Baidi City Scenic Area

This morning, we took a bus from Wushan Cuiping Bus Station to Fengjie Guoping Bus Station. From the entrance to Guoping Bus Station, we took another bus stop to the bus center to check our luggage, then took a taxi to Baidi City. The road into Fengjie city is currently quite muddy, and many Didi drivers are reluctant to take it. Instead, they drive through the entire city, take a different exit onto the highway, and then to Baidi City. This Didi fare is 89 yuan. Therefore, if you're starting from Wushan, it's recommended to take a taxi from Wushan to Baidi City, which is located midway between Wushan and Fengjie. Baidi City is a cultural landmark, offering a view of Kuimen, the place where the ten-yuan note is placed. It also commemorates the story of the orphan entrusted to others at Baidi City. However, the best vantage point for photographing Kuimen is up the hill behind Baidi City. The boat ride to Chijia City is too close to capture good photos. We arrived at Baidi City at 10:30 AM and left around 2:30 PM. On the way back, we were lucky again. We hailed a shared taxi back to Fengjie across from the Baidicheng exit for only ten yuan per person. In places like Fengjie and Wushan, the buses stop when you wave. We then took a bus from the Fengjie Bus Center to Wanzhou North Station, a two-hour journey, arriving in Wanzhou at 4:30 PM. From there, we took bus No. 31 from the Wanzhou North Station transportation hub to Wanzhou Railway Station.

Entering the Baidicheng Qutang Gorge Scenic Area, one of China's first national AAAA-level scenic spots, it marks the starting point of the Three Gorges, forms the core of the Three Gorges Summit Scenic Area, and is a key destination for Yangtze River Three Gorges tours. With countless fantasies about this place, we arrived at Baidicheng, steeped in Three Kingdoms history.



Baidi City is located on Baidi Mountain at the entrance of Qutang Gorge, the western end of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River in China. After the construction of the Three Gorges Project, Baidi Mountain, where Baidi City is located, became an isolated island, surrounded by water, standing alone and with a gloomy atmosphere. It is hidden in the majestic and steep Kuimen landscape, and looks particularly beautiful. Kuimen is the pattern on the back of the 10-yuan RMB, so it is widely loved by tourists.



Baidi City guards the mouth of Qutang Gorge, where many rivers converge. Due to its steep terrain, it has always been a battleground for military strategists throughout history.



The Baidicheng Island is now connected to the mainland by a wind and rain covered bridge. The Nanmentuo water area on the right side of the covered bridge is the performance venue for the large-scale landscape live performance project "Return to the Three Gorges" directed by Zhang Yimou. I am also very much looking forward to it. The completion of this grand project will surely attract more tourists to watch.

For me, the most fun thing to do in Baidi City is feeding the monkeys. The monkeys that Li Bai described as crying non-stop on both sides of the river have moved to Baidi City as the Three Gorges Project progresses. When you come here to play with monkeys, you must bring more fruits and peanuts. The scheming monkeys will only be friends if you have food.

Don’t you think that the poem “White Emperor City” is one of the few poems that can be recited by heart and remembered for decades? In any case, I finally came to White Emperor City and fulfilled my childhood dream.

On the north bank of the Yangtze River at the mouth of Qutang Gorge, there is a Baidi City, facing Kuimen to the east and Baiyan Mountain across the river to the south, guarding the throat of the Yangtze River.



The Baidi City in Li Bai's popular poem "Early Departure from Baidi City" refers to this place.



After the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River was filled with water, Baidi City was separated from the north bank and became an isolated island in the river. It is now connected to the north bank by a wind and rain bridge.



The water of Caotang River also flows into Kuimen from the side of Baidi City and merges with the Yangtze River.



The Baidi City Scenic Area is located about 10 kilometers east of Fengjie County.



Buy a ticket to enter the scenic area (ticket price 50), and take a ferry (free) from Baidi City to cross the river to the foot of Chijia Mountain (Kuimen Ancient Elephant House) on the other side of Caotang River.



The first ferry departs at 8:30 am and the last ferry departs at 5:30 pm, with departures every half hour.



After getting off the boat, walk up the mountain along the trail to the top of the Three Gorges. The round trip takes about 10 hours.

