The Ministry of Culture and Tourism recently unveiled 10 national-level Yangtze River themed tourist routes: culture of the river, UNESCO World Heritage sites, key water control projects and irrigation engineering, Red tourism, ecology, natural scenery, rural vitalization, intangible cultural heritage, unique landforms and urban leisure.

Yangtze River, or the mother river of China, symbolizes the nation’s rich history and culture, touching Chinese citizens with its awe-inspiring currents and picturesque view along the banks. The Yangtze River international golden tourism belt covers Shanghai, Chongqing and nine provinces including Jiangsu, Hunan, Yunnan and Guizhou, with rich culture and tourism resources.