Yichang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Tribe of the Three Gorges Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Tour of the Three Gorges - The Three Gorges Tribe
The last stop of the Three Gorges tour, back to Yichang to visit the Three Gorges Tribe scenic area, the Three Gorges Tribe is located in the Xiling Gorge in the Three Gorges, between the Three Gorges Dam and the Gezhouba Dam at the big bend of the Mingyue Bay. The entire scenic area includes three main parts: the mountain tribe, the water tribe, and the stream tribe, combining cultural and natural landscapes, and it is recommended to visit from top to bottom.
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🌟Highlights:
✅Diverse and rich landscapes, mountain views, river views, and water views of different types are compressed within a small area, and there are waterfalls and monkey groups in the innermost part of Longjin Creek, which is unexpected
✅The Three Gorges Tribe should be considered as a traditional scenic spot with a good scene, which can combine the Tujia ethnic costumes, customs, music, dance and other ethnic elements with natural landscapes, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the local culture while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
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💰Ticket price: 210 yuan (including tickets, car tickets and boat tickets), currently the off-season is 160 yuan, if you book a homestay you can save another 30 yuan for the car, and the prices for cable cars and escalators are both 30 yuan, just buy one way
⏳Play time: half a day to a whole day, it is recommended to reserve a whole day
⛰Scenic area level: AAAAA
🛏Accommodation information: It is recommended to stay in a homestay on the side of the Xiling Gorge, you can save the car transportation fee when buying tickets, the details are below
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📌Play Tips:
✅There is a special homestay purchase window, after buying the ticket, you can not take the scenic area transportation car, drive to the cruise terminal, there is also a special parking lot for self-driving cars near the terminal, but you need to have a homestay sign
✅The cruise terminal starts checking tickets at 8:30, and the first boat departs in about half an hour
✅If you want to visit the entire scenic area, it is recommended to take the cable car to the top of the mountain first, then go to the mountain tribe in the middle of the mountain, and then go down to the stream tribe of Longjin Creek
✅Remember to go to the end of Longjin Creek, there is a beautiful waterfall, and there are many monkeys on Monkey Mountain, the monkeys are not afraid of people at all
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📷Photo Tips:
✅Because of the performance of the NPC, you can wait patiently and take pictures of their more natural state, it is recommended to wear ethnic costumes for your own photos
✅The waterfall can use long exposure
✅Drones can fly freely, but Longjin Creek is too narrow, it is not recommended to fly
# One of the first many times in life, the first time to watch the sunrise on the Yangtze River, the first time to live in the river cruise! For the first time, visit the mountain gorge with local attractions, and the harvest is full! It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from the port of Zigui. Entering the Three Gorges family, the eyes were attracted by the sailboats of several fishermen and the shouts of a group of trackers on the shore! Along the slate paved mountain path all the way past, not far from the Tujia Amei with an umbrella and a red makeup standing around the bow! This situation is like a beautiful portrait of mountains and rivers! so gorgeous! Walking, two women are washing by the river, this may be the life of the Tujia Three Gorges family! At 11 o'clock, there is a performance of the Tujia culture crying marriage custom! Very exciting, the venue is not big, the drums, the buzzing, the cheers of the tourists are mixed together, the scene is surrounded by water! Come to Yichang Three Gorges family must go!
The Three Gorges family, surrounded by mountains and rivers, is picturesque: the traditional Three Gorges shacks are dotted between mountains and rivers. The long-lost ancient sailing ships and awning boats are quietly parked in front of the Three Gorges family. The girls on the creek are wielding their clothes and cleaning the clothes. The leisurely fishermen are fishing in the net... The customs and customs that have been circulated for thousands of years reflect the simple hospitality of the people of Xiajiang. Entering the Xiajiang Hanging House, Xiajiang sisters sing and dance, the red hydrangea in the hands fluttering, and the beautiful Three Gorges girl will hold you a cup of Xiazhou Qingcha, you will feel dreamlike and affectionate. The beauty of the Three Gorges family's stone card, the beauty in the "Bay, Shiqi, Valley, hole, spring Gan". Representative attractions include Stone Token, Shipai War Memorial, Mingyue Bay, and Yanquan.
