{"id":2846,"date":"2016-08-24T09:27:26","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T08:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2846"},"modified":"2020-03-04T14:40:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T14:40:00","slug":"top-reasons-embark-yangtze-river-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/china\/top-reasons-embark-yangtze-river-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Reasons to Embark on a Yangtze River Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever thought about embarking on a Yangtze River Cruise? Here&#8217;s our top reasons why a cruise on the world&#8217;s third longest river is one not to be missed on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/china\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=yangtze%20reasons\">holiday in China<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Discover\u00a0the river which shaped China<\/h2>\n<p>Stretching almost 4000 miles from its mouth near Shanghai all the way west to its source in the Tibetan Plateau, the Yangtze River\u00a0cuts China in two horizontally as it winds its way through\u00a018 of its provinces.<\/p>\n<p>It has major cultural significance, where the earliest settlers used its waters to cultivate rice. Large settlements grew along the central plains of the river into the populous provinces we recognise today. The Yangtze River was particularly important to the development of China&#8217;s economy during the Han Dynasty, where irrigation systems were established. Canals were created from the Yangtze to other cities, including Beijing and Suzhou, so that goods could be easily transported across the growing Chinese mainland.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the river is a major commercial and tourist route, where the Three Gorges Dam &#8211; the world&#8217;s largest &#8211; supplies China with 15% of its hydroelectric power and protects the Yangtze basin from flooding.<\/p>\n<h2>Admire breathtaking scenery<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/yangtze-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/yangtze-5.jpg\" alt=\"yangtze river scenery\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/yangtze-5.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/yangtze-5-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/china\/yangtze-river\/yangtze-river-cruise\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=yangtze%20reasons\">cruise on the Yangtze River<\/a>, you&#8217;ll be able to admire some of China&#8217;s most breathtaking scenery. The Three Gorges is an area you&#8217;ll cruise through on all of our itineraries.<\/p>\n<p>Consisting of the Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge, you&#8217;ll travel through crystal-clear waters with steep cliffs rising from the water&#8217;s edge. As you cruise these winding waterways, you&#8217;ll spot lush forest and mountainous peaks shrouded in a stunning mist. In Qutang Gorge you&#8217;ll be able to spot hanging coffins, which are an ancient funeral custom of several\u00a0ethnic groups in China.<\/p>\n<p>You can also take part in excursions to see the Shibaozhai Pagoda, Shennong Stream and, last but not least, the impressive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/china\/yangtze-river\/three-gorges-dam\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=yangtze%20reasons\">Three Gorges Dam<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/three-gorges-dam.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/three-gorges-dam.jpg\" alt=\"three gorges dam\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/three-gorges-dam.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/three-gorges-dam-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Time to relax on your China tour<\/h2>\n<p>Our tours are jam-packed with all of China&#8217;s major highlights: we don&#8217;t want you to miss a thing! That&#8217;s why many of our customers love to embark on a Yangtze River Cruise to slow down the pace of their holiday and get some time to relax.<\/p>\n<p>Your cabin will include a private bathroom and a balcony to see those all-important views. Your cruise is on a food inclusive basis, where there is a choice of Chinese or\u00a0western buffet. Entertainment includes grand shows, tai chi lessons and a happy hour, plus an elegant Captain&#8217;s Dinner on your final night. There\u00a0are also chances to pamper yourself with the on board\u00a0beauty rooms and fitness areas.<\/p>\n<p>You can also choose to upgrade your Yangtze experience,\u00a0with superior cabins and suites available.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose your Yangtze\u00a0River Cruise<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/yangtze-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/yangtze-6.jpg\" alt=\"choose a yangtze river cruise\" width=\"625\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/yangtze-6.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/yangtze-6-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve decided to embark on a Yangtze River Cruise (excellent decision!), we at Wendy Wu Tours offer a combination of different Yangtze cruises to choose from. These are mostly combined with escorted touring on either end so that you can see all the major highlights that China has to offer beyond its central lifeline of water.<\/p>\n<h3>Majestic Yangtze Group Tour<\/h3>\n<p>Savour the natural grandeur of the Three Gorges on a relaxing Yangtze River Cruise \u2013 just one part of a wonderful itinerary\u00a0that also includes China\u2019s enthralling cities of Shanghai, Xian, Beijing, and of course the unforgettable Giant Pandas at Chengdu&#8217;s Panda Conservation Centre.<\/p>\n<p>View tour: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/china\/tours\/majestic-yangtze.htm?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=yangtze%20reasons\">Majestic Yangtze<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Ultimate Yangtze Private Tour<\/h3>\n<p>Set sail on our\u00a0essential Yangtze cruise, spending 4 nights on its magnificent waters. This ultimate cruise is combined with the bright lights of Shanghai and the gorgeous pandas of Chengdu.<\/p>\n<p>View tour: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/china\/tours\/ulimate-yangtze.htm?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=yangtze%20reasons\">Ultimate Yangtze<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Yangtze in Style Private Tour<\/h3>\n<p>A luxurious voyage of discovery, enjoy four nights aboard the 5* luxury <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanctuaryretreats.com\/china-cruises-yangzi-explorer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer<\/a> cruise ship on the Yangtze, with the dynamic city of Shanghai and the beauty of the Li River Valley added on to your tour.<\/p>\n<p>View tour: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/china\/tours\/yangtze-in-style.htm?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=yangtze%20reasons\">Yangtze in Style<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Create your own itinerary<\/h2>\n<p>Want to tour China your way and spend your time on the Yangtze how you want? Our dedicated\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/tailormade-tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=yangtze%20reasons\">Asia Inspirations Tailormade Travel team<\/a> can create an\u00a0itinerary of your choice!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/brochures\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=yangtze%20reasons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-564 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/brochure_btn.png\" alt=\"brochure_btn\" width=\"228\" height=\"104\" \/><\/a>Cruise on the Yangtze with Wendy Wu Tours, the UK&#8217;s leading China\u00a0Experts. Our award winning escorted, fully inclusive tours visit all the major sights of China for an unforgettable holiday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We also have amazing tours to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Japan, India and beyond&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever thought about embarking on a Yangtze River Cruise? Here&#8217;s our top reasons why a cruise on the world&#8217;s third longest river is one not to be missed on a holiday in China.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3009,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[70,26,239],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top Reasons for a Yangtze River Cruise<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever thought about embarking on a Yangtze River Cruise? 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