Travel Guide to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River

Food

Most of the meals when visiting the Three Gorges are on the ship. On a five-star cruise ship, you can find all the delicacies of Sichuan and Hubei, but dining on the ship The price will naturally not be cheap. If you want to truly understand the food in the Three Gorges, you should get off the boat, walk to the farm market, sit down and eat some local specialty snacks, including dishes made with fish, shrimp and local delicacies, as well as some more simple dishes. The delicacies of the Three Gorges are not only delicious, but many of them are famous historical dishes with "great origins": Cao Cao once held a radish feast to reward the soldiers of the three armies, the beautiful story of "Zhang Feiyu" has been passed down for thousands of years, and Zhaojun's peach blossom fish is still a spring dish. Traditional famous dishes... In a nutshell, Three Gorges cuisine has the advantages of Sichuan cuisine that is good at using spicy food without being limited to spicy food, and E cuisine is good at cooking fish and steaming vegetables. It is definitely a good enjoyment when traveling to Three Gorges. Accommodation The most comfortable way to visit the Three Gorges is to take a cruise to enjoy the river scenery. When you visit a scenic spot, you can go ashore for sightseeing. This not only eliminates the hassle of changing hotels every day, but also allows you to enjoy the different scenery outside the window every day. Cruise ships have different software and hardware facilities and prices due to different classes and cabins. Some luxury cruise ships, such as Victoria series, Yangtze River series, Guobin series, etc., are like mobile luxury hotels on the water. The facilities are comparable to star hotels. They are comfortable and convenient, and are not much different from living on land. Of course, the price is also high, and the whole journey (Chongqing — Yichang section, 3 days) The price is 2-3 thousand yuan (median price of a standard room), including meals and attraction tickets. Ordinary cruise ships have very different facilities and prices due to different cabin classes, and do not include meals on board.

Special reminder: Cruise ticket prices and sailing times vary between sailing (upstream) and launching (downstream). Therefore, in the same range, the ticket prices and sailing times are different for sailing (countercurrent) and launching (downstream). , is a normal situation. Generally, the price of launching water is higher than the price of launching water, and the sailing time of sailing on water is about 1 day longer than the sailing time of launching water (Three Gorges Section).

Transportation Aviation Airplane→Chongqing In a mountainous area like Chongqing, airplane is a safe and effective mode of transportation. There are direct flights from Chongqing to more than 40 large and medium-sized cities across the country. After your trip to Chongqing, you can fly to Urumqi, Xinjiang, Lhasa, Tibet, or Kunming, Yunnan, to continue your southwest journey. Jiangbei Airport is located in Lianglu Town, Yubei District, Chongqing, 23 kilometers away from the urban area, and has direct expressway access to the city. There is a special civil aviation bus from the Shangqing Temple Fire Brigade to Jiangbei Airport. Aircraft → Yichang Yichang Three Gorges Airport has opened 20 domestic routes, involving developed and open cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Chongqing, Shandong, and Henan. Today's Three Gorges Airport has become an important tourist airport in the country and an important airport serving the Three Gorges project. Yichang Sanxia Airport is 26 kilometers away from the city and can be reached by taxi. The Yichang Airport bus leaves from the Qingjiang Hotel 2 hours before each flight takes off. Back to top Water transportation To travel to the Three Gorges, you can take a car or plane to Chongqing, Wuhan, or Yichang, then take a boat tour and dock at the scenic spot for sightseeing. The advantage of this is that the transportation, accommodation, and meals are all taken care of by the cruise ship, eliminating the pain of traveling and the trouble of finding a hotel first when you arrive, making the entire trip easier and more comfortable. Three Gorges cruise ships stop at various places along the Yangtze River. When taking a Three Gorges cruise, you generally choose the "Chongqing-Yichang (or Yichang-Chongqing)" section, stopping at Fuling, Fengdu, Zhongxian, Wanzhou, Yunyang, Fengjie, Wushan, Badong, Guizhou, Maoping and other stations along the way. Ordinary cruise ships There are 5 classes of cabins, ranging from special to private seats. The full ticket price ranges from about 180 yuan (casual seats) to more than 2,100 yuan (private class). The fare includes boat tickets and tickets for some shore attractions. In addition, there are some luxury cruise ships on the Three Gorges route, such as Victoria series, Yangtze Angel series, Yangtze Princess series, etc., with more luxurious facilities and including on-board meals. Of course, the fares are also more expensive. The entire tour generally takes about 3 days (there is a difference of 1 day due to getting on and off the water).