Baidi City is located in Baidi Town, Fengjie County, Chongqing. It sits on Baidi Mountain, on the north bank of the Yangtze River at the mouth of Qutang Gorge. It overlooks Kuimen Gate to the east, Baiyan Mountain across the river to the south, Fengjie County to the west, and Jigong Mountain to the north. With its multiple gates, Baidi City bears a strong resemblance to a military fortress. Its majestic terrain has long been a battleground for military strategists. During the Three Kingdoms period, Liu Bei entrusted his son to the care of his father, a position he held here. Poets such as Li Bai and Du Fu also left their beloved poems here.

The Baidicheng Scenic Area is mainly composed of the Baidi Temple.

The name originated in the late Western Han Dynasty, when Wang Mang usurped the throne. His general Gongsun Shu proclaimed himself King of Shu here. Later, he took advantage of a local well that often emitted white mist, saying that a white dragon emerged from the well, with the appearance of an emperor. So in 25 AD, he called himself the White Emperor, and the city here was renamed Baidi City from Ziyang City.

It is less than 10 kilometers away from Fengjie County and there is a direct bus.

Before the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, the scenic area was connected to the land. After the dam was completed, the water level of the Yangtze River rose, submerging the surrounding land, and the scenic area became an island in the river. This phenomenon is exactly the same as the Shibaozhai in Zhongxian County, which was transformed from a mountain fortress into a water fortress.

The Baidi Temple is at the highest point of the scenic area. The trail winds almost entirely around the mountain, surrounded by dense trees and shaded by the sun, making it quite comfortable. There's a pavilion on the trail, and near the upper steps, you can see a classic Kuimen scenery, which is very similar to the pattern on the back of the 10-yuan RMB note. Tourists linger here to take photos, and of course we wanted to take one too, especially since we hadn't flown in.

This is the best vantage point for viewing Kuimen, the western gate of Qutang Gorge, the shortest and most dangerous of the Yangtze River's three gorges. The towering Baiyan Mountain and Chijia Mountain on either side of Kuimen face each other across the river, forming a formidable and precipitous pass, the same image that appears on the back of the current 10-yuan banknote.

Baidi City is the entrance to Qutang Gorge;

The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge, with Baidi City as the starting point...

It's truly spectacular, worthy of being called Qutang Gorge and Kuimen. The Baidicheng scenic area is tranquil and elegant, but visiting Kuimen is truly awe-inspiring, awe-inspiring, and captivating experience. We took a 50 yuan extra cruise through Qutang Gorge, but if you're physically fit, taking the free ferry to the other side and then climbing the mountain to view Kuimen is also a fantastic option.

There are also many tour groups here, most of them are tourists who take a boat tour of the Three Gorges and get off the boat. They mainly come to check in for the 10 yuan background

Overall, there is not much to see. It is a small island with an ancestral hall and a few wax figures. It is impossible to have anything from the Three Kingdoms period. However, it is a good place to see Kuimen. You can think about why Liu Bei retreated to this place after his defeat.

There are historical stories, characters from the Three Kingdoms period, footprints of great ancient poets, and the beautiful scenery of "Kuimen is the most majestic in the world".

I personally think it's quite impressive. If you're interested in Three Kingdoms culture, a visit to Baidi City is a must. Baidi City is located on the north bank of the Yangtze River at the mouth of Qutang Gorge in Fengjie County, Chongqing, and is a famous tourist attraction in the Three Gorges. Originally named Ziyang City, it was built by Gongsun Shu, who seized control of Shu during the late Western Han Dynasty. Baidi City is the perfect spot to view the "Kuimen, the Greatest of the World" (Kuimen, the Greatest Gate of the World), located 451 kilometers from downtown Chongqing. Legend has it that during the late Western Han Dynasty, Gongsun Shu seized control of Sichuan and proclaimed himself King of Shu. Seeing white smoke rising from a well in the area, resembling a white dragon, he proclaimed himself Baidi (White Emperor), established his capital there, and renamed Ziyang City Baidi City. The existing Baidi City is a relic restored during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Nestled against a mountain on one side, surrounded by water on three sides, with its back against a high gorge and facing the Yangtze River, it offers a truly majestic and impressive sight, making it a long-standing attraction along the Yangtze River Three Gorges tourist route.

