Day 10 – The Three Gorges and the Shennong Stream

This morning we cruised through the Qutang and Wu Gorges, enjoying the views and the perfect weather from the top Explorer deck.

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Sailing Through the Qutang and Wu Gorges

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We took an excursion on the Shennong Stream, a tributary of the Yangtze, first disembarking and taking a ferry, and then transferring to traditional sampans (small wooden or “peapod” boats). Our outdoor lunch in a local village was catered by the Yangtze Explorer’s crew. We toured a village home and shop before returning to the ship.

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Shennong Stream Excursion

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In the late afternoon/ early evening we cruised through the Xiling Gorge, again enjoying the views from the top Explorer deck.

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Sailing Through the Xiling Gorge

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Our day ended with a Taste of China Farewell Dinner, where we were greeted with surprise appearances by Chinese dragons and the “Emperor and his concubines”.