#Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
#1 of Best Things to Do in Yichang
Water Conservancy Projects
Night Attractions
Address:
Sanxiaba District, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang City
Opening times:
Opens at 08:00-17:00(Admission ends at 17:00)Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
0717-6763498,19171381190
Yichang, there are so many surprises! You'll regret it if you don't see it series
😎 Guys, today I'm going to bring you a super detailed travel guide for Yichang in May and June🎊! Follow my steps and let's explore this beautiful city together🎈!
🏞Geographical location: Yichang is located in the western part of Hubei Province💖, at the junction of the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River🎯, blessed with unique natural scenery and a variety of tourism resources😎.
💃Cultural characteristics: Yichang is a vibrant and charming city😜, with unique folk culture and a long history👏.
🎯Route planning:
📅Day1: Yichang city area - Yiling Yangtze River Bridge - Riverside Park🌳
📅Day2: Three Gorges Tribe👨👩👧👦 - Sanxia Cave🤩
📅Day3: Qingjiang Gallery🎨
📅Day4: Three Gorges Dam💪
👏Here are eight of the most worthwhile attractions:
💖Three Gorges Tribe: It's like a paradise😍, where you can enjoy the authentic Tujia folk customs🤝, and see riverside girls washing clothes with mallets👗, and fishermen leisurely casting nets on the river🎣, it's as beautiful as a painting🖼!
💖Sanxia Cave: With a profound historical and cultural heritage📜, the cave walls are inscribed with ancient literati's poems🖌, making one feel as if they have traveled back to ancient times🤩.
💖Qingjiang Gallery: The river is clear to the bottom🏞, with mountains on both sides undulating🧐, taking a boat ride through it🚢, it's simply breathtaking😍!
💖Three Gorges Dam: This is the world's largest hydro-junction project👍, standing on the dam and looking down👀, the sense of shock is indescribable😎!
💖Xiling Gorge: Known for its 'perilousness'💪, it will definitely amaze you with the magic of nature👏!
💖Chexi Folk Scenic Area: The colorful folk performances👯, let you fully feel the charm of ethnic culture🤝.
💖Qu Yuan's Hometown: Delve into the life and deeds of Qu Yuan📕, and feel his great patriotic spirit💖.
💖Chaibuxi Grand Canyon: With strange peaks and rocks🧐, walking on the plank road🚶, it's like being in a fairyland🤩.
✨Specific ways to enjoy each attraction:
🎈In the Three Gorges Tribe, be sure to experience the traditional stilted buildings🛖, participate in a Tujia wedding💒, and feel that unique romance💕.
🎈Sanxia Cave can be enjoyed by boat to appreciate the beauty of both banks🚣, while savoring the poetic charm of the ancients📜.
🎈Of course, you must take a boat ride in Qingjiang Gallery🚢, the scenery along the way will dazzle you😎.
🎈The Tanziling, 185 Platform, and other places in the Three Gorges Dam are must-visit spots👀, definitely an eye-opener👏!
🎈Xiling Gorge can be explored on foot or by boat🚶🚢, both ways have their own fun😜.
🎈Don't miss any performance in Chexi Folk Scenic Area👯, it will bring you an unforgettable experience🤩.
🎈The architecture and exhibitions in Qu Yuan's Hometown are very worth seeing📕, giving you a deeper understanding of Qu Yuan💖.
🎈In Chaibuxi Grand Canyon, walk slowly along the plank road🚶, and enjoy the beauty of nature to the fullest🤩.
👀Travel tips:
🔸Be sure to protect yourself from the sun🌞, or you'll get tanned😜.
🔸Bring rain gear🌂, in case it suddenly rains🥰.
🔸Plan your itinerary according to your physical strength🚶, don't get too tired😎.
🔸Pay attention to safety🙏, especially in mountainous areas and near water💧.
