Three Gorges

🎉High Gorge Flat Lake is the most magnificent new landscape brought by the construction of the Three Gorges Project to the Yangtze River Three Gorges. The beauty of the High Gorge Flat Lake first appeared in Yichang, which has become the best viewpoint to observe the High Gorge Flat Lake. The Three Gorges Reservoir will backwater to Fengdu County, forming a 436-kilometer-long river-type Three Gorges Reservoir above the dam. The width of the river surface in many wide valley areas will increase from kilometers before storage to about 3 kilometers. The beautiful and spectacular High Gorge Flat Lake is presented to the world. The rapid river water of the past is replaced by the rippling lake surface. Some 'hidden in the boudoir, unknown to the world' landscapes are presented to tourists. The newly added gorges, lakes, islands, drifting, river sections, caves and other new landscapes are integrated with the original gorge scenery to form the rich content of the new Three Gorges tour. According to incomplete statistics, after the initial water storage of the Three Gorges Project, the Three Gorges River section will form Zigui Lake, Baidi Lake and other lakes, adding Baidi Island, Shuangjiang Island, Gourd Island and other islands, the lake is vast, the lake and mountains are beautiful, the beauty is vast, the weather is varied, and the beautiful picture of the new Three Gorges is constructed 📍Tai Ping Xi Port Passenger Terminal, Tai Ping Xi Town, Yiling District, Yichang City, Hubei Province

🔥A while ago, I experienced a cruise trip on the Yangtze River Three Gorges. Besides appreciating the beautiful landscapes of our motherland, I also visited tourist spots that I had only heard of in books before. As for Fengdu Ghost City, I found the architecture and riverside scenery here really attractive. ❤Fengdu is a county town in the suburbs of Chongqing, and the Ghost City is also known as 'Youdu' or 'Ghost Capital'. This scenic spot has a long history and became famous for its various buildings and shapes of the underworld, but unlike its superficially 'particularly gloomy' name, the scenery in the scenic area is actually antique, with lush trees, and the national style architecture is worth watching. ❤️I disembarked early in the morning and climbed the steps to reach the entrance of the scenic spot. Under the sunshine, I found the beautiful scenery here also amazing. Walking through the streets and alleys of the Ghost City, you can see everywhere the simple residences and exquisitely carved stone sculptures. Looking out, you can see the surrounding mountains in the distance and the charming river in the near view. 👍The architectural complex here integrates elements of two generations. The entire complex is composed of temples, palaces, towers, etc., with a majestic momentum. Among them, the Palace of the Underworld is regarded as the core of the Ghost City. If you look closely at the details of these palaces, many sculptures are really ingenious and extremely exquisite. 🧭When to go: Relatively speaking, the scenery is best in summer and autumn, and it is appropriate to go in September and October. ⏱️What time to go: The scenic area has fixed business hours, but it is still recommended to go early in the morning when the air and light are best. ✅ Must-visit spots: This scenic area is designed in a long strip, and you can visit in order. The must-visit spots include: Mingshan Archway, Hengha Shrine, Shanxiao Pavilion, Baoen Temple, Yaowang Temple, Caishen Temple, Naihe Bridge, etc. 🏠Facilities: The scenic area is particularly mature and has everything. If you are too lazy to climb the mountain, you can take a cable car, but that way you will miss some scenic spots halfway up the mountain. There are many specialty shops and restaurants at the foot of the mountain, and it's also nice to look at the scenery by the river after eating. 📷 Photography tips: 1. The view is wide, so you can take pictures of both scenery and people. 2. Compose with color as the center, it will be more comfortable to shoot buildings. 3. It's best to shoot with the light, the effect is very good. 4. If you want to produce big pictures, you really need more time. ‼️Those must-see TIPS before going to check in: 1. No matter what, you need to climb the mountain, so prepare your physical strength in advance. 2. The sun on the mountain is very hot, so you still need to pay attention to heatstroke prevention. 3. Be sure to listen to the tour guide and don't run around. 4. Respect local customs and habits when visiting.