I left Baidi in the morning amidst the colorful clouds, and returned to Jiangling a thousand miles away in one day. The scenic area is mainly divided into two parts: Baidi City and Chijia Mountain. The former is for cultural activities, the latter for scenery. The ticket price is a bit expensive. I thought I could see Kuimen up close by taking a boat, but I didn't expect to pay an additional fee. It feels like a scam. Walking to the top of the Three Gorges and back takes ten hours. Why not build a cable car?

Baidi City is famous for Li Bai's poem "I left Baidi in the morning among the colorful clouds, and returned to Jiangling a thousand miles away in one day", and for the fact that Liu Bei entrusted his son to Zhuge Liang here during the Three Kingdoms period.



This is a place that Three Kingdoms fans cannot miss.

As a fan of the Three Kingdoms, how could I not get off the boat and take a look when I arrived at Baidi City?

Although I hadn't been to the Wuhou Temple at that time, seeing Baidi City was also a step closer to the Three Kingdoms.

Baidi City is not only the place where Liu Bei entrusted his son to Zhuge Liang, but also serves as the entrance to Qutang Gorge and the summit of the Three Gorges. Li Bai's poem "Early Departure from Baidi City" features the line "I left Baidi in the morning amidst the colorful clouds, and returned to Jiangling a thousand miles away in a single day," referring to this place. It is said that Fengjie County was named in commemoration of Zhuge Liang's lifelong dedication to public service. It was also here that Wu Peifu, the Beiyang warlord, resided after his defeat and retreat to Sichuan warlord Yang Sen.

Immortal poems that are popular among the people and enduring legends that are passed down through the ages.

When I think of Baidicheng, I think of Li Bai, but the statue is of Zhuge Liang! The inscription on the stele is "Departure to the Capital".

I learned about Baidi City because of this beautiful poem: "I left Baidi this morning amidst the colorful clouds, and returned to Jiangling a thousand miles away in a day." It's also a renowned historical and cultural city, where the famous event of Liu Bei entrusting his son to his care took place. Baidi City is actually quite small, but its two main attractions are both worth seeing. One is Kuimen, known as "Kuimen is the most majestic in the world," as a poem goes. The mountains on both sides rise sharply, forming a natural gate. It also serves as the entrance to Qutang Gorge, the first of the Three Gorges. This is featured on the back of the ten-yuan RMB note. The other is Baidi Temple. The temple has existed since the Eastern Han Dynasty and has been destroyed and rebuilt throughout the dynasties. The current gatehouse with the inscription "Baidi Temple" dates back to the Song Dynasty, while the temple itself is clearly a renovation.

Stop 136: Baidicheng in Fengjie. AAAA, admission 120 yuan (including boat ticket), no inspection required. "Early Departure from Baidicheng" is a seven-character quatrain composed by Li Bai upon his return from exile after being pardoned. It's one of the few ancient poems I can remember. Li Bai's joyful mood upon his pardon and the sense of freedom he felt upon leaving the system seem to mirror my own feelings of freedom and spontaneity. Also, those interested in or studying hanging coffins, Zhuge Liang, and the Eight Chen Diagrams are welcome to visit and learn more.

The tickets we bought on China-TravelNote were 110 for adults and 60 for children. When we arrived at the scenic spot around 1pm, the tour group hadn't arrived yet and there were few people. When we returned in the afternoon, there were many tourists coming off the cruise ship.

Li Bai's "Early Departure from Baidicheng" and the scenery of Kuimen on the back of the 10-yuan RMB note are all here. In fact, Fengdu Ghost City, the Three Kingdoms in Smoke, and Baidicheng are all self-funded projects, totaling about 800 yuan. If you want to save money, skipping these attractions is absolutely not allowed.

It is a great location to see "Kuimen, the most majestic in the world". It is a tourist destination with culture, allusions and scenery. The 100-meter slider is a bit deceptive. It is much flatter on the back mountain. The great photography spot that was occupied is also a bit unpleasant. The toilets in the scenic area have a strong smell, and the explanation is a bit perfunctory. It is still a long way from being upgraded to 5A.

