How to enjoy the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang

You can choose to drive to visit the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, but you need to apply for a pass and take a dedicated road for self driving. By obtaining a pass, you can directly navigate to the Dam Pier. If you navigate to the scenic area, it will take you to the ticket office to buy a bus ticket. In fact, self driving does not require taking a bus, just spend some money to find a guide.

If we want to visit the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, I think taking a cruise is more fun as it allows us to fully explore the scenery of the Three Gorges Canyon on the Yangtze River. We previously took a cruise in Chongqing, so we need to book the cruise tickets in advance on theMeiya Three Gorges Cruise Ticket Bookingwebsite. A three-day itinerary allows you to visit many scenic spots in the Three Gorges.

How to enjoy the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang is better. It depends on which travel method one likes. We used to take the high-speed rail directly from Wuhan, and there was a bus to the tourist center at the station. We had to make a transfer halfway, and it would take half an hour to reach the tourist center. Once we arrived, we could directly buy tickets and take the tourist sightseeing bus to the scenic area. The scenery on the way to the dam was also very beautiful. The transportation route within the scenic area can start by visiting Tanziling, then the Three Gorges Ship Lock and Platform 185, and finally visit the River Diversion Memorial Park. Finally, take a bus back to the transfer center.

We went to the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang by taking a cruise ship with two elderly family members. We chose a relatively relaxed way of traveling. The Three Gorges Dam is magnificent and there are many tourists in the scenic area. We even self funded to experience the Three Gorges ship lift. To be honest, this project is not as good as we imagined. The transfer boat is very small, crowded, and chaotic. Passengers on several cruise ships are crowded on a small boat, and there are tourists competing for seats. The experience is not very good.

【Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift】

【Five level ship lock of Three Gorges Dam】

【Five level ship lock of Three Gorges Dam】