The reason why the Three Gorges is called the "three" gorge is because there are three Shaanxi valleys between the east of Fengjie County in Chongqing and Yichang City in Hubei Province: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest and narrowest of the Three Gorges, only 8 kilometers. The Wu Gorge is the most beautiful place in the Three Gorges. It is known as Junxiu and is 45 kilometers long. The Xiling Gorge is the most dangerous place in the Three Gorges, with a total length of 76 kilometers. . If you are traveling to Yichang, Hubei, you must take a boat to see the dangerous peaks of the Xiling Gorge and the rolling Yangtze River.
Xiling Gorge starts from Xiangxikou East to Nanjin Pass in the west, and is named after Xiling Mountain in Yichang. There are four landscapes in Xiling Shaanxi: Bingshu Baojian Gorge, Niuhe Mafeixia, Qiling Gorge and Dengying Gorge. The most well-known attraction is the Three Gorges Family tour in Dengyingxia by boat. "One shoulder and two dams (Three Gorges Dam and Gezhou Dam) and one river with two streams (Longjinxi and Yangjiaxi) are the most wonderful descriptions of the "Three Gorges".
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Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Impressive, my country! The Three Gorges Dam truly amazed me
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The mighty river flows eastward, with its surging torrents; the great transformation of the Three Gorges has created a human marvel.
Today, following the verses of the poet Li Bai, I took a cruise to see the Three Gorges Dam. After passing through the Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge, and Xiling Gorge, and admiring the beautiful mountains on both sides, I finally stood before this national treasure.
Why is the Three Gorges Dam considered a national treasure? There are mainly three types of dams in the world: for drinking water, power generation, and transportation. Our Three Gorges Dam not only combines all three but also plays a role in flood control.
🗓️Tour Tips:
The Three Gorges Dam tourist area in Yichang, Hubei, started construction in 1994. It integrates flood control, power generation, navigation, and water resource utilization. It is the main project of the Three Gorges Hydropower Station, the core landscape of the Three Gorges Dam tourist area, and one of the largest water conservancy hub buildings in the world today.
✔️Free to visit, real-name system for entry, but a tour bus ticket of 35 yuan is required.
✔️The entire scenic area is divided into three parts: Tanziling, the 185 Platform, and the Flood Diversion Memorial Park.
✔️There's no need to go to the highest point of Tanziling; it's crowded, and the lower platform is just as good for taking photos.
✔️Be sure to listen to the explanation in the sand table area below; it's educational and provides historical insight.
⚠️Special reminder, don't skimp on the 10 yuan; after leaving Tanziling, take an electric cart. Walking on your own is meaningless and tiring.
⛴️About the Cruise:
The Chongqing-Yichang section is arguably the most famous and beautiful stretch of the Yangtze River Three Gorges. You can take the Liangjiang cruise. I took the Century Glory from Chongqing Chaotianmen, a super five-star experience, 4 days and 3 nights, Fengdu Ghost City - Zhong County "Three Kingdoms Smoke" - Fengjie White Emperor City - Wushan Goddess Creek - Yichang Three Gorges Dam.
📸Photography Tips:
1️⃣The advantage of a telephoto lens is evident here; the distant mountains are particularly beautiful in the mist.
2️⃣If the lighting conditions are good, it's recommended to set the aperture around f8-12.
3️⃣Pay special attention, drones are prohibited from flying, and you can't even bring them!
I am Gala from the corner, an amateur photographer who likes to hit the road but somehow can't press the shutter properly~
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📍Detailed address: San Dou Ping Town, Yiling District, Yichang City, Hubei Province
🚙Transportation: It is recommended to drive yourself or take a cruise for sightseeing. You can also take Yichang buses No. 4, 100, 10, 21, 34, 101, etc., to the Night Pearl station, walk about 100 meters to the No. 8 bus station, and transfer to the tourist line bus to directly reach the Three Gorges Dam.
