10 days / 9 nights · Wuhan / Yichang / Fengjie / Chongqing
Three Gorges 10 Days · Including Dazu Rock Carvings and Shennongjia
Wuhan / Yichang / Fengjie / Chongqing · 10 days 9 nights · Moderate
Reference Price
$1,370Rise / Person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a group2–12 people
IntensityMedium
Best seasonApr–Oct
Traffichigh-speed rail + tour bus + Three Gorges Cruise
AccommodationFour-star hotel 9 nights
Departure MonthApril to October
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service
Stay three days in Chongqing for the Dazu Rock Carvings and the Old Street of the Mountain City, and add Shennongjia or the Three Gorges Farmhouse in Yichang.
Day-by-day itinerary10 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Arrive in Wuhan · Hubei Provincial Museum
DestinationVarious locations → Wuhan
- Meals
- Meals are self-managed
- Accommodation
- Wuhan Hotel
- Transport
- Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detailUpon arrival in Wuhan from various locations, a dedicated car picks you up at the airport/station and drops you off at your hotel. Afternoon free time.
One day at the Provincial Museum + East Lake, one day at Yellow Crane Tower + old buildings in Hankou.
Hubei Provincial Museum: The three main attractions are the chime bells of Marquis Zeng, the Sword of King Goujian of Yue, and the plum vase with the Four Loves painting of Yuan dynasty blue-and-white porcelain.
Meals: Hot dry noodles, tofu skin, pork rib lotus root soup.
Note: Reservation is required in advance at the Hubei Provincial Museum; chime bell performances have scheduled times; Breakfast is a traditional food in Wuhan. - D2Wuhan · Donghu Greenway, Hankou Riverside Beach, and Lihuangpi Road
DestinationWuhan → Yichang
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Wuhan Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed rail / tour bus → Yichang
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
Daily detailEast Lake Greenway: A lake within the city, with well-developed cycling trails, and famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.
Hankou Riverside and Lihuangpi Road: A cluster of modern concession buildings, making evening strolls on the riverside very comfortable.
Meals: Hot dry noodles, tofu skin, pork rib lotus root soup.
Note: Reservation required for Hubei Provincial Museum; chime bell performances have scheduled times; Breakfast is a traditional Wuhan cuisine.
In the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus to Yichang, and stay overnight in Yichang. - D3Yichang · Three Gorges Dam, Three Gorges Villages
DestinationYichang urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Yichang Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailThree Gorges Dam: Tanziling Viewing Platform offers panoramic views, and the 185 platform offers a direct view of the dam top.
Three Gorges Family: The Gorge River folk scenic area around Longjin Creek, featuring stilted houses and boatman performances.
Meals: Red oil noodles, Yangtze fatty fish, radish dumplings.
Tip: Real-name reservation and security check are required for the Three Gorges Dam; Cruise and land routes offer different views of the canyon; you can choose one or both in line. - D4Yichang · Xiling Gorge entrance and Three Gorges Cave, Gezhouba Ship Lock
DestinationYichang urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Yichang Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailXiling Gorge Mouth and Sanyou Cave: Steep cliffs at the gorge mouth and cliff inscriptions from various dynasties.
Gezhouba Ship Lock: Experience the water level rise and fall by taking a boat through the lock.
Meals: Red oil noodles, Yangtze River fatty fish, radish dumplings.
Tip: The Three Gorges Dam requires real-name reservation and security check; the perspectives of the gorge from a cruise and from land are different, you can choose either or both. - D5Yichang · Three Gorges Dam, Three Gorges Villages
DestinationYichang → Fengjie
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Yichang Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed train / tourist bus → Fengjie
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
Daily detailThree Gorges Dam: Tanzi Ridge Viewing Platform for panoramic view, Platform 185 for a level view of the dam top.
Three Gorges People: Folk area along Longjin Creek, stilted buildings and boatmen songs.
Meals: Red oil noodles, Yangtze River fatty fish, radish dumplings.
Tip: The Three Gorges Dam requires real-name reservation and security check; the perspectives of the gorge from a cruise and from land are different, you can choose either or both.
In the evening, take high-speed train or tourist bus to Fengjie, overnight in Fengjie. - D6Fengjie · Baidi City, Qutang Gorge
DestinationFengjie City Area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Fengjie Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailBaidi City: Ancient city on Gushan at the gorge mouth; the site of Liu Bei entrusting his son at Yong'an Palace is here. Li Bai's "Leaving Baidi amidst colorful clouds in the morning" was written here.
Qutang Gorge
Meals: Fengjie navel oranges, salted chicken.
Tip: The Three Gorges Peak and Baidi City are in different directions, need to be arranged separately; cruise schedules depend on water level and dispatch, confirm before departure. - D7Fengjie · Kuimen
DestinationFengjie → Chongqing
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Fengjie Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed train / tourist bus → Chongqing
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
StopsDaily detailKuimen
Meals: Fengjie navel oranges, salted chicken.
