Three-Day, Two-Night Yichang Travel Guide is Here!

Day 1: Three Gorges Dam + Xiling Gorge Scenery Morning: Three Gorges Dam - Transportation: About 1-hour drive from downtown Yichang (recommend chartered car or joining a day tour). - Attractions: - Tanzi Ridge: Best viewpoint for panoramic dam views. - 185 Observation Deck: Get up close to the dam's grandeur. - Diversion Memorial Park: Learn about the Three Gorges Project history. - Tips: Advance booking required (free but ID needed). Electric carts in the park require separate tickets. Lunch: Nearby farmhouse restaurants. Try local specialties like fatty fish hotpot or stir-fried bamboo shoots with cured pork. Afternoon: Xiling Gorge Happy Valley or Three Visitors Cave - Option 1: Xiling Gorge Happy Valley (for thrill-seekers) – try bungee jumping or canyon swings. - Option 2: Three Visitors Cave (for culture lovers) – explore Tang/Song dynasty stone carvings and cave wonders. Evening: Night Tour of Yichang - Binjiang Park: Stroll along the Yangtze River nightscape. - Jiefang Road Pedestrian Street: Sample snacks (radish dumplings, liangxia dessert, pan-fried potatoes). --- Day 2: Qingjiang Gallery OR Three Gorges Tribe (choose one) Option A: Qingjiang Gallery (recommended) - Transportation: 1.5-hour drive to Changyang County, then transfer to scenic boats. - Activities: Cruise through Qingjiang’s landscapes, visit Wuluo Zhongli Mountain and Immortal Village, experience Tujia culture. - Tips: Takes 5-6 hours; bring sun protection. Simple meals available on board. Option B: Three Gorges Tribe - Transportation: 1-hour drive to Hujintan Wharf, then transfer by boat. - Activities: Watch Tujia wedding shows at Longjin Stream, explore Bawang Village – a blend of nature and folklore. Dinner: Back in the city, try "Zijiren" or "Fuchu" restaurants for local dishes like hezha (fermented bean paste) or stir-fried pork with zhaguangjiao. --- Day 3: Qu Yuan’s Hometown + Departure Morning: Qu Yuan’s Hometown (Zigui County) - Transportation: ~1-hour drive from downtown. - Attractions: - Visit Qu Yuan Temple to learn about Chu culture. - View the Three Gorges Dam from another angle. - Tips: Pair with Three Gorges Bamboo Sea if time allows. Afternoon: Relax Before Departure - CBD Shopping Center: Buy souvenirs (Zigui navel oranges, Three Gorges tea, Qingjiang wild fish). - Or experience Yichang’s tea culture with a cup of "Caihua Maojian" tea. --- Accommodation Recommendations - Budget: Chain hotels downtown (e.g., near Wanda Plaza, convenient transport). - Unique: Riverside homestays in Changyang (ideal if choosing Qingjiang Gallery). - Luxury: Three Gorges Project Hotel (near the dam, tranquil environment).