Day and Night Cruises on the Xijiang River

　　The Day and Night Cruises on the Xijiang River offer a journey through the river’s Three Gorges aboard a luxury cruise ship. The route stretches from the Bailong Dragon Mother Temple in Duanzhou in the west to the Bao Gong Ancestral Hall on Yan Zhou in Dinghu in the east, spanning more than 20 kilometers. Along this stretch, the river flows with gentle grace, while the surrounding mountains are rugged and majestic. The landscapes on both banks are breathtakingly beautiful, dotted with numerous folk legends and rich in historical and cultural heritage.

　　Today’s Day and Night Cruises on the Xijiang River consist of dozens of scenic spots including Lankē Xiānzōng (The Immortal's Trail in Lankē), Xiáyàn Qīngfēng (Breeze over the Gorge and Inkstone), Táoxī Xīzhào (Sunset Glow over Peach Creek), Bāogōng Zhìyàn (Bao Gong Throwing the Inkstone), Língguān Gǔdào (Ancient Path at Ling Pass), Jiāngshàng Qīngfēng (Breeze over the River), Rùchūshān Hǔ (Tiger Entering and Exiting the Mountain), Wàngfū Guīshí (The Stone of the Waiting Wife), Guīyuán Gǔdòng (The Ancient Cave of the Returning Ape), Jiāngdī Tǎyǐng (The Tower’s Shadow on the Riverbank), Jiānglóu Hàoqì (The Grandeur of the Riverside Tower), Báishā Yèyuè (Moonlit Night on White Sand), and Guīdǐng Sōngyīn (Pine Shade on Turtle Peak). This scenic area combines natural beauty with historical culture. Among them, "Breeze over the Gorge and Inkstone" is the only site that has been selected in all six rounds (held roughly once every century since 1431) of the Zhaoqing Eight Scenic Spots competition since its inception in the Ming Dynasty.

　　The banks of the Xijiang River are abundant in natural resources and local specialties: Duan Inkstones, Lankē Mountain Tea, Zhao Shi (a type of lotus seed), Shapu Arrowroot, Shaqing Large-headed Mustard, and Gaoyao Jindu Straw Mats, to name a few. There is also a wealth of precious flora and fauna: wild bellflowers, wild azaleas, bird’s nest-like flowers (also known as "prosperity flowers"), wild river seafood, wild boars, pangolins, and monkey-faced owls. The Lao Kēng Inkstone produced along the banks of the Lingyang Gorge is considered the finest among Duan Inkstones, which rank as one of China’s Four Famous Inkstones.

　　A Day and Night Cruise on the Xijiang River allows you to witness the ever-changing scenery from dawn to dusk, showcasing the wonder of Lankē Mountain, the elegance of Ling Mountain, the spirit of Xiang Mountain, and the grandeur of Turtle Mountain. The Three Gorges of the Xijiang River — a winding, shimmering jade ribbon, a mysterious veil waiting to be unveiled.