The Yangtze river has been China’s heartbeat through its long history. Tradition, legend, myth, culture, as well as commerce and industry are integral to the Yangtze lore.
Today, the Yangtze is modern China’s lifeline while retaining its antiquity. The Three Gorges project has only added to its lustre.
As one enters the Yangtze from the sea, one can imagine hearing the sound of violins from Chinese opera, or, more recently, from Kung Fu Panda. But, one cannot close one’s eyes to the massive merchant ships, often two or three together, flitting in and out of the river.
