The notebook of Yichang et Trois-Gorges
Look at the valley from another angle.
Monumental dams, Yangzi cliffs and river villages give access to the eastern sector of the Three Gorges.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · River · Mountain · Heritage
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Yichang et Trois-Gorges
Monumental dams, Yangzi cliffs and river villages give access to the eastern sector of the Three Gorges.
The discovery of Yichang and Trois-Georges revolves around the Three Gorges Dam, Xiling Gorge and Three Gorges Tribe. The stay thus alternates between urban life, riverscapes, mountain reliefs and heritage, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Three Gorges Dam
- Gorge de Xiling
- Tribu des Trois-Gorges
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and panorama
Barrage des Trois-Gorges
China's largest hydroelectric complex stands the Yangzi upstream of Yichang. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked prior to departure; water, adapted footwear and hourly margin remain useful outside cities.
Nature and panorama
Gorge de Xiling
The easternmost of the Three Gorges alternate cliffs, channels and river infrastructure. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, adapted footwear and time limits remain useful outside the cities.
Nature and panorama
Tribu des Trois-Gorges
A landscaped site presents houses on stilts, local traditions and shorescapes near Yichang. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked prior to departure; water, adapted footwear and hourly margin remain useful outside cities.
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Barrage de Gezhouba
This older dam regulates the river directly west of the centre of the Yichang. An early-in-the-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
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