Abroad, a foreign friend once asked me: "There are many interesting places in China. Can you tell me the most worthy place to visit? One, please just say one."

I have encountered such questions many times, and the answer I often spit out is: "Three Gorges!"

--Yu Qiuyu's "Cultural Journey"

"In the midst of the colorful clouds of the White Emperor's farewell, a thousand miles of Jiangling returned in one day." "I have experienced the vast sea but it is difficult for water, except Wushan is not a cloud." "There is sunrise in the east and rain in the west, but there is no sunshine on the road but there is sunshine." There are many such familiar poems, all of which point to the magnificent rivers and mountains of the motherland-the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. During the 11th National Day of 2017, we embarked on a journey to visit the Three Gorges, enjoyed the picturesque scenery of the Three Gorges and felt the grandeur of the Three Gorges Project.

First of all, give a brief introduction to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.

The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River starts from Baidi City in Fengjie County, Chongqing City in the west, and ends at Nanjinguan in Yichang City, Hubei Province in the east. From west to east, there are Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge, with a total length of 193 kilometers, displaying the unparalleled and picturesque Grand Canyon style of the world's inland rivers. In Wushan County, Chongqing City, there are the Small Three Gorges of the Daning River and the Small Three Gorges of the Madu River. In Chongqing along the Yangtze River, there are Fengdu Ghost Town, the "Hometown of Oriental Divine Comedy", Shibaozhai with a peculiar architectural style, Zhang Fei Temple, the "Bashu Shengjing", and Tuogu Hall of Shu Han Emperor Liu Bei. "Three Gorges of the Yangtze River-Kimen" is the landscape pattern on the back of the fifth set of RMB 10 yuan banknotes.

Kimen 10 yuan background

In the second game of the fourth season of the Chinese Poetry Conference, a question about Kimen was raised. As the saying goes, reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles. If a contestant has been to the Three Gorges, answering this question is like taking something from a bag, haha ~

After understanding the basic situation of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, let me give you an overall introduction to the journey, first with two sightseeing maps.

The most suitable way to visit the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River is to take a Three Gorges cruise ship. There are two regular routes, one goes down the river, from Chongqing to Yichang; the other goes up the river, from Yichang to Chongqing, which is the so-called Xishui and Shangshui. The difference between the two is about one day. From the moment we boarded the cruise ship, we followed the cruise ship's arrangements for food, accommodation, and entertainment, which was similar to following a group. Therefore, when choosing a cruise ship, there is no need to sign up for a tour from a travel agency. Because the travel agency is only responsible for booking tickets for round-trip transportation, picking up flights, and ticket tickets, and obeying the cruise ship's arrangements when boarding the cruise ship. Therefore, you can purchase your own ferry tickets and make your itinerary more flexible. For example, after we arrived in Chongqing again, we spent two more days in Chongqing. Ferry tickets can be booked just through Ctrip, and there are many options available now. At that time, I had very few options for Ctrip, so I made the reservation from the Yangtze River Cruise Ticket Online Sales Center, a regular website. In order to make sure, I also specially checked the qualifications at that time. There are rooms with interior views, deluxe standard rooms, queen bed rooms, etc. Some can take extra beds. The prices vary, so you can decide according to your own situation. Our itinerary is from Yichang to Chongqing, which lasts 5 days and 4 nights. Cruise ships generally travel at night and stop at the dock and disembark during the day. The itinerary is loose and effortless, and is suitable for taking the elderly and children to travel with the whole family. During the day, there are some self-funded projects, including Three Gorges Family, Small Three Gorges, Baidi City, Shibaozhai, etc. You can choose not to go. The price is really not cheap, because it is said that even if a cruise ship stops, it will cost a lot of money.

Regarding the choice of cruise ships: Cruise ships have different levels, different prices, and different conditions and facilities. They are roughly divided into ordinary cruise ships and luxury cruise ships. Luxury cruise ships are also divided into four-star, five-star, and super five-star. Ordinary cruise ships are equivalent to express hotels, while luxury cruise ships are equivalent to four-star or five-star hotels. Many luxury cruise ships are foreign-related cruise ships, with many foreigners and bilingual Chinese and English tour guides. Super five-star cruise ships mainly include the gold series, the president series, the Meiwei series, etc. You can check it online or consult website customer service. I won't go into them here. We chose the Golden 6 cruise ship, which is one of the most luxurious cruise ships on the Yangtze River. It has an open-air swimming pool, helipad, commercial street, movie theater, and simultaneous interpretation conference hall. It is already very luxurious and comfortable. It is recommended to experience it.

