Yangtze Miracle

You will be transferred by the arranged car from Yichang airport / railway station to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise and take the arranged tourist bus Yichang at 15:00 to Three Gorges Dam site

(It is the largest and the most sophisticated ship lift in the whole world with the lifting height of about 113 meters.)

During the peak season, the Ship Lift activity has been in full swing. Demand exceeds supply, so a large crowd of people from different ships will be on the boat. In more extreme cases, you may not be able to get a seat but stand. It is recommended to carefully consider joining the program if you are concerned about the impact of a large number of tourists on your experience.

For River-view Cabins guests:
Option A: Shennongjia Nature Reserve (Natural Bridge Scenic Area) + Zhaojun Village
Option B: Shennongjia Nature Reserve (Guanmenshan Scenic Area) + Zhaojun Village

For Executive Suites and Executive Collection Suites guests:
Shennongjia Nature Reserve (Large Dragon Pond, Shennongding, and Guanmenshan Scenic Area)

(Shennongjia National Park is the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, which is located between the Yangtze River and the Han River. The Natural Bridge scenic area is pleasant to enjoy ecological wonders and a scenic hike with murmuring stream, verdant forest and wild flowers. At the Guanmenshan Scenic Area, a unique botanical garden and a giant panda pavilion, you can encounter a variety of rare animals and plants, offering a live tableau of Darwin's theories. Large Dragon Pond is where to meet the rare, beautiful blue faced Snub-nosed monkeys. While Shennong Peak preserves fantastic and diverse natural ecosystem, which is renowned for its towering peaks that rise above 3000 meters and are often referred as “Roof of Central China”.)

(Zhaojun Village is a historical site to understand related stories of Wang Zhaojun who was one of the “Four Most Beautiful Women in Ancient China” and to discover the culture of beautiful ladies in the court of Han Dynasty.)

(Wu Gorge is deep and pretty with rising peaks, peculiar rocks, rolling cutting cliffs making a picturesque winding gallery boasting abundant natural wonders.);

(Lesser Three Gorges is a resplendent pearl of Three Gorge where visitors can take a little boat to admire the majestic mountains, prosperous forests, beautiful riverview, and more wonderful landscape for a returning to nature.)

(This old architecture cluster leaning the cliff was once the private study area of a Luo Family in Qing Dynasty. Enjoy a leisure walk here with emerald river view and elevenses on the boat back to your cruise.)

(Qutang Gorge is the shortest, most dramatic and magnificent gorge among the three gorges and lets you admire the view of Kuimen Gate printed on the 10 RMB Chinese Note.);

Option A: White Emperor City

(White Emperor City is the Famous Chinese Ancient “Poem City” mentioned in about 1,400 Chinese poems. It tells the touching story of Liu Bei entrusting his son to his prime minister, Zhuge Liang. Don't forget to take a 10-yuan note with you! The Kui Gate Viewing Platform is the best place to take an amazing pics.)

Option B: Three Gorges Summit

(Three Gorges Summit is the highest peak of the famous Three Gorges area to catch the most beautiful gorge and winding river sightseeing.)

Option A: Shibaozhai Pagoda

(The 12-story red building is reputed as the gem of Chinese architecture and one of the top 8 most peculiar architectures in the world. Popular among cruise visitors to look at the pagoda leaning the hills and climb up.)

Option B: Zhongzhou Old Alley + Dongpo Garden

(The area embodies the spirit of Ba and Yu and protects the primitive customs of the Three Gorges. Efforts to safeguard Zhongzhou Alley ensure the survival of ancient architecture, from mottled bricks to venerable tiles, while old shops remain central to community life.)

(Dongpo Garden related to Bai Juyi, one the top famous poets in ancient China, is a pleasant public classical garden in traditional Chinese flavor.)