Now, due to rising water levels, it is only one-third of its original size.

The story of Liu Bei entrusting his son to the care of his father during the Three Kingdoms period adds a touch of tragic grandeur to Kuimen's grandeur. It's like a fusion of Li Bai's romantic "Early Departure from Baidicheng" and Du Fu's melancholy "Ode to Ancient Relics." For poetry lovers, this place is particularly captivating thanks to the countless poems by Li Bai and Du Fu. Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Li Bai, Du Fu, and landscapes—if you enjoy any of these, you should come and see it.



Self-composed "Early Departure from Baidi City"

The wind is blowing fiercely at Baidi City, and the light boat is heading towards Qutang in September.

The white salt wall swallows the river waves, and the red armor stands high to block out the sunlight.

In our prime, we should cross the river; strong men are brave enough to cross the river.

Row the boat straight into the middle stream, and find the sunrise after breaking through Kuimen.

The ancient charm remains, and the footsteps of history stop here.

A place for orphans to be entrusted, an isolated island on the water. On the hillside is the Baidi Temple.

The majesty of Kuimen can only be felt when you come here!

Baidicheng was originally located on a peninsula in the Yangtze River. After the Three Gorges Dam was filled with water, it became an island. Yong'an City, where Liu Bei entrusted his son, was also submerged. Baidicheng is also the best photo spot for viewing Kuimen Gate, which is featured on the back of the ten-yuan RMB. I recommend taking a boat from Chongqing to Yichang and finding the cheapest two-day tour with good food and accommodation. (To avoid advertising, I'm not mentioning travel agencies here.)

The most dangerous section of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River has beautiful scenery. There is also a Baidi City where you can appreciate the legacy of Shu Han. It is worth a visit.

Looking out at Kuimen from Baidi City, I was still moved when I saw the "Departure to the Capital"

After entering the scenic area, walk along the Wind and Rain Corridor, turn right, and ascend. There are supposedly 360 steps, 300 of which can be reached by sliding a barge. The one-way trip is 100 steps, and the round trip is 180. This staircase is incredibly long, with over 200 steps without a rest area. While the ascent is fine, be careful on the way down. Once you reach the main gate of Baidi City, as shown in the picture, if it's winter and the fog isn't too thick, I recommend skipping the gate and walking about 100 meters straight to the Kuimen Observation Deck. When I visited, the fog was light just after 8:00 AM, but thickened around 10:00 AM, turning white. Baidi City itself doesn't have much to offer, but there's a nice Republican-era building near the main hall.

If you go there by cruise ship, it is a historical place, the scenic spot is not big, and if you go there for the purpose of "leaving Baidi in the morning among the colorful clouds", you can see Kuimen.

Ticket price: 120, including Kuimen

There is not much to see in Baidi City, and Liu Bei actually entrusted his son to Yong'an Palace.

Baidicheng Scenic Area is located in the west of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. During the Han Dynasty, Yufu County was established here. It was the local political, economic, cultural center and commercial material distribution center. The Yangtze River Golden Waterway and the Yuba Highway run through the area.

The scenic area is not big, and some parts were built later. You can go in and take a look if you pass by.

There is a city on the Three Gorges Dam, Baidi City, at the most dangerous place in the Three Gorges.

I'd give it five stars if the ticket price wasn't too high! It was 120 yuan, after all! I passed by 20 years ago but didn't go in, sleeping in the hotel. This summer, I went for a visit. After buying tickets, I first took a boat to Chijia Mountain across the way. There are monkeys on the mountain, so be careful! At the top, there's a fort, which offers the best vantage point for viewing Kuimen. There's another fort halfway up the mountain, but it doesn't offer the best view. Take your time and climb! Kuimen is truly spectacular! The boat leaves every half hour, with the last one at 5:30 PM. When we got back, the tour groups were leaving, so Baidi City was deserted and very quiet! We enjoyed the view and learned about history until the sun set over the river!

I went there during the Chinese New Year in 2017. The wind was quite strong by the river, that's all. Nothing else to say.

