Changyang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Yichang , China 2018 🇨🇳

We cruised through the Three Gorges and found them beautiful and fascinating to see. Our trip included a small boat excursion up a side channel, which was quite lovely. The scenery reminded me somewhat of the Milford Sound, with the mountains plunging directly into the river. The water level was raised about 170 meters by the dam project, displacing 1.3 million residents. Three Lesser Gorges From the boat we transferred to a ferry and then when the gorges became smaller as we headed up stream we switched to a sampan. There is little doubt that some of the attractions along the sampan tour are staged but that doesn't mean they are bad and the scenery is pretty special. The cliff burial caves are also interesting

Qingjiang Gallery in Yichang, Hubei

The Qingjiang Gallery scenic area is located within the territory of Changyang Tujia Autonomous County in Yichang City, Hubei Province. In December 2012, it became a national 5A-level tourist attraction and is also a national geological park. The Qingjiang River is a pearl of the Yangtze River. It originates from Longdonggou in Lichuan City, western Hubei, flows through Enshi, Changyang, and Badong, and joins the Yangtze River in Yidu City, with a total length of 423 kilometers. It is renowned for the saying 'The 800-li Qingjiang River is as picturesque as a painting'. Through various verifications, it has been confirmed that the Qingjiang Gallery · Wuluo Zhongli Mountain is the birthplace of the Tujia people, and the story of the 'people from the lower reaches' that dates back more than two thousand years originated from here.

The picturesque scenery of Qingjiang River

The Qingjiang Gallery Scenic Area is located in Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, covering all the tourist landscapes and scenic spots along the Qingjiang River from the Geheyan Hydropower Station Dam to the Yanchi Hot Spring in Yuxiakou Town, Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang City, Hubei Province. Key attractions such as the Ancient City of Qingjiang, Reflection Gorge, Xianrenzhai, and Wuluozhongli Mountain have been highlighted. The Qingjiang Gallery Scenic Area is a provincial-level scenic spot and tourist resort in Hubei Province, as well as a national forest park approved by the State Forestry Administration and one of the four top-grade tourist scenic areas in the province named by the Hubei Provincial Tourism Bureau.

Changyang Qingjiang Gallery check-in

🚉 Transportation Strategy: Although it's a long holiday, there were still single-digit parking spaces available at the ticket checkpoint parking lot at nine in the morning, and there might be even fewer people on regular days. Parking fee is 5 yuan per day. ⏳ Play Time: Travel agencies usually choose Route A, which is the large loop shown in the last picture. We chose the smaller loop of Route B, climbed the mountain for about an hour, shouted through the mountains, passed through the Tujia tactical formation, enjoyed the aerial walk and bicycle performance, went to the Tanhua Lang dock, took a boat through the Xianrenzhai scenic area without disembarking, and returned directly to the dock, a round trip of two hours. 📝 Note tips: 1. The ticket used the Hubei Huimin card, which is written for Route A, but Route B can also be chosen on site, and the boat ticket purchased on site is 55 yuan, with different tickets. 2. For self-driving, navigate to the ticket checkpoint, do not stop at the ticket booth, and you can also buy tickets at the checkpoint. 🌟 Highlights: 1. Beautiful scenery 2. Not too tiring for the legs, you can board the boat right out of the checkpoint parking lot, the roads are spacious, and the journey is not too long.

Yichang, there are so many surprises! You'll regret it if you don't see it series

