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You don’t need to book a two-week stay aboard a big ocean liner to see the world – a river cruise could make the perfect alternative if you’re looking for a different kind of sightseeing holiday. Part of the huge and growing appeal of river cruises is that they can take you to places that […]
Almost everyone in the world is familiar with the photograph of the man stood in front of four tanks following the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. It’s widely regarded as being one of the most famous and iconic photographs of the 20th century (and therefore, of course, of all time). But the event was nearly […]
As Beijing’s a popular place in which to end a Yangtse river cruise, I thought it would be fitting to end my recent look at some of the river’s most famous attractions by taking a walk through one of the city’s most iconic and enthralling attractions, the Forbidden City. What is it? The largest surviving […]
Continuing my look at some of the key historic sights to see on a Yangtze River cruise, I thought I’d examine one of the river’s most modern marvels, the Three Gorges Dam, and the spectacular scenery which surrounds it. What are the gorges? The Three Gorges is the Yangtze’s most naturally stunning region, extending around […]
A Yangtze river cruise will give you the chance to experience many of China’s most iconic landmarks, natural wonders and celebrated cities but out of everything you can see, there’s one man-made marvel which continues to wow visitors the world over more than any other, The Great Wall of China. Though The Great Wall does […]
If you book a river cruise along China’s Yangtze, not only will you have the honour of sailing the third longest river in the world, you’ll also have the chance to see one of its most famous and fascinating archaeological discoveries – the Terracotta Army at Xian. Though Xian is not situated on the Yangtze […]
A report from a Yangtze river cruise… When we were planning our once-in-a-lifetime tour of China, we were told that one of the highlights of our trip would be our short cruise along the Yangtze River. The passage through the fabled Gorges would be spectacular and the Three Gorges Dam would be a feat of engineering […]