Winding about 3,964 miles, Yangtze River is the largest river in China and the third largest in the world after the Nile in Africa and the Amazon in South America. Originating from the Tanggula Range in Qinghai Province in western China, the Yangtze River traverses eleven provinces and cities from west to east, including Qinghai, Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan, Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui, Jiangsu and Shanghai. Finally it pours into the East China Sea at Shanghai.
Acting as the largest water system in China, Yangtze River is historically, economically and culturally important to the country. Yangtze has numerous tributaries including Min River, Han River, Jialing River, Gan River and Huangpu River etc. The Three Gorges Dam on the river is the largest dam project and hydro-electric power station in the world. Generally, people consider the Yangtze River a dividing line between North China and South China. Areas to the north and the south of the river have many differences in climate, scenery, economics, culture and folk customs.
Yangtze River Facts
 | Chinese name: 长江 (Cháng Jiāng)
Other names: Yangtse River, Yangzi River, Yangtze Kiang
Length: 6,380 km (3,964 miles)
Source: Glacier of Jianggendiru, west to the Geladandong Peak, the main peak of Tanggula Mountain
Source elevation: 5,042 m (16,542 ft)
Location: 24°30′-35°45′N, 90°33′-112°25′E |
Yangtze Cruise
Yangtze Cruise Ships
 | A Yangtze River Cruise is truly a wonderful way to relax. TravelChinaGuide offers deluxe and comfortable cruise ships on the Yangtze River. Detailed cruise ship introduction, deck plans, onboard services, sailing dates, itineraries and rates are described for you.
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Yangtze Attractions
Yangtze cruises between Chongqing and Yichang/Wuhan/Shanghai are frequently-chosen itineraries. Tourists on a cruise can discover a Yangtze abounding with amazing natural beauties and historic relics. No one would deny the majesty of the Yangtze Three Gorges - Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. During the cruise and the onshore excursions, tourists can enjoy the spectacle of Fengdu Ghost City, the unique architecture of Shibaozhai, the fun of drifting in Shennong Stream and the wonder of Three Gorges Dam.
Yangtze Culture  | Many amazing civilizations are based around great rivers. Like other famous rivers all over the world, Yangtze River, with fantastic sceneries and a long history, has nurtured brilliant civilization in south China. This part offers useful Yangtze culture knowledge:
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Yangtze Cruise Tips &
Yangtze Cruise FAQs  | Here offers practical tips on Yangtze cruise preparation, cruise itineraries, cruise seasons, cost, how to choose, book and make payment, helping first-time visitors to have a perfect Yangtze River cruise. Detailed ship information is also available, including decks, cabins, dining, entertainment, security and luggage on board. All kinds of questions relating to the Yangtze River can be solved here. |
Yangtze River Maps
Other Rivers in China:
Yellow River Yarlung Tsangpo River Huangpu River Han River
Jialing River
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Q & A on Yangtze River
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Jul. 20,2010 02:46 Reply
Ms.linlin(cn) said:
Although the river level rises due to the heavy rain in southern China, the Yangtze River tourist ships are still normally running, but some travel routes has been changed or canceled since there are a few tourists. Some travel routes between Wuhan and Chongqing has been stopped or changed. The travel route from Fengdu to Chongqing has also been canceled. Besides, the five-step ship lock experiencing activities has been stopped.
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Mar. 29,2010 19:02 Reply
Ms.blah blah blah(USA ) said:
Can someone tell me if what the local people do here. Are their fishermen. Maybe, their are markets. ???
Mar. 29,2010 23:07
Mr.Fish replied:
Some of them are fishermen while others are engaged in different positions and of course there are markets because this is a modern society!
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Feb. 23,2010 19:11 Reply
Ms.Boanna Fraser(australia) said:
I think that Yangtze river is great I would love to go there just to enjoy the scenery
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Nov. 23,2009 04:02 Reply
Mrs.woman/lady(zimbabwe) said:
That is a very nice tour. I want to try it!
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Feb. 8,2009 18:32 Reply
Mr.john(Canada) said:
it is awesome what the china government did about this.I totally support them and hope everything turns out to be goood.thankyou