A five-star hotel floating on the river-Golden No. 6

Ultra-luxury gold cruise ship, luxurious atmosphere, the ship is as its name

Regarding choosing the Three Gorges Cruise Ship on National Day: Traveling on National Day, it can be crowded wherever you go. Why is it recommended that you choose a cruise ship? Because there are only so many cruise ships, the place is so big, and there are only so many rooms, so at least it's okay to eat and live, and you won't feel crowded on the boat. Of course, there are still many people visiting the scenic spots, but under the premise of Golden Week, it is already quite good.

Regarding the safety of cruise ship travel: After the Three Gorges cruise accident in 2015, many people have lingering fears about cruise ship travel. I specifically consulted. After the accident, the driving requirements for cruise ships are now very strict, and travel is firmly not allowed in extreme weather. Therefore, I feel that as long as you choose a regular company or cruise ship, there is no problem with safety.

After understanding the basics of these journeys, we come to this unforgettable and wonderful trip.

Time: October 2017

Itinerary route: Tianjin--Yichang (by Three Gorges Cruise)--Chongqing--Tianjin

The specific itinerary is as follows:

D1: Tianjin--Yichang (reversing in Wuhan), boarding the ship at Yichang New Century Terminal (since boarding the ship, food and accommodation have been on board)

D2: Fantasy and magnificent Xiling Gorge

Morning: Choose your own attractions-Three Gorges Family (self-paid attractions)****(five-star recommendation)

Afternoon: Landshore Tour-Three Gorges Dam (including attractions)

Evening: Captain's welcome reception; movie "Transformers 5"; free dance happy hour (detailed timetable will be attached below)

The ship passes the five-level ship lock (very spectacular, the most classic and unforgettable)*********(ten stars)

D3: Morning: Poetic Wu Gorge

Little Three Gorges (including attractions), Little Three Gorges (self-paid attractions)***(four-star recommendation)

Afternoon: Majestic and precipitous Qutang Gorge

Onshore Tour--Baidi City (Kimen) Scenic Area (self-paid attraction)****(Five-star recommendation)

Evening: Golden Three Gorges theme party; movie "Wolverine 3"

D4: Morning: DIY activity to learn to make mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival; ashore tour-Fengdu Ancient City (including attractions)

Afternoon: Visit the cockpit of a 10,000-ton luxury cruise ship; the movie "Great Wall"

Evening: Farewell dinner; Drunken Three Gorges Gala; movie "Alliance of Spies"

D5: Arrive at Chaotianmen Wharf in Chongqing and check into the hotel (near Jiefangbei)

Afternoon: Zhizidong--Baigongguan--Ciqikou--Jiefang Monument

D6: Chongqing Three Gorges Museum (four-star recommendation)--People's Auditorium--Hongya Cave ****(five-star recommendation)--Two Rivers Night Tour ****(five-star recommendation)

D7: Take the Yangtze River cableway and return to Tianjin by plane

Special instructions!!!! (Knocking on the blackboard):

I took a cruise to visit the Three Gorges in October 2017. At that time, the luxury cruise ship docked at Yichang New Century Wharf. It set off upstream, passed the Three Gorges Dam, and passed the five-level ship lock. I had the honor to experience the magic of "large ships climbing stairs" and witnessed with my own eyes The greatness of the Three Gorges Dam. However, starting from January 2018, the Ministry of Transport has cancelled the priority right of crossing the gate for tourist cruise ships (that is, they could jump in the queue before). All tourist cruise ships are no longer in the ship lock. Most ships now dock at Zigui Pier (or called Maoping Pier), so this is different from the strategy I wrote. Friends who want to go must ask clearly in advance.

D1: Tianjin--Yichang (reversing in Wuhan), boarding at Yichang New Century Terminal

From Tianjin to Yichang, you can choose from plane or high-speed rail. The plane is the fastest, but there are fewer flights and the price is more expensive during the Golden Week. There are currently no direct high-speed trains, only ordinary trains, which take more than 20 hours. The more convenient choice is to reverse the car from Wuhan, because it is very convenient from Tianjin to Wuhan, and there are many high-speed trains from Wuhan to Yichang (this is the best route found after consulting travel agencies and researching Ctrip). There must be some adjustments to the railway line now. Friends who want to go can check 12306 or Ctrip. Ctrip also gives advice on reversing, which is very smart. When traveling during the Golden Week, I actually prefer to choose high-speed rail because there is no price increase, haha, but tickets will be difficult to buy, so I can use 12306 standby or Ctrip to grab tickets. Although the process of grabbing tickets is very painful, there is a high probability that I can grab it., so I must be calm and can grab a guaranteed ticket first, and then grab a ticket to change it. I only got it a day or two before my departure, relying on my big heart, haha.

