The Yangtze River originates from the top of Kunlun Mountain in Qinghai-Tibet, splits the mountains in Sichuan and Yunnan, and flows eastward. Near 30 degrees north latitude, the gorge depends on the Yangtze River, and the water embraces the green hills for 200 kilometers, forming the highest Xiajiang scenery in the world, which is the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. How green my valley is, with clouds and clouds, ink and wash naturally become a picture scroll, which contains the exquisiteness and significance of Tang and Song poetry!

The Three Gorges has nine bends and eighteen bends, and all the bends are the gates of hell. After the completion of the Three Gorges Dam, the gorge flows out of Pinghu, and the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River has become a golden waterway connecting the eastern and western parts of China. The Three Gorges Water Conservancy Project has also become a model of modern industrial achievements in New China and the "Contemporary Great Wall" that China people are proud of. However, after the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River was submerged above Sandouping, its original scenery changed, and the only old Three Gorges scenery that was not submerged remained in Xilingxia area of Yichang, which has become a must-see place for China people without the Three Gorges complex.

From September 25th, 20 14, the tourist tickets for the Three Gorges Dam have been cancelled, so that China people can have a bird's eye view of the dam and feel the majestic momentum of the dam's flood discharge without buying tickets. This move will bring explosive growth to the Three Gorges tourism industry, arouse the enthusiasm of overseas tourists, feel the crystallization of China industry, and feel proud of the grandeur of the world water miracle!

According to the regulations, visitors can only go through the admission formalities before 1 1 every morning. The tour time of the three scenic spots opened by the Three Gorges Dam, namely Tanziling Park, 185 Scenic Park and Interception Memorial Park, is only two hours, so it is enough to visit the Three Gorges Dam for half a day.

The second is to watch the mountains and rivers drunk and play all over the Three Gorges Scenic Area.

Industrial civilization and reinforced concrete show the strength of China and the wisdom of the people of China, among which the Three Gorges Dam is the representative! In the rest of the time, tourists can feast their eyes on the natural scenery of the Three Gorges and feel the beauty and ethereal feeling brought by the beautiful scenery of the Xiajiang River. Yichang, the only old Three Gorges that has not been submerged, is a must-see place you can't miss.

Then, starting from the Three Gorges Dam, what scenic spots are worth visiting within 0/00km from Yichang to Fiona Fang/KLOC-,and what are their characteristics? Bian Xiao combed it here.

The order closest to the dam scenic spot is as follows:

1, Xiling Gorge Scenic Area:

It is 30 kilometers away from the dam area and takes about 40 minutes by car. Xilingxia scenic spot is also the closest scenic spot to Yichang city, and there is a direct bus 10. The scenic spot has a high comprehensive experience and various forms of tourism. You can visit Xiajiang River by boat, cross the love river by boat, explore caves, play monkeys, dance and dance in Bachu, bungee jumping, extreme sports in the canyon and so on. It is the only cableway in the Three Gorges area to enjoy the scenery of dams and canyons, the charm of the Millennium Three-Tour Cave, the unique scenery of the old Three Gorges that has not been submerged, and the family outing. As the starting point of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, the Yangtze River surges and widens from here, and the Three Gorges stretches and undulates from here.

2. Three Gorges family:

It is 34 kilometers away from the dam area and takes about 50 minutes by car. The Three Gorges family is one of the representative scenic spots in Yichang. Retained the original canyon scenery of the Three Gorges; Its uniqueness lies in the perfect integration of the original landscape scenery of the Three Gorges with Tujia folk culture; The beauty of landscape lies in "the urgency of the bay, the wonder of the stone, the seclusion of the valley and the sweetness of the spring". When passing by a bay, the piano is melodious, and when crossing the bridge, Tujia love songs echo; Folk activities such as naked stalker and marriage are unique;

3. Three Gorges Waterfall:

It is 55 kilometers away from the dam area, and the driving time is about 1 hour 10 minute. The Three Gorges Waterfall is one of the "Top Ten Waterfalls in China", with a drop of102m, which is the biggest feature. From a distance, it looks like a white sky, surging and shocking, and tourists can shuttle through the waterfall and feel cool; It is suitable for sightseeing in the rainy summer and autumn.

4. Qingjiang Gallery:

It is 99 kilometers away from the scenic spot and takes about 2 hours by car. Qingjiang Gallery has the reputation of "Little Three Gorges" and is one of the cradles of Tujia culture. The main scenic spots are Yin Yingxia, Xianrenzhai and Wu Luo Zhongli Mountain. Newly introduced Qingjiang ancient city, "Jiangshan Beauty" song and dance and "Dragon Boat No.1" night tour of Qingjiang and other projects.

From the above description of the Three Gorges Scenic Area, we can know that it is characterized by the harmonious blend of mountains and water, the mutual embrace of gorge and river, and the influence of Tujia folk customs, which exudes a primitive, quiet, quiet and romantic charm. Ships travel between mountains and rivers, and canyons are connected with rivers, which is the characteristic of the Three Gorges Scenic Area!

The above scenic spots are all within 2 hours' drive from the Three Gorges Dam, so the itinerary is very suitable for one-day or two-day tours, and there is enough time to feel the blue sky of the Three Gorges, the homesickness of the river wind, the gauze-like clouds and valleys, and the rivers flowing like leaves! Give you some travel information!

Where are we going? How to get there?

