Is it necessary to cross the Three Gorges Dam from Yichang to Chongqing by boat

@简若：From Chongqing to Yichang, one must pass through the Three Gorges Dam. He will stop at the Three Gorges Dam. But there are many ships that cannot cross the Three Gorges Dam. It seems that the fifth level ship lock has a tonnage limit.

【Five level ship lock of Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, Hubei, China】

【Tanziling Observation Deck of Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, Hubei, China】

【Tanziling Range Rover of Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, Hubei, China】

@远山的山：The last time we took a boat was in the afternoon at Maoping Port. Then take the bus. I went to see the Three Gorges Dam water conservancy hub project, and later I had to take a sightseeing bus for sightseeing. If driving, it is not allowed to enter the scenic area.

@yz_133238469：Yichang usually has four days and three nights. It is certain to reach the Three Gorges Dam. If you want to go directly to the Three Gorges Dam for sightseeing, you can also take a boat tour to see the Three Gorges Dam

@纱曼罗：Whether you travel by water or land, you will pass through the Three Gorges Dam. If it's just a waterway, you can experience the five level ship lock. If you go by land, you can also experience the Three Gorges Dam once you arrive, and you may need to buy a separate ticket.

@u_112500478：The OP can check on the official website for booking tickets for the Meiya Three Gorges Cruise. If there is a scenic spot called the Three Gorges Dam, then you must pass through it. Even if there is no such attraction, if you arrive in Yichang, you can still sign up for a group tour of the Three Gorges Dam

@odasan：We need to cross the Three Gorges Dam. If you want to travel to Shanghai or Wuhan, you have to cross the Three Gorges Dam. If you go to Yichang, it's just that there are two ways to see the dam, and it depends on which one the OP likes. If it's a boat ride from Chongqing to Yichang, it's a waterway crossing the Three Gorges Dam.