THE GORGES
Once we had returned to the ship, we freshened up, had lunch and headed to the observation sundeck on the fourth floor to experience the Gorges.
We were then transferred to a smaller boat to explore the ‘Lesser Gorges’, where we sat on a long tail boat that was rowed along by a delightful singing man.
Moving through the Lesser Gorges, we were told the history of the river and learnt that by building the Dam, river levels rose and flooded entire towns. In fact, our tour guide explained to us how we were currently cruising over his old town that he grew up in.
That evening, we enjoyed a Captains Buffet – a lovely traditional meal with champagne. We then headed to our balcony to enjoy the sun set whilst having a natter and enjoying some chocolate we managed to buy from a market stall in White Emperor City – I am slightly addicted to chocolate!
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Oh wow. YOu’re photos are amazing. I’ve always wanted to go to this part of China after seeing Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress.
Now I can add this cruise and painting teeny tiny glass bottles to my list of to do in China.
Wow what an incredible trip. Love the way you’ve set this out. Super easy to read and click through! This is such a great way to see this part of the world. The gorges looked pretty cool but you really covered a lot in such a short trip! Your pictures are amazing. Great read.
Thank you for your lovely comment Skye 🙂 I know Calum worked hard on the layout of this post so we’re glad you like! And yeah you are active and exploring every day on this trip.
That looks absolutely amazing! It’s breathtaking! What was the longtail boatman singing? And how interesting that you were cruising along your guide’s childhood town.
We are avid cruisers… but we’ve never done anything quite like this. Wow.
This cruise experience sounds majestic. Those are beautiful stops you’ve been to and I have to say that your photos are breathtaking!
This cruise sounds amazing! How were you able to finally locate your ship? Being the only two English speakers must have been a bit overwhelming. It sounds like you had a great time though. We haven’t been to China yet but this sounds like something we would really enjoy when we do go.
We walked to the wrong one and they pointed us in the general direction! Luckily one of the hosts on our ship was standing outside and came to check we were ok as we obviously looked very lost! Those working in the cruise industry spoke fairly good English 🙂
Wow, I have never heard of this river but it sounds like a really interesting way to explore the area. How awesome that you got to have a private guide!
This river cruise sounds so amazing and a great way to see so much of China that a person might not see travelling on land! Your photos are spectacular—I love the history and vibrance of the temples, palaces, and statues.
Thank you so much for your comment Sherri 🙂 Yeah, this trip gives you a real sense of China away from the big cities 🙂
I’ve seen photos of the hanging coffins but never knew where it was! You got to love it when your tour guide decides to do against the crowd so you get the place to yourself. I personally didn’t know that China had options for cruises like this one! Learnt something new today. Sounds like an all – around interesting experience though – also your photos are amazing!
Ah, that’s fantastic of the chef to accommodate you! Not too sure what I would have done otherwise – probably gotten a severe case of Hangry (hungry-angry).
I really liked this post. Never knew this can be done. However, the Ghost hotel and Glass Painting caught my eyes. Enjoyed reading about this trip.
Hey Vishal, thanks for the comment! Yes the Ghost Hotel is fascinating, it is half complete even now!
Great post, you put a lot of work in this one! Your photos are gorgeous, especially those of the white emperor city.. such colours!
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One of the marvels of modern engineering that only China could have pulled off, but because of the technology, but because of the massive relocation of people. I understand a million people had to be relocated. And one day, maybe, they would also offer scuba diving to see the old towns under water now… if it’s not too deep, of course.
Anyway, your photos are fantastic. BUT I know to see them with your own eyes is better.
It would be amazing if they did a scuba diving trip down to the towns! Would love that!
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