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Fengdu
Fendu is also called "Ghost City". On the riverside, there are a group of temples, which were built in Tang dynasty, including many statues of gods..
 Shi Bao Zhai
Shi Bao Zhai is a wooden pavilion located in Zhongxian on the
south bank of the Yangtze River. It was first built in the Qing
dynasty in 1650. As one of the most spectacular sites along
the river, this 12-storied wooden red pavilion, with a height
of 56 meters, hugs a sheer rectangular cliff. It consists of
three parts: the entrance gate, a nine-storied wooden pavilion
and a small temple at the top.
 Zhangfei Temple
Zhangfei Temple bears the name of a legendary Chinese hero.
The Three Gorges Dam project will soon submerge the Zhangfei
Temple. In order not to be submerged by the rising waters
of the Dam Project, Zhangfei Temple will be relocated to a
new site in Panshi County, 40 kilometers away from the present
site.
 Wanxian
Wanxian is a town of around 2 million people. As it is located
about halfway between Chongqin and Yichang, it has been an
important river port for centuries. They used to build boats
here using cedar trees found on the slopes. Tourists
visit the museum and daily market here.
Three Gorges
The Three Gorges consist of Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling
Gorge, and extend over an area of 193 kilometers along the Yangtze River.
- Qutang Gorge is the
shortest of the three gorges, only 8 kilometers. It is the
most spectacular one.
- Wu Gorge is the middle
gorge between Qutang and Xiling Gorge. It's 44km long and
quite steep, with a number of named peaks along the path,
famous for its scenery which is copied a many Chinese painters.
- Xiling Gorge is the
longest with 66 kilometers, and has several dangerous rapids.
 White Emperor City
"White Emperor City" is a small town located
at the entrance of the Qutang Gorge, not a real city. It is
also known as" City of Poems" as there were hundreds of famous poems written here. You can also explore carvings and cultural relics of the Sui, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Climbing over 500 steps you can reach the top.
 Lesser Three Gorges
The Lesser Three Gorges, namely Longmen Gorge Bawu Gorge and Dicui Gorge are 50 kilometers long. The river here is shallow and the water clear. The steep peaks and its natural beauty is even superior to the Three Gorges. The mini three gorges of Madu River is 5 kilometers long and is situated at the Madu riverside at the branch of Daning River. Explore the mini three gorges: Sancheng Gorge, Qinwang Gorge and Changtan Gorge.
 Shennong Stream
Shennong Stream, 60 kilometers long, is a tributary of the Yangtze River. The stream runs through a deep valley between forests and rocky cliffs. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river and on a sampan tour experience a speedy adventure along the wild river.
 Three
Gorges Dam
The Three Gorges Dam is the greatest water conservancy project in the world, situated in Sandouping, Yichang city, Hubei province and 37km away from the Gezhouba Dam.
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