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

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, wanting to feel the green mountains and rivers, the Three Gorges family is really worth recommending. The Yangtze River under the cliffs on both sides is really really green, and the wooden houses on the edge of the cliff have a taste of Chinese ink painting. The photo effect of the beautiful women who like to take pictures is great! There will be traditional shadow puppet performances, wedding customs and other performances at the scenic spot, and the wild macaques in the mountains interact with you! Of course, if you want to see the magnificent landscape in a cursory way, it is not recommended here. The subjective feeling is that it is more suitable to feel the charm of nature here, and the refreshing and quiet feeling brought by the green mountains and clear water. Tourist route: Ticket office transfer car→Dock by boat to reach the scenic spot The end of the scenic spot tour by boat back to the starting dock→Take the transfer car back to the tourist center and go home by yourself. Why do you need a transfer car because there is no parking place at the dock, you can also stop at the local villagers' courtyard, but you need to consume at the other's home, self-driving can choose by yourself, the road from the tourist center to the dock is basically winding up and down the mountain, there are many bends and cliffs) ...Strategy... Ticket: 200 yuan/person, including scenic spot tickets, transfer cars, ferry tickets, including items are necessary items in the scenic spot Transportation: We drove to the scenic spot tourist center (recommended for self-driving and group tours) The scenic spot is in the mountains, and public transportation to the scenic spot is not convenient Food: There are local specialty restaurants along the way (said to be highly recommended, but I didn't go to experience this time) There are also many small shops selling grilled sausages, grilled fish, fried chicken chops and other snacks. If you have conditions, you can bring some snacks yourself, such as the Qingjiang small wild fish, small cakes, and mineral water in the local supermarket. The scenic spot is 5 yuan/bottle, you can judge whether you need to bring it yourself. Accommodation: Self-driving can stay in the homestay next to the scenic spot, or consider staying near Yiling city, the city is more convenient, mainly because it takes about 30 minutes to drive from Yiling to the tourist center, not far. Other small suggestions: 1 The scenic spot will not accept entry after 15 o'clock, it is recommended to arrive in the morning 2 The last return boat is at 5 pm, you need to arrive at the end before this, normally you can play enough if you enter the park in the morning 3 The macaques are not far from the end of the scenic spot (Longjinxi Scenic Spot) The most monkeys are at 9 o'clock in the morning and more than 1 o'clock in the afternoon, when the monkey brother comes down the mountain to wait for food, at other times you can only see scattered monkeys, there are several hundred monkeys in the scenic spot. 4 The dock boat is every 30 minutes, you can get a scenic spot guide map in the dock waiting hall, which is convenient for checking after entering the mountain 5 After getting off the dock, you can choose to walk up the mountain or take the cable car up the mountain (an additional 30 yuan per person) We chose to take the cable car, so that the whole journey is not too tired, the back is all downhill and parallel roads.

Time flies like a fleeting cloud, and another year has passed with the cold and heat. In 2023, I ran for 239 days, 4100 kilometers. I went hiking and walking for 87 days, 1750 kilometers. First, I went around the Thousand Island Lake, Tai Lake, Poyang Lake, Yangcheng Lake, Xueye Lake, and Xuanwu Lake, and then around the sea in Rizhao, Qingdao, Weihai, Yantai, Penglai, and Longkou. I climbed Mount Tai, Yishan, Yishan, Mengshan, and Boshan in the province; then I went to Red Stone Gorge, Snow Light Temple, Honggushan, Golden Lamp Temple in Linzhou, Henan, Labagou in Huairou, Beijing, Jiujiang, Nanchang, Shangrao Changxi Ancient Road, Wuyuan Shicheng in Jiangxi, Linghu, Qintan Lake, Huangshan Mukeng Bamboo Sea Tacun in Anqing, Anhui, Lihu, Turtle Head Isle, Maoshan in Wuxi, Jiangsu; there are also Hengshan in Beiyue, South Taihang Mountain, Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, etc. On holidays, weekends, and public rest days, I basically go hiking and walking, and the number of daily running days is less than in previous years.

Three Gorges Home is nestled in the mountains and waters, picturesque, located between the Three Gorges Dam and Gezhouba Dam in the Xiling Gorge section of the big bend--Mingyue Bay, spanning the beautiful Lantern Shadow Gorge on both sides! Many Three Gorges people have lived on boats for generations, making a living by fishing all year round, flowing on the water, fighting with wind and waves, accompanied by fishing boats, forming a "water home"! The water home is at the confluence of Longjin Creek and the Yangtze River, a few ancient sailboats stand against the wind, small fishing boats spread out their nets, and the early gorge pavilion is exquisite! The creek is green, the trees are lush, the mottled and vicissitudes of the Longxi Bridge span across it, a few small fishing boats quietly moored under the bridge, "The spring waves under the Longxi Bridge are green, and the startled swans reflect", dreamlike, intoxicating! White walls, green tiles, stone roads, small bridges, running water, stilted buildings, old vines, old trees, magpie nests, machine gun bunkers, old trenches, strange stone caves, ancient castles! Under the surround of the mountains, accompanied by green mountains and rivers, slanting sun and grass, mist and rain, like a poem and painting! Ticket: Now starting at 160 yuan Address: Shipai Village, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang City!