The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River
The Three Gorges Project officially commenced on December 14, 1994, and the main body of the Three Gorges Dam was completed on May 20, 2006. The project was finished in October 2008, and on November 1, 2020, the Ministry of Water Resources and the National Development and Reform Commission jointly announced that the Three Gorges Project had completed all the procedures for overall completion acceptance, marking the full completion of the construction tasks of the Three Gorges Project. Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area
The Three Gorges Project consists of three main parts: the river-blocking dam, the hydropower station, and the navigation structures. The dam spans 2309 meters in length, with a crest elevation of 185 meters and a normal storage level of 175 meters. It controls a catchment area of 1.8 million square kilometers, with a total reservoir capacity of 39.3 billion cubic meters and a flood control capacity of 22.15 billion cubic meters, equivalent to the capacity of four flood diversion areas; the hydropower station is equipped with 34 turbine generator units, with a total installed capacity of 22.5 million kilowatts and an average annual power generation of 88.2 billion kilowatt-hours; the navigation structures include a five-stage ship lock that can accommodate fleets of up to 50,000 tons, and a ship lift that can quickly transport passenger and cargo vessels of up to 3000 tons.
Exploring the Three Gorges Dam with my parents, marveling at the natural wonder
📍Detailed Address:
The Three Gorges Dam tourist area is located in Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China.
🚗Travel Tips:
●Shuttle Bus: Take the tourist shuttle bus from Yichang city center or Yichang Railway Station directly to the Three Gorges Dam Transfer Center, with two trips per day.
●Public Bus:
●Yichang East Station: Exit the station and walk left to the bus station (about 300 meters), take bus No. 1 or No. 9 to Wuyi Square, then transfer to bus No. 21 to Ye Ming Zhu, and finally take bus No. 8 to the Three Gorges Dam. After arriving at the dam, walk to the Three Gorges Dam Tourist Transfer Center (about 1 kilometer).
●Yichang Junyao Plaza: Take bus No. 216 to the Three Gorges Dam Tourist Transfer Center.
●Yichang Ye Ming Zhu: Take the Three Gorges Dam No. 8 special line bus to the Three Gorges Dam Tourist Transfer Center.
●Self-driving: Navigate to "Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area", it takes about 1 hour to arrive. After obtaining a pass for the vehicle, reach the transfer center and take a scenic shuttle bus for sightseeing.
●Two Dams One Gorge Route: Includes the Three Gorges Dam, Xiling Gorge, and Gezhouba Dam Ship Lock. Visitors can admire the grand Three Gorges Dam, enjoy the natural scenery of the Xiling Gorge, and experience the rising water level at the Gezhouba Dam Ship Lock. The trip takes one day.
🕙Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
💰Admission: Free
Attractions Features:
●Tanzi Ridge: Named for its shape resembling an upside-down jar, with an altitude of 262.48 meters, it is the commanding height of the construction site and the spot for a panoramic view of the project. The park is divided into three levels from top to bottom with increasing height, mainly consisting of a model exhibition hall, millennium riverbed stones, river-cutting stones, dam site foundation stones, silver script, and the Tanzi Ridge viewing platform, along with spectacular fountains, beautiful waterfalls, winding streams, and lush lawns throughout.
●185 Viewing Platform: Located at the left bank end of the dam-top road (north bank of the Yangtze River), named for its altitude of 185 meters. When visitors come to the viewing platform, they can view the Three Gorges Dam up close and almost at eye level, feeling the majesty of the dam while also enjoying the broad waters upstream.
●River Closure Memorial Park: Backed by green mountains and facing the dam, while enjoying the natural scenery, visitors can also experience the grandeur of the mighty dam and the stirring sensation of the dam's flood discharge, making it an excellent place to commemorate the panoramic view of the dam.
A Detailed Guide to a 5-Day, 4-Night Cruise Through the Three Gorges
"Where the monkeys' shrieks echo unceasingly, the light boat has already passed through countless layers of mountains."
After reading "The Long Journey of Chang'an", go to the Three Gorges to experience the world of the poets! The stunning beauty of the Three Gorges is heart-stirring. Along the way, you can absorb the wisdom of the ancients, enjoy delicious food, feel the cultural sentiments, and have fun! Highly recommended to everyone! Here's a lazy way to play while lying down, where you can eat well, sleep well, and not worry about anything, and still visit all the scenic spots—take a cruise.
The Century Paragon series of cruises we chose really overturned my perception of domestic cruises. It's so luxurious! I heard it cost over 300 million to build. Once on board, food and drinks are all-inclusive. It's like moving a five-star hotel. We chose the 5-day, 4-night route from Yichang to Chongqing.