Just to prove that I have been to Wuhan

It takes a long time to transfer trains. I walked around the train station and saw this beautiful tree. I just didn't know its name. I asked a cleaner sister, but she didn't know, but it's a pity ~

The time I arrived in Yichang was after 6 p.m., which was not too late. The guide I read before said that it was convenient to take a taxi, but this is not the case. I have to complain about the Didi driver in Yichang who took three taxis, but either refused to go, or asked for a sky-high price. In this strange city, the sky is getting late again, which really makes people angry. In the end, a little brother finally took the order. It is indeed a very long journey, and it feels more and more desolate as we walk. What the little brother means is that this is too far and there is no way to attract returning passengers, so the old drivers are unwilling to come, but since they have accepted the order, they have to abide by the rules. Originally, he was full of gratitude to him, but when he arrived at his destination, he asked for more money. After negotiation, he finally added 20 yuan. Thinking about it so late, it was not easy for him. But the experience of Didi this time was very uncomfortable. This was the only experience I had encountered in so many years. Especially when I couldn't get a taxi at first, I was really isolated and helpless. Therefore, it is recommended that if you arrive at night, it is best to book a pick up or pick up station in advance.

I was still very excited to take a cruise ship for the first time. Haha ~ The cruise ship stopped here for one night and set sail the next morning.

Golden 6 at night

After boarding the ship, you must first check in at the front desk. The ticket has been paid, and there are mainly some bonuses. For example, if you want to upgrade floors, remember that there is a 100 extra per person per floor. There is also the need to choose the attractions at your own expense and pay the fee. This is a must-choose. This is the price list at that time.

The price on the boat is very expensive. It is said that it includes the cost of docking at the terminal, guide fees, etc. It is not allowed to travel alone to scenic spots. It can only follow the boat, so there is no choice. We chose Three Gorges Renjia + Baidi City + Small Three Gorges. Personally, I think these three are very good and are all worth visiting. I will describe them in detail later. Shibaozhai did not stop here because there were too few people to choose.

Today's dinner is not included. You can order food in the restaurant, but it is very expensive. A plate of fish-flavored shredded pork costs more than 100 yuan, and local tycoons can make it at your disposal. The supermarket on board is not cheap, so if you are not a local tycoon, don't consider having dinner on board.

There is also a cruise ship explanation session in the evening, so you can go and listen to it.

The briefing introduced Shibaozhai

The cruise ship will post the next day's itinerary every night, which is bilingual in Chinese and English. It is really thoughtful.

After a long journey, I'm here on the first day. Rest early and prepare for a wonderful journey the next day.

D2: Fantasy and magnificent Xiling Gorge

Main attractions: Three Gorges People's House, Three Gorges Dam, Ship Passing Five-Level Ship Lock

Breakfast is a buffet on board with a wide variety and good taste. The dining table is allocated, and the same people have been eating at the same table for the past few days.

This is a picture on the Internet. Feel it

After breakfast, the cruise ship docked at the Three Gorges People's House. This scenic spot has a cracked wall!!!!! The Three Gorges people are picturesque! This description is not too much. The cruise ship will divide the passengers into teams in advance and follow the tour guide throughout the journey.

The Three Gorges people are surrounded by mountains and rivers, and have a picturesque style: traditional Three Gorges penthouse is dotted between the mountains and rivers. The long-lost ancient sailboats and wupeng boats are quietly anchored in front of the Three Gorges people. Girls by the stream are washing clothes with clubs. The leisurely fishermen on the river are casting nets and fishing... The various customs and customs that have been passed down for thousands of years reflect the simple hospitality of the people of the Xiajiang River. (Transferred from Baidu Encyclopedia, but it really deserves its name)

Come and experience some original pictures

This scenery is a poster of people in the Three Gorges

It's a real shot on your mobile phone without using any beauty effects. Being in it is like a person swimming in a painting.

Scenic spot performance: throwing hydrangea balls and adding a baby-making link, which adds a lot of fun

It is said that many of the performances we saw on the boat were old people and old ladies dressed up as young people, because the local young people have gone out to work, and the local people's lives are not rich.

