7 days / 6 nights · Wuhan / Yichang / Fengjie / Chongqing
Three Gorges Chu Style 7 Days · Full Route from Wuhan to Chongqing
Wuhan / Yichang / Fengjie / Chongqing · 7 days 6 nights · Moderate
Reference Price
$970Rise / 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 6 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
Starting from the museum of Chu culture, go along the river all the way to the mountain city.
Day-by-day itinerary7 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 → 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. - D5Fengjie · 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. - D6Chongqing · 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. - D7Chongqing · Ciqikou and Shibati and the return trip
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 detailCiqikou and Shibati: Old streets and old town stairways, gathering snacks.
Yangtze River Cableway and Liziba: Cableways crossing the Yangtze and light rail passing through buildings, a prime example of urban character.
Dining: Chongqing hotpot, noodles, spicy chicken.
Tip: City navigation can get you 'lost'—ask for directions more; If you can't eat spicy food, say 'slightly spicy'; A special day for Dazu Rock Carvings is even more worthwhile.
Dedicated shuttle service based on flight or train time will be used to pick you up at the airport/station, and the itinerary will end.
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 6 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 a cruise or land travel, both perspectives are included in the itinerary.
The whole journey is 7 days, progressing along "Wuhan → Yichang Three Gorges → Fengjie Baidi City → Chongqing": Wuhan / Yichang / Fengjie / Chongqing. The pace is arranged as "one city, one section," mainly using high-speed trains between cities; sections with travel over 5 hours are replaced with flights.
Destinations on This Route
- Wuhan: One day at the Provincial Museum + East Lake, one day at Yellow Crane Tower + old buildings in Hankou.
- Yichang: One day at the dam, another day at Three Gorges Folk Village and Xiling Gorge entrance.
- Fengjie: Baidi City is at the mouth of Qutang Gorge, the story of Liu Bei entrusting his son is here; Kuimen appears on the back of the ten-yuan banknote, and is the narrowest and most dangerous part of the gorge.
- Chongqing: One day in the city (Hongyadong + cable car + old streets), one day at Dazu Rock Carvings.
Belonging Cultural Route
This route belongs to the Yangtze River Three Gorges・Chu Culture Charm series, with other itineraries of different lengths 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
- 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.