How to travel during the National Day holiday without congestion or crowding? The secret lies in not going out on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and waiting until the 4th to travel. Coincidentally, there are eight days off in 2020, and it's not too late to travel on the 4th, avoiding the peak travel season. Pinching my fingers and calculating, I am lazy. I wanted to experience the scenery of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River on an inland cruise ship and "lie down" all the way to Chongqing. That's what I thought and did.

As it is a flight from Yichang to Chongqing, we depart from the Three Gorges Tourist Center in Yichang and take the transfer bus of the cruise ship to Zigui Port (also known as Maoping Port). It is more reliable to take the transfer bus during the National Day holiday, which starts rolling from 18:00.

The passenger cable car in Zigui Port slowly travels at night, much like a scene in Hong Kong or somewhere else. If there is a TVB drama or a movie clip by Fage at this moment, it really feels like this.

We are taking the Meiwei Hyatt cruise ship this time, a newly launched Yangtze River super five-star cruise ship with a total tonnage of 10000 to 70000 tons.

After passing the security check at the dock, the four young men in neat uniforms have been waiting at the boarding station for a long time, and many young ladies are waiting here to take photos.

The speed of check-in is also relatively fast. Although there are many people, the front desk staff is very skilled in handling the business, and it is still relatively fast to check-in directly. There are also many tourists waiting to upgrade their cabins and floors because the higher the floor, the better the scenery. We live on the fifth floor.

We are staying in a standard room with a balcony. In addition to two single beds, there is also a three seater sofa and two chairs on the balcony, which can accommodate at least five people chatting in the room. If there are many friends going, there will definitely be an opportunity for a pleasant conversation.

Central air conditioning, safe, separate wet and dry bathrooms, with the same configuration and comfort as star rated hotels. But don't worry about air quality just because it's a central air conditioner, because they use a photohydrogen ion air purification device, which produces nano photohydrogen ions that can freshen the air, quickly and efficiently kill various bacteria in the air, oxidize and decompose chemical toxic and harmful gases in the air. And there is disinfectant provided for boarding and in public areas on board, so hands can be cleaned at any time.

And because the balcony has a slight gap, there will be a continuous stream of river breeze replacing the indoor air, pure air from nature, which is worth having.

Important items, including documents, can be stored in a safe and operated like a hotel safe, ensuring safety and reliability.

The balcony may not look big, but due to its angle, two people can still sit here leisurely chatting and drinking tea. There is a water purifier at the stern of the ship, and you can also buy mineral water on board. Anyway, making tea every day is a must-have job because tea is very suitable for relaxing and is also physically friendly. (Two bottles of water are given away every day) Reminder: Dinner is not provided on the first night of boarding. You can have dinner before boarding, or order at a paid restaurant after arriving on board.

Tourist attraction: Sanxia Family 【 5A Scenic Area 】

The next morning, the tour guide who was heading to the Sanxia Renjia Scenic Area came to pick us up. The youngest sister of the Tujia ethnic group was carrying a small basket, simple and sweet.

Carrying two dams on one shoulder, one river carrying two streams. The beautiful Three Gorges family is located on the banks of Xiling Gorge, one of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, surrounded by mountains and water, with picturesque scenery. At the confluence of Longjin Creek and the Yangtze River, several ancient sailboats stand facing the wind. The stream is green with lush trees, and the weathered Longxi Bridge spans over it. Several small fishing boats are quietly anchored under the bridge. On one side is clear stream water, and on the other side is turbid river water, in one dimension, yet seemingly in two different worlds.

The high pitched music of the mountains resounds throughout the valley. Two elderly folk artists, upon encountering tourists passing by, start singing. Although most tourists cannot understand the lyrics, this does not hinder their appreciation. The main direction of their singing is the joys and sorrows, production and life scenes, and male and female emotions of the Tujia ethnic group.

This is a water family, different from the water towns in Jiangnan. The people living on this water are the Tujia people who have gone through migration, without the gentleness of southern women, they are a kind of spicy girl with a bit of playfulness. The youngest sister holding an umbrella often interacts with tourists on the shore, either saying a sentence or singing a mountain song.

My youngest sister, who usually beats clothes by the stream, is not here because it's raining. She only sees the sheets made of hanging earth cloth after washing. Singing while washing clothes is also a different kind of fun.

