Yichang, a city with calls

🛺🛺As the "World Hydropower Capital" and the birthplace of Bachu culture, Yichang combines natural wonders with cultural heritage. [Cruise][Cruise]Day 1: Three Gorges Project and Historical Exploration Morning: Three Gorges Dam & Qu Yuan's Hometown Three Gorges Dam: The world's largest water conservancy project. You can climb up Tanzilin to overlook the panoramic view and feel the shock of "a flat lake emerging from a high gorge". It is recommended to make an appointment for the transfer bus (35 yuan/person) in advance through the official platform. The opening hours are 8:00-17:30. 🚠🚠Feel the majesty of the country's most important equipment, suitable for bringing children to learn about science. ✅Must experience Qu Yuan's Hometown (only 600 meters from the dam): Visit Qu Yuan's Temple and Memorial Hall to learn about the Chuci culture and the poet's life. You can overlook the Three Gorges Dam from the scenic area. To take advantage of the combined ticket discount, you need to follow the "Yichang Culture and Tourism" public account. 🌟Highlights Afternoon: Yichang Museum🕍🕍 A national first-class museum, it displays cultural relics of the Three Gorges Project, Bachu culture and the historical changes of Yichang. Free and open to the public, reservations must be made in advance, and it is recommended to reserve 2 hours. Evening: Railway Dam Snack Street 🍡🍭🍭 Yichang's most down-to-earth food gathering place, we recommend trying radish dumplings, cold shrimps, red oil noodles, and the internet-famous snack "Sour Shopkeeper Boneless Chicken Feet". 🏠🏠Accommodation suggestions: Choose a hotel near Yanjiang Avenue or Wanda Plaza for a night cruise on the Yangtze River (you can choose to watch the "Dream Back to Chexi" live performance or a night cruise Day 2: Natural wonders and folk experience Morning: Sanxia Family⛴️⛴️ A national 5A-level scenic spot that integrates real landscapes with Tujia culture. Take a cruise through Xiling Gorge, watch the Longjinxi Stilt House and Tujia wedding performances. It is recommended to wear light shoes for walking (ticket + cruise about 210 yuan/person) Afternoon: Sanxia Grand Waterfall🏖️🏖️ Asia's highest cascading waterfall (102 meters high), experience the coolness through the Water Curtain Cave. The trails in the scenic area are well-developed, and it is recommended to bring a raincoat. A new "Night Tour of the Waterfall" project will be added in 2025 (separate ticket required), with a unique combination of light show and natural landscape Dining recommendation: 🥤🥤For lunch, you can choose a farmhouse near the scenic area, featuring Tujia bacon and dry pot game; for dinner, return to the city to taste fat fish hotpot Day 3: Qingjiang Gallery and return All day: Qingjiang Gallery 👍Most recommended: A national 5A-level scenic spot, it is famous for its "800-li Qingjiang River is as beautiful as a painting". To take a cruise to visit Wuluo Zhongli Mountain, Xianren Village and other attractions, it is recommended to choose "Line A" (the whole journey takes 4 hours, and the ticket + cruise cost is about 140 yuan/person). In spring, you can experience tea picking in the tea garden or ride along the river greenway 🚵🏻🚵🏻 Before returning: If you have enough time, you can visit Chexi Folk Village (4A level) on the way to experience farming culture. Latest policies and precautions Ticket discounts: The "Attracting Tourists to Yichang" policy will continue in 2025. Some scenic spots will offer combined ticket discounts to tourists from all over the country (such as the Three Gorges Dam + Qu Yuan's Hometown combined ticket). For details, please pay attention to the official website of the "Yichang Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau". Traffic Tips: There are direct tourist buses from Yichang East Station to various scenic spots; self-driving tourists can check traffic restrictions and parking information through the "Yichang Travel" APP Environmental protection requirements: Plastic is prohibited in the Three Gorges Reservoir area, and you need to bring your own water cup; Qingjiang Gallery prohibits drone aerial photography (need to report in advance) Seasonal recommendation: March to May is the best time to visit. Chaotianhou Rafting (open in May) is a good option for summer vacation. Itinerary highlights: The tour focuses on both nature and culture, covering world-class engineering, canyon scenery, folk culture and food experience, and deeply demonstrates Yichang's "whole-region tourism" characteristics. It is recommended to plan your trip in advance and make flexible adjustments to cope with weather changes.