Three-Day, Two-Night Yichang Travel Guide is Here!

Day 1: Three Gorges Dam + Xiling Gorge Scenery
Morning: Three Gorges Dam
- Transportation: About 1-hour drive from downtown Yichang (recommend chartered car or joining a day tour).
- Attractions:
- Tanzi Ridge: Best viewpoint for panoramic dam views.
- 185 Observation Deck: Get up close to the dam's grandeur.
- Diversion Memorial Park: Learn about the Three Gorges Project history.
- Tips: Advance booking required (free but ID needed). Electric carts in the park require separate tickets.

Lunch: Nearby farmhouse restaurants. Try local specialties like fatty fish hotpot or stir-fried bamboo shoots with cured pork.

Afternoon: Xiling Gorge Happy Valley or Three Visitors Cave
- Option 1: Xiling Gorge Happy Valley (for thrill-seekers) – try bungee jumping or canyon swings.
- Option 2: Three Visitors Cave (for culture lovers) – explore Tang/Song dynasty stone carvings and cave wonders.

Evening: Night Tour of Yichang
- Binjiang Park: Stroll along the Yangtze River nightscape.
- Jiefang Road Pedestrian Street: Sample snacks (radish dumplings, liangxia dessert, pan-fried potatoes).

---

Day 2: Qingjiang Gallery OR Three Gorges Tribe (choose one)
Option A: Qingjiang Gallery (recommended)
- Transportation: 1.5-hour drive to Changyang County, then transfer to scenic boats.
- Activities: Cruise through Qingjiang’s landscapes, visit Wuluo Zhongli Mountain and Immortal Village, experience Tujia culture.
- Tips: Takes 5-6 hours; bring sun protection. Simple meals available on board.

Option B: Three Gorges Tribe
- Transportation: 1-hour drive to Hujintan Wharf, then transfer by boat.
- Activities: Watch Tujia wedding shows at Longjin Stream, explore Bawang Village – a blend of nature and folklore.

Dinner: Back in the city, try "Zijiren" or "Fuchu" restaurants for local dishes like hezha (fermented bean paste) or stir-fried pork with zhaguangjiao.

---

Day 3: Qu Yuan’s Hometown + Departure
Morning: Qu Yuan’s Hometown (Zigui County)
- Transportation: ~1-hour drive from downtown.
- Attractions:
- Visit Qu Yuan Temple to learn about Chu culture.
- View the Three Gorges Dam from another angle.
- Tips: Pair with Three Gorges Bamboo Sea if time allows.

Afternoon: Relax Before Departure
- CBD Shopping Center: Buy souvenirs (Zigui navel oranges, Three Gorges tea, Qingjiang wild fish).
- Or experience Yichang’s tea culture with a cup of "Caihua Maojian" tea.

---

Accommodation Recommendations
- Budget: Chain hotels downtown (e.g., near Wanda Plaza, convenient transport).
- Unique: Riverside homestays in Changyang (ideal if choosing Qingjiang Gallery).
- Luxury: Three Gorges Project Hotel (near the dam, tranquil environment).