😎 Guys, today I'm going to bring you a super detailed travel guide for Yichang in May and June🎊! Follow my steps and let's explore this beautiful city together🎈! 🏞Geographical location: Yichang is located in the western part of Hubei Province💖, at the junction of the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River🎯, blessed with unique natural scenery and a variety of tourism resources😎. 💃Cultural characteristics: Yichang is a vibrant and charming city😜, with unique folk culture and a long history👏. 🎯Route planning: 📅Day1: Yichang city area - Yiling Yangtze River Bridge - Riverside Park🌳 📅Day2: Three Gorges Tribe👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 - Sanxia Cave🤩 📅Day3: Qingjiang Gallery🎨 📅Day4: Three Gorges Dam💪 👏Here are eight of the most worthwhile attractions: 💖Three Gorges Tribe: It's like a paradise😍, where you can enjoy the authentic Tujia folk customs🤝, and see riverside girls washing clothes with mallets👗, and fishermen leisurely casting nets on the river🎣, it's as beautiful as a painting🖼! 💖Sanxia Cave: With a profound historical and cultural heritage📜, the cave walls are inscribed with ancient literati's poems🖌, making one feel as if they have traveled back to ancient times🤩. 💖Qingjiang Gallery: The river is clear to the bottom🏞, with mountains on both sides undulating🧐, taking a boat ride through it🚢, it's simply breathtaking😍! 💖Three Gorges Dam: This is the world's largest hydro-junction project👍, standing on the dam and looking down👀, the sense of shock is indescribable😎! 💖Xiling Gorge: Known for its 'perilousness'💪, it will definitely amaze you with the magic of nature👏! 💖Chexi Folk Scenic Area: The colorful folk performances👯, let you fully feel the charm of ethnic culture🤝. 💖Qu Yuan's Hometown: Delve into the life and deeds of Qu Yuan📕, and feel his great patriotic spirit💖. 💖Chaibuxi Grand Canyon: With strange peaks and rocks🧐, walking on the plank road🚶, it's like being in a fairyland🤩. ✨Specific ways to enjoy each attraction: 🎈In the Three Gorges Tribe, be sure to experience the traditional stilted buildings🛖, participate in a Tujia wedding💒, and feel that unique romance💕. 🎈Sanxia Cave can be enjoyed by boat to appreciate the beauty of both banks🚣, while savoring the poetic charm of the ancients📜. 🎈Of course, you must take a boat ride in Qingjiang Gallery🚢, the scenery along the way will dazzle you😎. 🎈The Tanziling, 185 Platform, and other places in the Three Gorges Dam are must-visit spots👀, definitely an eye-opener👏! 🎈Xiling Gorge can be explored on foot or by boat🚶🚢, both ways have their own fun😜. 🎈Don't miss any performance in Chexi Folk Scenic Area👯, it will bring you an unforgettable experience🤩. 🎈The architecture and exhibitions in Qu Yuan's Hometown are very worth seeing📕, giving you a deeper understanding of Qu Yuan💖. 🎈In Chaibuxi Grand Canyon, walk slowly along the plank road🚶, and enjoy the beauty of nature to the fullest🤩. 👀Travel tips: 🔸Be sure to protect yourself from the sun🌞, or you'll get tanned😜. 🔸Bring rain gear🌂, in case it suddenly rains🥰. 🔸Plan your itinerary according to your physical strength🚶, don't get too tired😎. 🔸Pay attention to safety🙏, especially in mountainous areas and near water💧. 😍Local food recommendations: 🔸Chilled shrimp😋: Smooth and refreshing, soft and sweet, it's a touch of coolness in summer💖. 🔸Yiling Crisp👍: Sweet and crispy, a bite brings a full sense of happiness😎. 🔸Three Gorges Tiao Crisp🤩: Crispy and sweet, it's unforgettable👏. 💗Summary: Yichang is a charming city🥰, with beautiful scenery👏, rich culture📕, and delicious food😋. Believe me, once you come here, you will definitely fall in love with it💖!

