Changyang 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

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

Don't ever come to Qingjiang! It's really too beautiful, you'll regret not coming, haha

Weekend relaxation with the sisters heading to The gallery, as the name suggests, is about appreciating the beauty of Qingjiang in the form of viewing paintings~ Observing Qingjiang is like strolling through a 'gallery' and admiring the works of nature. Looking up, you see mountains, full of the vibrant spirit of spring, and along the way, there are vibrant green forests~ Looking down, you see the river, like spilled dark green paint, the full greenness permeating the entire river, refreshing to the soul. We chose Route A. The journey didn't have as many stops as shown on the ticket, mainly appreciating the scenery of Changyang by boat. There will be a stop at where friends who like hiking can give it a try, the scenery is really beautiful~ There's also the iconic building of the Tujia White Tiger, and if you're lucky, you can see the all-white White Tiger sculpture~ The return trip is also by boat, be sure to prepare water and food in advance, has many shops and restaurants, but after all, it's a scenic area, so the prices are slightly higher than usual. It's up to personal choice. The main route of A: Boat sightseeing → Zhongli Mountain → Boat return trip Some attractions that were originally accessible are now cancelled because the water shore is too low for boats to dock easily~ Be sure to choose a sunny day Hope everyone has fun at Qingjiang Gallery

Tianzhu Mountain | Misty rain enters the south of the Yangtze, the landscape is dyed like ink

After a lifetime of infatuation, there are no dreams of the south, but there is Tianzhu Mountain in Changyang. Spring has a hundred flowers, autumn has the moon, summer has cool breezes, winter has snow. Why do they say 'Tianzhu Mountain in fine weather is not as good as in rain, and Tianzhu Mountain in rain is not as good as in fog'? This is probably the best answer~ In the early and mid-summer of Tianzhu Mountain, right after the sudden rain stops, it is the easiest time for clouds and fog to appear. You can check the real-time weather forecast and wait for the post-rain fog at Tianzhu Mountain. In the midst of this fog, it feels like a fairyland. If you want to slowly enjoy this tranquility, it's best to stay for a night. 🧭Navigation: Tianzhu Mountain, Changyang, Hubei 🎫Ticket: 40 RMB per person (annual pass available) 🈺️Business Hours: 8:00-5:00

Yichang Tianzhushan | Above the mountains, clouds and mist entwine

Yichang Tianzhushan is located 50 meters north of County Road 214 in Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, 💟💟💟 the Tianzhushan of Changyang Tujia Autonomous County in Yichang. The religion of Tianzhushan is Taoism, which belongs to the Wudang sect, and is part of the Central Wudang. For sightseeing, it is recommended to go on a cloudy day or a clear morning, where you can see a sea of clouds. When we went there, the weather was cloudy, and the layers of clouds were very distinct, creating a feeling as if we were in a fairyland. In July, the mountaintop is very cool, and watching the sea of clouds from the highest peak makes one feel very calm. After the clouds disperse, you can also see the Qingjiang Gallery. The charm of nature is just so instantaneous!!! We hiked up and down the mountain by ourselves, exercising our bodies, breathing fresh air, and seeing beautiful scenery. On the way up the mountain, there are various plants to learn about, such as wild kiwifruit, and many types of moss (some moss even flowers). ❤️❤️❤️ The ticket price in July is 40 RMB per person. For me personally, it is the most cost-effective scenic spot ticket. Caution ⚠️ It's best to bring ice claws If driving, bring anti-skid chains Bring gloves | Gloves are needed for gripping the iron chains when descending stairs Bring a walking stick | To prevent slipping The exercise intensity is not high | No need to wear a special storm jacket Just wear a short, warm one After climbing, you can go to Barenzhai for a meal, the taste is quite good

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

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.

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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 🌟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. ------------------------------------------------------------ 💰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 ------------------------------------------------------------ 📌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 ------------------------------------------------------------ 📷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".

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.