Time flies, in a blink of an eye, we have come to 2024, in the new year, do you have any plans to travel to the Three Gorges? The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River has verdant mountains, turquoise rivers, and many historical cultural places of interest, which is a very good natural scenic spot in China. If you have a plan to travel to the Three Gorges, you must know these 5 things in advance, so that you can avoid many detours.
Three Gorges Cruise
First things first: where to take the Three Gorges Cruise?
Take the Three Gorges cruise, usually in Chongqing and Yichang, Chongqing departs and goes down the river to Yichang, which is called the water trip, and Yichang departs from the river and goes up to Chongqing, which is called the water trip. This is the classic route for visiting the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, and more than 98% of the Three Gorges cruise ships carry out this route. Therefore, if you want to take the Three Gorges cruise, you usually need to go to Chongqing or Yichang.
Three Gorges scenery
In addition to this classic route, there are also rare routes from Wuhan and Shanghai, where there are few cruises to choose from and very few sailings. For example, the Wuhan-Chongqing route can only be taken by President 6, and the Shanghai-Chongqing route can only be selected by the Century Legend cruise ship.
Scenery of the Yangtze River
The second thing: Which ship is good for the Three Gorges cruise ship?
There are no less than 40 large and small boats on the Three Gorges Cruise, and there will be some differences in the launching time, decoration level, dining level, scenic spot arrangement, etc. Therefore, I think there is no best thing to say about the Three Gorges Cruise, as long as it suits you, it is the best.
Three Gorges cruise deck
When choosing a ship, you can choose according to your own needs, such as:
(1) If you want to take a new ship, choose Century Oasis (first voyage in 2023), Century Veuve Clicquot (first voyage in 2022), Yangtze River No. 3 (first voyage in 2022), Meadville Hyatt (first voyage in 2022)
Century Cruises
(2) The cruise ships with better food are: Yangtze River Explorer, Century Cruise and Yangtze River No. 3
(3) The ships with large tonnage are: Meadville Hyatt, Gold No. 3, President No. 7 and No. 8, all of which are large ships of 17,000 tons
The USS Meadville Regency
(4) Cruise ships with swimming pools are: Yangtze River No. 3 (outdoor swimming pool), Century Legend/Myth and President No. 7/8 (indoor heated swimming pool), Gold No. 3/5/6 (outdoor + indoor swimming pool)
Century Legend swimming pool
(5) Cruise ships with children's parks: Huaxia Goddess No. 3, Century Cruises, Meadville Hyatt Cruises, etc.
(6) The boats that play to the end are: Yangtze River No. 1 and Yangtze River No. 3, including all the items of food, housing, transportation and entertainment.
Yangtze River No. 3 cruise ship
The third thing: what are the must-see attractions when traveling to the Three Gorges?
First of all, you can't miss Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. The peaks on both sides of Qutang Gorge are towering, steep and straight, the river is turbulent, and it is the most magnificent section of the canyon of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. The mountains on both sides of Wuxia are endless, verdant and dripping, and the river water is clear, just like a landscape gallery, like the scenery that comes out of the painting. Both sections of the canyon are enjoyed from the boat, and when crossing the gorge, you have to go to the top deck to watch the scenery and listen to the guide's explanation.
Scenery of Qutang Gorge
Secondly, don't miss the White Emperor City. This is the most noteworthy historical attraction along the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi and other literati and writers of all dynasties have written poems and songs that have been passed down for centuries here. Here you can also enjoy the scenery on the background map of 10 yuan - Kuimen. It's very meaningful to take pictures here!
White Emperor City check-in Kuimen
Finally, it is the Three Gorges Dam, a major national project. Come to the dam scenic spot, overlook the great shore of the great power project, feel the strength of the country and the nation, and be full of feelings.
Three Gorges Dam
Three Gorges Dam ship lift
The fourth thing: how to choose a room on the Three Gorges cruise?
The more comfortable room type of the Three Gorges Cruise is the balcony standard room, which is equipped with two single beds or a queen bed, which can accommodate two people. If you're traveling in three, you can add a rollaway bed or sofa bed to your room, or if you share a room with other same-sex travelers, it's perfect for babies who don't have social fears and can meet new people during your trip.
Rooms on the Three Gorges Cruise
If it is two adults with a child, it is better to arrange, no need to add an extra bed, just ask for a large bed, or put two single beds into a large bed to sleep.
Rooms on the Three Gorges Cruise
The fifth thing: What are the precautions for traveling to the Three Gorges?
Before I traveled to the Three Gorges for the first time, I just heard that this way of traveling was very easy, and I didn't know much about many details. After I went, I found that there are many places that are different from what I thought, if I understand in advance, I can effectively avoid pits, and with preparation, the psychological gap will not be too big, which can greatly improve the satisfaction of travel, haha.
Three Gorges cruise tourism life
To sum up, there are a few things to keep in mind:
1. There are a lot of steps in the dock, up and down, it's really a bit tiring to get up, be sure to wear comfortable shoes, flat shoes or sneakers, and high heels can be left on the boat to wear. If you travel with the elderly or children with inconvenient legs, you can choose two fewer attractions to avoid being too tired.
Chaotianmen Wharf
2. There is a bed-calling service at seven o'clock in the morning, and the horn in the room will sound on time, calling us to go to breakfast. I feel like I'm back in school, haha. Can't sleep at all, the restaurant serves meals on time. If you want to skip breakfast and sleep in, turn down the sound of the small speaker in the room.
Three Gorges scenery
3. Go to the top deck in the morning and evening to watch the scenery and let off the wind, or wear more, the wind on the river is relatively strong.
Deck sightseeing
4. Try to board the ship as early as possible, if you are not satisfied with the room arrangement, you can make a request to the ship, and in the case of a room, you will try to meet it. If you board the ship at the stuck point, the rooms are full, and there is no coordination space at all, even if there is a heart on the ship, it is powerless.
Standard room of the Yangtze River No. 3 cruise ship
5. There is no need to bring a lot of food with a large bag on board, the current Three Gorges cruise ship provides sumptuous meals, some ships like Century Cruise and Yangtze River No. 3 also have supper and all-day snacks to supply, and some drinks are also available in unlimited quantities.
Cruise food
All-you-can-drink on Century Cruises
The above are the 5 things I need to know before traveling to the Three Gorges. The Three Gorges cruise tour is generally very comfortable, the cruise ship is comfortable and warm, the life and entertainment facilities are complete, and the scenery of the Three Gorges is really beautiful, all the way are green mountains and green waters, full of green, the breath of nature is very strong, it is worth everyone to visit here.