Yichang is truly a breathtaking place, I regret not coming here until this year

Yichang is obscure yet beautiful, brimming with the breath of life, with low living costs and a slow pace of life. It has mountains and waters, and you can walk along the riverbank, feeling the breeze, admiring the mountains and waters, and enjoying the beauty of the moment🤗. 🚘Transportation 🔶Besides airplanes and trains, you can also reach Yichang by taking a Yangtze River cruise🚢. Going upstream is from Yichang to Chongqing, and downstream is from Chongqing to Yichang. 🏡Accommodation 🔶It is recommended to stay in the urban area, close to the Wanda Tourist Center, which is the most convenient for travel🚇. 🔶If not driving yourself, you can join a tour group, with hotel transfers or transfers from the Wanda Tourist Center and Yichang East Station🚌. 3 Days and 2 Nights Itinerary Day1: Three Gorges Tribe - Three Gorges Dam Day2: Three Gorges Waterfall - Yangtze River Night Cruise Day3: Qingjiang Gallery - Return trip ✅Three Gorges Waterfall Originally named Baiguoshu Waterfall, it is the third largest among 'China's Top Ten Famous Waterfalls' and a rare national geological park that combines gorges, caves, landscapes, and fossil culture. There are 20 natural attractions in the scenic area, including the Goddess Viewing Waterfall, Paper Cave, Sutra Cave, and Water Curtain Cave. ✅Three Gorges Tribe Located within the Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges, it consists of mountain homes, water homes, and creek-side homes. The most outstanding are the water homes; if time is limited, you can skip the mountain homes🤗. ✅Qingjiang Gallery As the name suggests, the gallery is about appreciating the beauty of Qingjiang in the form of viewing paintings~ Admiring Qingjiang is like strolling through a 'gallery'🖼, enjoying the works of nature🎨. ✅Three Gorges Dam Divided into the Dam Scenic Area and the Ship Lift. Visiting the dam and taking a cruise to experience the ship lift are two different places, requiring a combination of car and boat travel. The scenic area is divided into Tanziling, 185 Park, and the Flood Diversion Memorial Garden. There are shuttle buses between the plates, but walking is also required. If taking a Yangtze River cruise, the Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift is included. ✅Must-try Foods: Radish dumplings, baked potatoes, cold shrimp, beef buns, Three Travelers Divine Chicken, Tujia carrying grid, dry-braised copper fish, Qingjiang fish head, white cut fatty fish, silver needle chicken shreds, Tujia steamed meat, fried cured meat with Zha guang pepper. ❤Warm Tips: It is recommended to start your day early, as the distances between attractions are relatively long, and it takes more time! Of course, there are many more fun places around, and if time permits, you can go and have fun

Impressive, my country! The Three Gorges Dam truly amazed me

|||. The mighty river flows eastward, with its surging torrents; the great transformation of the Three Gorges has created a human marvel. Today, following the verses of the poet Li Bai, I took a cruise to see the Three Gorges Dam. After passing through the Wu Gorge, Qutang Gorge, and Xiling Gorge, and admiring the beautiful mountains on both sides, I finally stood before this national treasure. Why is the Three Gorges Dam considered a national treasure? There are mainly three types of dams in the world: for drinking water, power generation, and transportation. Our Three Gorges Dam not only combines all three but also plays a role in flood control. 🗓️Tour Tips: The Three Gorges Dam tourist area in Yichang, Hubei, started construction in 1994. It integrates flood control, power generation, navigation, and water resource utilization. It is the main project of the Three Gorges Hydropower Station, the core landscape of the Three Gorges Dam tourist area, and one of the largest water conservancy hub buildings in the world today. ✔️Free to visit, real-name system for entry, but a tour bus ticket of 35 yuan is required. ✔️The entire scenic area is divided into three parts: Tanziling, the 185 Platform, and the Flood Diversion Memorial Park. ✔️There's no need to go to the highest point of Tanziling; it's crowded, and the lower platform is just as good for taking photos. ✔️Be sure to listen to the explanation in the sand table area below; it's educational and provides historical insight. ⚠️Special reminder, don't skimp on the 10 yuan; after leaving Tanziling, take an electric cart. Walking on your own is meaningless and tiring. ⛴️About the Cruise: The Chongqing-Yichang section is arguably the most famous and beautiful stretch of the Yangtze River Three Gorges. You can take the Liangjiang cruise. I took the Century Glory from Chongqing Chaotianmen, a super five-star experience, 4 days and 3 nights, Fengdu Ghost City - Zhong County "Three Kingdoms Smoke" - Fengjie White Emperor City - Wushan Goddess Creek - Yichang Three Gorges Dam. 📸Photography Tips: 1️⃣The advantage of a telephoto lens is evident here; the distant mountains are particularly beautiful in the mist. 2️⃣If the lighting conditions are good, it's recommended to set the aperture around f8-12. 3️⃣Pay special attention, drones are prohibited from flying, and you can't even bring them! I am Gala from the corner, an amateur photographer who likes to hit the road but somehow can't press the shutter properly~ ⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️ 📍Detailed address: San Dou Ping Town, Yiling District, Yichang City, Hubei Province 🚙Transportation: It is recommended to drive yourself or take a cruise for sightseeing. You can also take Yichang buses No. 4, 100, 10, 21, 34, 101, etc., to the Night Pearl station, walk about 100 meters to the No. 8 bus station, and transfer to the tourist line bus to directly reach the Three Gorges Dam.