Detailed Itinerary Guide
Century Paragon Yichang to Chongqing Five-Day Tour Reference Route:
D1 Yichang - Maoping Pier boarding
A grand captain's welcome party,
officially kicks off the 'Poetic Three Gorges' journey
D2 Three Gorges Tribe, Three Gorges Dam, Ship Lift (closed for annual maintenance, unfortunately not experienced)
After breakfast, we arrived at the Three Gorges Dam. You can choose to visit the national heavy equipment Three Gorges Dam (not including scenic area electric car 10 yuan/person), and experience the magnificent Three Gorges Ship Lift, touring the spectacular Three Gorges Dam project.
D3 Goddess Stream, Baidi City
Goddess Stream
Wu Gorge's Goddess Stream "A light boat, mountains green and waters blue; lush surroundings, a sudden fairyland." You can also take a small boat to tour the beautiful Goddess Stream, which is a small stream between Qing Shi Town and Fei Feng Peak. The local residents still maintain a simple way of life.
Qutang Gorge
From here begins the most beautiful part of the entire journey, be sure to go up on deck to view the scenery. The cruise ship passes through Wu Gorge, past the Goddess Peak, with continuous green mountains on both sides, peaks like a screen. As the ship sails through the gorge, sometimes the mountains block the way, seeming to leave no path; suddenly the peaks turn, the clouds part, and there's another sky, like a winding and twisting gallery, giving a sense of a fairyland. When night falls, there's also a wonderful staff performance on the cruise ship, not to be missed.
D4 Fengdu Ghost City, Fengjie Baidi City
Visit the 'Poetry City' Baidi City, where Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, the paragons of loyalty through the ages, made their final arrangements for the care of their children, and also check in at the location of the 10 yuan note background - Kui Gate.
Fengdu Ghost City "Morning breeze gently brushes over thousands of mountains, climb high to embrace the moon and stars", a 4A national tourist area~ There is also a large-scale landscape live performance 'The Romance of the Three Kingdoms' but it requires an additional fee. (If you go to experience and take photos of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms performance and Fengdu Ghost City, please add the corresponding pictures.)
D5 Disembark in Chongqing
Reasons to Recommend a Cruise Through the Three Gorges
√ Convenient with good service, once on board, you are free from various troubles on the road, with free luggage handling, childcare, etc.
√ Morning tea, coffee, all-day snacks, self-service drinks, rich buffet meals, and even late-night snacks.
√ The ship is very new, with a luxurious and high-tech interior. There are 10 types of rooms to choose from, super suitable for bringing babies to play
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Qingjiang River Gallery Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Yichang , China 2018 🇨🇳
We cruised through the Three Gorges and found them beautiful and fascinating to see. Our trip included a small boat excursion up a side channel, which was quite lovely. The scenery reminded me somewhat of the Milford Sound, with the mountains plunging directly into the river. The water level was raised about 170 meters by the dam project, displacing 1.3 million residents.
Three Lesser Gorges
From the boat we transferred to a ferry and then when the gorges became smaller as we headed up stream we switched to a sampan. There is little doubt that some of the attractions along the sampan tour are staged but that doesn't mean they are bad and the scenery is pretty special. The cliff burial caves are also interesting
Cherrie Angeles ( The Philippines ) The eight hundred li of Qingjiang River is as picturesque as a painting!
Qingjiang River is believed to originate from streams near Tenglong Cave in Lichuan City, forming a river that flows through Enshi (Lichuan, Xuanen, Laifeng, Enshi, Jianshi) and Yichang (Badong, Changyang, Yichang), joining the Yangtze River in Yichang. It is approximately 800 li in length, commonly known as 'Eight Hundred Li Qingjiang'.
'Eight Hundred Li Qingjiang is as picturesque as a painting,' and it truly is. Whether it's the Qingjiang River basin in Enshi or Yichang, a casual snapshot is a beautiful painting, with endlessly delightful scenery!
Now, I summarize the Qingjiang Gallery scenic area into two parts. One is the Qingjiang Gallery in Jianshi, Enshi, themed around 'Butterfly Cliff,' which seems to be a newly discovered scenic area in recent years; the other is the 'Qingjiang Gallery' in Changyang County, Yichang, which is the traditional scenic area known as 'Eight Hundred Li Qingjiang is as picturesque as a painting, with three hundred li of beauty in Changyang.' Today, I almost made a mistake because I remembered that it is at least 260 kilometers from Enshi to Yichang, but the navigation today directed me from the City of Daughters to 'Qingjiang Gallery' for only 123 kilometers. When I arrived at Cuiba Service Area, I suddenly realized that the distance seemed too short, so I re-navigated to 'Changyang Qingjiang Gallery,' and then drove another 169 kilometers from Cuiba Service Area to Changyang Qingjiang Gallery.