At noon, I returned to the boat for lunch. It was still buffet. The boat has been buffet for the past few days, so I will not introduce it anymore in the future.

In the afternoon, I went ashore to visit the Three Gorges Dam, including Tanziling Park, 185 Memorial Park, etc., which are the commanding heights to see the full view of the Three Gorges Dam.

The channel and gate of the ship passing through the five-level ship lock

Tanziling, as the name suggests, is like an inverted jar;185 Scenic Point, at an altitude of 185 meters, is crowded with people.

Three Gorges Dam

gaoxia out of pinghu

Very lucky, the tour guide said that today is the first flood discharge from the Three Gorges Dam in three years. Feel it. This was taken on a bus. Unfortunately, Ctrip could not upload videos and feel the spectacular appearance.

Today is your birthday, my motherland

There is a captain's welcome reception in the evening, which is very high-end and elegant.

Today is October 1st, and the captain led the staff and tourists to celebrate the motherland's birthday.

The little brothers and sisters dance gracefully, and there is also an interactive session with the audience after that.

Dinner is still a boat buffet.

After dinner, go back to your room to rest, because after 10 o'clock is the most shocking, unforgettable and highlight of this trip-the ship passing the five-level ship lock!!!!!!!

The Three Gorges Double-Line Five-Level Ship Lock is unparalleled in scale and is the second largest ship lock in the world. It has a total length of 6.4 kilometers, including 1.6 kilometers of the main part of the ship lock and 4.8 kilometers of the approach channel. The normal water level in front of the Three Gorges Dam is an altitude of 175 meters, while the lowest navigable water level under the dam is 62 meters. This means that the upper and lower water level of the ship lock is 113 meters, and ships have to climb the height of a 40-story building through the ship lock. (Baidu)

Take a Baidu picture and experience it

"A big ship climbs the stairs, and a small boat takes the elevator"-this can be vividly described in this way. The "staircase" is a double-line five-level ship lock, and the "elevator" is a ship lift. How do ships cross this unparalleled "staircase"? For example, if a ship comes from downstream and needs to go up the dam, first lower the water level in the fifth lock chamber to the same level as the downstream water level, open the lower gate, and the ship enters the lock chamber; close the lower gate, and the water conveyance system fills with water to raise the water level in the lock chamber. The ship rises with the rise of the water level in the lock chamber. When the water level is at the same level as the water level in the fourth lock chamber, the miter gate at the head of the fifth lock is opened, and the ship will feel as if climbing a step and easily enter the upper lock chamber. Go up in this way until you drive out of a gate and enter the Gaoxia Pinghu. If the ship is moving downward from upstream, the process is just the opposite. The small boat climbed over the Three Gorges Dam directly by taking a ship lift. (Baidu Encyclopedia)

If you think the explanation is a little complicated and difficult to understand, the description "then the big ship climbs the stairs and the small boat takes the elevator" is very vivid. I remember that this principle was explained in detail in my geography textbook when I was a child. Simply put, I just remember that it was the principle of "connector", which makes it easy to understand. First enter the fifth gate, close the gate, fill it with water, the water level rises, wait until it is level with the fourth gate, open the gate between the fifth gate and the fourth gate, the ship enters the fourth gate, and so on until it exits the dam. It's just that "learning on paper ends up feeling shallow." Only by experiencing it on the spot can we understand this process more directly and truly feel how great and magnificent the Three Gorges Project is. Words are really not enough to describe it. Moreover, tourist cruises no longer pass the five-level ship lock, so this out-of-print experience is unique and unforgettable!!!

Waiting to enter the gate

gate is closed

the water is rising

The first two ships enter the next lock

As you can see from the water level, the boat started at the bottom, but has now risen to the top

After entering the next level of ship lock, the gate closes, the water level begins to rise again, and so on.

Finally we have reached the last gate, and the wide river is in front of us

Driving out of the last gate, Gao Gorge exits Pinghu, and there is an open river in front of you, with ships coming and going. From the balcony, you can enjoy the calm river and the beautiful night view.

It took more than two hours for the ship to pass through the five-level lock. It's really hard to imagine the magic and shock without personal experience. It is hard to imagine how to complete such a grand project in this high mountain and river. I have to sigh at the greatness of the motherland!

The second day's itinerary ended in excitement, and the third day's itinerary is attached.