The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River

The Three Gorges Project officially commenced on December 14, 1994, and the main body of the Three Gorges Dam was completed on May 20, 2006. The project was finished in October 2008, and on November 1, 2020, the Ministry of Water Resources and the National Development and Reform Commission jointly announced that the Three Gorges Project had completed all the procedures for overall completion acceptance, marking the full completion of the construction tasks of the Three Gorges Project. Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area The Three Gorges Project consists of three main parts: the river-blocking dam, the hydropower station, and the navigation structures. The dam spans 2309 meters in length, with a crest elevation of 185 meters and a normal storage level of 175 meters. It controls a catchment area of 1.8 million square kilometers, with a total reservoir capacity of 39.3 billion cubic meters and a flood control capacity of 22.15 billion cubic meters, equivalent to the capacity of four flood diversion areas; the hydropower station is equipped with 34 turbine generator units, with a total installed capacity of 22.5 million kilowatts and an average annual power generation of 88.2 billion kilowatt-hours; the navigation structures include a five-stage ship lock that can accommodate fleets of up to 50,000 tons, and a ship lift that can quickly transport passenger and cargo vessels of up to 3000 tons.

Tour of the Three Gorges - The Three Gorges Tribe

The last stop of the Three Gorges tour, back to Yichang to visit the Three Gorges Tribe scenic area, the Three Gorges Tribe is located in the Xiling Gorge in the Three Gorges, between the Three Gorges Dam and the Gezhouba Dam at the big bend of the Mingyue Bay. The entire scenic area includes three main parts: the mountain tribe, the water tribe, and the stream tribe, combining cultural and natural landscapes, and it is recommended to visit from top to bottom. ------------------------------------------------------------ 🌟Highlights: ✅Diverse and rich landscapes, mountain views, river views, and water views of different types are compressed within a small area, and there are waterfalls and monkey groups in the innermost part of Longjin Creek, which is unexpected ✅The Three Gorges Tribe should be considered as a traditional scenic spot with a good scene, which can combine the Tujia ethnic costumes, customs, music, dance and other ethnic elements with natural landscapes, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the local culture while enjoying the beautiful scenery. ------------------------------------------------------------ 💰Ticket price: 210 yuan (including tickets, car tickets and boat tickets), currently the off-season is 160 yuan, if you book a homestay you can save another 30 yuan for the car, and the prices for cable cars and escalators are both 30 yuan, just buy one way ⏳Play time: half a day to a whole day, it is recommended to reserve a whole day ⛰Scenic area level: AAAAA 🛏Accommodation information: It is recommended to stay in a homestay on the side of the Xiling Gorge, you can save the car transportation fee when buying tickets, the details are below ------------------------------------------------------------ 📌Play Tips: ✅There is a special homestay purchase window, after buying the ticket, you can not take the scenic area transportation car, drive to the cruise terminal, there is also a special parking lot for self-driving cars near the terminal, but you need to have a homestay sign ✅The cruise terminal starts checking tickets at 8:30, and the first boat departs in about half an hour ✅If you want to visit the entire scenic area, it is recommended to take the cable car to the top of the mountain first, then go to the mountain tribe in the middle of the mountain, and then go down to the stream tribe of Longjin Creek ✅Remember to go to the end of Longjin Creek, there is a beautiful waterfall, and there are many monkeys on Monkey Mountain, the monkeys are not afraid of people at all ------------------------------------------------------------ 📷Photo Tips: ✅Because of the performance of the NPC, you can wait patiently and take pictures of their more natural state, it is recommended to wear ethnic costumes for your own photos ✅The waterfall can use long exposure ✅Drones can fly freely, but Longjin Creek is too narrow, it is not recommended to fly

# One of the first many times in life, the first time to watch the sunrise on the Yangtze River, the first time to live in the river cruise! For the first time, visit the mountain gorge with local attractions, and the harvest is full! It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from the port of Zigui. Entering the Three Gorges family, the eyes were attracted by the sailboats of several fishermen and the shouts of a group of trackers on the shore! Along the slate paved mountain path all the way past, not far from the Tujia Amei with an umbrella and a red makeup standing around the bow! This situation is like a beautiful portrait of mountains and rivers! so gorgeous! Walking, two women are washing by the river, this may be the life of the Tujia Three Gorges family! At 11 o'clock, there is a performance of the Tujia culture crying marriage custom! Very exciting, the venue is not big, the drums, the buzzing, the cheers of the tourists are mixed together, the scene is surrounded by water! Come to Yichang Three Gorges family must go!