Special reminder: Cruise ticket prices and sailing times vary between sailing (upstream) and launching (downstream). Therefore, in the same range, the ticket prices and sailing times are different for sailing (countercurrent) and launching (downstream). , is a normal situation. Generally, the price of launching water is higher than the price of launching water, and the sailing time of sailing on water is about 1 day longer than the sailing time of launching water (Three Gorges Section).

Shopping tourists visiting the Three Gorges can visit the cities and counties along the route, where there are many unique tourist products. In Yichang, one of the important towns along the route, the famous Xiling painted pottery is simple, elegant and ingenious; the local Four Treasures of the Study It is as famous as Duan inkstone, She inkstone, rice paper, hemp paper, Hu pen, etc.; the pattern composed of the texture of the Three Gorges stone resembles calligraphy and painting, with profound artistic conception and vividness; in addition, the Three Gorges orange, famous wine, golden-headed centipede, etc. are all prestigious products. In addition to comprehensive large department stores, there are also some specialized handicraft stores selling local specialty products in the shopping venues along the way. Best Season In the past, the high water period of the Yangtze River Three Gorges was the peak season for Three Gorges tourism. At this time, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River. Only during this period can you sail the Small Three Gorges and Small Three Gorges. In the dry season, there are some places where it is impossible to sail due to shallow water. Cause regret. However, after the completion of the Three Gorges Dam, the water level in the Three Gorges section rose by more than 100 meters. When visiting the Little Three Gorges and the Little Three Gorges, it can be said that there is no difference between high water and low water. It is just that some monuments and scenery in low water areas have been submerged. I can't help but say it's a bit of a pity.

The most suitable travel seasons: spring and autumn. The temperature is relatively suitable. The least suitable seasons for traveling: summer and winter. Relatively hot and cold. Things to note when traveling to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River: Weather: The climate of the Three Gorges is humid and changeable, so please bring a coat and rain gear; the wind is strong when the boat is traveling, so please do not stay on the deck for too long to avoid catching a cold.

Food: The food on board is not as good as on shore. You can bring your own food. Please tie up uneaten snacks and put them away; please drink less when you go out to avoid delaying the tour.

Accommodation: There are many hotels in the city with various star ratings, but the accommodation conditions on board are relatively lacking.

Transportation: The river boats are smooth, so there is no need to worry too much about seasickness, but you can bring your own seasickness medicine to be prepared. Clothing: It is advisable to wear loose and comfortable clothing when traveling. It is convenient and safe to wear rubber-soled shoes and cloth shoes. Clothes should not be too tight or airtight. Leather shoes and plastic-soled shoes should not be worn to prevent slipping. Tour: Some scenic spots need to be disembarked to visit, including Fengdu Ghost Town, Zhangfei Temple, Shibaozhai, Little Three Gorges, Baidi City, Quyuan Temple, Shenlong Stream, Three Gorges Project Dam, etc. (different cruise ships and on-board and off-water tours Attractions vary). Every time you arrive at a scenic spot, you need to listen to the announcement on the ship and the tour guide's advice. Remember the dock where the cruise ship docks and the time when the cruise ship sails. You must return to the cruise ship before sailing. Most of the Three Gorges scenic spots are accessible on foot. Please follow the tour guide and the team closely and do not leave. For group and individual tours, it is best to go together; do not walk to see the scenery, do not walk to see the scenery, do not miss the big scenery, do not miss the small scenery, do not panic when taking pictures, look behind you first; it is not suitable to enter undeveloped scenic spots casually , so as not to lose your way. Shopping: Dining on an ordinary cruise ship is difficult to satisfy and the price is very expensive, so it is necessary to buy some food (such as various snacks, alcohol, mineral water, convenience food, etc.) to get on the ship. There are also commonly used foods and Daily necessities are for sale, but the variety is small and the price is relatively expensive. There are often vendors selling goods at the pier. Please use small change to purchase the items you need to avoid unnecessary trouble. Safety: When smoking, please remember that "one cigarette can destroy a building". Please put out your cigarette butts and do not throw them away; when disembarking to visit scenic spots, please make sure to close the doors and windows before leaving; please take your valuables with you. It will be crowded when disembarking, so please take care of your belongings to avoid losing them. Don't strike up a conversation with strangers, and don't play cards with strangers. When traveling, please bring band-aids, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, etc. just in case. If you are traveling with children, please be sure to supervise your children. Children should not play alone on the edge of the boat or on the deck, and they should not chase or play on the boat. There are no disposable items provided on board, so please bring your own slippers and toiletries. There are many mosquitoes in summer, so it is best to bring wind oil or toilet water to prevent mosquito bites.