😍Local food recommendations:
🔸Chilled shrimp😋: Smooth and refreshing, soft and sweet, it's a touch of coolness in summer💖.
🔸Yiling Crisp👍: Sweet and crispy, a bite brings a full sense of happiness😎.
🔸Three Gorges Tiao Crisp🤩: Crispy and sweet, it's unforgettable👏.
💗Summary: Yichang is a charming city🥰, with beautiful scenery👏, rich culture📕, and delicious food😋. Believe me, once you come here, you will definitely fall in love with it💖!
W1sp3r1ng_D@rkw1sp
Yichang is truly a breathtaking place, I regret not coming here until this year
Yichang is obscure yet beautiful, brimming with the breath of life, with low living costs and a slow pace of life. It has mountains and waters, and you can walk along the riverbank, feeling the breeze, admiring the mountains and waters, and enjoying the beauty of the moment🤗.
🚘Transportation
🔶Besides airplanes and trains, you can also reach Yichang by taking a Yangtze River cruise🚢. Going upstream is from Yichang to Chongqing, and downstream is from Chongqing to Yichang.
🏡Accommodation
🔶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 yourself, you can join a tour group, with hotel transfers or transfers from the Wanda Tourist Center and Yichang East Station🚌.
3 Days and 2 Nights Itinerary
Day1: Three Gorges Tribe - Three Gorges Dam
Day2: Three Gorges Waterfall - Yangtze River Night Cruise
Day3: Qingjiang Gallery - Return trip
✅Three Gorges Waterfall
Originally named Baiguoshu Waterfall, it is the third largest among 'China's Top Ten Famous Waterfalls' and a rare national geological park that combines gorges, caves, landscapes, and fossil culture. There are 20 natural attractions in the scenic area, including the Goddess Viewing Waterfall, Paper Cave, Sutra Cave, and Water Curtain Cave.
✅Three Gorges Tribe
Located within the Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges, it consists of mountain homes, water homes, and creek-side homes. The most outstanding are the water homes; if time is limited, you can skip the mountain homes🤗.
✅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 through a 'gallery'🖼, enjoying the works of nature🎨.
✅Three Gorges Dam
Divided into the Dam Scenic Area and the Ship Lift. Visiting the dam and taking a cruise to experience the ship lift are two different places, requiring a combination of car and boat travel.
The scenic area is divided into Tanziling, 185 Park, and the Flood Diversion Memorial Garden. There are shuttle buses between the plates, but walking is also required. If taking a Yangtze River cruise, the Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift is included.
✅Must-try Foods:
Radish dumplings, baked potatoes, cold shrimp, beef buns, Three Travelers Divine Chicken, Tujia carrying grid, dry-braised copper fish, Qingjiang fish head, white cut fatty fish, silver needle chicken shreds, Tujia steamed meat, fried cured meat with Zha guang pepper.
❤Warm Tips:
It is recommended to start your day early, as the distances between attractions are relatively long, and it takes more time!
Of course, there are many more fun places around, and if time permits, you can go and have fun
RelaxationHolidays
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.
NINA CUMMINGS
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.
lyrindel_4457
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.
madelinecollins86
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
DavidAnderson123*
Yichang | Jiaolong emerges from the Yangtze River, affectionately tied to the Three Gorges scenery
A night cruise on the Yangtze River should not be too late during holidays as there are really a lot of tourists.
Experienced the rising waters and soaring ships at the Gezhou Dam.
Witnessed the longest and most perilous Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges.
Took a boat tour of the Three Gorges Grand Canyon, admiring the astonishing natural scenery.
WESTON EVANS
I had the fortune to visit the Three Gorges Dam, both on its surface and inside
I once had the opportunity to visit the Three Gorges Dam on and inside. I took a cruise from Chongqing to Zigui Port, then drove to the Three Gorges. The Three Gorges Dam was not as massive as I had imagined, but its length was very long, and I saw several large units inside. I also saw how cargo ships and passenger ships passed through the power station, and how a 3000-ton cargo ship was lifted by machinery... It was truly an eye-opening experience.
