A must-see for couples! My boyfriend and I enjoyed the "Two Dams and One Gorge" for the second time this summer, with over 200 RMB per person. We had so much fun!
My boyfriend and I just unlocked the "Two Dams and One Gorge" premium route in Yichang. With university summer vacation in August, for just over 200 RMB per person, we can enjoy tons of amazing Three Gorges adventures!
We set sail promptly at 8:00 AM. There were free commemorative stones on board, and the third-floor open-air observation deck was already bathed in the morning sun. We cruised upstream to Gezhouba Dam. The entire lock passage was breathtaking. My boyfriend took photos the entire time, his phone in hand. The 20-meter drop in water level quietly rose beneath our feet, and we both marveled at the Yangtze River's first dam. After passing through the locks, the true landscape gallery opened up! The cruise entered the pristine Xiling Gorge section, where the cliffs on both sides unfolded like a giant ink painting screen. From the cruise ship, we could see the Three Gorges people living halfway up the mountain. The vegetation in Xiling Gorge in August was vibrantly green!
For the afternoon trip to the Three Gorges Dam, we bought a shuttle bus ticket, which saved us a lot of walking. Standing on the 185 Observation Deck, we were stunned by the magnificent spectacle of the Three Gorges Dam. Even more stunning was the view from Tanziling, overlooking the entire dam.
Overall, the day's itinerary was quite fulfilling. For first-time visitors to Yichang, the Two Dams and One Gorges tour is the top choice. It's 200 yuan per person, includes a guided tour and meals, and leaves you completely free to worry about everything.