The Three Gorges Scenic Area is a scenic area that is very familiar to people in Hubei and Chongqing. It includes the Baidi City Scenic Area. Before the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, Baidi City was just a few dozen meters above the river surface, surrounded by beautiful mountains and waters. Later, after the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, the old area of Baidi City was submerged and had to be relocated as a whole to a higher place, which is the new Baidi City Scenic Area.

I forgot where I saw a quote that said another key to history is the inheritance of spirit. Baidicheng, in particular, was the place where Du Fu came and entrusted his orphan to someone else. Later, Lu You remembered Du Fu, and the people of the Ming Dynasty remembered the people of the Song Dynasty. This legacy, passed down from generation to generation, has ensured the unbroken roots of Baidicheng, the City of Poetry. Arriving today, I felt it truly lived up to its title.

My best friend dragged me here. I had originally planned to travel somewhere else, but I unexpectedly learned so much here. Fengjie is known as a representative city of poetic culture, and Baidicheng is a significant source of this culture. It's truly a beautiful and profound place, and I'll definitely come back if I have the chance.

Fengjie, a crucial pass in the Three Gorges, has long been a battleground. Ascending the steps of the ancient city, the red walls of the city walls remain faintly visible, and the mountains are lush with ancient trees. Historical legends unfold, and poems, paintings, and inscriptions are vivid. Praise the literati who left it the reputation of "Poetry City," and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Baidi City. Baidi City is a must-see!

I came here with a group of colleagues and waited for the boat at the dock early in the morning. At first, the river was straight and wide, but then the mountains rose higher and higher until we reached Kuimen, where we realized how narrow the river could be. It really made sense of the origins of this gate. Out of curiosity, a colleague and I dipped our hands in the river water and tasted it. Haha, it was really salty.

Comment: Not worth going.



Before going: The imagined Baidi City is a majestic ancient city, which not only contains rich historical stories, but also has quaint buildings, precious ancient trees, and allusions and real scenes left by literati everywhere.



Our experience: On the winding mountain road before entering the scenic area, I saw the Baidi Temple from afar. A few buildings and dense trees made it look like a rural farmhouse on a small island, a far cry from my imagination. I felt like I'd been ripped off. Upon reaching the entrance road, the basketball-court-sized parking lot was full, forcing our group to park in a small farmyard just off the road (which also set the stage for a later incident) and enter on foot. In the entrance hallway, I saw local residents enjoying the cool air, their pets cozying up on the chairs. The man at the ticket counter had a mole next to his nose, making him seem unfriendly. He insisted that our group, a self-guided tour guide, be assigned. After a few arguments, we finally got through through various channels. We entered the long corridor, built in 2005. It's the most ambitious project in the scenic area, and it must have been a significant investment. After crossing it, we climbed the long stairs on the right to reach the Baidi Temple. The gate is quite iconic, so I took a photo. The temple buildings are a bit old, and despite the renovations, they still don't reflect the vicissitudes of history. The walls are decorated with biography of figures from various periods and calligraphy and paintings by scholars, though authenticity is unknown. The majority are statues, the most famous being "Liu Bei entrusting his son to the care of his father." However, the true story took place in the Yong'an Palace, now located within Fengjie Normal University. The temple is merely a filler and lacks any visual value. After exiting Baidi Temple, take a boat across a small ravine to see Qutang Gorge. The presence of wild macaques on the mountain is a welcome addition.



A small anecdote: After leaving the scenic area and preparing to return, the owners of the farm parking lot learned that parking fees were being paid by their employers and that, without any prior agreement, someone colluded and demanded an exorbitant 20 yuan per car. In reality, the standard rate was 10 yuan per car, as confirmed by other tourists. Everyone felt ripped off and started arguing. One owner, however, was the most arrogant. He refused to allow the cars to move, threatening to smash them. He simply insisted that he was the boss and there was nothing he could do about it. An extra 10 yuan wasn't a big deal, but the deceitful attitude was despicable. The police were eventually called in, reprimanded, and the matter was dismissed.



