Southwest

Fengjie Travel Guide

Kuimen is the mightiest in the world, the gorge on the reverse side of Shiyuan

Fengjie | Kuimen, the mightiest under heaven, the gorge on the back of the ten-yuan note: Fengjie is located at the entrance of the Qutang Gorge. The ancients said, 'Kuimen is the mightiest under heaven.' The pattern on the back of the ten-yuan banknote depicts Kuimen here, which is also the narrowest and most perilous section of the Three Gorges. Baidi City stands on the small hill at the mouth of the gorge, where the story of Liu Bei entrusting his son took place. This site organizes the best seasons to visit, suggested stay durations, intercity transportation, and local tips.

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Destination Details

Key facts

Best seasonApril to November; winter is often foggy, affecting sightseeing

Suggested stay1 day

Affiliated AreaSouthwest · Chongqing

Key highlightsBaidi City · Qutang Gorge and Kuimen · The Top of the Three Gorges · Baidi City Museum and Stele Forest

Local cuisineFengjie navel oranges, salted chicken, Three Gorges fish.

Fengjie is at the entrance to Qutang Gorge. The ancients said, 'Kuimen is the most magnificent under heaven.' The image on the back of the ten-yuan RMB is Kuimen here, and it is also the narrowest and most dangerous section of the Three Gorges. Baidi City stands on a small hill at the gorge's entrance, where the story of Liu Bei's entrustment of his son took place.

Key Attraction:

The ancient city on the solitary mountain at the entrance to Baidi City, the site of Yong'an Palace where Liu Bei entrusted his heir is here. Li Bai wrote in 'Farewell to Baidi Amidst Colorful Clouds' here.

Qutang Gorge and Kuimen

The

shortest and most dangerous section of the Yangtze River Three Gorges is the most oppressive on both banks, creating the most oppressive feeling when crossing by boat.

The viewing platform at the summit of the

Three Gorges

at 1,388 meters above sea level offers the best panoramic view of Qutang Gorge.

The Baidi City Museum and Stele Forest

feature historical inscriptions and Three Gorges hydrological data, which you can view while waiting for the boat.

Recommended Stay and Route:

1 day.
Baidi City is at the entrance to Qutang Gorge, where Liu Bei's story of entrusting his son to the throne is here; Kuimen features the pattern on the reverse side of the ten-yuan RMB coin, the narrowest and most dangerous section of the canyon.
routes with other cities on the same theme is more efficient; please refer to the "Extendable Routes" below.

Best season

: April to November; Winter fog affects viewing

;

how to get

there? Intercity Transportation

Chongqing or Yichang have high-speed rail to Fengjie Station; Three Gorges cruises mostly dock at Fengjie or Wushan, then transfer to Baidi City after docking.

Local specialties

include Fengjie navel orange, salted chicken, and Three Gorges fish.

Local reminders

include

the summit of the Three Gorges and Baidi City in different directions, so separate routes are needed; Boat schedules are affected by water levels and scheduling, so confirm before departure.