Coursing over major distances, the Yangtze is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world at more than 3,915 miles. You will cruise approximately 650 miles through the most impressive stretch of the Yangtze River featuring the Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge, collectively known as the Three Gorges. On our Yangtze Cruises, you will experience village life along the banks of the Yangtze River and encounter the beauty of the mountains and the river.
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