Rivers & Lakes

Discover the best rivers & lakes experiences across China.

Yangtze River Cable Car

Chongqing

A vintage aerial cable car crossing the Yangtze — one of the last urban river cable cars left.

Three Gorges Cruise

Chongqing

A legendary multi-day Yangtze River cruise through the dramatic Three Gorges.

Huaxi River Scenic Area

Guian

A peaceful riverside valley of karst hills, walking trails, and Buyi minority villages.

Li River Cruise

Guilin

A classic cruise through karst peaks from Guilin to Yangshuo — on China's 20 yuan note.

West Lake

Hangzhou

A UNESCO World Heritage lake of causeways, pagodas, and mist — the soul of Hangzhou.

Zhujiajiao Water Town

Shanghai

A 1,700-year-old canal town on Shanghai's outskirts — stone bridges, gondolas, and tofu.

Taihu Lake

Wuxi

One of China's largest freshwater lakes — famous for sailing, fishing villages, and sunsets.

Golden Whip Stream

Zhangjiajie

A peaceful 7.5km walk along a stream flanked by towering sandstone pillars and ancient trees.

Baofeng Lake

Zhangjiajie

A serene emerald lake enclosed by vertical karst cliffs, explored by rowing boat.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Lijiang

One of the world's deepest gorges — a legendary trek between Lijiang and Shangri-La.

Black Dragon Pool

Lijiang

A tranquil park with a pavilion perfectly reflecting Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Pingjiang Road

Suzhou

A canal-side street of teahouses, craft shops, and whitewashed walls in old Suzhou.

East Lake Wuhan

Wuhan

China's largest urban lake — a vast park perfect for cycling, rowing, and cherry blossom walks.