The Three Gorges Dam is free. How to play?

First, the most affordable, the Three Gorges Dam is free.

The Yangtze River originates from the top of the Kunlun Mountains in Qinghai-Tibet, splits the Sichuan-Yunnan Mountains and flows eastward. Near 30 degrees north latitude, the gorge is adjacent to the Yangtze River, surrounded by green hills, stretching for 200 kilometers, forming the world's highest Xiajiang scenery, which is the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. How green my valley is! Clouds and clouds, ink and wash naturally become a picture scroll, which contains the exquisite and meaningful poems of Tang and Song Dynasties!

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 a "contemporary Great Wall" that China people are proud of. However, since the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River was submerged on Sandouping, the original scenery has changed. The only piece of old Three Gorges scenery that has not been submerged remains in Xilingxia area of Yichang, becoming a must-see place for China people to travel without the Three Gorges complex.

From September 25th, 20 14, the tourist tickets for the Three Gorges Dam will be cancelled, so that Chinese 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 will bring explosive growth to the Three Gorges tourism, arouse the enthusiasm of overseas tourists, and feel proud of the crystallization of China industry and 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 dam, namely Tanziling Park, 185 Scenic Park and Interception Memorial Park, is only two hours, and a half-day tour of the Three Gorges Dam is enough.

Second, drunk landscape, the Three Gorges scenic area to play all over.

Industrial civilization and reinforced concrete show the strength of China and the wisdom of China people, and the Three Gorges Dam is the representative! In the remaining time, tourists can feast their eyes, appreciate the natural scenery of the Three Gorges and feel the beautiful 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 are the scenic spots worth visiting within 0/00km from Yichang to Fiona Fang/KLOC-,and what are their characteristics? Bian Xiao did some combing 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 10 bus goes directly. The scenic spot has a high comprehensive experience and various forms of tourism, such as Xiajiang cruise, Love River cruise, cave exploration, monkey show, Bachu song and dance, bungee jumping and extreme sports in the canyon. It is the only cableway in the Three Gorges area to enjoy the scenery of dams and canyons, the Millennium charm of Sanyou 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 of the Three Gorges and 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". Passing by a bay, the piano is melodious, crossing the bridge, and Tujia love songs echo; Folk activities such as naked trackers and marriage are unique;

3. Three Gorges Waterfall:

It is 55km away from the dam area, and the driving time is about 1 hour 10 minute. The Three Gorges Waterfall is 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. Visitors can shuttle between waterfalls and feel cool. Summer and autumn are suitable for sightseeing when there is a lot of rain.

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 promoted projects such as Qingjiang Ancient City, "Jiangshan Beauty" song and dance and "Dragon Boat No.1" night tour of Qingjiang.

From the above description of the Three Gorges Scenic Area, we can know that it is characterized by the harmonious blending 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 the gorge is connected with the river, 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, and the itinerary is very suitable for one-day or two-day tours. There is plenty of time to feel the blue sky of the Three Gorges, the homesickness of the river wind, the clouds and valleys like gauze, and the rushing river like leaves! Give you some travel information!

Where are we going? How to get there?

1, Xilingxia Scenic Area: 22 kilometers away 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 55km away from yichang east railway station, and the driving 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 attractions can be registered for a half-day tour or a one-day tour at various travel agency outlets in Yichang City.

According to the above analysis, the driving distance from major scenic spots to Yichang city is within 1 hour and 30 minutes, which is 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 easy, fun and leisure.

Third, what kind of life do we live there? What kind of food do you eat?

Tourism pays attention to the one-stop service of eating, living, traveling, traveling and entertainment, which are interlocking and indispensable. Although the Three Gorges Scenic Area is located in Yichang, hotels or farmhouses built around the landscape also present their own regional characteristics due to different geographical locations. In terms of food, because it is close to the Yangtze River and is rich in fish, it is mainly fish. 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. This trip, you must have no regrets!

Hotel and food recommendations for major attractions:

1, Xiling Gorge Scenic Area:

Using the geographical location, complete infrastructure, 1 10,000 square meters parking space, people and traffic in the scenic spot are very fast; Adjacent to the Yangtze River, it is also the starting point of the Three Gorges. The canyon of the river turns 90 degrees and flows into Gezhouba. The invincible river view in the gorge allows people to fully appreciate the beautiful scenery of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Because of this, most hotels in scenic spots are river view rooms, sleeping on the mountain, blowing the moon at night, 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) To go to road trip, the self-help tour hotel recommended: Xanadu, a 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 appetite, such as Taolu meat with great health value, and "Three Tour Fairy Chicken" which combines Su Dongpo's historical legends and delicious food. Can let visitors feel the charm of Yichang food culture! Recommended restaurants: Weng Fang Restaurant, the nine magical cave restaurants in the world, and Yuejiang Mountain Villa, a delicious cliff landscape 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 poured into the island in the middle of the lake. On a sunny night, the stars are reflected on the lake, 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 to travel by themselves. There is also a resort located at 30 degrees north latitude, which is a leading high-end lakeview hotel.

Food recommendation:

Rich in seafood, mainly characterized by Qingjiang fish, Qingjiang fish is characterized by no pollution, no pollution, no hormones, delicious meat and rich nutrition. There is also a unique Tujia cuisine in the scenic spot-Shendoufu. The 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 and a strong Xiajiang style, which belongs to a mid-range hotel. There are more than 10 farmhouse hotels in the scenic spot. During your stay, you can listen to the flute on the river, chat with the old people in the village and talk about ancient legends, which is romantic and beautiful.

Food recommendation:

Featuring seafood, there are different kinds of wild fish in the Yangtze River, which are cooked, steamed and fried differently. Peach blossom jellyfish fish soup, fresh and delicious; The Three Gorges scenic spot is rich in oranges, and oranges make many dishes, 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 the 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!

Free tickets for the scenic spot of the Three Gorges Water Control Project, which is made by the whole people, are a move to benefit the people and a powerful measure to enhance people's 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. Now swimming in Gaoxia Pinghu is free, and the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River is looking forward to the visit of Chinese people!