Qutang Gorge

Wu Gorge

    The cruise passes through three spectacular river gorges in the middle of China. 

    Craggy, sheer mountain peaks along the riverside tower up to 1000 meters (3300 feet) above you. And interesting river barges pass by as you sit on the deck. 

Xiling Gorge

    Here's how The Three Gorges differ. Listings are in downstream order: 

Qutang Gorge is 8 kilometers (5 miles) long, making it the shortest of the three gorges. It is also the narrowest and has the highest peaks. 

Wu Gorge measures 44 kilometers (28 miles), is the widest gorge, and has the most tranquil surrounding setting.

Xiling Gorge is the longest (66 kilometers or 40 miles in length). Before the nearby Three Rivers Gorge dam was built, Xiling Gorge had treacherous rapids, whirlpools, rocks, and shoals that trashed small boats and, occasionally, large ships.