Tag: Yangtze River Cruise
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Shipwreck on the Yangtze River Likely the Worst in Chinese History
The shipwreck on the Yangtze River is as bad as initially feared. At this point, four days after the Eastern Star sank on a stretch of the river that winds through the Hubei province after encountering severe weather, it is all but impossible that more survivors will be found. Of the 456 passengers who were on board the Eastern Star, which has also been translated as the “Oriental Star,” only 14 survived, the same number we reported the day after the shipwreck occurred. Read more […] -
Hundreds Missing after Shipwreck on Yangtze River in China
A cruise ship sailing down the Yangtze River from Nanjing to Chongqing capsized Monday night after encountering a violent storm consisting of heavy rain, high winds, and potentially a tornado. The Eastern Star or Oriental Star, depending on how the ship’s name is translated, was carrying 456 passengers, and now, approximately 43 hours after the vessel first flipped, there are only 14 known survivors. Seven passengers have been confirmed dead, leaving 437 people unaccounted for, most of whom are senior citizens. Read more […] -
How to Book a Yangtze River Cruise
Yangtze River cruises are a good way to see not only the Yangtze River, but also a significant portion of China, including some of its famous attractions, like The Ghost City of Fengdu, and cities, like Shanghai, which is where the delta of the river is located. This much was made clear in our recent overview of Yangtze River cruises. One aspect of these river cruises that we didn’t cover in this article, however, was how to book a Yangtze River cruise. As a result, we have laid out exactly how to book a Yangtze River cruise below. It is a lot like booking a regular cruise vacation, but not in every respect. Read more […] -
Cruises on the Yangtze River
A Yangtze River cruise, as implied, is a cruise that takes place on the Yangtze River in China. Yangtze River cruises are much like other river cruises (like, say, Nile River cruises) in that they are a comfortable and convenient way to travel through a foreign land. There are a number of significant sites along the river, and there are plenty of different cruises up and down the Yangtze River to accommodate different schedules and vacation itineraries. Below is an overview of Yangtze River cruises to introduce you to a unique cruising opportunity that you might not otherwise consider. Read more […]
