In the western Wu Shan (WitchMountains) it meets the world-famous Three Great Gorges, renowned for their dramatic beauty, cultural treasures, religious and historical sites, and now for the building of the controversial Three Gorges Dam.

The stunning scenery makes the Three Gorges cruise along the Yangtze a ‘must do’, alone or as part of a longer trip, particularly against the backdrop of the rising waters, newly navigable tributaries and of course, the Dam itself, due for completion in 2009. The world’s largest hydroelectric power plant will generate the equivalent of 15 nuclear plants, control the centuries-old problem of devastating floods and allow navigation well into the interior. (25% of China’s ocean cargo enters the river between Shanghai and the sea.)

Chang Jiang has always been a major means of transport, with a colorful and exciting history. Ships were hauled bodily through some of the more dangerous reaches by ‘trackers’ working from narrow paths cut into the steep cliffsides.The pilots and captains, picking their way through the whirlpools, rocks and wildly fluctuating water levels have achieved legendary status.

Ideal for all types of tour groups, the Yangtze Paradise offers attractive and comfortable on-board facilities that every one can enjoy. There include a viewing tower, a library, a sun-deck, bar & coffee shop, sauna, beauty salon, gift shop, satellite communication systems, in-house movie and clinic with massage service. The unique feature of the Yangtze Paradise is the dinning hall on the 2nd deck offering a wide array of classic and excellent dishes from various parts of China.In addition, the Yangtze Paradise provides guests with recreational amenities offering rich cultural activities such as typical folk dance, Chinese culture and history, shadow boxing, breathing exercises and much more. These are just a few of exciting things we are accomplishing on the Paradise, but remember, every one on our cruise is personally committed to providing you with the best, and to making your trip enjoyable and unforgettable.

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