After my visit: The commercial atmosphere is unregulated, and the site management is lax. This is a replica of an ancient building, fabricated by modern architectural techniques and historical culture. It's overly modern, resulting in an awkward situation where the scenery is ordinary but the cultural heritage is lacking. Some farmhouse resorts are even better built than Baidicheng, but the 120 yuan ticket price doesn't justify it. It's better to read the historical stories in books for a more authentic experience.

The scenery is worth seeing, after all, it is in the Three Gorges. You can read the Three Kingdoms allusions. After entering the gate and walking through the corridor, you can see "Zhuge Liang". You can take a boat to the opposite side to see dinosaur fossils. There are artillery batteries along the mountain road. You can take a photo with the scenery for 10 RMB. That's about it~ Overall, I am quite satisfied with the scenery. But the ticket price of 120 is too expensive and not worth it. It is best to find a local to pay for it. Locals only need to buy tickets for 20. But you have to bring your ID card to buy it.

Baidicheng Scenic Area is located at the western end of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Once home to Yufu County during the Han Dynasty, it served as the local political, economic, and cultural center, as well as a distribution center for trade and goods. The Yangtze River's Golden Waterway and the Chongqing-Baqiao Highway traverse the area, while the Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway, currently under construction, also passes through the scenic area, with east and west exits. Areas such as Lianhuachi are among the candidate sites for the Three Gorges Tourist Helicopter Airport, offering significant geographical advantages and convenient transportation.

In December 2015, Baidicheng Scenic Area was selected as one of the 30 best new tourist attractions in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.

The scenery is worth seeing. Remember to take a photo with the back of the ten-yuan note. It has a certain historical and cultural atmosphere, but the content is relatively small and the 120 yuan ticket is seriously expensive. It is worth a visit, but don't have too high expectations.

Baidicheng, located east of Fengjie City, is a place rich in historical allusions. Here you can recall Liu Bei's entrustment of his son to the care of others in Yong'an and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Qutang Gorge.

The Baidicheng Scenic Area is divided into two main sections: the island where Baidicheng is located, with attractions such as the Baidi Temple, from which you can admire Kuimen from afar; and Chijia Mountain, where you can see Chijia Tower and Qutang Pass, from which you can get a closer look at Kuimen. Chijia Mountain is the ideal place to experience the majesty of Kuimen up close.

The story of entrusting orphans to Baidi City was born here, which is particularly worth recommending.

It is a historic city with beautiful scenery and is worth a visit.

The cruise ship sold tickets to attractions for 290 per person, and we mainly went to Kuimen.

Kuimen is very majestic and the scenic area is okay.

The main photo spots are manned by staff, and their photography skills are at the level of elementary school students.

The sedan chair is even more of a rip-off. It is a monopoly operation. It is only a few steps to go up and down the mountain, and the price is more expensive than Emei Mountain.

Located at the Kuimen Gate of Qutang Gorge, it maintains its ancient appearance and has a nice view. I saw the on-site rubbings of the ancient monuments and couldn't help but buy one. The tour took about 2 hours.

After entering the Baidicheng scenic area, we first took a ferry (which departs every half-hour and hour) that took a few minutes to a small island where we could admire Kuimen Gate from afar. From the Chijia Tower on the island, we could clearly see Kuimen Gate, the gateway to Qutang Gorge, the shortest of the Yangtze River's Three Gorges. It wasn't particularly majestic, just famous. We could have climbed to the top of the island to overlook Kuimen Gate, but the stifling heat stopped us.

Baidicheng Scenic Area is located at the western end of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Once home to Yufu County during the Han Dynasty, it served as the local political, economic, and cultural center, as well as a distribution center for trade and goods. The Yangtze River's Golden Waterway and the Chongqing-Baqiao Highway traverse the area, while the Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway, currently under construction, also passes through the scenic area, with east and west exits. Areas such as Lianhuachi are among the candidate sites for the Three Gorges Tourist Helicopter Airport, offering significant geographical advantages and convenient transportation.

Before the Three Gorges Dam was filled, Baidi City was a small island over 100 meters above the river. You had to look up to see it from a boat, and there was a land road connecting to it. Now, with the water level at 175 meters, the walls of Baidi City are directly on the water's edge, connected by a covered bridge. From a boat, you can look directly at the buildings on the island. It's still well worth visiting the island, with its rich historical atmosphere and beautiful scenery. The majestic Kuimen Gate, watching the ships plying the gorge, and basking in the refreshing breeze are truly wonderful!