Tip: The Three Gorges Peak and Baidi City are in different directions, need to be arranged separately; cruise schedules depend on water level and dispatch, confirm before departure.
In the evening, take high-speed train or tourist bus to Chongqing, overnight in Chongqing. - D8Chongqing · Dazu Rock Carvings, Hongya Cave, and the Liberation Stele
DestinationChongqing urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Chungking Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailDazu Rock Carvings: Baoding Mountain and Beishan, Thousand-Hand Guanyin, Six Realms of Reincarnation, and The Parents' Grace Sutra are all masterpieces of Song dynasty carvings.
Hongya Cave and Liberation Stele: A cluster of stilted houses built along the mountain, with night views as Chongqing's calling card.
Dining: Chongqing hotpot, noodles, spicy chicken.
Tip: City navigation may get 'lost'—ask for directions often; If you can't eat spicy food, say 'slightly spicy'; A special day for Dazu Rock Carvings is even more worthwhile. - D9Chongqing · Ciqikou and Shibati, Yangtze River Cableway and Liziba
DestinationChongqing urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Chungking Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailCiqikou and Shibati: Old street and old city stairways, concentrated snacks.
Yangtze River Cableway and Liziba: Cableway across the Yangtze River and light rail through a building, a specimen of urban character.
Meals: Chongqing hot pot, small noodles, spicy chicken.
Tip: Navigation in the city can "get lost", ask for directions often; if you can't eat spicy, say "mildly spicy"; going to Dazu Rock Carvings for a whole day is more worthwhile. - D10Chongqing · Dazu Rock Carvings and return
DestinationChongqing → Airport / Train Station Transfer
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Not included
- Transport
- Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailDazu Rock Carvings: Baodingshan and Beishan, Thousand-Hand Guanyin, Six Realms of Reincarnation, and Filial Piety Sutra sculptures are all Song dynasty masterpieces.
Hongya Cave and Jiefangbei: Stilted buildings built along the mountain, night view is the iconic image of Chongqing.
Meals: Chongqing hot pot, small noodles, spicy chicken.
Tip: Navigation in the city can "get lost", ask for directions often; if you can't eat spicy, say "mildly spicy"; going to Dazu Rock Carvings for a whole day is more worthwhile.
According to flight or train schedules, private transfer to airport/station, end of itinerary.
Key facts
Departure pointGather in Wuhan, disperse in Chongqing
Number of people in a groupSmall group of 2-12 people
Recommended monthApr–Oct
AccommodationFour-star hotel 9 nights
TrafficHigh-speed rail Tour bus Sanxia cruise
IntensityMedium
Route Overview
Main Yangtze River Three Gorges Route: Wuhan Hubei Provincial Museum and Yellow Crane Tower, Yichang Three Gorges Dam and Three Gorges Folk Village, Fengjie Baidi City and Qutang Gorge, Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings. You can choose either cruise or land route, both perspectives are included in the itinerary.
The entire trip is 10 days, progressing along "Wuhan → Yichang Three Gorges → Fengjie Baidi City → Chongqing": Wuhan / Yichang / Fengjie / Chongqing. The pace is arranged as "one city, one segment," with high-speed rail for intercity travel; segments over 5 hours are replaced with flights.
Destinations on this Route
- Wuhan: One day at the Hubei Provincial Museum + East Lake, one day at Yellow Crane Tower + old buildings in Hankou.
- Yichang: One day for the dam, another day for Three Gorges Folk Village and Xiling Gorge mouth.
- Fengjie: Baidi City at the mouth of Qutang Gorge, the story of Liu Bei entrusting his son is here; Kuimen Gate is the image on the ten-yuan banknote, the narrowest and most dangerous part of the gorge.
- Chongqing: One day in the city (Hongya Cave + cableway + old streets), one day for Dazu Rock Carvings.
Cultural Long Route
This route belongs to Yangtze Three Gorges ・ Chu Style and Jiang Melody, and there are other itineraries with different durations on the same theme for comparison.
Costs include
- Accommodation listed in the itinerary (double occupancy)
- First entrance tickets to the attractions specified in the itinerary
- Ground transportation listed in the itinerary (high-speed rail / tour bus / scenic area sightseeing bus)
- Full-time Chinese-speaking tour guide service
- Daily breakfast, and meals specified in the itinerary
- Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance
Cost not included
- Round-trip international airfare between the place of departure and China
- Personal visa and document fees
- Main meals and personal expenses not listed
- Optional items (cable car, additional boat rides, performances, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers (voluntary)
- Single room supplement
Booking Reminder
After confirming the itinerary and dates, pay the deposit, and the remaining balance should be paid 15 days before the trip. Cancellation more than 30 days before departure will get a full refund of the deposit, 70% refund for 15-30 days, 50% refund for 7-15 days, and no refund within 7 days. Popular sites such as Mogao Caves and Sanxingdui require real-name reservation, please submit ID information at least 15 days in advance. Seniors over 70 and children under 12 should be noted in the remarks, and we will adjust the daily walking distance accordingly.