D3: Poetic Wu Gorge, majestic and precipitous Qutang Gorge

Main attractions: Little Three Gorges, Little Three Gorges; Baidi City, Kimen

"The goddess should be safe and sound, and she should shock the world." Wushan Shennu Peak has left a brilliant mark in Chinese poetry culture because of its appearance as a beautiful girl, lingering in ethereal clouds and its mysterious and romantic myths and legends. It's a pity that we had just passed when we arrived on the deck and didn't appreciate the style of the goddess. However, regret is also a kind of beauty, so let's leave it blank for next time.

"I have experienced the vast sea but it is difficult for water, except for Wushan Mountain, which is not a cloud." From this poem by Yuan Zhen, it can be seen that clouds and rain in Wushan are the crown of clouds and rain in the world. Wu Gorge is beautiful and deep, and is famous for its beauty. It has long gorges and deep valleys, abrupt peaks, endless peaks, surrounded by clouds and fog, and winding rivers. It turns thousands of times. The boat is like entering a wonderful gallery, full of poetry and painting.

Wushan yunyu

During the journey, you will change to a small boat like the following to visit the Small Three Gorges.

The fog on Longmen Ba is dripping with green flowers, and the strange mountains and beautiful rivers are better than the Three Gorges. The Small Three Gorges of the Yangtze River attracts the attention of many tourists with its beautiful scenery; the Small Three Gorges starts from Wushan County in the south and reaches the Ancient City of Dachang in the north. Commonly known as the Small Three Gorges of Wushan, also known as the Small Three Gorges of the Daning River, it is the essence of the Daning River Scenic Area.

The Small Three Gorges consists of Longmen Gorge, Bawu Gorge, and the Small Three Gorges Dicui Gorge. The scenery is very beautiful, and the photos cannot reflect the beauty of the real scene at all.

The Small Three Gorges of Wushan is located on the Madu River, a tributary of the Daning River at Dicui Gorge. It is the general name for Changtan Gorge, Qinwang Gorge, and Sanzhi Gorge. The Small Three Gorges is the sister Gorge of the Daning River Small Three Gorges, with a total length of 15 kilometers. Because it is smaller than the Small Three Gorges of the Daning River, it is named the "Small Three Gorges". The Little Three Gorges is a self-funded attraction. Tourists who go change to the Wupeng boat in the picture below, and those who don't go rest on the boat.

The man on the boat will sing folk songs to everyone, and can also let tourists wear his coir coat and his bamboo hat to take photos. The interactive atmosphere is very harmonious. The tour guide will say that after the water level in the Three Gorges rose to develop the scenic spot, it also had a great impact on the lives of local people. They used to collect medicinal materials on the mountains, but now they are not allowed to collect them for fear of causing falling rocks. The income earned from tourism is basically from tourism companies, and the living standards of ordinary people are not high. In fact, these are also to pave the way for tourists to buy souvenirs on the ship: the small Three Gorges key chain is 20 or 30. I can't remember clearly. Although it was voluntary, under the emotional preparation of the tour guide and the interaction of the boatmen, almost no one refused to buy it. However, the key chain is quite exquisite, and we also purchased it voluntarily, just as we do our part for the local people.

I found the keychain specially

I heard from the tour guide that there are still many mysteries about hanging coffins in the Small Three Gorges and the Small Three Gorges, but I really didn't see them, so I won't put any photos.

After enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Small Three Gorges and the Small Three Gorges, take a boat back to the cruise ship and continue moving forward. We have arrived at Kimen.

This is the back of the RMB Shangkui Gate

After crossing Kimen, we arrived at Baidi City.

Overlooking Baidi City

"When the court leaves the White Emperor amidst the colorful clouds, a thousand miles of Jiangling returns in one day." This famous poem by the great poet Li Bai made the name of Baidi City a household name. Baidi City is located in Community 1, Baidi Village, Baidi Town, Fengjie County, Chongqing City. It is located on the north bank of the Yangtze River at the mouth of Qutang Gorge. On Baidi Mountain, it looks at Kimen in the east and Fengjie County in the west. It is located at the entrance of the western end of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. The most impressive thing about this trip is the Kimen seen from Baidi City.

Kimen is located at the foot of Kimen Mountain in Qutang Gorge, Fengjie County, the Three Gorges. It is an important pass leading to the Shu Road eastward in ancient times. It has been a battleground for military strategists since the Qin and Han Dynasties. High mountains on both sides of the river are the gate for the Yangtze River to enter the Three Gorges from the Sichuan Basin. Because the water is turbulent and roaring, it is known as the "Kimen World Hero". The most famous one is the 10-yuan background pattern we use now, which shows the status of Kimen.

