Three Gorges Dam, China History One of the most fascinating sights along the Yangtze, the Three Gorges Dam is an impressive marvel of engineering. Construction began in 1994 and the dam … [Read more...] about Three Gorges Dam, China
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Wuhan, China
Wuhan, China History Located where the Yangtze and Han rivers intersect, Wuhan is the most populous city in Central China with a population of just under 10 million citizens in its urban area. … [Read more...] about Wuhan, China
Giverny, France
Giverny, France History If the small town of Giverny, France, looks oddly familiar, there’s a good reason for that: Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived here between 1883 and his death in … [Read more...] about Giverny, France
Yaroslavl, Russia
Yaroslavl, Russia History Located 155 miles from Moscow, the Russian city of Yaroslavl was first founded around 1010. Today, it is home to more than 600,000 inhabitants and remains an important … [Read more...] about Yaroslavl, Russia
Uglich, Russia
Uglich, Russia History A historic town located within the municipality of Yaroslavl Oblast, Uglich sits along the banks of the Volga River. While there is no concrete date for the founding of … [Read more...] about Uglich, Russia
Explore the Yangtze aboard Viking Emerald
The magic of river cruising isn’t just limited to the waterways of Europe. For those looking for something with a decidedly exotic flair, Viking River Cruises has the perfect thing: three distinct … [Read more...] about Explore the Yangtze aboard Viking Emerald