Fengjie was completed rebuilt. We can only still see the remains of the Old Town which is currently being carried away. From the size of this city alone – a metropolis with 1 million inhabitants – we can begin to see the enormous logistical efforts which are behind the dam project. Not all of the […]
Wu Gorge – Yangtze River Cruise
The Wu Gorge – 巫峽 – is the second of the Three Gorges on our Yangtze River Cruise between Badong and Wushan. Returning from our Shennong Stream excursion to the Yangtze, we were again in awe of the natural beauty, yet also witnessed the difficulties of the local population in barely managing to survive. In […]
Yangtze River Cruise: From the Three Gorges Dam to Badong
Yangtze River Cruise – Impressions from a journey from the Three Gorges Dam to Badong, the entrance of the Shennong River. During this part of our journey the atmosphere on the Yangtze River was almost ghostly. At noon, the sunlight can hardly penetrate the haze arising from the high humidity. The characteristics of the landscape has […]
Yangtze River Cruise – Xiling Gorge
The Xiling Gorge – 西陵峡 – between Xiangxi and the city of Yichang is the easternmost of the three gorges on the Yangtze River. At the narrowest point, it has a width of 80 m. With the first rays of the new day we drive into the Xiling Gorge, the first of the three gorges. […]
Yangtze River Cruise – on the Bridge of Princess Elaine
Ship traffic on the Yangtze River appears chaotic, not only because of the many ships frequenting this river. The shipping channel for larger boats is very small and is constantly changing due to drifting sand. A visit on the bridge shows quickly shows which extraordinary skills are needed by the ships’ crews, especially when you […]
Yangtze River Cruise – Welcome Reception
The Captain and crew invite you for a welcome reception to introduce themselves. The captain of the Princess Elaine from Regal China Cruises is one of the most experienced and skilled captains on the Yangtze. His ship was allowed the make the first passage through the locks at the Three Gorges Dam. Text, photos and […]
Yangtse River Cruise – from Wuhan to Gezhouba Dam
On the Princess Elaine of China Regal Cruises we head upriver the Yangtze River towards Gezhouba Dam. Particularly impressive is how much of the work is done by hand, such as loading and unloading the ships. Heavy machinery is only seldom seen. It quickly becomes clear what great amounts of sand and clay are transported […]
Yangtze River Cruise – Boarding in Wuhan
The banks of the Yangtze River are dominated by the huge landing stages for cruise ships before modern backdrop of the 7-million metropolis of Wuhan. During boarding, the ship’s own orchestra greets the passengers with music. During our journey will we discover the all-rounders of the crew members of the Princess Elaine. The ships cast […]
Gezhouba Dam – Yangtze – China
The Gezhou Dam – Gezhouba Dam in Hubei Province is the first dam on the Yangtze River. It is northwest of Yichang about 40 km downstream of the Three Gorges Dam. It was the so-called experimental dam of the Three Gorges project, because one wanted to gain experience for the Three Gorges Dam project. Started […]
A trip on the Shennong River
We anchor in Badong and see for the first time one of the relocated cities; also impressive is bridge – 357 ft. high and 3 miles long. Nothing from the old city is recognizable; everything in the city was completely removed to avoid shallows for navigation. Here is the entrance to the Shennong River. […]
