Unwind with a Yangtze River cruise tour & see the Three Gorges and dam project. More than 60 vessels operate cruises along the Yangtze, the world’s third-longest river, which stretches 6,300 km (3,900 miles) from Shanghai through China’s heartland. The most popular cover the area known as the Three River Gorges, a 160-km (100-mile) stretch between Nanjin Pass in the east and White King City in the west. Journeys are timed to show the gorges at their best – in daylight. A Yangtze River Cruise is a truly unforgettable experience and a big part of what makes it so special is the Yangtze River Cruise ships.