The ship we were on was the Gold 1, the space in the rooms was not as large as in hotels, and the bathrooms were also quite small, especially the bedding was very damp, but the scenery along the way was really stunning! If you have time, you can go and experience it for yourself.
Scarlett_Rainthorn
Really, do I need to go through security check to visit the Three Gorges Dam?
There are three viewing points open to tourists in the Three Gorges Dam tourist area: Tanziling, 185 Platform, and the Stream-Cutting Memorial Park.
So how to visit correctly and save time? There are generally two ways to visit:
1. Independent travel. Drive or choose other means of transportation to reach the scenic spot. Among them, self-driving tourists need to apply for a pass at the reception station with relevant documents according to regulations when driving into the Three Gorges dedicated road.
2. Three Gorges cruise ship, the project included in the cruise ship includes the Three Gorges Dam tourist area. Now let's talk about the overall visit process:
First of all, the ticket, the Three Gorges Dam tourist area is a free scenic spot, there is no ticket fee, tourists only need to pay for their own transportation and sightseeing car fees (round-trip transportation car 35, sightseeing car 30).
1. This is due to the special nature of the dam scenic spot, no matter which way you enter, you need to change to the tourist center's round-trip bus to go to the core scenic spot.
2. Similarly, here, security checks will be conducted on tourists, and some items that are not allowed to be brought in can be stored in the tourist center, and can be picked up after the tour is over.
First stop: Tanziling. Tanziling is the highest point overlooking the Three Gorges Project. When you climb to the 5A-level tourist scenic spot Tanziling viewing point, you can overlook the entire Three Gorges Project and experience the heroic feelings of the poem 'Cut off Wushan clouds and rain, high gorges out of Pinghu'.
Second stop: 185 Platform. As the name suggests, it is because the dam is 185 meters high. From Tanziling to the 185 platform, you can walk there in about fifteen minutes, or you can choose to take an electric car for 10 yuan; looking down from the 185 platform, you can feel the greatness and pride of the Chinese nation and enter the near-dam viewing point, where you can feel the majestic and magnificent dam at close range.
Third stop: Stream-Cutting Memorial Park. Come to the Stream-Cutting Memorial Park to appreciate the perfect combination of man and nature, as if you are in the beautiful scenery of 'mountains and rivers connected, heaven and man united'. The Stream-Cutting Memorial Park is the first domestic water conservancy project theme park with the theme of the Three Gorges Project's stream-cutting, integrating sightseeing, popular science, leisure and other functions.
Some small tips:
1. There is a Three Gorges ship lift inside the dam, where you can experience the feeling of the ship rising with the water. If you are self-driving, it is recommended to book and purchase online in advance; if you are on a Three Gorges cruise ship, you can ask the ship to help buy it.
2. The scenic area is still relatively large, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes to play, self-driving friends need to consult the scenic area in advance, bring relevant documents for registration and inspection.
3. The Three Gorges Dam tourist area is a very educational place, I hope that all friends who go to visit can calm down, appreciate this world-famous water conservancy project, see the great tools of the great country, and be proud of the motherland!
NomadicWonder
Yichang self-driving two-day tour
Nanny-level strategy!.
💫I stayed at the Kerry Select River View Hotel on the night, next to Wanda. Many hotels play the "river view" feature. The front desk service of this hotel is particularly worth mentioning, their enthusiasm and politeness make me feel warm💞. When asking them to send items, the interaction is full of friendly greetings, and there will be no embarrassment at all. The price is affordable, and you can drive in and out for free all day until 11:45 the next morning. If it is overdue, you only need to ask the front desk to swipe the card, which is convenient and easy! To the Cool Gallery, Three Gorges Dam, Three Gorges People, all within 1 hour's drive, the scenery along the way is unparalleled😍.