The 800-li Qingjiang River is as picturesque as a painting - Hubei Qingjiang Gallery
The Qingjiang Gallery scenic area is located within the territory of Changyang Tujia Autonomous County in Yichang City, Hubei Province, covering a total area of 120 square kilometers. The main scenic area starts from the Gegenyan Dam Reflection Gorge in the east and extends to the Shuibuya Dam Salt Pool Hot Springs in the west, encompassing all the tourist landscapes and scenic spots along the Qingjiang River from the Gegenyan Dam to the Shuibuya Salt Pool Hot Springs. The scenic area mainly includes three core attractions: Reflection Gorge, Xianrenzhai, and Wuluo Zhongli Mountain.
The Qingjiang River is a pearl of the Yangtze River, 'With waters so clear for tens of meters, people see its clarity and thus it is named Qingjiang.' It originates from Longdonggou in Lichuan City, western Hubei, flows through Enshi, Changyang, and Badong, and joins the Yangtze River in Yidu City, with a total length of 423 kilometers, earning the reputation of 'the 800-li Qingjiang River is as picturesque as a painting.' The Qingjiang waterway passing through Changyang is about 148 kilometers long.
The Qingjiang River is the mother river of the Tujia people, stretching 800 li like a blue ribbon, passing through mountains and gorges, coming from Qiyueshan in Lichuan to the southwest of Hubei, crossing over 10 counties and cities in western Hubei. With the construction of the Gegenyan, Gaobazhou, and Shuibuya water conservancy hub projects, a unique natural landscape of both river and lake has been formed within the Qingjiang basin, covering 3.86 million mu. The unique karst topography on both banks, with peaks upon peaks piercing the sky, and hundreds of emerald-like islands scattered in the lake, shining like green pearls. The waters of the Qingjiang are vast like the ink-colored river, with high gorges and green forests leading to secluded paths, earning Qingjiang the reputation of having the grandeur of the Yangtze River's Three Gorges, the clarity of Guilin's Li River, and the elegance of Hangzhou's West Lake. Its scenery is limitless and incomparable. The mountains of Qingjiang, the waters of Qingjiang, the people of Qingjiang, the ethnicities of Qingjiang... all blend together into a river of endless life, vast and profound culture, like poetry, like painting, like dreams, like songs.
Yichang G348 Spring Outing Diary
Spring Outing Diary | Yichang G348 | The beauty is too low-key‼️
🛤 G348 National Road (Yichang Section)
There's no need to care about the pace of life
Give your time to flipping through the mountains and rivers with every breath
The Yangtze River, brings the breath of spring🌊
The valley, stirs up the longing for life⛰️
🚗 Set off along it!
At this moment, a breeze brushes past your ears, freedom is on the road
🚩 The 'National' integrated road for travel and tourism
📝 A walking geology class
👉 A journey of 39.6 kilometers has 99 geological science popularization points
⭐ Especially suitable for taking the elderly👵🏻 and children👧🏻
📍 Check-in spots: Listening Wind Valley - Three Gorges Cliff Carvings - 0.618 Service Area - Eye of the Starry Sky - Liantuo Bank Bridge
🍚Cuisine: There are many farmhouses along the way where everyone can check in
🔎 Navigation: G348 Liantuo Bank Bridge
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Three Gorges Waterfall Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Video tour Three Gorges Waterfall.
The Three Gorges Great Waterfall must be included in the TO-DO list of places to visit during your visit to Yichang. The scenic area has a lush green vegetation, fresh clean air everywhere and wonderful view points to enjoy the mountainous landscape. Spring and early summer seasons are the best times to visit. The waterfall is very high nd you can pass underneath to fill the power of the falling water.
Bring comfortable walking shoes as there are many stairs to climb. Hiking is not very demanding but better to come early enough so you can climb up without rushing. Don't forget your water bottle and camera! You will see some beautiful jade green spring water along the way and the waterfall is truly breathtaking!