Xiling Gorge, named after the Xiling Mountain in Yichang City, starts from the Xiangxi River in the west of Zigui County, Hubei Province, and ends at Nanjinguan in Yichang, with a total length of 76 kilometers. Historically, it is known for its winding waterway, strange rocks, numerous rapids, and dangerous boating. It is the most dangerous gorge in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. From top to bottom, it is divided into 4 sections: Xiangxi Valley, Upper Xiling Gorge Valley, Miaonan Valley, Lower Xiling Gorge Valley. Along the river are Badong County of Enshi Prefecture, Zigui County of Yichang City, and Xiling District. Ouyang Xiu, a famous politician and writer of the Northern Song Dynasty, left the famous sentence 'Xiling's landscape is the best in the world' for this. On August 7, 2020, Hubei Province announced that all A-level tourist attractions in the province will be free of charge for tourists nationwide. This event started on August 8 and will continue until the end of the year, with Xiling Gorge included.

Chinese name Yangtze River Three Gorges Geographical location Chongqing City, Yiling District, Yichang City, Hubei Province Climate conditions Subtropical monsoon climate zone Opening hours Open all day Ticket price Free Famous attractions Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Xiling Gorge Length 193 kilometers Recommended play time 2-3 days Suitable for playing season Spring and autumn The Yangtze River Three Gorges starts from Baidi City in Fengjie County, Chongqing City, and ends at Nanjinguan in Yichang City, Hubei Province. The whole journey is surrounded by beautiful scenery and full of artistic atmosphere. The Yangtze River has become a symbol of China, and the completion of the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang has attracted countless Chinese and foreign tourists. You can carefully taste Li Bai's artistic conception of 'the ape's voice on both banks cannot stop, and the light boat has passed thousands of mountains', which has a unique flavor! Seeing is believing. 🌿I went to the Three Gorges and was completely conquered by the beautiful scenery here. I admired the magnificence of Qutang Gorge, understood the beauty of Wu Gorge, and explored the danger of Xiling Gorge. Isn't the most beautiful mountain and river scenery in China here? · 🌊The surging Yangtze River, flowing from west to east through the Three Gorges, nourishes the Chinese culture for thousands of years, and also breeds the unique human and natural landscape of the Three Gorges. The ancient Fengdu Ghost City, the culturally rich Baidi City, the majestic Three Gorges Dam, and the poetic Three Gorges people, every attraction surprises me! . ⛰️Attractions recommendation ①Qutang Gorge The river channel in the gorge is narrow, the narrowest place is only a few tens of meters, which makes the cliffs on both sides cling to each other, adding a bit of majesty. The most shocking is the Kui Gate. The Baiyan Mountain and Chijia Mountain on both sides rise from the ground, towering into the clouds, like a city gate set up by heaven and earth, tightly bundling the surging river into a gully. Seeing this scene, you can understand why Du Fu wrote 'All the waters will meet in Fuling, and Qutang will fight for one door.' . ②Wu Gorge There are many strange peaks and cliffs in the gorge, sometimes the mountains are in front of you, like the river is blocked; in a blink of an eye, the peaks turn and the water veins are connected. The roaring river constantly changes direction, making it dazzling. Coupled with the misty fog, it really makes people feel like they have entered a fairyland. . 👉🏻About transportation 🛳️Take the waterway and take a cruise from Chongqing. This is a more relaxed and comfortable way. Eat, live, and play on the boat all the way, without leaving the room, you can see the scenery of the Three Gorges. When making a travel guide, I also found that some friends take the land route, which I personally think is too troublesome, especially making a guide is too brain-burning, and I have to arrange hotel accommodation, attraction tickets and so on. After comparison, I decisively chose the cruise. ~ ⚠️How to choose a boat? When I first saw the Three Gorges cruise ship, I was shocked. I didn't expect that there were more than 40 cruise ships on the hundreds of miles of the Three Gorges, which really dazzled me. After doing some guides, I found a few good boats and recommended them to everyone: ♦️Cruise ships suitable for taking babies Yangtze River No. 3: The big boat in the water is regarded as the ceiling of the Three Gorges cruise ship industry. It is equipped with children's playgrounds, open-air swimming pools and other rich entertainment venues, and more delicious Chinese and Western buffets. . ♦️Cruise ships suitable for taking parents Yangtze River Exploration: High-end exquisite cruise ship, a classic example of small and beautiful. The passenger capacity does not exceed 124 people, quiet and not noisy. Yangtze River No. 1: You can directly pass through the ship lift and Gezhouba ship lock, unique route design, full of feelings, loved by elderly tourists. · ♦️Cruise ships suitable for young people Kaiyue: A super-large ship of 17,000 tons, with a blue-tone decoration style, fashionable and dynamic, delicious buffet, the first choice for young people. · 🍃The 700-mile Three Gorges is magnificent and varied, with stacked green forests, birds and flowers, vast blue waves, and high mountains and flowing water! If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the world, why not take a Three Gorges cruise and come here for a visit. Walk into such green mountains and green waters, throw away the troubles of the world, and enjoy a moment of tranquility and beauty!