Yangtze 2

(This 1,900 year old site is interesting and meaningful to know Chinese culture, telling the traditional Chinese belief of that those pure spirits would be rewarded and those sinful ones would be subject to severe punishments with many statues and scenes in the traditional architectures.)

(White Emperor City: It 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 and has the best location to admire Kuimen Gate of Qutang Gorge.)
(Shennv Stream: The painting-like natural wonderland to appreciate the primitive waterscape with strange rocks, verdant peculiar peaks, winding water, in the serene valley with crispy chirps of at Yangtze.)

(Wu Gorge is the middle one gorge. It is a mysterious gorge site well-known for its frequently rising and passing mists, which is extremely beautiful and gorgeous with the leaves in red, yellow, golden and orange during autumn.)
(Qutang Gorge at the western section is narrow and dramatic like an art gallery of nature, which offers superb magnificent scenery for all guests.)

(The nature reserve is the UNESCO World Natural Heritage in Hubei Province, China. You will get up to the essence part of the reserve to explore its best nature wonders.)

(The Five-Step Ship Locks at the Three Gorges Dam are the largest of their kind globally, enabling the passage of ships by elevating them to a height of 113 meters. This engineering marvel is a significant attraction for tourists visiting the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River.)

(No.1 must-see attraction arranged by every ship as the first or last shore excursion. Located in Yichang City, it has been the world’s largest power station. Three Gorges Dam is 3,335 meters long and the top of the dam is 185 meters above sea level. The dam consists of three parts - dam body, power plants and ship lift. It is used for producing electricity, but also increase the Yangtze River’s shipping capacity.)

(It is the longest part with 76 km and also the most beautiful one among all the three gorges. Known for its dangerous rugged shoals & turbulent waters, historically. Now tourists can hardly see the billowy waves, but the beautiful landscape will let you forget the worries and linger.)

(Gezhou Dam is the first large hydropower station along the Yangtze River and has contributed significantly to the shipping clearing and power transmission to the middle and east parts of China. Located 38 kilometers away from the Three Gorges Dam, it is adjacent to the Xiling Gorge. All the ships following the long cruise routes will visit it and have a unique experience here!)

(Yueyang Tower, a member of the trio of renowned towers in the Jiangnan area, stands as a genuine ancient structure, historically celebrated with the saying, “Dongting’s waters are unparalleled, and Yueyang’s tower is peerless among towers.” Climbing to the top provides a sweeping vista of Dongting Lake and a distant view of Junshan Mountain.)

(Bianhe Street in front of the tower allows one to appreciate the seamless expanse of the lake’s waters stretching for hundreds of miles, a view as magnificent as a finely crafted painting.)

(Yellow Crane Tower is one of the most renowned towers south of the Yangtze River. It enjoys the fame of “The First Scenery under Heaven”. And its cultural significance led to its being made the symbol of Wuhan City.)
(Hubei Provincial Museum, one of the 8 national class museums in China, displays nearly 1,000 pieces of state-level historic and cultural relics. It currently holds over 240 thousand objects to logistically introduce the history and culture of the ancient Chu State and the ancient Yangtze River, among which the most astonishing are the objects excavated from the Zenghouyi Tomb which was built about 2,400 years ago.)

(The unique and magnificent landscape of Mount Lu is adorned with strange peaks, rocks, waterfalls, and springs scattered throughout gullies and valleys. It has been a muse for poets and scholars throughout history, inspiring over 16,000 poems. In 1996, Lushan National Park was recognized and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.)

(Located in the centre of Jingdezhen’s old town, Tao Yang Alley re-creates the bustling scene of “Thirteen Miles of Tao Yang, Ten Thousand Families bustling” in those days. The scenic area covers 108 old city lanes that have lasted for thousands of years. Additionally, it includes the 650-year-old National Protection Unit - Imperial Kiln Factory National Archaeological Site Park, the 400-year-old Ming and Qing Dynasty kiln communities, and the 70-year-old ceramic industrial heritage, which is often referred to as “the pearl in the crown of the porcelain country.”);

(The Huangshan Scenic Area is famous for its unique “Four Marvels” - extraordinary pines, bizarre rocks, misty seas, and thermal springs—and it holds the distinction of being a World Heritage site for both cultural and natural significance. The area offers a variety of landscapes throughout the seasons, making it a perfect spot for those who love to capture nature’s beauty through photography and for avid hikers.)

(Mount Jiuhua, one of China's four famous Buddhist mountains, was recognized as a model for integrating geological landforms and regional culture. In 2019, it became the 39th global Geopark in China by joining the UNESCO Global Geopark Network.)