💫However, be aware! The Three Gorges Waterfall has been closed due to recent heavy rains, and we still cannot enter after buying tickets😫. Please be sure to call the scenic spot or pay attention to its public account to inquire about the opening situation before going.
💫As for the Cool Gallery, we chose Line B, with a total price of 135 yuan/person, including tickets and boat tickets. After climbing the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains, then take a boat back, easy and joyful😂! We arrived at more than 2 pm and took the boat at 4 pm, which was convenient and fast. Warm reminder: The last boat is at 4:30 in the afternoon, don't miss it. Line B can climb mountains and take boats, recommended👍.
💫Before going to the Three Gorges Dam, don't forget to apply for a vehicle pass on the public account, otherwise it will be very troublesome to get off halfway😓. I made an appointment in advance, and it was basically released immediately as soon as a batch was opened. Note that the post is guarded by armed police, do not take pictures, otherwise you will be seriously questioned and checked.
💫The Three Gorges Dam has clear road signs to guide tourists to the bus transfer center. Don't be fooled by the roadside cattle. They will guide you off the right path and recommend buying high-priced tickets. We chose a ticket for 65 yuan, which can take the scenic area bus. You can also choose to take an electric car, the price is reasonable but shorter, walking is also good, about 15 minutes🚶♂️. The place to buy tickets is not far away, and you can feel more fun by exploring on your own, study more strategies, and avoid unnecessary expenses.
💫For dinner, we tasted Wang's cold shrimp, which tasted okay. But if you are not in love with this kind of food, you may not be able to notice the difference between its cold shrimp and others. Enjoy food in "Daijie Restaurant", simple but delicious, overall full and return. Pepper chicken🍗, scrambled eggs with leeks🥚, beef offal hot pot🥘, stir-fried amaranth🥗, fat intestine silk, all down only 252 yuan. A big highlight is that the business is booming. If you come late, you may need to wait. It is recommended to reserve a seat in advance to free up space. Don't forget to park your car on the side of the road🚗.
MONICA RODGERS
Travel Guide to the Three Gorges Dam| Show your parents the national treasure
| Show your parents the national treasure.
Take your parents to Yichang
The Three Gorges Dam is a must-see
As the world's largest water conservancy project, it's really shocking
㊙️Three Gorges Dam must-visit
1️⃣Three Gorges Dam Scenic Area (🆓Free)
🗺Tour route: Tanziling➡️185 Viewing Platform➡️River Closure Memorial Park
✔️Tanziling: 🉑Overlook the entire dam panorama🈶Lock viewing platform to see the ship channel closer
✔️185 Viewing Platform: Close-up view of the dam, including the spillway dam, floodgate, etc. can be clearly seen
✔️River Closure Memorial Park: Understand the history of the construction of the Three Gorges Dam and the Three Gorges migrants
2️⃣Ship Lift (💰188 yuan): Chinese manufacturing is super shocking, you must experience it once!
⚠️Visiting the dam and experiencing the ship lift are not in the same place
📝Travel tips
▪️Three Gorges Dam Scenic Area opening hours: 08:30-16:30
▪️Three Gorges Dam Scenic Area shuttle bus: 💰35 yuan/person, Lock viewing platform-185 platform electric car💰10 yuan/person (extra charge)
▪️The Three Gorges Dam is under jurisdiction🚘Self-driving treasures need to obtain a certificate to drive in, the certificate can be handled online or at the window of each checkpoint, it needs to be handled with a driver's license and driving license
▪️If you want to see the spectacular sight of the dam opening and discharging water, you have to go during the summer flood season❗️You can't see it at other times
▪️You may encounter the ship lift maintenance period is not open❌It is recommended to understand clearly before going, to avoid running empty regrets
▪️Although the attractions in the scenic area are relatively scattered, there are shuttle buses🛺that can reach, you can take pictures along the way📸When you are tired, you can take a bus, and it is not tiring to play with your parents
▪️It's very hot in summer☀️It's very sunny in the scenic area⚠️Pay attention to prepare good sun protection for the elderly👒Some food and enough water
phaelia_0417
I once traveled to the Three Gorges near Wushan, and saw paintings that looked just like WushanGorges
Here is a travel guide for the Yangtze River Three Gorges:
1. Transportation:
• Chongqing Train Station: Chongqing North Station (near city center), Chongqing West East Station (high-speed rail), Chongqing Station
• Airplane: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport
2. Accommodation: It is recommended to stay near Jiefangbei in Chongqing, where eating, living, and traveling are very convenient.
