Yangtze 2

(This 1,900 year old site is interesting and meaningful to know Chinese culture, telling the traditional Chinese belief of that those pure spirits would be rewarded and those sinful ones would be subject to severe punishments with many statues and scenes in the traditional architectures.)

(It is the marvelous large-scale real landscape show about the brilliant historical culture of the Three Kingdoms Period about over 1,800 year ago and the spirit of loyalty of great military officer Guan Yu.)

(Famous Chinese Ancient "Poem City" mentioned in about 1,400 Chinese poems. It tells the touching story of Liu Bei entrusting his son to his prime minister, Zhuge Liang and has the best location to admire Kuimen Gate of Qutang Gorge.)

(Qutang Gorge is the shortest, most dramatic and magnificent gorge among the three gorges and lets you admire the view of Kuimen Gate printed on the 10 RMB Chinese Note.);

(Wu Gorge is deep and pretty with rising peaks, peculiar rocks, rolling cutting cliffs making a picturesque winding gallery boasting abundant natural wonders.);

(The painting-like natural wonderland to appreciate the primitive waterscape with strange rocks, verdant peculiar peaks, winding water, in the serene valley with crispy chirps of at Yangtze.);

(The Three Gorges Dam’s double-line, five-stage ship lock system is among the most technically complex inland waterway lock structures in the world, enabling vessels of up to approximately 10,000 tons to navigate the roughly 113-meter elevation change created by the reservoir through sequentially controlled lock chambers. Cruising through the ship lock offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s largest hydraulic engineering achievements firsthand while enjoying a unique, immersive perspective on the scale and precision of modern Chinese infrastructure.);

(No.1 must-see attraction arranged by every ship as the first or last shore excursion. Located in Yichang City, it has been the world’s largest power station. Three Gorges Dam is 3,335 meters long and the top of the dam is 185 meters above sea level. The dam consists of three parts - dam body, power plants and ship lift. It is used for producing electricity, but also increase the Yangtze River’s shipping capacity.)

(It is the longest part with 76 km and also the most beautiful one among all the three gorges. Known for its dangerous rugged shoals & turbulent waters, historically. Now tourists can hardly see the billowy waves, but the beautiful landscape will let you forget the worries and linger.)

(Gezhou Dam is the first large hydropower station along the Yangtze River and has contributed significantly to the shipping clearing and power transmission to the middle and east parts of China. Located 38 kilometers away from the Three Gorges Dam, it is adjacent to the Xiling Gorge. All the ships following the long cruise routes will visit it and have a unique experience here!)

(Yueyang Tower, a member of the trio of renowned towers in the Jiangnan area, stands as a genuine ancient structure, historically celebrated with the saying, “Dongting’s waters are unparalleled, and Yueyang’s tower is peerless among towers.” Climbing to the top provides a sweeping vista of Dongting Lake and a distant view of Junshan Mountain.)

(Bianhe Street in front of the tower allows one to appreciate the seamless expanse of the lake’s waters stretching for hundreds of miles, a view as magnificent as a finely crafted painting.)

(Departure Ideas: 1. Wuhan Passenger Port is located at 145 Yanjiang Avenue in the Jiang’an District of Hankou, serving as a central river cruise and ferry terminal on the Yangtze River, conveniently positioned about one kilometer east of the Jianghan Road Metro Station on Lines 2 and 6. 2. If you plan to continue to your next destination on the same day, it is advisable to allow at least two hours for high-speed rail connections and at least three hours for flights to ensure you have sufficient transit and check-in time.)

1. The city’s most iconic landmark, the Yellow Crane Tower, offers panoramic views of the Yangtze River and a deep connection to Chinese culture and poetry.

2. History enthusiasts will appreciate the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuchang, one of China’s leading comprehensive museums, renowned for its extensive collection of ancient Chu-culture artifacts, including the famous bronze bells of Marquis Yi of Zeng and other nationally significant treasures.

3. For a leisurely cultural and shopping experience, the Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street in Hankou features century-old architecture, modern boutiques, and local cuisine.