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Three Gorges Waterfall 😱
The Three Gorges Great Waterfall must be included in the TO-DO list of places to visit during your visit to Yichang. The scenic area has a lush green vegetation, fresh clean air everywhere and wonderful view points to enjoy the mountainous landscape. Spring and early summer seasons are the best times to visit. The waterfall is very high nd you can pass underneath to fill the power of the falling water.
Bring comfortable walking shoes as there are many stairs to climb. Hiking is not very demanding but better to come early enough so you can climb up without rushing. Don't forget your water bottle and camera! You will see some beautiful jade green spring water along the way and the waterfall is truly breathtaking!
#Yichang #holidays #exploring #China
Rizhao incense burner produces purple smoke, and sees the waterfall hanging in front of the river."
About Yichang!!! Save me, I will really come again
😃My perception of Yichang is that it's niche and beautiful, full of life, with low living costs, a slow pace of life, mountains and rivers, walking along the river, feeling the breeze, watching the mountains and waters, enjoying the beauty of this moment🤗.
If you don't know where to travel in spring, Yichang will definitely not disappoint you😉!
💖Attraction Choices
Yichang's scenic spots are quite scattered, it is recommended to drive or join a tour🚗. It's impossible to visit all attractions in 3 days, choose a few must-visit spots to optimize time🤔.
📆Recommended Itinerary
▶️D1: Three Gorges Tribe - Three Gorges Waterfall
▶️D2: Qingjiang Gallery - Zigui Eagle Beak Rock Hiking
▶️D3: Gaolan Grand Canyon - Return trip
✅Three Gorges Tribe
Located within the Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges, it consists of mountain homes, water homes, and streamside homes. The most picturesque is the water homes, if time is limited you can skip the mountain homes🤗.
✅Three Gorges Waterfall
The Three Gorges Waterfall is a group of waterfalls competing in flow, with splashing crystal drops🎇. The beauty of it can only be understood by those who have seen it in person, the green mountains, swaying branches, jade-like water surface, and the rippling water grass in the clear ripples... A vision of green that calms the mind🤫.
✅Qingjiang Gallery
As the name suggests, the gallery is about appreciating the beauty of Qingjiang in the form of viewing paintings~ Admiring Qingjiang is like strolling in a "gallery"🖼, enjoying the works of nature🎨.
✅Gaolan Grand Canyon
Yichang's niche canyon, not well-known, stands alone from the world🤫. In summer, many people come here for rafting, but in spring, 10,000 cherry trees quietly bloom, without the noisy crowds, there are fluttering butterflies🦋, emerald rivers, vibrant green grasslands, and the surrounding cyan mountains...
🏡Accommodation
🔶Accommodation in Yichang is not expensive, and the value for money is very high👍.
🔶It is recommended to stay in the urban area, close to the Wanda Tourist Center, which is the most convenient for travel🚇.
🔶If not driving, you can join a tour group, with hotel pick-up or pick-up from Wanda Tourist Center and Yichang East Station🚌.
🥢Cuisine
Tofu fish hotpot, milk soup fatty fish, lotus root pork rib soup
🚘Transportation
🔶In addition to airplanes and trains, you can also reach by taking a Yangtze River cruise🚢. Going upstream is from Yichang to Chongqing, downstream is from Chongqing to Yichang.