The peerless and stunning Kimen is slightly different from the RMB. Obviously, the shooting angle is different. The RMB should be aerial photography. It will be more spectacular than the mountains and rivers!

Kimen in the misty rain has a unique style

After leaving Baidi City, the cruise ship sailed out of the Three Gorges. The river surface became wider and wider, it became closer and closer to Chongqing City, and there were more and more bridges.

D4: DIY activity to learn to make mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival; ancient city of Fengdu; visiting the bridge of 10,000-ton luxury cruise ship; and intoxicated Three Gorges Gala

The last day of the ship's itinerary was very relaxed. There was only one scenic spot, Fengdu Ghost Town, which included attractions.

There is a DIY activity to learn to make mooncakes in the morning, which is very suitable for children. This event is free, but cruise ships really make children's money. On the first day of the welcome reception, there was a lottery event, each drawing for 100 yuan. Many children really participated. This event alone made it quite a bit of money that night.

Then, listen to the cruise ship's notice and visit the ancient city of Fengdu.

Fengdu Ghost City is a famous historical and cultural city dating from the Han Dynasty. It was rumored to be the "Ghost Country Kyoto" and the "Underworld" and became the destination of human souls. It is not only a legendary ghost town, but also a treasure house of folk culture and art integrating Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. It is one of the most famous cultural landscapes on the Yangtze River Golden Tourism Route. Ghost towns are famous for their various buildings and shapes in the underworld. For example, there is a huge portrait of the King of Hell on the top of the mountain. The landscapes in the ghost town are all familiar underground names: Naihe Bridge, Huangquan Road, Ghost Gate, etc. Ghost towns are not scary at all. They are not the kind of haunted houses we imagined. On the contrary, the tour guide will also explain them very humorously. For example, when you reach the "Yellow Spring Road", the tour guide will say,"Don't answer the phone now, otherwise the other party will ask you," Where are you?" You'll answer,"I'm on the road." haha. This attraction is still very positive and will teach some life philosophies, mainly telling people to accumulate virtue and do good while they are alive, and to rest in peace after death. If you commit all kinds of evil while you are alive and are sent to the eighteen levels of hell after you die, you will also be tortured and will not be able to survive. I remember playing a game called "God List" when I was a child. One level was to reach the eighteen levels of hell. People on each level were tortured, such as wasting food, which level would they go to after death, and what kind of punishment would they receive; Tarrying rumors, which level would they go to, what punishment would they receive, and many more. There are also these introductions here, as well as simulations. Overall, people must do good things when they are alive. I think this is very correct.

Because it is a ghost town, I didn't take too many photos. This is the symbol of a ghost town. Can you see the combination of the four words Fengdu Ghost City?

In the afternoon, visit the bridge of the 10,000-ton cruise ship. If you book Three Gorges Family + Baidi City, the visit will be a free gift; otherwise, it will be 100 yuan/person.

Although I don't know much, it's really amazing to be able to operate such a 10,000-ton cruise ship!

There will also be a movie "The Great Wall" in the afternoon.

I was supposed to stop and visit Shibaozhai in the afternoon, but this was a self-funded project. Because there were too few people participating in the boat, it was cancelled. There was actually this operation, which just saved time and continued sailing.

Today is a farewell dinner-table meal. Everyone has been eating at the same table for several days and can communicate. Tourists are also allowed to put forward opinions in advance and draw a lottery on site.

Check-out time is after dinner. There are accompanying photographers on the ship these days, who will capture many photos of tourists. If you need to, you can choose one, 30 photos per, and you can choose a few to keep as souvenirs.

In the evening, there will be a "Drunken Three Gorges Guest and Guest Gala". Today's party also specially invited foreign tourists to perform, and the programs are all wonderful. It is said that the actors on the cruise ship are all crew members on the ship, including chefs, waiters, crew members, etc. It seems that if you don't have any talent, you can't work here, haha.

There is also the movie "Alliance of Spies" in the evening.