3. Must-visit attractions:
• Fengdu Ghost City: Known as 'Bazi Biedu' in ancient times, it is one of the most famous cultural landscapes on the Yangtze River Golden Tourist Line
• Shibaobao: National AAAA level tourist attraction, national key cultural relics protection unit
• Baidi City: Located in Fengjie County, Chongqing, at the mouth of Qutang Gorge of the Yangtze River Three Gorges, it is a viewing point of Kuimen, the west gate of the Yangtze River Three Gorges
• Small Three Gorges: Known as 'Chinese Wonder', 'World's Unique Scenery', it is one of the top forty tourist destinations in China
• Shennv Stream: Located on the south bank of the Yangtze River, it originates from Guandu District, Wushan County, Chongqing
• Three Gorges Dam: You can go up to the 5A level tourist attraction Tanziling viewing point, where you can overlook the whole view of the Three Gorges Project
• Three Gorges Tribe: The scenic area is located in the most magical and magnificent Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River Three Gorges, a national AAAAA level tourist attraction
4. 5-day tour recommendation:
• Day 1: Depart from Chongqing→Fengdu Ghost City→Fengdu Shuangguishan→Zhong County
• Day 2: Zhong County→Shibaobao→Baidi City→Small Three Gorges→Fengjie
• Day 3: Fengjie→Wu Gorge→Xiling Gorge→Shennv Peak
• Day 4: Shennv Stream→Three Gorges Dam
• Day 5: Three Gorges Dam→Three Gorges Tribe→Yichang→Return
5. Local food in Chongqing: Chongqing hot pot, Chongqing skewers, Maoxuewang, sour and spicy noodles, boiled fish, spicy chicken, saliva chicken.
6. Precautions:
• Chongqing is also known as the mountain city, so remember to wear a pair of comfortable shoes
• Plan your one-day tour in advance, you can get to all the attractions by rail transit
• Check the latest weather conditions before departure, and then decide what clothes to bring.
Wanderlust
Must-visit two dams and one gorge two-day tour guide around Wuhan
Day1: Arrive at Yichang East in the afternoon - Canal Park - cbd shopping center/Jiefang Road pedestrian street - Binjiang Park
Day2: Three Gorges Home - Three Gorges Dam (one-day tour, boat to car return)
1. Canal Park: 1h
A city oasis that combines ecological scenery, leisure and recreation, wetland protection and science education. A great place for dating and shooting!
2. cbd shopping center/Jiefang Road pedestrian street: 1h
A good place to eat and shop. Snacks (radish dumplings, coated tofu, three fresh tofu skin, cold shrimp, egg-wrapped potatoes, top cake). These snacks are too friendly to Sichuanese, and the atmosphere is too love, it is impossible to have in Hangzhou!
3. Binjiang Park: 30mins
The night view is really beautiful, and the wind is really big. It feels great to walk by the river with a light at night! If you have time, you can ride a bike or take a boat tour, passing through the Natural Tower, Yiwan Railway Bridge, Yiling Yangtze River Bridge, Binjiang Park, Zhenjiang Pavilion, River Dolphin Square, and Zhixi Yangtze River Bridge.
