How do ships pass through the Three Gorges Dam

The Three Gorges Dam ship can take a ship lift to cross the Three Gorges Dam. It is very convenient for you to take a boat in Chongqing. You can directly board the ship at Chaotianmen Port. It's just better to buy cruise tickets early. Summer vacation is always the peak season for tourism, and there are still many Three Gorges cruise ships available. You can book tickets about a week in advance.

How do ships pass through the Three Gorges Dam? You can take a cruise ship through the fifth level ship lock or take an elevator. Actually, I think you can choose a luxury cruise ship from Chongqing to Yichang, go to the Three Gorges Dam and take the elevator to get close to the dam. You can also understand the principle of the ship lock. I think even after arriving at the Three Gorges Dam, you still need to experience how the ship passes through the lock.

【Yichang Three Gorges Dam Five level Ship Lock in China】

【Three Gorges Dam Three Gorges Ship Lift in Yichang, China】

Three Gorges Dam ships can choose to pass through the ship lift or the five level ship lock. If you want to have a five level ship lock, you can choose cruise ships from Chongqing to Wuhan or Shanghai, etc. It depends on your own time and budget.