Which is more fun to travel upstream or downstream of the Three Gorges?

Many tourists who travel to the Three Gorges directly buy travel packages and are not very clear about the concept of the Three Gorges. Tourists who have done pre-trip research will definitely find that the scenery and gameplay are very different in the upper and lower reaches of the Three Gorges.

The starting point and end point of the Three Gorges Tour are Chongqing and Yichang respectively. Generally, friends who travel to the Three Gorges for the first time will have some misunderstandings about the Three Gorges tour. For example, the Three Gorges tour is a round-trip tour, but in fact the Three Gorges tour products are generally one-way, and the return tour needs to be booked separately.

Since the Three Gorges tour is divided into Chongqing-Yichang and Yichang-Chongqing, there is the so-called Three Gorges tour with water and water.

Shangshui: Yichang-Chongqing route, upstream.

Launch: Chongqing-Yichang route, downstream.

So, when choosing a trip to the Three Gorges, which one is better, going on the water or going on the water?

From 010 to 1010, it takes longer to go upstream than to enter the water. Taking the Three Gorges luxury cruise as an example, it takes 4 days and 3 nights from Chongqing to Yichang (launching the water), and 5 days and 4 nights from Yichang to Chongqing (launching the water).

1. Itinerary

The routes for water delivery and launching are the same, and the scenic spots they pass are basically the same, but the order of sightseeing is different.

2. Sightseeing attractions

Go downstream from Chongqing to Yichang (launch), and the cruise ship will sail faster. You may miss the scenery of the Three Gorges on the cruise ship due to a temporary desertion, but you will usually arrive at the corresponding port on time or in advance when launching. There is no need to rush at night, which will affect your rest time. Maybe after a good sleep it’s time to go ashore for sightseeing the next day.

Going to the upper reaches of Yichang (Shangshui), the cruise ship is slower, so you can have more time to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the strait. However, the speed of the water flow is uncertain, and sometimes overtime sailing is done for fear of delays, which may affect tourists who have trouble sleeping at night.

3. Comfort level

The overall price of water supply and water delivery in the Three Gorges Tour is not much different, but it changes with the off-season and off-season. However, it is generally cheaper to sign up at a travel agency where the Three Gorges Tour departs.

4. Price

Both Chongqing and Yichang have high-speed trains, airports, high-speed rail, etc. Therefore, the transportation for traveling to the Three Gorges is very convenient whether on the water or on the water.

It can be seen from the above comparison that there is not much difference between the water supply of the Three Gorges Tour and the water launch, but it is generally recommended to choose the water launch of the Three Gorges Tour. First of all, because Chongqing has become a city of Internet celebrities this year, you can visit the Three Gorges together when you check in. Second, because entering the water means going downstream, it also means smooth sailing. Currently, when visiting the Three Gorges, many friends choose the water launch on the market.