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Shore Excursion Sites on Yangtze Three Gorges Cruise

The Ghost City – Fengdu

Located on the northern bank of the Yangtze River, 176 kilometers downstream from Chongqing, Fengdu city is known as the "Ghost City". The city has been one of the most popular and attractive shore excursion sites for any Yangtze Three Gorges cruise.  Read more about Fengdu Ghost City.

Shibaozhai (Shibao Village)

Shibaozhai, also called Stone Treaure Fortress, presents one of the gems of Chinese architecture along the banks of the Yangtze River. The village stands erected on the east of Zhong County north shores Yangtze River on the Jade India Mountain. Read more about Shibaozhai.

  • Fengdu Ghost City

    Fengdu Ghost City

  • On the river side of the hill is a red pavilion of nine floors which leans against the side of the hill providing a walkway to the temple at the top of the hill.

    River cruise ships dock at Shibaozhai to tour the pavilion and temple.

Wanxian (Wanzhou)

Wanxian is guarded by two nine-store pagodas for good fortune, and the city spreads out on both sides of the Yangtze River, known as the "Gateway to East Sichuan". It is situated high above the river and the foundations of the buildings are many meters high. Read more about Wanxian County.

Fengjie County

With a history of more than 2,000 years on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in the eastern part of Chongqing, Fengjie is the first city at the western end of the Yangtze Three Gorges and situated at the entrance of Qutang Gorge. It is located in a dangerous terrain rarely seen anywhere else, so it is worth for experiencing and sightseeing. Read more about Fengjie County.

  • Wanxian County

    Wanxian County

  • Architecture style in Observing Stars Pavilion, which is beautiful and attractive.

    Architecture style in Observing Stars Pavilion, which is beautiful and attractive.

Three Gorges

Three Gorges are the must-to-see scenic areas for any Yangtze River cruise. They have attracted large number of tourists both home and abroad to cruise Yangtze River. Besides, the Three Gorges region attracts attention globally due to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, which is changing the scenery of the region. Read more about Three Gorges.

Shennong Stream

Shennong Stream is located on the border between Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. Cruising along the stream by boat, visitors will become immersed in the wonders of zigzagging watercourses, the primitive environment, and the canzonet by the boat tracker, and the mysterious culture along the banks. Read more about Shennong Stream.

  • The landscape that envelops the Shennong Stream is emerald green and lush. Forestland is untouched, home to many of China's native wildlife.

    Shore Excursion to the Shennong Stream, the Oasis on Yangtze River

  • Beautiful Landscape of Wu Gorge

    Beautiful Landscape of Wu Gorge

Lesser Three Gorges

Lesser Three Gorges has become of the exciting and famous stops along the Yangtze Three Gorges cruise. It is even called the "highlight" of the Yangtze cruise and whole China travel. The Lesser Three Gorges usually include: Dragon-Gate Gorge, Misty Gorge and Dicui Gorge. Read more about Lesser Three Gorges.

The Three Gorges Dam

China Yangtze Three Gorges Dam Project (TGP) is one of the biggest hydropower-complex projects in the world. The great dam, as the largest of its kind in the world, will provide China with tremendous power generation and flood control services. Read more about Three Gorges Dam.

  • Most of these contain the remains of Ba peoples, an ancient ethnic Chinese group centered around what is now Yibin City.

    The hanging coffins were brought about by the Three Gorges River dam project.

  • Clear water flows between precarious precipices and peaks covered with green trees and bushes.

    Clear water flows between precarious precipices and peaks covered with green trees and bushes.

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