Yangtze River

The beautiful Yangtze River serves as the location where Chinese civilization was born. Measuring almost 4,000 miles long, the Yangtze is the longest river in China and the highest river in the world. This amazing body of water starts in the Danggula Mountains and empties close to Shanghai into the majestic Pacific.

How much it will cost you to visit the Yangtze River depends on how you will be seeing it. The very best way to see this popular tourist attraction is via cruise ship or boat. There are cruises that last an afternoon, and cruises that last more than two weeks. A five-day cruise might cost around $500 per person and take you to destinations like Chongqing and Wuhan. For a long luxury cruise, you can expect to pay around $2000 per person and get to see fabulous locations like Wuhan, Shanghai, Guilin, Yangshuo, and Hong Kong.

Even though the ship will have most everything you need to enjoy your trip down the Yangtze River in luxury, you will get to go on land to experience fun shore excursions that are led by knowledgeable and experienced guides. A cruise down the Yangtze River really is an ideal way to see some of China’s most beautiful and famous cities.

For people on a budget or those who don’t have time to take a cruise, there are walking tours and car tours. For around $100 USD, you can get transportation, lunch and a guided walking tour. On such tours you’ll often get to see Memorial Park and the Top of the Dam.

The most popular time to visit or cruise the Yangtze River is spring, summer and fall. It’s important to do some research and figure out the climate of the areas you will be visiting on your cruise or walking trip so you’ll know what to wear and/or pack.