The Yangtze River Three Gorges, a dazzling pearl embedded in the Chinese land, has attracted countless tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and profound cultural connotations. Recently, the Yangtze River Three Gorges Tourism Integration Publicity and Marketing Conference and the High-Quality Development Conference of Yangtze River Cruise Tourism were held in Wanzhou, Chongqing. Three new routes and four new ways of playing were released, providing tourists with a more colorful Three Gorges tourism experience.
New Routes: Enjoy the Essence and Explore the Mysteries
The newly released Yangtze River Three Gorges tour routes mainly include the Gorges and Calm Lakes Tour, the Essence of the Three Gorges Tour, and the Mystical Three Gorges Tour. Each route is like a fine painting, waiting for tourists to savor carefully.
Gorges and Calm Lakes Tour: Wanzhou-Yunyang-Kaizhou Inland Tour
This route connects Wanzhou, Kaizhou, and Yunyang. In Wanzhou, you can directly witness the magnificence of the Gorges and Calm Lakes and the Wanzhou Waterfall in the Three Gorges Calm Lake Tourism Resort; appreciate the tranquility of the Hanfeng Lake National Wetland Park, the largest inland lake in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, and relive the legendary stories of Marshal Liu Bocheng; there are also the majestic Qishan Grassland, Longgang Scenic Area, and Dinosaur Geological Museum in Yunyang. As the ancients said, “I will climb the peak and look down on all the mountains.” Standing at a high place and overlooking this magnificent landscape, the soul will also be unprecedentedly shocked.
Essence of the Three Gorges Tour: Fengjie-Wushan-Ba-Yichang Inland Tour
This route focuses more on the essence of the entire Yangtze River Three Gorges. Along the 200-kilometer section from the top of the Three Gorges in Fengjie to the two dams and one gorge in Yichang, you can climb to the top of the Three Gorges, look back at the poetic landscape of “the endless Yangtze River rolling in”; look at the Goddess Peak and experience the immortal sentiment of “no clouds except those of Wushan”; stand on the Three Gorges Dam and witness the Chinese dream of “a calm lake emerging from the high gorges, which should surprise the world” becoming a reality. As Li Bai said, “The cries of monkeys on both banks do not stop, and the light boat has passed thousands of mountains.” This journey seems to have traversed thousands of years of time, making people linger and forget to return.
Mystical Three Gorges Tour: Daba Mountains Inland Tour
The Wushan-Kaizhou Expressway is about to be opened to traffic, and at that time, the tourism value of the Daba Mountains will be unprecedentedly released. Jiuchong Mountain in Chengkou, Xuebaoshan in Kaizhou, Hongchiba in Wuxi, Lanying Grand Canyon in Wuxi, Wushan Wulipo, and so on will be strung together like pearls, waiting for guests from all over the world. Every mountain and stream here seems to be telling a touching story, waiting for tourists to explore.
New Ways of Playing: Exploring Nature and Tracing Culture
In addition to the new routes, the conference also released four new ways of playing: Three Gorges Natural Exploration Tour, Three Gorges Poetry and Painting Cultural Tracing Tour, Three Gorges Cloud and Rain Health and Wellness Resort Tour, and Three Gorges Hometown Rural Memory Tour.
Three Gorges Natural Exploration Tour
On this route, you can go deep into the heart of the Three Gorges to explore the natural wonders hidden in the mountains and waters. Whether it is the waterfalls and springs in the canyons or the rare animals and plants in the forests, they will all be surprises in your journey.
Three Gorges Poetry and Painting Cultural Tracing Tour
The Three Gorges has always been the object of praise by literati and poets since ancient times. Along this route, you can explore the underwater stele forest of Baiheliang, the cave heaven and blessed land of Fengdu Famous Mountain, and the hometown of the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, to feel the immortal chanting of ancient literati and poets. As Du Fu said, “I will climb the peak and look down on all the mountains.” On this land full of poetry, every step is on the weight of history.
Three Gorges Cloud and Rain Health and Wellness Resort Tour
Between the mountains and waters of the Three Gorges, there are endless health and wellness resources. This route will take you into the clouds and rain of the Three Gorges to feel the healing power of nature. Whether it is the morning mist or the evening glow, they will all become a comfort to your soul.
Three Gorges Hometown Rural Memory Tour
On this route, you can return to the hometown of the Three Gorges and feel the simple rural life. Whether it is the farming scenes in the fields or the cooking smoke in the villages, it will let you find the long-lost tranquility and peace.
High-Speed Rail + Cruise: A New Way to Cruise the Three Gorges
With the emergence of new transportation methods such as high-speed rail, cruising the Three Gorges also has a completely new way to open. Now, it only takes 3 hours to reach Yichang, Hubei from the two ends of the Three Gorges in Chongqing, and almost every city along the way such as Wanzhou, Fengjie, Yunyang, Wushan, and Yichang has historical sites and magnificent mountains and rivers worth lingering. And driving along the expressway provides endless possibilities for in-depth tours, inland tours, and holiday tours of the Three Gorges.
One-Day Tour: A Thousand Miles to Jiangling in a Day
It is worth mentioning that Chongqing Guanda Century Cruise Co., Ltd. has launched a one-day Yangtze River Three Gorges cruise route themed “A Thousand Miles to Jiangling in a Day”. This route starts from Fengjie, Chongqing to Maoping, Yichang, Hubei, with a one-way sailing time of about 7 hours, covering the most essential part of the Yangtze River Three Gorges. The magnificent Qutang Gorge, the beautiful Wu Gorge, and the beautiful scenery of the Xiling Gorge will not be missed at all. It truly realizes the dream of “a thousand miles to Jiangling in a day”.
Conclusion
The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, this magical land, is welcoming guests from all directions with a brand-new posture. Whether it is new routes, new ways of playing, or the new way of high-speed rail + cruise, they are all providing tourists with a more colorful Three Gorges tourism experience. Let us embark on this journey together, feel the magnificence and mystery of the Three Gorges, and taste the breadth and depth of Chinese culture.
“Long winds will break waves at some time, and I will hang a cloud sail to cross the vast sea.” May every traveler find their own beauty and touch in the journey of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.
