17/06/2026
Flowing across central China from the Tibetan Plateau to Shanghai, the Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and one of the country’s most important waterways. For travellers, it offers a journey through changing landscapes, historic cities, and some of China’s most famous natural sights.
One of the most popular ways to experience the Yangtze is on a river cruise, especially through the Three Gorges region. Here, cliffs rise above the water while smaller boats take visitors into narrow side gorges lined with forests and rocky peaks. Along the route, travellers can visit ancient temples, riverside villages, and cultural landmarks that tell the story of life along the river for centuries.
Further along the river, major cities like Chongqing and Shanghai show a different side of the Yangtze, with modern skylines and busy ports.