Three Gorges Dam


Three Gorges Dame, one of the major attractions of the Yangtze River Cruise, located in Yihchang City of Hubei Province. 

Climbing onto the 5A level tourist attraction Tanziling Scenic Area, you can have a bird's-eye view of the Three Gorges Project and experience the heroic sentiment of the poem "Cut off the clouds and rain of Wushan, and the high gorge emerges from Pinghu". Standing on the 185 platform and looking down, you can feel the greatness and pride of the Chinese nation. Walking into the nearby dam scenic spot, you can experience the magnificent dam up close. Climbing to the top of the dam, you can face the thunderous flood discharge landscape. Coming to the Jiechuan Memorial Park to appreciate the perfect combination of human and nature, it feels like being in the beautiful scenery of "mountains and rivers connected, heaven and man in harmony".

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Three Gorges of the Yangtze River are blessed with a fertile land and outstanding people. This is the birthplace of ancient Chinese culture, shining brightly in the long river of history; Here, the great Chinese poet Qu Yuan and the eternal famous queen Zhaojun were nurtured; Green mountains and clear waters have left the footprints of famous poets and literary figures such as Li Bai, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, Fan Chengda, Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi, and Lu You, leaving behind many timeless poems and verses; The Great Canyon, a deep valley, was once an ancient battlefield of the Three Kingdoms, where countless heroes and heroines roamed freely; There are also many famous scenic spots and historical sites here, such as Baidi City, Huangling Temple, Nanjin Pass They complement the scenery of the mountains and rivers here, and are famous all over the world.

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Major scenic spots

Tanziling Scenic Area

It officially began receiving visitors from China and abroad in 1997. It is named after its top observation deck, which resembles an inverted jar. The scenic area is located at a dam construction survey point, with an altitude of 262.48 meters. It is a location for enjoying the panoramic view of the Three Gorges Project, not only the majestic Three Gorges Dam, but also the towering "Fourth Gorge of the Yangtze River" two-way five level ship lock. The entire park is divided into three layers from top to bottom with increasing height, mainly consisting of a model exhibition hall, a Wannian River Bottom Stone, a Great River Diversion Stone, a Three Gorges Dam Site cornerstone, a silver version of the Heavenly Book, and a Tanziling Observation Deck. There are also spectacular fountains, beautiful waterfalls, winding streams, and lush green grass plains running through it. Looking around, there is movement in the stillness, and stillness in the movement, as if you are in a wonderful paradise.

185 Scenic Spots

The 185 Scenic Spots are located at the left bank end of the Three Gorges Dam crest road, named after being at the same height as the Three Gorges Dam crest and at an altitude of 185 meters. Standing on the platform and looking down, it's like standing at the top of a dam, allowing you to experience the grandeur of the dam up close and appreciate the magnificent scenery of the high gorge emerging from the flat lake.

Cut off Memorial Park

This was once the place where the "Heart to Heart" art troupe performed. Nowadays, under the careful construction of planners, the once barren area has been revitalized and become the viewing gateway of the River Diversion Memorial Park. Leaning against the green mountains and facing the dam, while enjoying the natural scenery of the Three Gorges, you can also enjoy the magnificent and majestic dam, as well as the heart wrenching flood discharge of the dam.

Travel Tips

Address :Jiangxia Avenue, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang City

Telephone: 0717-6763498,19171381190

Opening Hours:  08:30- 16:30 

Admission ticket: CNY 135