4. Three Gorges Home: 4h
Located at the big bend of Mingyue Bay in the Xiling Gorge section between the Three Gorges Dam and Gezhouba Dam. The scenic area includes Three Gorges People, Yao Yue Pavilion, Lantern Shadow Stone, Ba Wang Village, Stone Order, Longjin Creek and other attractions. There are performances of mountain people in Ba Wang Village, and performances of water people in Longjin Creek.
Review: The outdoor and indoor performances are very interesting, much more interesting than the impression of West Lake and the eternal love of Jiuzhaigou. The potatoes on the way to Longjin Creek are quite delicious.
5. Three Gorges Dam: 3h
The scenic area includes Tanzi Ridge, 185 viewing platform, and Jieliu Memorial Park. Review: Go to see the national heavy equipment, very shocking!
🌈About the group: After following the group to the scenic spot, I didn't pay any fees for elevators, cable cars, and batteries, and I went on a free trip after leaving the group, and found the tour guide to meet at the time.
Other attractions:
🌼Qingjiang Gallery, Qingjiang Fangshan, Three Gorges Waterfall, Three Gorges Bamboo Sea, Yichang Museum, One Two Art Museum, Mojishan, Qu Yuan's Hometown, Chaotian Roar Drifting, Baili Wilderness
Ps: Yichang is so beautiful! You can play for many days!
RoamingExplorer
Why don't you take the Yangtze Discovery?
【Opening】: This year's Three Gorges cruise is really exceptionally popular, especially as the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day are approaching, it's like a battle of the gods, each showing their magic, if you want to book, you better do it early, here comes the Yangtze Discovery, it's not difficult for it to stand out with its strength, it's up to you to choose or not~
🛬【Reference itinerary】:
Downstream (4 days and 3 nights): Chaotianmen-Fengdu Mingshan-Fengyan Three Kingdoms-Baidi City-Qutang Gorge-Wu Gorge-Wuyuan Cave-Ship Lift-Three Gorges Dam
Upstream (5 days and 4 nights): Yichang-Qu Yuan's Hometown-Three Gorges Dam-Xiling Gorge-Shennv Stream-Wu Gorge-Qutang Gorge-Baidi City-Fengdu Mingshan-Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon-Chaotianmen
(All attractions are included in the ticket)
⛺【Must-play reasons】: 1. The Yangtze Discovery has spacious and bright rooms and comfortable beds, with daily housekeeping; 2. The Yangtze Discovery is basically all-inclusive, its route basically covers the famous scenic spots of the Three Gorges; 3. The service on the cruise is also a highlight, with professional guides and service teams to ensure their safety and comfort; 4. The beautiful restaurant and various entertainment facilities provide a variety of food and entertainment activities to meet the needs of passengers and make the trip more colorful.
🏨【What's included】: River view balcony room + Chinese and Western buffet + all attractions in the itinerary
🚌【Transportation strategy】: Take a plane or high-speed train from your city to Chongqing/Yichang, then follow the navigation route to the pier (you can take the light rail or taxi directly in Chongqing; the pier in Yichang is far from the city, you can go to the Three Gorges Cruise Center to take a bus to the pier)
🧡【tips】: The weather in the Three Gorges is unpredictable recently, please bring rain gear and umbrellas in advance, and remember to bring non-slip shoes, power banks, jackets, etc.~
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For consultation and reservation, please contact customer service~
J@m3s T@yl0r
Experience the Three Gorges cruise on the Huaxia Goddess 3 upstream itinerary
Detailed guide to the Three Gorges cruise 🚢
Before the trip, I was always searching for guides, but I didn't find any that were particularly detailed. Let me supplement.
We chose the 🚢Huaxia Goddess 3 upstream itinerary this time. The ship was launched in May 2021. The tonnage of 17,000 ensures the stability of the ship.