The Three Gorges family, surrounded by mountains and rivers, is picturesque: the traditional Three Gorges shacks are dotted between mountains and rivers. The long-lost ancient sailing ships and awning boats are quietly parked in front of the Three Gorges family. The girls on the creek are wielding their clothes and cleaning the clothes. The leisurely fishermen are fishing in the net... The customs and customs that have been circulated for thousands of years reflect the simple hospitality of the people of Xiajiang. Entering the Xiajiang Hanging House, Xiajiang sisters sing and dance, the red hydrangea in the hands fluttering, and the beautiful Three Gorges girl will hold you a cup of Xiazhou Qingcha, you will feel dreamlike and affectionate. The beauty of the Three Gorges family's stone card, the beauty in the "Bay, Shiqi, Valley, hole, spring Gan". Representative attractions include Stone Token, Shipai War Memorial, Mingyue Bay, and Yanquan.

The reason why the Three Gorges is called the "three" gorge is because there are three Shaanxi valleys between the east of Fengjie County in Chongqing and Yichang City in Hubei Province: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. Qutang Gorge is the shortest and narrowest of the Three Gorges, only 8 kilometers. The Wu Gorge is the most beautiful place in the Three Gorges. It is known as Junxiu and is 45 kilometers long. The Xiling Gorge is the most dangerous place in the Three Gorges, with a total length of 76 kilometers. . If you are traveling to Yichang, Hubei, you must take a boat to see the dangerous peaks of the Xiling Gorge and the rolling Yangtze River. Xiling Gorge starts from Xiangxikou East to Nanjin Pass in the west, and is named after Xiling Mountain in Yichang. There are four landscapes in Xiling Shaanxi: Bingshu Baojian Gorge, Niuhe Mafeixia, Qiling Gorge and Dengying Gorge. The most well-known attraction is the Three Gorges Family tour in Dengyingxia by boat. "One shoulder and two dams (Three Gorges Dam and Gezhou Dam) and one river with two streams (Longjinxi and Yangjiaxi) are the most wonderful descriptions of the "Three Gorges".

Tianzhu Mountain | Misty rain enters the south of the Yangtze, the landscape is dyed like ink

After a lifetime of infatuation, there are no dreams of the south, but there is Tianzhu Mountain in Changyang. Spring has a hundred flowers, autumn has the moon, summer has cool breezes, winter has snow. Why do they say 'Tianzhu Mountain in fine weather is not as good as in rain, and Tianzhu Mountain in rain is not as good as in fog'? This is probably the best answer~ In the early and mid-summer of Tianzhu Mountain, right after the sudden rain stops, it is the easiest time for clouds and fog to appear. You can check the real-time weather forecast and wait for the post-rain fog at Tianzhu Mountain. In the midst of this fog, it feels like a fairyland. If you want to slowly enjoy this tranquility, it's best to stay for a night. 🧭Navigation: Tianzhu Mountain, Changyang, Hubei 🎫Ticket: 40 RMB per person (annual pass available) 🈺️Business Hours: 8:00-5:00

Yichang Tianzhushan | Above the mountains, clouds and mist entwine

Yichang Tianzhushan is located 50 meters north of County Road 214 in Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, 💟💟💟 the Tianzhushan of Changyang Tujia Autonomous County in Yichang. The religion of Tianzhushan is Taoism, which belongs to the Wudang sect, and is part of the Central Wudang. For sightseeing, it is recommended to go on a cloudy day or a clear morning, where you can see a sea of clouds. When we went there, the weather was cloudy, and the layers of clouds were very distinct, creating a feeling as if we were in a fairyland. In July, the mountaintop is very cool, and watching the sea of clouds from the highest peak makes one feel very calm. After the clouds disperse, you can also see the Qingjiang Gallery. The charm of nature is just so instantaneous!!! We hiked up and down the mountain by ourselves, exercising our bodies, breathing fresh air, and seeing beautiful scenery. On the way up the mountain, there are various plants to learn about, such as wild kiwifruit, and many types of moss (some moss even flowers). ❤️❤️❤️ The ticket price in July is 40 RMB per person. For me personally, it is the most cost-effective scenic spot ticket. Caution ⚠️ It's best to bring ice claws If driving, bring anti-skid chains Bring gloves | Gloves are needed for gripping the iron chains when descending stairs Bring a walking stick | To prevent slipping The exercise intensity is not high | No need to wear a special storm jacket Just wear a short, warm one After climbing, you can go to Barenzhai for a meal, the taste is quite good