1, Xilingxia Scenic Area: 22 kilometers from Yichang East Railway Station, about 25 minutes by car; You can take the East Station bus to the city center first, and then take the 10 bus to the destination.

2. Three Gorges Waterfall: 40 kilometers away from Yichang East Railway Station, and the driving time is about 5 1 minute;

3. Qingjiang Gallery: It is 55 kilometers away from Yichang East Railway Station, and the travel time is about 1 hour.

4. Three Gorges family: 75 kilometers away from yichang east railway station, and the driving time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes;

All the above scenic spots can sign up for a half-day tour or a one-day tour at various travel agency outlets in Yichang.

According to the above analysis, the driving time from all major scenic spots to Yichang City is within 65,438+0 hours and 30 minutes, which are all within the best tourist radius of the city. It's a good choice to visit the Three Gorges Dam first and then the dam. It's worry-free and fun!

Third, what will we live like when we go there? What to eat?

Tourism pays attention to the one-stop service of eating, living, traveling and entertainment, which is interlocking and indispensable. Although the Three Gorges Scenic Area is located in Yichang, due to different geographical locations, hotels or farmhouses built around the landscape also show their regional characteristics. In terms of food, because they are close to the Yangtze River, they are rich in fish, so fish is the main food. Fat fish from the Yangtze River in Xiling Gorge, wild fish from the Yangtze River in the Three Gorges and fresh fish from Qingjiang Gallery are appetizing, lubricating and refreshing. It is inevitable that you will not regret this trip!

Hotel and food recommendations for major attractions:

1, Xiling Gorge Scenic Area:

Take advantage of geographical location, complete infrastructure, parking space of 1 10,000 square meters, and the flow of people and vehicles in the scenic spot is very fast; Adjacent to the Yangtze River, it is also the starting point of the Three Gorges. The canyon of this river turns 90 degrees and flows into Gezhouba. The canyon is full of sky and invincible river view, so people can fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. For this reason, most hotels in the scenic spot are river view rooms, sleeping on the mountain at night and blowing the moon, dreaming that the world is not old!

Accommodation recommendation:

(1) High-end hotel: "Cliff Restaurant"-Yuejiang Mountain Villa; "Shan Ye Villa"-Longquan Villa; "Health resort"-Kangfu Mountain Villa; Seaman, a five-star hotel chain waiting to open;

(2) Recommended by go on road trip Hotel: Xanadu and farmhouse near Sanyoudong Scenic Area; Farmhouses around Xialao Creek;

Food recommendation:

Featuring eating fat fish from the Yangtze River, all hotels and farmhouses here can have a good time. In addition, special foods with Tujia customs can also make tourists' appetites big, such as peach dew pulp with great health value and "Three Tour Fairy Chicken" which combines Su Dongpo's historical legends and food. This can make tourists feel the charm of Yichang food culture! Recommended restaurants: Weng Fang Restaurant, Nine Wonder Cave Restaurants in the World, Yuejiang Mountain Villa, a delicious cliff-view restaurant.

2. Qingjiang Gallery:

After the completion of the Three Gorges Dam, the water level in the canyon rose to a lake, and many steep peaks flooded into islands in the middle of the lake. On a clear night, the sun is shining, and the stars are reflected on the lake, just like a fairy tale world.

Accommodation recommendation:

On the small island in the middle of the lake, there is a farmhouse with food and shelter. The price is around 200 yuan, which is suitable for families and couples in go on road trip. There is also a resort located at 30 degrees north latitude, which is a leading high-end lakeview hotel.

Food recommendation:

There are abundant seafood, mainly characterized by Qingjiang fish, which is characterized by pollution-free, pollution-free, hormone-free, fresh and delicious meat and rich nutrition. There is also a unique Tujia cuisine in the scenic spot-Shendoufu. Raw materials are not beans, but plant leaves and incense ashes, which can satisfy hunger and relieve summer heat.

3. Three Gorges family:

Accommodation recommendation:

The scenic spot has its own Deng Ying Hotel, with blue tiles and white walls, which has a strong Xiajiang style and belongs to a mid-range hotel. There are 10 small farmhouse hotels in the scenic area. During your stay, you can listen to the flute on the river, chat with the old people in the village and tell ancient legends, which is romantic and beautiful.

Food recommendation:

Featuring seafood, there are different kinds of wild fish in the Yangtze River, which are different in cooking, steaming and frying. Peach blossom jellyfish fish soup, fresh and delicious; The Three Gorges scenic spot is rich in oranges, and there are many dishes made of oranges, such as dried tangerine beef, dried tangerine fish pieces, grapefruit-flavored dried tangerine chicken wings, grapefruit-flavored meat, orange juice fish fillets, etc., which are very refreshing.

Fourth, visit the dam and the Three Gorges.

After visiting the dam, we will also visit the Three Gorges, which is not only a pilgrimage to the wonders of modern hydropower projects in China, but also a tour of wonders of mountains and rivers in China. We can see the greatness of dreams and the beauty of mountains and rivers, presenting a perfect journey like a picture scroll!

Tickets for the Three Gorges Water Conservancy Project, which is a national effort, are free, which is a preferential treatment for the people and a powerful measure to enhance their pride. It saves both labor and money, and the Three Gorges tourism will also usher in a strong and prosperous development momentum! Yichang tourism is characterized by mountains and rivers and is famous for the Three Gorges. Swimming in Pinghu, Gaoxia is free now, and the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River is looking forward to the arrival of China people!