📃Itinerary:
The downstream is Chongqing-Yichang 4 days and 3 nights
The upstream is Yichang-Chongqing 5 days and 4 nights
The upstream time will be more ample
Accommodation:
For each floor above the second floor, an additional fee of 150 yuan is required
We live on the 2nd floor. The balcony scenery is not much different. If you really want to see the scenery, everyone needs to go up to the 7th floor deck. And it was not affected by the engine
The room is a double bed or twin bed room, no extra bed
If you are alone, you can share a room with others or make up for the difference in room price for single occupancy
The room furnishings can be seen in the pictures, everything is available, and an umbrella 🌂 is also thoughtfully prepared
The broadcast in the room can be adjusted by yourself
🍲Dining:
There are specific meal times for three meals a day
Apart from this, the restaurant is not open at other times
The meals on the Huaxia Goddess 3 are not bad
The meals on the ship are not repeated for 5 days, I love all kinds of cold dishes
+498/person can upgrade to VIP restaurant, each meal will have about 6 freshly made dishes such as steak, pork chop, etc.
🛍️On-board entertainment:
3F, 5F shops (with daily necessities, snacks, cheongsam, hat accessories, etc.)
5F bar, 3F4F coffee juice bar
6F gym (three machines: treadmill, bicycle, sit-up machine)
7F viewing deck
B1 video game city, cinema (one movie a day, 28 yuan/person)
⛰️Onshore projects:
There are paid and free projects every day (Three Gorges Dam, Small Three Gorges, Snow Jade Cave)
If you don't want to play too tired, just participate in free projects
Spend the rest of the half day leisurely on the ship
✨Summary:
I highly recommend everyone to experience it. The whole itinerary is very fulfilling. A schedule for the second day will be sent every day, and the arrangements are clear. The service attitude of the staff on the ship is very good. The biggest complaint is that in order to catch up with breakfast, you have to get up before 7 o'clock every day.
You can click on the product link below to place an order and make a reservation for the trip as soon as you confirm the travel time~
OrionShadowrider64
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
nathanielstorm92
Yichang Tourism | Must-visit famous building Three Gorges Dam
| Must-visit famous building Three Gorges Dam.
🗺Location: Yichang Changjiang Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area (5A)
🕐Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 (Stop admission at 15:00)
🚶Tour time: 3-4 hours
💵Ticket cost: Free, 35 yuan for scenic area transportation fee, 10 yuan for scenic area ferry electric car, 200 yuan/person for ship lift experience
Famous attractions:
✅Tanzi Ridge
The first stop by the shuttle bus, although it looks like a slope from a distance, there are escalators all the way, which is very friendly to the elderly and children, and can easily reach.
Standing on the top of Tanzi Ridge and looking far away, the majestic Three Gorges Dam is right in front, the towering Changjiang Fourth Gorge double-line five-level ship lock is behind, and the panoramic view of the Three Gorges Project is all around.
The display stand also has some display boards of the Three Gorges Project and the immigrant project, which makes me feel the hardship of the immigrants and the majesty of the Three Gorges Project.
✅185 Viewing Platform
A few minutes walk from the three escalators down from Tanzi Ridge to the ferry car boarding point. You can spend 10 yuan to take the ferry car to the viewing platform at an altitude of 185 meters.
Or walk for 10-15 minutes, you can see the landscape of high gorge and flat lake and the stele on the way, you can take pictures together.
The viewing platform is also the best angle to shoot the dam at close range.
✅Cut-off Memorial Park
This is like a memorial park, you can walk under the shade of the trees, and there are also large engineering vehicles on display. In addition to watching the panoramic view of the dam, you can also experience the Three Gorges Show, and the ticket for the Three Gorges Show is 35 yuan.
✅Three Gorges Project Museum
After the Cut-off Memorial Park, you can choose to take a shuttle bus back to the visitor center, or you can go to the Three Gorges Project Museum.
You can enter with your ID card by purchasing a ticket for 35 yuan. The three exhibition halls show issues such as sound, light, electricity, and environmental development, which gives me a deeper understanding of the Three Gorges Dam project.