Yichang in Hubei Province is a paradise where you can immerse yourself in landscapes that resemble a picturesque painting

🏨 Qingjiang Gallery ❤Recommended Reason: This place is like a landscape painting, with emerald green rivers, verdant mountains, blue skies, and white clouds. Cruising on the river by boat, you will feel as if you have entered a painting, exploring a fairyland of mountains and waters. 🌟Highlights: The Qingjiang Gallery is located in Changyang County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, and is known as "The 800-li Qingjiang River is as beautiful as a painting, with a 300-li gallery in Changyang". This is the homeland of the Ba people, the cradle of the Tujia ethnic group, and the hometown of the Changyang people, hence the name Qingjiang Gallery. 🚉Transportation Strategy: Depart from the Yichang Tourist Center, take a bus for about 1 hour to reach Changyang (21 yuan), or you can choose to join a tour group at the Yichang Tourist Center departing at 8:30 am (only one trip per day), with a round trip costing 10 yuan, and the one-way trip takes about half an hour. After arriving at the Qingjiang Gallery scenic area, purchase a ticket at the scenic spot and then you can take a boat to cruise on the river, as if you are in a landscape painting. 🗓Itinerary: A Route: Boat tour of the Reflection Gorge scenic area (Camel Drinking Peak, Peacock Opening Screen Mountain, Qingjiang Great Buddha, etc.), along the way enjoy the view of Geheyan Dam, North Latitude 30° Island, General Mountain, Pingluo Lake scenery, and visit the birthplace of the Tujia ethnic group, Wuluo Zhong (round trip about 4-5 hours). C Route: Boat tour of the Reflection Gorge scenic area (Camel Drinking Peak, Peacock Opening Screen Mountain, Qingjiang Great Buddha, etc.), along the way enjoy the view of Geheyan Dam, North Latitude 30° Island, and visit the Xianrenzhai scenic area (round trip about 2 hours). 📝Note tips: Depending on your visiting time, you can choose any one of the routes, both of which offer very beautiful scenery.

The 800-li Qingjiang River is as picturesque as a painting - Hubei Qingjiang Gallery

The Qingjiang Gallery scenic area is located within the territory of Changyang Tujia Autonomous County in Yichang City, Hubei Province, covering a total area of 120 square kilometers. The main scenic area starts from the Gegenyan Dam Reflection Gorge in the east and extends to the Shuibuya Dam Salt Pool Hot Springs in the west, encompassing all the tourist landscapes and scenic spots along the Qingjiang River from the Gegenyan Dam to the Shuibuya Salt Pool Hot Springs. The scenic area mainly includes three core attractions: Reflection Gorge, Xianrenzhai, and Wuluo Zhongli Mountain. The Qingjiang River is a pearl of the Yangtze River, 'With waters so clear for tens of meters, people see its clarity and thus it is named Qingjiang.' It originates from Longdonggou in Lichuan City, western Hubei, flows through Enshi, Changyang, and Badong, and joins the Yangtze River in Yidu City, with a total length of 423 kilometers, earning the reputation of 'the 800-li Qingjiang River is as picturesque as a painting.' The Qingjiang waterway passing through Changyang is about 148 kilometers long. The Qingjiang River is the mother river of the Tujia people, stretching 800 li like a blue ribbon, passing through mountains and gorges, coming from Qiyueshan in Lichuan to the southwest of Hubei, crossing over 10 counties and cities in western Hubei. With the construction of the Gegenyan, Gaobazhou, and Shuibuya water conservancy hub projects, a unique natural landscape of both river and lake has been formed within the Qingjiang basin, covering 3.86 million mu. The unique karst topography on both banks, with peaks upon peaks piercing the sky, and hundreds of emerald-like islands scattered in the lake, shining like green pearls. The waters of the Qingjiang are vast like the ink-colored river, with high gorges and green forests leading to secluded paths, earning Qingjiang the reputation of having the grandeur of the Yangtze River's Three Gorges, the clarity of Guilin's Li River, and the elegance of Hangzhou's West Lake. Its scenery is limitless and incomparable. The mountains of Qingjiang, the waters of Qingjiang, the people of Qingjiang, the ethnicities of Qingjiang... all blend together into a river of endless life, vast and profound culture, like poetry, like painting, like dreams, like songs.