Because it is the National Day holiday, there are still many tourists, so the courtyard in front of the stilted house is filled with tourists waiting to watch the upcoming wedding performance. According to the customs of the Tujia ethnic group, it is necessary to go through several rituals such as crying for marriage, getting on the sedan chair, getting off the sedan chair, worshiping in the hall, and entering the bridal chamber. The tour guide also jokingly referred to this as a "special zone" where all men can pick up embroidered balls during the wedding performance. However, most men with wives (girlfriends) are "indifferent" and it is our group of single people who are competing. I don't know if everyone has noticed, but the matchmaker in the performance is actually a male cross dressing, known as the first matchmaker in Xiajiang.

Of course, the small fish jerky and kang potatoes sold in those small shops on the roadside of the Three Gorges are not to mention. They are both colorful and fragrant, and after a visit, they are great for filling your stomach. Now the local oranges are also on the market. Buy some and try them, they are authentic flavors.

Three Gorges Dam [5A Scenic Area]

All tourists will be deeply moved and yearn for this scenic spot. It is not only a national treasure, but also a considerable number of elderly people learned about the construction of the Three Gorges Dam through the overwhelming CCTV news more than 20 years ago. Today's visit is a pilgrimage and a way to fulfill their wishes, expressing their excitement. In life, one must come to the Three Gorges Dam once in order to have no regrets.

To reach the Three Gorges Dam tourist area, you need to transfer to the scenic area's transportation bus at the transfer center, and then pass through the most impressive three-level escalator (not to be denied, not only does it have a steep slope, but it also runs frequently on rainy days). The first place to arrive is Tanziling, named after the shape of Tanziling Park resembling a kimchi jar.

From a high vantage point, overlooking the entire dam area, the majestic posture of the dam cutting off the river flow is truly awe inspiring. Although it was a little light rain, there were still some clouds and mist lingering around, and slowly the clouds began to disperse, greatly improving visibility.

Strolling in the Three Gorges Dam tourist area during the rain is actually quite comfortable. If it's the big sun, many of the scenery is not very clear to everyone.

Five level ship lock, the joy of watching the rising water and boats. When children see boats passing by, they shout loudly in an attempt to interact with the people on board. The permanent ship lock has a total of 24 herringbone gates. Two thirds of the herringbone gate is 36.75 meters high, 20.2 meters wide, 3 meters thick, weighing 850 tons, with an area close to two basketball courts. Its appearance and weight are both the world's largest, known as the "number one gate in the world".

On the 185 platform, standing here, you can see clearly the new county town of Zigui County, which is the first county in Bashang Reservoir across from you, including the Qu Yuan Hometown Scenic Area with a distinct mountain consciousness style.

Shennong Creek 5A Scenic Area

The Shennong River in Badong is known as the "Volga" of China. The mysterious hanging coffin in the crevice of the cliff, the lifelike Elephant Trunk Hill, the deep and unfathomable Yanziqian Cave

Badong is the place where Huang Xiaoming's "old waist" in "Chinese Restaurant" 4 has been exhausted. Both sides of the river are densely packed with buildings, and there is a saying among the people that "Zigui has one line, Badong is a large area". And the mysterious Shennong River is located in Badong. This time, we will transfer from a cruise ship to a transportation boat in the scenic area to continue our journey in Shennong Creek, braving the wind and waves.

I can't hear the grandeur of the waterfall's "flying straight down three thousand feet", what I hear is only the quiet flowing like a lady in the stream. Although it is just a tributary, it is not inferior to the charm of those great rivers.

The mountain peaks are tightly packed, the cliffs are steep, and the hanging coffins in the canyons are even more astonishing. Thousands of years ago, how these hanging coffins were hung between hundreds of meters high mountain peaks is still a considerable project even now. According to the tour guide's introduction, the higher the hanging coffin, the more filial the children are, and it also has the meaning of promotion and wealth.

The tour guide not only explained in great detail, but also presented several authentic mountain songs to everyone. We also introduced the local cuisine to everyone and invited them to taste selenium rich wild tea, a type of tea made from large tree leaves. After cooling and refrigerating in summer, it has a sweet aftertaste in the mouth and is said to have the effect of reducing internal heat.

Unfortunately, I didn't have the opportunity to ride the "Wandoujiao" flat boat, which would allow me to delve deeper into the Shennong River and experience a more comprehensive and diverse range of scenery and culture.

