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The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River have beautiful scenery, and there are also many famous natural and cultural attractions along the way for boat tours, such as Fengdu, Baidicheng, Wushan Xiaosanxia, Wushan Twelve Peaks, Sanxia Dam, Sanxia Family, and so on. However, taking a boat trip to the Three Gorges also has rest periods, peak and off peak seasons, and relatively suitable times. So, what is the best time and off peak season for traveling to the Three Gorges? Below, the editor will answer for you.
In the past, the flood season of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River was the peak season for Three Gorges tourism. During this time, visitors could fully enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river. Only during this period could boats travel to the Three Gorges. During the dry season, there may be some places where boats cannot travel due to shallow water, causing regrets. However, after the completion of the Three Gorges Dam, the water level in the Three Gorges section rose by more than 100 meters. When visiting the Three Gorges, it can be said that there is no difference between high and low water levels. It is only a slight regret that some historical sites and scenery in low water level areas have been submerged.
The peak season for the Three Gorges: between March and December each year.
The off-season of Three Gorges: from the end of December to early March of the following year.
The temperature is relatively suitable during this period, and the scenery is most beautiful in summer, such as the Three Gorges Dam, Wuxia, Qutang Gorge, Shennv Peak, Baidi City in Fengjie, and Ghost City in Fengdu,The mountains along the coast are lush and beautiful. touristParticipating in drifting is also very comfortable.
There are many luxury cruise lines and choices during the period from June to August. All major series of luxury cruise ships should launch their own special offers in the Three Gorges, such as Century cruise ships, President cruise ships, Chinese Loong cruise ships, US funded Victoria cruise ships, and Yangtze River Gold cruise ships. Moreover, in terms of weather, the weather has been good during this period, and the Three Gorges is also a place with frequent rain and fog. The dry season is more suitable. Although June to August is relatively hot, taking a luxury cruise ship can feel a sense of being immersed in nature. Of course, if you want to go and play during the summer vacation, it is recommended to book early as there are more people visiting the Three Gorges during the summer vacation. The peak season for cruise ships from June to August lasts until late August to early September, and only gradually ends after the start of school.
October to November every year is also the peak season for tourism in the Three Gorges, but the number of tourists fluctuates with holidays. Affected by the National Day holiday, there are more tourists in early and mid October, with a relative decrease in tourists in late October, and an increase in tourists in mid November.
(1) In March, April, and May, the temperature warms up, and we go hiking and explore the Three Gorges to see the greenery and vitality;
(2) Summer is cool in June, July, August, and September, and Three Gorges tourism offers beautiful scenery of rivers and mountains;
(3) The red leaves turn red in October, November, and December, and the red leaves cover the mountains and fields of the Three Gorges.
One reason is that many cruise ships have entered a period of suspension of about two months; The second reason is that winter is relatively cold, with strong river winds, and it is colder on the deck and on the shore. Generally, the cruise ships are suspended at the end of December each year and resume operations in early March of the following year. Some cruise ships are suspended for maintenance, and the crew are enjoying a three-month long vacation happily. However, during the Spring Festival, 1-2 flights will be opened according to the customer base to meet the needs of Spring Festival travel.
Taking a boat trip to the Three Gorges for tourism usually has two routes: Shangshui (from Yichang to Chongqing) and Xiashui (from Chongqing to Yichang, etc.). There are also star rated foreign-related cruise ships and ordinary domestic cruise ships. Luxury cruise ships usually have a four-day itinerary, and each series of cruise ships has different scenic spots to visit. You can choose a suitable itinerary based on which scenic spots to visit, which boat to take, departure date, and sailing schedule.
So the best time and peak season for traveling to the Three Gorges is in which month. During the summer months of June to August, there are many people visiting and the scenery is also very beautiful, which is the busiest time. The temperature is suitable in spring and autumn, and the scenery is also good; In late autumn and early winter, you can see the red leaves. The scenery is good, but it's a bit cold; Winter is the off-season, relatively cold, and many ships are also in the off-season.