Attached is the fifth day itinerary:

D5: Chongqing Chaotianmen Wharf, Zhizidong-Baigongguan-Ciqikou-Jiefang Monument

In the morning, we finally arrived in Chongqing! Check-out and get off the boat. When you get off the boat, there will be some porters who will "help" you carry your luggage because you have to go up the stairs. At first, I thought it was a gift from the cruise ship. Later, I realized that it was a fee. The uncles are very tough, almost "snatch" them to help you carry it, so if you need it, you can; if you don't need it, your attitude must be clear and remind everyone to pay attention.

Stop at Chaotianmen Wharf

Chongqing Chaotianmen is located at the intersection of the Jialing River and the Yangtze River on the Yuzhong Peninsula in Yuzhong District, Chongqing City. It is the hub of the two rivers. Cruise ships that travel night on the two rivers also board here. The two rivers meet and are worth a visit. You can take photos and check in.

The mountain city of Chongqing is known as the "Bridge Capital" and has many bridges.

Didi took a taxi and arrived at the hotel. It cost more than 10 yuan. It was very close. We stayed in a hotel apartment near Jiefangbei, which was simple and clean, and the owner was very nice. This hotel apartment is located in the Segel Building, which has many such serviced apartments. I highly recommend it because the location is so convenient. It is very close to Jiefangbei, Yangtze River Cableway, Hongyadong, and subway stations. It can be reached on foot. Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street is Chongqing's most famous business district. It is very convenient to live here for shopping and eating.

After the rest, we took the subway to Baigongguan.

When I was in primary school, I read "Red Rock" very seriously and burst into tears. I was moved and infected by the revolutionary martyrs in the book. I also wrote a thick book with a deep impression after reading it. I am still very impressed. Therefore, This book must have had a very profound impact on me. When I come to Chongqing, I must visit Zhizidong and Baigongguan. He also brought his parents with him on this trip. People of their generation were also very familiar with these two names. So, we chose here as our first stop.

Let's first experience the sea of people during the National Day Golden Week

Baigongguan, don't be fooled by this elegant name, this is the real hell on earth

What a thick and heavy chain

In Zhizidong, countless revolutionary people with lofty ideals are imprisoned, fought and sacrificed here. We pay tribute to them!

Zhizidong and Baigongguan are both free to visit because they are already a patriotic education base. You can walk to the mouth of the magnet when you come out of the slag hole. Just ask the police for directions or Baidu maps.

A stone road, the mouth of a thousand-year-old magnet. The ancient town of Ciqikou contains rich Bayu culture, religious culture, sand magnet culture, Hongyan culture and folk culture, each with its own characteristics. It is the epitome and symbol of the ancient city of Chongqing and is praised as "Little Chongqing".

Isn't it very literary and artistic, but it's still crowded with people.

Returning to Jiefang Monument from Ciqikou, it was already late, and the night view of Chongqing was really great!

The photography technology is too limited, and I am so ashamed that I can't shoot a large movie at night

When you come to Chongqing, you must have a bowl of pure Chongqing noodles. However, I really feel that such an exquisite store is not as delicious as roadside stalls, haha ~

D6: Chongqing Three Gorges Museum-Chongqing Auditorium-Hongya Cave-Two Rivers Night Tour

Today's itinerary was originally arranged for a one-day trip to Tiankeng and Tiansheng Sanqiao. However, the sea of people lining up yesterday really scared us, so we were a little hesitant. It just happened that the weather was not good and it rained intermittently underground, so we simply didn't go. It seems that God has made the decision for us ~

Change your itinerary and go to the Three Gorges Museum ~

Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum, also known as Chongqing Museum, is one of the first batch of national-level museums and a national-level museum jointly built by the central and local governments. The most recommended one is the 360-degree ring-screen movie "The Great Three Gorges". It is really shocking. It feels like I am on a plane for one moment, and traveling by boat for the next, appreciating the beautiful rivers and mountains of the motherland. I have also seen ring-screen movies before, but this scene still shocked me. Words cannot express it and must experience it for myself. Highly recommended!!!

At the Three Gorges Museum, I also discovered a particularly interesting thing, that is,"The White Emperor rises in the morning and reaches Jiangling in the evening." It turns out that this sentence comes from Li Daoyuan's "Shuijing Notes", which existed in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Li Bai's sentence,"The White Emperor rises in the morning and returns thousands of miles to Jiangling in one day" turns out to be derived from "Shuijing Notes"~

Opposite the Three Gorges Museum is the Chongqing People's Auditorium, which is modeled on the Hall of Prayer for Good Years at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. It is one of Chongqing's landmark buildings. The auditorium is generally touristy, and if you don't have enough time, you can not make it a must-visit attraction.

