Three Gorges Peak Family Hiking Guide: Easily Check in with Kids and See the Same Yangtze River View as on the 10 Yuan Banknote!

📍Destination Introduction

Sanxiazhidian in Fengjie, Chongqing, is the highest point of the Yangtze Three Gorges (elevation 1388 meters), famous for Du Fu’s line "Red armor and white salt pierce the sky"! Here, you can not only overlook the 8-kilometer cliff river view of Qutang Gorge but also let your kids see the background image on the 10 yuan banknote—the Kuimen Gate! After taking the high-speed train directly to Fengjie, the scenic area shuttle bus connects seamlessly for a super worry-free trip~

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Recommended Family Routes (with detailed explanations)

1️⃣ Lazy-friendly route: Cable car + light hiking (top choice for kids!)

Route: Take the cable car from the Visitor Center → 20-minute hike at the summit → Viewing platform

✅ Advantages: About 1 hour in total, 16 minutes by cable car directly to the mountainside, only 20 minutes hiking, gentle slope, stroller-friendly!

💰Cost: Round-trip cable car 80 yuan (free for children under 1.2 meters), sightseeing bus is cheaper (round-trip 30 yuan).

⚠️Reminder: Cable car stops operating at 3:00 PM, morning departure recommended!

2️⃣ Half light hike (4 hours · suitable for kids 6 years and older)

Route: Get off at Aokou → Sixty-six Switchbacks → Qingshan Family → 1314 Check-in Point → Three Gorges Peak

⭐ Highlights: Avoid the steep slopes in the first half and go straight to the essence section! The Z-shaped trail of 66 switchbacks is spectacular, kids can count the bends while walking, very fun~

🌸 Thoughtful tip: This route does not qualify for the hiking medal, but the scenery is stunning and less strenuous, perfect for photo check-ins!

🚗 Transportation Details (Family Version)

· High-speed train arrives at Fengjie Station → Direct shuttle to "Three Gorges Peak Visitor Center" (30 yuan/person, half price for children).

· Self-driving: Navigate to "Three Gorges Peak Visitor Center," free parking, about 4 hours from Chongqing main city, recommended to rest at service areas en route.

· For descent, sightseeing bus available (20 yuan/person), very convenient if kids are tired!

🌈 Family Must-Know Tips

· Best seasons: April-May (misty like a fairyland), November-December (mountains covered in colorful red leaves).

· Tickets: Off-season ticket for Three Gorges Peak is 20 yuan, Baidi City ticket is 100 yuan (if you want the hiking medal, you must enter from here).

· Essentials for kids: Windproof jacket, snacks, water bottle, remember to add clothes for kids as it’s windy at the summit!

· Hidden fun: At Baidi City pier, find the "211 Check-in Point" and Monkey Mountain, kids get super excited seeing the little monkeys~