Three Gorges Highlights 4 Days · Yichang, Fengjie, Chongqing
Yichang / Fengjie / Chongqing · 4 Days 3 Nights · Relaxed
Reference Price
$590Rise / Person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
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
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Only travel the canyon section: Three Gorges Dam, Baidi City, Qutang Gorge, Chongqing.
Day-by-day itinerary4 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.
- D1Arrived at Yichang · Three Gorges Dam
DestinationLocation→ Yichang
- Meals
- Meals are self-managed
- Accommodation
- Yichang Hotel
- Transport
- Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detailArrive in Yichang from various locations, transfer by private car from the airport or station to the hotel, free activities in the afternoon.
One day at the dam, another day visiting the Three Gorges Family and Xiling Gorge entrance.
Three Gorges Dam: Panzi Ridge observation deck offers a full view, the 185 Platform allows a level view of the dam top.
Meals: Red oil noodles, Yangtze River fatty fish, radish dumplings.
Tips: The Three Gorges Dam requires real-name reservation and security check; views from the cruise and by land are different, you can choose either or do both. - D2Yichang · Xiling Gorge entrance and Three Gorges Cave, Gezhouba Ship Lock
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 detailXiling Gorge Entrance and Three Gorges Cave: Cliff at the gorge entrance and cliff inscriptions from various dynasties.
Gezhouba Ship Lock: Pass through the lock by boat to experience water level changes.
Meals: Red oil noodles, Yangtze River fatty fish, radish dumplings.
Tips: The Three Gorges Dam requires real-name reservation and security check; views from the cruise and by land are different, you can choose either or do both.
In the evening, take high-speed train or tourist bus to Fengjie, overnight in Fengjie. - D3Fengjie · Baidi City, Qutang Gorge
DestinationFengjie → Chongqing
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Fengjie Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed train / tourist bus → Chongqing
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
Daily detailBaidi City: Ancient city on Lonely Hill at the gorge entrance, the site of Yong'an Palace where Liu Bei entrusted his son is here, Li Bai wrote "Departing Baidi in the morning among rosy clouds" about this place.
Qutang Gorge
Kuimen
Meals: Fengjie navel orange, salted chicken.
Tips: The summit of the Three Gorges and Baidi City are in different directions and must be arranged separately; cruise schedules are affected by water level and dispatch, confirm before departure.
In the evening, take high-speed train or tourist bus to Chongqing, overnight in Chongqing. - D4Chongqing · 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
StopsDaily detailDazu Rock Carvings: Baodingshan and Beishan, featuring Song dynasty masterpieces such as Thousand-hand Avalokitesvara, Six Paths of Reincarnation, and Illustrations of Parents’ Kindness.
Hongyadong and Jiefangbei: Stilted buildings built along the mountains, night view is a signature of Chongqing.
Ciqikou and Shibati: Old streets and old city stairways, concentrated local snacks.
Yangtze River Cableway and Liziba: Cableway crossing the Yangtze and monorail passing through buildings, a model of city character.
Meals: Chongqing hotpot, noodles, spicy chicken.
Tips: City navigation can be confusing, ask for directions often; if you can’t eat spicy, say "mildly spicy"; dedicating a full day to Dazu Rock Carvings is more worthwhile.
Transfer to the airport/station according to flight or train schedule, end of itinerary.
Route Overview
Yangtze River Three Gorges Main Route: Wuhan Hubei Provincial Museum and Yellow Crane Tower, Yichang Three Gorges Dam and Three Gorges Village, Fengjie Baidi City and Qutang Gorge, Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings. You can choose a cruise or land route; both perspectives are included in the itinerary.
The entire journey is 4 days, progressing along "Wuhan → Yichang Three Gorges → Fengjie Baidi City → Chongqing": Yichang / Fengjie / Chongqing. The pace is arranged in "one city per segment," with intercity travel mainly by high-speed rail, and segments longer than 5 hours switched to flights.
Destinations on This Route
- Yichang: One day for the dam, another day for Three Gorges Village and Xiling Gorge.
- Fengjie: Baidi City is at the entrance of Qutang Gorge, where the story of Liu Bei entrusting his son took place; Kuimen is depicted on the back of the ten-yuan note, the narrowest and most dangerous part of the canyon.
- Chongqing: One day in the city (Hongya Cave + Cableway + Old Street), one day for Dazu Rock Carvings.
Associated Cultural Route
This route belongs to Yangtze Three Gorges・Chu Style and Jiang Charm, with other itineraries of different durations on the same theme available 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
- Meals not listed and personal expenses
- Optional items (cable car, additional boat rides, performances, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers (voluntary)
- Single room supplement