Baidicheng Scenic Area is located at the western end of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Once home to Yufu County during the Han Dynasty, it served as the local political, economic, and cultural center, as well as a distribution center for trade and goods. The Yangtze River's Golden Waterway and the Chongqing-Baqiao Highway traverse the area, while the Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway, currently under construction, also passes through the scenic area, with east and west exits. Areas such as Lianhuachi are among the candidate sites for the Three Gorges Tourist Helicopter Airport, offering significant geographical advantages and convenient transportation.

I've known the poem "Leaving Baidi in the Morning Among Colorful Clouds" since I was a kid. I stopped by on my trip to the Three Gorges and took some photos of the Kuimen viewing point. Kuimen is on the back of the ten-yuan banknote, so I thought it held a special place. The purpose was clear—I learned about Liu Bei's entrusting his son to the care of others, and I also took a look at the hanging coffins. I'm curious about how the coffins actually got up there. The wisdom of the ancients is truly remarkable. Oh, and there were also inscriptions on the stele, the Danqing Zhengqi Tu, and listening to the guide's stories was quite fascinating.

The plots in the Three Kingdoms and Li Bai's poems made this place famous. After coming here, I feel that viewing the majestic momentum of Kuimen and looking at the mouth of Qutang Gorge in the distance are more sufficient reasons to come here.

The cruise ship price is 290 per adult and 170 per child under 1.2 meters tall. This includes port docking fees and a guide. I'm told the price for the attractions alone is over 100. It's said that Baidi City was once surrounded by water on three sides, but after the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, the water level rose, and it was now surrounded on all four sides. This led to the construction of the Wind and Rain Corridor Bridge (last picture). The first picture shows a full view of Baidi City. The third picture shows the Stargazing Pavilion, and it's said that Du Fu wrote "Ascending the High Mountain" here, or perhaps the view from here inspired the poem. The fourth picture shows the view I saw from here. The fifth picture shows Kuimen Gorge, taken from Baidi City. The angle is different from the 10-yuan RMB ticket, so I guess the RMB ticket was taken from a boat in the middle of the river. As the sun set and we left Baidi City, the view of Qutang Gorge from the Wind and Rain Corridor Bridge was beautiful.

Climb Baidi, visit Kuimen, and experience the charm of the "City of Poetry." The background image on the ten-yuan note: Kuimen! Hey, my future goal is to visit all the scenic spots on the RMB background image. Kuimen, also known as Qutang Pass, is the western entrance to Qutang Gorge. It is a landmark of the Three Gorges and is known as "Kuimen, the most majestic in the world."

I went to Baidicheng twice, once in August and once on the third day of the first lunar month. Generally speaking, the scenery is better in summer, and it doesn't matter whether it is very cold or very hot in this dimension, but winter is always a bit more depressing.

Accommodation: The first time I stayed at the Aoton Business Hotel. The name is very impressive, but the environment is only average. It is economical and comfortable. The location is really convenient. It is about 200 meters away from the central business district and there are many restaurants. The second time was a self-driving tour, so I won’t mention it.

Food: There are many local snack stalls outside the scenic area (tofu, potatoes, river crabs, etc.), which I personally feel are not very hygienic. There are no good restaurants nearby. Since it is only more than an hour away from the city, it is best to eat in Fengjie County.

Transportation: The bus is very convenient. I have to complain here. When I went there in 2015, the bus fare was 1.5 yuan, so you should prepare small change. During the New Year and holiday holidays, if you drive to Baidi City, don't take the provincial highway. The traffic is very bad. The highway is more convenient and goes directly to the scenic area.

There are interesting performances when you walk across the Wind and Rain Corridor Bridge (mainly the reproduction of historical situations). The main attractions are Baidi Temple and Kuimen (which can be visited by boat).