It really feels like the Temple of Heaven

After visiting these two places, it will be late, and the highlights are here-Hongya Cave and Liangjiang Night Tour, five-star recommendation!!!!

(Chongqing's subway is very convenient. Different subways are painted in different colors, which is very cute)

Hongya Cave has a total of 11 floors. The main building is a hanging floor landscape. The hanging floor is a railing building. It is built along the mountain and along the river. It is a unique Bayu traditional building.

When we arrived at Hongya Cave, it was getting late, so we began to queue up. It was a sea of people. It is said that Hongya Cave is best to come at night, but the current restriction has begun before the lights are put on yet. After going in, I walked around floor by floor, and soon the lights came on, which was really amazing!

Again, it is a pity that the photos cannot show the beauty of the scene. Friends can go to Chongqing to enjoy it.

What's even more amazing is that we entered from the 11th floor on the road and kept going downstairs, but when we went out from the first floor, it was still the road! This is really the biggest surprise for the mountain city of Chongqing!

Coming out from the first floor and walking along the Yangtze River is very pleasant. You can also go to the Yangtze River Bridge and look back and you can see the whole picture of Hongya Cave. It is really dreamy and shocking! Real scenes are more beautiful than pictures on the Internet!

Following the Baidu map, we go to the next stop-Chaotianmen Wharf, and take a cruise ship for a night tour of the two rivers. The road in Chongqing is really too exercise. Looking at the high steps in front of me, I gritted my teeth, my heart straightened, and walked up in one breath. I looked up and saw, oh, it was another high step! Arriving at the dock, it was the same saying: a sea of people! By the way, I would like to remind everyone that tickets for the night tour of the two rivers can be purchased online, which is cheaper than on site. Keep queuing and waiting.

"I didn't see the night view, but I didn't go to Chongqing." It is definitely a pity not to have experienced the night view of Chongqing. The "Two Rivers Tour" is a city business card that cleverly combines Chongqing's mountains and rivers with the world-famous Chongqing night scene, allowing people to enjoy the layers of bright lights no matter where they stand. The reason for the two-river tour is because Chaotianmen Pier is at the intersection of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River. After boarding the ship from Chaotianmen Pier, you first go up the Yangtze River for a section, then turn around and return to the dock, tour the Jialing River, and finally return to the dock. Cruise boats can go to the deck for free to enjoy the scenery. It's really comfortable to eat delicious food, blow the wind, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. I have also taken this kind of night cruise ship tours in other places. I have to say that the night tour of the two rivers in Chongqing is really a must-see event here. The night view of Chongqing is so beautiful.

Hongya Cave viewed on a cruise ship

Colorful and sparkling

Yangtze River cableway at night

Chongqing night scene

After enjoying the night view and returning to Jiefang Monument, Chongqing's nightlife really refreshed my horizons. It was nearly eleven o'clock in the evening, and the street was brightly lit and the crowd was bustling. The young lady in the hot pot restaurant still invited everyone to eat hot pot. I wanted to say, how long will it last, but seeing that everyone was enjoying the meal, Chongqing is really a paradise for food, a magical place.

D7: Click on the Yangtze River cableway and the plane returns to Tianjin

There is a flight at 1 p.m., and there is still time to go to the Yangtze River Cableway in the morning to check out a card. Thinking that there might be many people, we arrived more than half an hour early. As a result, God, the line was already lined up on the road. We lined up before groups of travel agencies, and even then, we still waited for a long time. Let's experience it for a special time. Sit from here to there, and then take the subway back. Haha, just for one ride. But let me tell you a little secret. If you just want to "experience it once", you can take the subway to the opposite subway station and get off, and take the cableway back from the opposite side, because the queue opposite is obviously much fewer than here. This kind of experience will only be known after personal experience.

Didi took a taxi to the airport, which was very convenient. Let's go home ~

The seven-day trip ended like this. I was very impressed by the terrain of Chongqing's mountain city. From here, it is the first floor and several floors up. When I go out, it is still the first floor. It is so interesting. The main itinerary this time is to take a cruise to the Three Gorges, so the time left for Chongqing is a little short. Many Internet celebrity attractions and Wulong Tiansheng Third Bridge have not been visited, leaving some regrets. However, there is no perfection in everything. Regret is also a kind of beauty, which provides a good reason to come back next time. Chongqing, I will come again ~

Go through the spring, autumn, winter and summer, and see thousands of rivers and mountains. The world is so big, I am on the road.