How to tour the Three Gorges by self driving in Chongqing?

The most comfortable and leisurely way to visit the Three Gorges is definitely by taking a cruise ship, especially a luxury Three Gorges cruise ship, which is the most worry free. It is equivalent to living in a five-star hotel and visiting the Three Gorges all the way. Sitting on the balcony of the room and drinking tea, you can see the scenery on both sides of the Three Gorges, of course, it is very leisurely. As long as you log in to the official website for booking tickets for Meiya Three Gorges Cruise, you can find the cruise and itinerary you most want.

How to tour the Three Gorges by self driving in Chongqing? Although driving may be a bit tiring, it's a bit free. Don't miss the scenery along the way and enjoy it all the way. For example, Dingjiang, Letian Flower Valley, Liangping Shuanggui Hall, Yunyang Longgang and Zhangfei Temple, Fengjie Tiankeng Dijian, Fengjie Baidi City and other places are all places where cruise ships do not stop. You can go eat Wushan grilled fish.

Chongqing to Yichang is over 600 kilometers long, with many famous scenic spots along the way. When it's better to take a cruise in some places, rent a small cruise ship for sightseeing, such as the Little Three Gorges, located on the Daning River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, and the Shennu River. These are all better views that can only be seen by taking a boat.

【Wushan Wushan Xiaosanxia, Chongqing, China】

【Wushan Wushan Xiaosanxia, Chongqing, China】

【Wushan Wushan Xiaosanxia, Chongqing, China】

You must visit attractions such as the 185 Observation Deck and the River Diversion Memorial Park at the Three Gorges Dam. However, the top of the dam is not developed for external use. To the north, you can overlook the Daba Dam from Tanziling, which is the best location to enjoy a panoramic view of the Three Gorges Dam.

Let me introduce you to a scenic spot called San You Dong, which most people have never been to before. It is located on the steep cliffs of the northern peak of Xilingling Mountain in the northwest of Yichang, backed by the mouth of Xiling Gorge, and is known as the starting point of the Three Gorges. The surrounding scenery is beautiful, and it was once praised as a "phantom" by ancient people.

The places you drive to are usually places where cruise ships do not stop, and the San You Cave and Shangri La located in Xiling Gorge are worth a visit.