White God City

A clear river flows through Kuimen, and Pinghu quietly appears beautiful. The starting point of the western end of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River - Baidi City in Fengjie, Chongqing. A large number of poems that have been passed down for thousands of years have made Fengjie the only "Chinese Poetry City" in the country. Baidi City is also an important historical witness to Liu Bei's role in the Three Kingdoms period, and has been a battleground for military strategists throughout history. And the Kuimen pattern in the 10 yuan people also comes from here. There are various places here that are suitable for taking photos and checking in, and you need to explore and uncover them one by one.

Sitting on the Meiwei Hyatt cruise ship, when I saw the words "Baidi City · Qutang Gorge", Baidi City was really approaching.

The sunrise in the east and the rain in the west, the road may not be clear but it is clear. These two lines of poetry were written by the Tang Dynasty poet Liu Yuxi when he was an official here, and they are also the best explanation for the weather in Baidi City. When we landed, there was still some light rain, but when we arrived, it was completely gone, as if welcoming our arrival.

The elderly people on the same boat are all looking at historical sites with interest, but the young people are not idle either. The red walls of Baidi City have become a good place for young people to take photos.

For those who love ancient architecture, it goes without saying that they naturally need to carefully examine and ponder. After all, it is also a relic with a history of thousands of years.

At the end of the Xinmang period and the beginning of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Gongsun Shu occupied this place, and a white dragon rose from the well. Gongsun Shu thought it was auspicious, so he divided Yizhou and restored the city of Baidi to the fish. This is the origin of the name of Baidi City. At the beginning, Baidi Temple was indeed dedicated to Gongsun Shu, but for many years, it has been dedicated to Gongsun Shu. But in the seventh year of the Ming Dynasty's Zhengde reign, the worship of Han general Ma Yuan was changed, and the worship of Earth God and River God was also established. The Bai Emperor Temple was renamed as the "San Gong Temple". In the twelfth year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were enshrined. In the 30th year of the reign of Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty, statues of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were added, taking the meaning of "Ming Jun Liang Chen", which led to the current situation of worship in the White Emperor Temple.

Baidi City has never been just a memorial hall for Liu Bei. For thousands of years, it has been a military stronghold. Since the Han Dynasty, city walls have been built and military defense has been carried out mainly in defensive forms. Therefore, the city walls are exceptionally rich. The city walls of various dynasties are stacked together, forming a very solid city wall. Before the Qing Dynasty, it was always a battleground for military strategists.

There is a western-style house in the White Emperor Temple, which looks a bit abrupt. This is the White Tower, built by warlords during the Republic of China period. Although building a small western-style building in this beautiful place may be a bit unsightly, it has also left a place for us to visit today.

But the dusty history can no longer be recorded again, and the smoke of history is slowly dissipating. Those who leave behind now are the poetic and picturesque scenery here, the loyalty and courage here, and the cultural atmosphere here.

If you have a ten yuan banknote on hand, please boldly take it out and compare it with this picture. Are the attractions engraved on RMB worth checking in for. The posture here is to wave your hands and shake the 10 yuan.

Jade Emperor Holy Land

This is actually a very immortal place. As we all know, Fengdu is a magical place where the three realms of "human, ghost, and immortal" coexist. The Jade Emperor Holy Land is a large place created by the leaders of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism to pray for blessings and fulfill dreams, which is a place that humans long for.

Come with sincerity, come with integrity, come with blessings for family, come with blessings for friends, and dream of a bright future for yourself.

When the mountain gate reaches ninety-nine, there are often prayers and blessings. Not greedy, not vulgar, tranquil and infinite, not angry, not angry, living a long life in this world. Although we are seeking a blessing, we still need to rely on ourselves to strive for a better life.

Cruise Life:

Handsome Captain

Have a drink at the bar

The performance of the crew on board

Second floor lobby

Amusement Park

Handsome driving in the cab

Tour the scenery on the fifth floor deck (the scenery on the sixth floor is even better!)

feel

The entire trip of the Meiwei Hyatt cruise was relatively easy, without the need to change hotels every day or consider the itinerary. There were local guides from scenic spots who came to pick us up for shore tours every day, and the guides on board explained the scenery of the Three Gorges along the way. Three meals a day with diverse and balanced nutrition. Suitable for taking the elderly and children on a family trip. If you don't feel like doing anything, you can also soak in a bar on the boat every night, have afternoon tea with friends, practice Tai Chi in the morning, and watch movies at the cinema on the boat when you want to. For friends who love mahjong, there are also chess and card rooms on board with good lighting and air quality. Of course, there is also a gym for those who want to exercise. When taking a Yangtze River cruise ship, you should take the one with the deepest moat.