🚶Transportation:
🚕Self-driving: Navigate to the Three Gorges Dam Tourist Transfer Center, about 40min
🚌Bus: You can buy a bus ticket to the Three Gorges Dam at the Yichang Passenger Transport Center
🚎Scenic area bus: Take the scenic area sightseeing bus into the scenic area after arriving at the transfer center
Accommodation recommendation: There are many boutique homestays around the Three Gorges Dam, such as Nine Rooms, Shi Wu·Yue She, Lan Shan Yu Su. The location is good, and you can directly see the magnificent spectacle of the Three Gorges Dam from the room.
🏞Tour route: Visitor Transfer Center→Tanzi Ridge→185 Platform→Cut-off Memorial Park→Three Gorges Project Museum→Transfer Center
📝Self-driving pass handling:
Online: Apply for processing 12 hours in advance in "Three Gorges Dam Tourism"
Offline: Free certification at the checkpoint, the window needs to carry a driver's license, driving license
JourneyMementos
Three Gorges Dam Three-Day Tour Guide
Day One: Unveiling the Mystery of the Three Gorges Dam✨
Arrive at the Three Gorges Dam in the early morning, first visit the 185 viewing platform to feel the grandeur of the Yangtze River.👀 Then visit the Three Gorges Dam to understand this world's largest project. Shocking!💪
Day Two: Taste the Local Customs of the Three Gorges People🍃
Enter the Three Gorges People's Scenic Area to experience the local customs of the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups. Participate in the intangible cultural heritage performance to feel the charm of folk culture. Dance, song, drama... everything is wonderful!💃🎤
Day Three: Explore the Wonderful Natural Scenery of Chaibuxi Grand Canyon or Three Gorges Waterfall, Baili Wilderness🌈
In Chaibuxi Grand Canyon, feel the magic of nature. Or go to the Three Gorges Waterfall to experience the impact of the water flow and the coolness of the mist. Or, enjoy the tranquility of the grassland and the vastness of the wilderness in Baili Wilderness. Each place has its unique charm!🌳Rapid water flow🌊Vast grassland🌿
✨ Three Gorges Dam Four-Day Tour Guide✨
Day One: Start the Exploration Journey of the Three Gorges Dam✨
Same as the three-day tour, first visit the 185 viewing platform and the Three Gorges Dam to deeply understand this world's largest project.👀
Day Two: Feel the Local Customs of the Tujia Ethnic Group🍃
As above, visit the Three Gorges People's Scenic Area to experience the local customs of the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups. Participate in the intangible cultural heritage performance to feel the charm of folk culture. Dance, song, drama... everything is wonderful!💃🎤
Day Three and Four: Explore the Wonderful Scenery of Changyang Qingjiang Gallery🌈
In Changyang Qingjiang Gallery, take a boat to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Qingjiang. Along the way, you can visit various natural landscapes and cultural relics. Each place has unique beauty waiting for you to discover! The landscape is picturesque, and the history is long.🛥️🏚️
H3nry Br0wn
The 三峽大壩is a state-level site in which many visitors would have a look. Highly recommended to go.
Johnwwwwww
Three Gorges Dam-Incredible engineering!
If you’re in Yichang, I’d recommend you take the time to visit the Three Gorges Dam.
This Dam is the largest in the world.
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Isa in 中国
# spectacular# Many people know the Three Gorges Dam, but did not really step into that spectacular! As a Chinese, you should go and see, you will re-recognize the great engineering landscape that is worthy of pride in China and the world! It was a sunny day, and I came to the Three Gorges Dam of the Zhongbao Island in the middle of the Xiling! The weather is sunny and climbs the dam to the high point of the Tanzi Ridge, looking around in the beautiful white clouds under the beautiful scenery! Standing on the 185 viewing platform, the Three Gorges Dam is like a dragon lying on the Yangtze River!