Even if you don’t know the tragic story of Liu Bei entrusting his son to the care of others at Baidi City during the Three Kingdoms period, you must have heard the famous poem by the poet Li Bai: “I left Baidi in the morning amidst the colorful clouds, and returned to Jiangling a thousand miles away in one day. The monkeys on both sides of the river kept crying, and the light boat had already passed through thousands of

A must-see attraction when visiting Fengjie, leave Baidi early among the colorful clouds and experience its culture. As the water level of the Yangtze River rises, it is surrounded by water on three sides and becomes even more dazzling.

It is very inconvenient to go there, but the scenery of Qutang Gorge is really good. It does not take a long time, one day is enough, but you can remember it for a lifetime.

Baidi City... Although it is called a "city", it is actually an isolated island surrounded by water after the damming of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. There are a few old houses and new buildings scattered on the island. A long wind and rain covered bridge connects Baidi City to the river bank.

After crossing the Fengyulang Bridge, we started climbing the mountain.

Before the Three Gorges Dam was filled with water, it took quite a while to reach the top of the mountain. Now, with the Yangtze River reaching halfway up the mountain, visitors can walk and admire the scenery, and it only takes 10 minutes to reach the Baidi Temple.

When you reach the top of the mountain, Kuimen Gate of Qutang Gorge is within easy reach, making it a great place for taking photos.

A very culturally distinctive attraction, worth a visit!!

It is a tourist attraction with many stories. I have heard many stories about Baidi City. Overall, it is not bad!

A popular and bustling attraction. The main attraction is the Kuimen Gate, where the back of the 10-yuan banknote was filmed. The scenery is decent, but the main attraction is the mountain climbing.

The price/performance ratio is not high, the scenic area is not big, there is a 10 yuan background pattern here, the ticket is too expensive, 120 yuan, if it is 60 yuan, it is about the same. What is worth praising is that the scenic area is very clean and the attitude of the scenic area staff is very good.

That day, after visiting Ningchang Ancient Town in Wuxi, we headed straight to the Baidicheng Qutang Gorge Scenic Area. My Baidu Maps misdirection cost me 20 kilometers of unnecessary detours. Admission was 120 yuan, and an in-depth tour of Qutang Gorge was available at the dock for an additional 50 yuan per person. The scenery at Kuimen Gate was actually quite good. Having only seen Kuimen Gate in old photos of the Three Gorges, I felt the current Kuimen Gate pales in comparison. The water level has risen 175 meters (yesterday's news reported a new high), and it's no longer a canyon or a twenty-lake area, lacking its original ruggedness. The Baidicheng Scenic Area is a historical and cultural site, so it's best to learn about its history beforehand.

It is a very good scenic spot with both historical traces and beautiful natural scenery.

A must-see attraction when visiting the Three Gorges. "I left Baidi in the morning amidst the colorful clouds, and returned to Jiangling a thousand miles away in a day." Comparing these lines with the realities of life, one feels endless emotion and contemplates the worries of heaven and earth.

Located in Fengjie County, Chongqing, it takes about five hours to drive from Chongqing, exiting at Kuimen. The Baidicheng Scenic Area and the Qutang Gorge Scenic Area are combined. The 120 yuan entrance fee includes a boat ticket to the Kuimen Ancient Elephant House in Qutang Gorge. Baidicheng has become an isolated island after the impoundment of water. You need to cross a bridge to reach it, then take the trail on the right to climb up to the Baidi Temple. From there, you descend the mountain and circle the island counterclockwise to take a boat to the Ancient Elephant House. The climb up Baidicheng involves a considerable incline, all on stairs, and you'll get soaked. I don't think Baidicheng is particularly interesting, but its fame is what makes it so appealing. The main attraction is the scene of the entrustment of the orphan to Baidicheng. Descending the mountain leads to the perfect vantage point for viewing Kuimen, the entrance to Qutang Gorge. The towering Kuimen, towering across the river, is truly magnificent. Remember to bring a 10-yuan note; this is a great photo spot, so be sure to take a picture. The boat ride to the Ancient Elephant House, floating on the Yangtze River, allows you to experience its vastness up close. After getting ashore, you can follow an ancient road to the fort. From here, the view of Kuimen is more spectacular. It's a pity that you can't go deeper into Qutang Gorge. The scenic area takes about two hours to visit. You can enjoy both cultural and natural landscapes. It is still recommended.