For anyone planning their next trip to Asia, a trip into mainland China is a must for many people who plan to travel to this side of the world wanting to experience the many aspects of Chinese culture and the country’s deep and rich history.

A trip to China is enhanced by a majestic cruise down the longest river in Asia, the Yangtze River. The river stretches for over 3,960 miles and flows from the Yangtze’s source in the Qinghai Province all the way eastwards into the East China Sea at Shanghai.

Taking a cruise on the Yangtze River is a great way to see some of the rivers magnificent features, like its vast gorges, namely the ‘Qutang’, the ‘Wu’, and the ‘Xiling’. Additionally, tourists can visit the Three Gorges Hydroelectric River Dam, which is the largest dam on the planet and a true a marvel of engineering in itself. To give you some idea of dam’s enormity, it is over 5 times larger than America’s Hoover Dam.

There are lots of ways to travel the country, whether you are looking to enjoy a grand tour of China which takes in many of the royal buildings and historical structures, or many of the country’s beautiful temples, or even seeing some of the wonders throughout the country like the Great Wall of China, stretching over 3,000 miles to the Gobi Desert where you can pay a visit to the unique Temple of Heaven.

A Yangtze River cruise could be one of the best ways to cover many of the sights and places of interest in this magnificent country.

Many of the popular China tours on offer today will probably cover a plethora of the top sights or places of interest for tourists. So be sure to make a note if you have a preference for any particular places of interest, maybe you might want to draw up a bucket list or your own short list to see which Chinese package tour covers as many of your desired things or places on your shortlist.

During your holiday, be sure to allow a few days for a visit to Beijing, the capital city for the People’s Republic of China. While you are in Beijing, maybe sample a plate of a local dish, Peking duck or any of the other amazing offerings in this wonderful city.

During your Beijing trip, take a stroll through the famous Tiananmen Square, or maybe check out Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum. A trip to Beijing would not be complete without seeing the awesome treasure-filled Forbidden City, which offers the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in the country.