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Three Gorges Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
'Hidden in the boudoir, unknown to the world' - High Gorge Flat Lake
🎉High Gorge Flat Lake is the most magnificent new landscape brought by the construction of the Three Gorges Project to the Yangtze River Three Gorges. The beauty of the High Gorge Flat Lake first appeared in Yichang, which has become the best viewpoint to observe the High Gorge Flat Lake. The Three Gorges Reservoir will backwater to Fengdu County, forming a 436-kilometer-long river-type Three Gorges Reservoir above the dam. The width of the river surface in many wide valley areas will increase from kilometers before storage to about 3 kilometers. The beautiful and spectacular High Gorge Flat Lake is presented to the world. The rapid river water of the past is replaced by the rippling lake surface. Some 'hidden in the boudoir, unknown to the world' landscapes are presented to tourists. The newly added gorges, lakes, islands, drifting, river sections, caves and other new landscapes are integrated with the original gorge scenery to form the rich content of the new Three Gorges tour. According to incomplete statistics, after the initial water storage of the Three Gorges Project, the Three Gorges River section will form Zigui Lake, Baidi Lake and other lakes, adding Baidi Island, Shuangjiang Island, Gourd Island and other islands, the lake is vast, the lake and mountains are beautiful, the beauty is vast, the weather is varied, and the beautiful picture of the new Three Gorges is constructed
📍Tai Ping Xi Port Passenger Terminal, Tai Ping Xi Town, Yiling District, Yichang City, Hubei Province
There are no 'living ghosts' here - A sightseeing guide to Fengdu Ghost City in Chongqing
🔥A while ago, I experienced a cruise trip on the Yangtze River Three Gorges. Besides appreciating the beautiful landscapes of our motherland, I also visited tourist spots that I had only heard of in books before. As for Fengdu Ghost City, I found the architecture and riverside scenery here really attractive.
❤Fengdu is a county town in the suburbs of Chongqing, and the Ghost City is also known as 'Youdu' or 'Ghost Capital'. This scenic spot has a long history and became famous for its various buildings and shapes of the underworld, but unlike its superficially 'particularly gloomy' name, the scenery in the scenic area is actually antique, with lush trees, and the national style architecture is worth watching.
❤️I disembarked early in the morning and climbed the steps to reach the entrance of the scenic spot. Under the sunshine, I found the beautiful scenery here also amazing. Walking through the streets and alleys of the Ghost City, you can see everywhere the simple residences and exquisitely carved stone sculptures. Looking out, you can see the surrounding mountains in the distance and the charming river in the near view.
👍The architectural complex here integrates elements of two generations. The entire complex is composed of temples, palaces, towers, etc., with a majestic momentum. Among them, the Palace of the Underworld is regarded as the core of the Ghost City. If you look closely at the details of these palaces, many sculptures are really ingenious and extremely exquisite.
🧭When to go: Relatively speaking, the scenery is best in summer and autumn, and it is appropriate to go in September and October.
⏱️What time to go: The scenic area has fixed business hours, but it is still recommended to go early in the morning when the air and light are best.
✅ Must-visit spots: This scenic area is designed in a long strip, and you can visit in order. The must-visit spots include: Mingshan Archway, Hengha Shrine, Shanxiao Pavilion, Baoen Temple, Yaowang Temple, Caishen Temple, Naihe Bridge, etc.
🏠Facilities: The scenic area is particularly mature and has everything. If you are too lazy to climb the mountain, you can take a cable car, but that way you will miss some scenic spots halfway up the mountain. There are many specialty shops and restaurants at the foot of the mountain, and it's also nice to look at the scenery by the river after eating.
📷 Photography tips:
1. The view is wide, so you can take pictures of both scenery and people.
2. Compose with color as the center, it will be more comfortable to shoot buildings.
3. It's best to shoot with the light, the effect is very good.
4. If you want to produce big pictures, you really need more time.
‼️Those must-see TIPS before going to check in:
1. No matter what, you need to climb the mountain, so prepare your physical strength in advance.
2. The sun on the mountain is very hot, so you still need to pay attention to heatstroke prevention.
3. Be sure to listen to the tour guide and don't run around.
4. Respect local customs and habits when visiting.
The grand canyon of the Three Gorges, experience the beauty of technology
Day1: The Three Gorges Dam, experience the beauty of technology! ⚓
Arrive in Yichang in the afternoon, take a short rest, and then set off for the Three Gorges Dam tourist area. This is the most eye-catching attraction in Yichang and a 5A scenic spot. Feel the shock of the great national device up close, take a cruise through the five-level ship lock, not only appreciate the spectacular view of flood discharge, but also bathe in the brilliant lights when night falls.
Food recommendation: Roasted fish must be tasted when you arrive in Yichang. Its unique cooking method and delicious taste are unforgettable. 🐟
Day2: Three Gorges Home, a perfect blend of nature and culture! 🌳
Visit the Three Gorges Home in the morning, where the natural scenery is picturesque, and the stone, waterfall, cave, and spring are cleverly integrated, as if in a fairyland. In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk along the Qingjiang Gallery, with beautiful mountains along the way.
