The aftereffects of my trip to Wushan are immense! This underrated, niche city is incredibly fun

"Once you've seen the vast ocean, no other water will do; apart from Wushan, no other clouds are worth noting." Following the footsteps of this poem, I arrived in the small town of Wushan🏘. The scenes that always appeared in textbooks are now vividly before my eyes👀.

This is the shape that hides the light, a natural ink painting🎨. It's a place that must be on your life checklist. Let me tell you why Wushan is such a divine place🤩 in just 3 days and 2 nights.

📍3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary

DAY1: Arrive at Wushan Station ➡ Wushan County Museum ➡ Three Gorges Light Tour ➡ Return to Hotel

DAY2: Depart for Wushan Goddess Scenic Area ➡ Goddess Sky Road ➡ Wenfeng Temple ➡ Zhuzhi Village ➡ Night View

DAY3: Take a cruise to Little Three Gorges and Little Little Three Gorges ➡ Take the high-speed train back to Chengdu

🛎 Transportation and Accommodation

🚅 High-speed train: Depart from Chengdu East Station, take a 4-hour high-speed train to reach Wushan and start a wonderful trip

🚗 Self-driving is highly recommended, as it is convenient to visit the above attractions, and the local transportation is not very convenient

🏨 Stay in the urban area, the accommodation is affordable, and it's also convenient to find food

🌳 How to Play in Wushan!

1⃣ Wushan County Museum: It tells the origin of Wushan, Wushan culture, and the early Daxi civilization. It is also an important part of the cultural relics protection in the Three Gorges area, with continuous heritage.

2⃣ Wushan Goddess Scenic Area: The imagination of nature is truly infinite, creating misty mountains with its magical craftsmanship. Below is the winding Three Gorges, overlooking the continuous scenery, and you can also closely admire the masterpiece of the , along with a spectacular performance shrouded in mist.

🎫 Ticket: 75r (including round-trip sightseeing bus + cable car)

3⃣ Three Gorges Light: Take a ferry from the cruise visitor center to experience the night view of the Three Gorges in Wushan up close, with stunning performances and immersive shows on the rocks.

4⃣ Zhuzhi Village: In this village, you can see the most beautiful night view of Wushan, as if you have walked into La La Land. The stunning scenery will surely amaze you, with neon lights flashing at night, making you feel enchanted.

5⃣ Little Three Gorges + Little Little Three Gorges: Take a cruise to enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Three Gorges, feeling the grandeur described by poets. You might even hear the sounds of monkeys on both sides. During the red leaf season, the picturesque scenery of the gorge is overwhelming, and the different landscapes of Little Three Gorges and Little Little Three Gorges always bring us into a painting.

🫕 What to Eat in Wushan!

Wushan grilled fish and paper-wrapped fish are the culinary highlights of Wushan, highly recommended in garlic and spicy flavors. Wushan rolls, jade jelly, buns, dried potato stew with pig's trotters, sour potato chips, and radish stewed with crispy meat are all local specialties that you must try😋.

📆 Tips for Checking in Wushan

❶ Wear comfortable shoes, Wushan is suitable for strolling, slow down and savor this small town.

❷ Chongqing Wushan food is spicy and salty, and they like sour food. Remember to tell the restaurant your taste preferences, or prepare some stomach medicine and digestive tablets in advance to ease any dietary discomfort.

❸ For sunset and night views, go to Zhuzhi Village, where the scenery is more beautiful.