Scenic spot introduction:

The Yangtze River Three Gorges Scenic Area spans Chongqing and Hubei provinces and is one of the world's famous canyons and one of the birthplaces of ancient Chinese culture. The Yangtze River passes through a magnificent canyon here. The two banks are surrounded by towering mountains, steep cliffs and stunning scenery. The steep and continuous peaks on both sides are generally about 700-800 meters above the river surface. The narrowest part of the river is about 100 meters. With the construction of the huge Three Gorges Project, this place has become a world-famous tourist hotspot.
The deep valley of the Grand Canyon was once a battlefield during the Three Kingdoms Period, where countless heroes fought bravely. The scenic spots and historical sites complement the beautiful landscapes and are well-known all over the world. Li Bai passed by here by boat and left a beautiful poem: "I left Baidi in the morning among the colorful clouds, and returned to Jiangling a thousand miles away in one day. The monkeys on both sides of the river kept crying, and the light boat had already passed through thousands of mountains."

Attractions distribution:

The Yangtze River Three Gorges starts from Fengjie County, Chongqing in the west Baidicheng , east to Nanjin Pass in Yichang City, Hubei Province, Qutang Gorge , Wu Gorge , Xiling Gorge The canyon is composed of 191 kilometers in total. There are the magic and simplicity of Daning River, Xiangxi River and Shennong River in the canyon, as well as the famous Daxi culture, the deep valley, Baidicheng The relics such as Huangling and Nanjinguan are famous both at home and abroad for their magnificent natural scenery of rivers and mountains.

Scenic spot features:

Photography, hiking, leisure, summer vacation, vacation, rafting, sightseeing, rock climbing, historical sites, canyons, famous mountains, rivers

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel guide: The 100 most beautiful scenic spots in China!
  • Travel Guide: China's Six Most Beautiful Canyons Travel Guide 2017

travelling guideline:

1. Usually the Big and Small Three Gorges are visited together, so it is recommended to arrange at least one full day.

2. There are generally two options for Three Gorges cruises:

(1) Downstream → Chongqing → Yichang, stopping at Fuling, Fengdu, Zhongxian, Wanzhou, Yuyang, Fengjie, Wushan, Zuodong, Guizhou, Maoping and other stations along the way.

(2) Go upstream → "Yichang → Chongqing", stop at Yichang, Maoping, Xiangxi, Guizhou, Badong, Dachang, Wushan, Daxi and Baidicheng .

Tour route:

Recommended itinerary for a three-day tour of the Yangtze River Three Gorges:

Day 1: Visit Xiling Gorge and surrounding attractions;

Day 2: Visit Qutang Gorge and surrounding attractions;

Day 3: Visit Wu Gorge and its surrounding attractions.

Best time to visit:

Spring and autumn are the best time to travel to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.

Shopping recommendations:

Xiling painted pottery, four treasures of the study, patterns formed by the texture of Three Gorges stones that look like words and paintings, Three Gorges oranges, famous wines, golden-headed centipedes, Three Gorges strange stones, root carvings, Yichang painted pottery, Changyang straw weaving, bonsai, citrus fruits, etc.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Chongqing > Wushan County

How to get there:

1. Chongqing has direct flights to more than 40 large and medium-sized cities across the country, so tourists can choose to take a plane to Chongqing and then take a bus to the scenic spot;

2. Yichang Three Gorges Airport has opened 20 domestic routes, covering developed and open cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Chongqing, Shandong, and Henan. Xiling Gorge Then take a boat tour Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge ;

3. If you have enough time, you can take a bus to the scenic spot and then visit the Qutang Gorge Wu Gorge Xiling Gorge .

Attraction Tickets

Chongqing Yangtze River Three Gorges Ticket Price:

Three Gorges Dam: 105 yuan/person;

Three Gorges Waterfall: 98 yuan/person;

Three Gorges Forest Zoo: 50 yuan/person;

Qutang Gorge : 50 yuan/person;

Xiling Gorge : 75 yuan/person;

Wu Gorge : 80 yuan/person.

Scenic area opening hours:

Open all day

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