Accommodation recommendation: Nianhua Valley B&B, the ancient architecture reveals a different cultural atmosphere, it is an ideal choice for sightseeing and vacation. 🏡
Day3: Qu Yuan's hometown, explore the cultural heritage! 🏞
Go to Qu Yuan's hometown in the morning, attractions such as Qu Yuan Temple immerse people in the heaviness of history. In the afternoon, challenge the Three Travel Cave and the Baili Barren Grassland, experience the beauty of nature while enjoying various entertainment projects, such as horse riding, grass sliding, paragliding, etc.
Food recommendation: Taste Yichang's stinky tofu, its unique fermentation process and taste let you experience exotic customs. 🍢
Day4: Lover's Spring, explore the underground wonder! 🌊
Go to the Lover's Spring Underground River Scenic Area in the morning, the pure spring water, mysterious underground river, and strange white cloud rock form a unique landscape. End the journey, reminisce about the good times, and prepare to return.
Accommodation recommendation: Lanxin Valley Language B&B, enjoy the river view alone, as if entering a fairyland, making your journey more unforgettable. 🌄
This trip to Yichang not only made me feel the grandeur of nature, but also deeply experienced the rich historical and cultural heritage of Yichang. Accompanied by delicious food, the entire journey is more colorful. Looking forward to setting foot on this beautiful land again, exploring more stories and beauty.
The Yangtze River Three Gorges
Three Gorges·Life on the edge of the cliff
Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, wanting to feel the green mountains and rivers, the Three Gorges family is really worth recommending. The Yangtze River under the cliffs on both sides is really really green, and the wooden houses on the edge of the cliff have a taste of Chinese ink painting. The photo effect of the beautiful women who like to take pictures is great! There will be traditional shadow puppet performances, wedding customs and other performances at the scenic spot, and the wild macaques in the mountains interact with you! Of course, if you want to see the magnificent landscape in a cursory way, it is not recommended here. The subjective feeling is that it is more suitable to feel the charm of nature here, and the refreshing and quiet feeling brought by the green mountains and clear water.
Tourist route: Ticket office transfer car→Dock by boat to reach the scenic spot The end of the scenic spot tour by boat back to the starting dock→Take the transfer car back to the tourist center and go home by yourself. Why do you need a transfer car because there is no parking place at the dock, you can also stop at the local villagers' courtyard, but you need to consume at the other's home, self-driving can choose by yourself, the road from the tourist center to the dock is basically winding up and down the mountain, there are many bends and cliffs)
...Strategy...
Ticket: 200 yuan/person, including scenic spot tickets, transfer cars, ferry tickets, including items are necessary items in the scenic spot
Transportation: We drove to the scenic spot tourist center (recommended for self-driving and group tours) The scenic spot is in the mountains, and public transportation to the scenic spot is not convenient
Food: There are local specialty restaurants along the way (said to be highly recommended, but I didn't go to experience this time) There are also many small shops selling grilled sausages, grilled fish, fried chicken chops and other snacks. If you have conditions, you can bring some snacks yourself, such as the Qingjiang small wild fish, small cakes, and mineral water in the local supermarket. The scenic spot is 5 yuan/bottle, you can judge whether you need to bring it yourself.
Accommodation: Self-driving can stay in the homestay next to the scenic spot, or consider staying near Yiling city, the city is more convenient, mainly because it takes about 30 minutes to drive from Yiling to the tourist center, not far.
Other small suggestions:
1 The scenic spot will not accept entry after 15 o'clock, it is recommended to arrive in the morning
2 The last return boat is at 5 pm, you need to arrive at the end before this, normally you can play enough if you enter the park in the morning
3 The macaques are not far from the end of the scenic spot (Longjinxi Scenic Spot) The most monkeys are at 9 o'clock in the morning and more than 1 o'clock in the afternoon, when the monkey brother comes down the mountain to wait for food, at other times you can only see scattered monkeys, there are several hundred monkeys in the scenic spot.
4 The dock boat is every 30 minutes, you can get a scenic spot guide map in the dock waiting hall, which is convenient for checking after entering the mountain
5 After getting off the dock, you can choose to walk up the mountain or take the cable car up the mountain (an additional 30 yuan per person) We chose to take the cable car, so that the whole journey is not too tired, the back is all downhill and parallel roads.
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