Just north of Yichang, deep in a cliff on Xiling Hill, the Three Travellers’ Cave is a popular stop along the Yangtze River. During the Tang Dynasty in the 1st century, this cave was visited by three famous poets. They were so moved by…

Homepage>Cruise Guide>Shore Excursions>White Emperor City On the picturesque banks of the Yangtze River, the city of Baidi Cheng (White Emperor City) is surrounded by lovely mountain peaks and ancient pagodas. This strategic place along the river near Chongqing was first chosen for settlement nearly…

Homepage>Cruise Guide>Shore Excursions>Shibaozhai Pagoda Shibaozhai is a historic site on the banks of the Yangtze River, near Chongqing. The name translates as Stone Treasure Fortress. At the site is a rocky hill with steep slopes, and up the side of the hill is a…

Just west of the city of Chongqing, the Dazu Rock Carvings (Dazu Buddhist Grottoes) are a spectacular site, home to some 60,000 carved stone statues. These majestic and colorful figures have decorated these cliffs for thousands of years. Many represent Buddha, although there are…

One of the many highlights of any visit to Chongqing is a stop at the Ciqikou Ancient Town. Located on the banks of the lovely Jia Ling River, close to where it merges with the Yangtze, this ancient district dates back nearly 2,000 years….