Things to do in Changyang

The scenery was beautiful, especially after the rain, like walking through a painting; the tour guide at the Three Gorges Dam was beautiful, had a lovely voice, and provided thorough explanations; the young man who accompanied us was professional, dedicated, and provided detailed explanations and made excellent arrangements! Highly recommended!

The tour takes approximately 3.5 hours. From the visitor transfer center, take a sightseeing bus to Tanziling. After descending Tanziling, proceed to the 185 Park, where you can take an electric cart or walk. From the 185 Park, take a sightseeing bus to the Interception Memorial Park. Finally, take a sightseeing bus to the Miniature Landscape Park (the park's exit), concluding the tour.

踏入宜昌博物馆的 “巴楚夷陵” 展厅，仿佛踏入了一条时光隧道，带我穿越回了那个巴楚文化交织碰撞的古老时代，让人沉浸其中，感受颇深。展厅内丰富的文物和详实的史料，生动地展现了巴楚两国文化在宜昌地域的相互影响、渗透和排斥。从精美的青铜器、漆器、陶器上，能看到巴文化的质朴与楚文化的浪漫相互融合。比如一些青铜器上，既有巴人独特的图腾和纹饰，又兼具楚人精湛的铸造工艺，这种文化的交融让人不禁感叹古人的智慧和创造力。看着这些文物，仿佛能看到巴楚两地的人们在这片土地上交流、贸易、通婚，文化在无形之中相互传递、相互借鉴，逐渐形成了独具特色的巴楚夷陵文化风貌，这是一种跨越时空的文化对话，让人对这片土地的历史底蕴有了更深刻的认识。

Gezhouba Dam is my country's earliest hydroelectric project and has now become a popular tourist destination. The cruise ship departs from Yichang's No. 9 Wharf and arrives at Gezhouba Dam in about an hour, offering breathtaking views of city lights and beautiful mountains along the banks.

The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River stretches 193 kilometers from Baidi City in Fengjie County, Chongqing, in the west to Nanjin Pass in Yichang City, Hubei Province, in the east. Along the way, towering peaks and steep cliffs stand on both sides, and from west to east, they are Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge.

Experience two different ship lifting methods: the Gezhouba Dam uses a rising water level to raise the boat, while the Three Gorges Dam uses an elevator-like lifting system. This contrasts traditional and modern mechanics, representing a qualitative leap! A cruise also offers unique views of the Xiling Gorge and the Yangtze River villages, making it a truly rewarding experience and highly recommended!

Riverside Park is located in the center of Yichang City, lying on the bank of the Yangtze River. It is 11.3 kilometers long and 65 meters wide on average. It is an open park along the street and the water. The riverside of Yichang is clean and tidy, with green plants everywhere. It is particularly comfortable to watch the sunset in the evening and walk slowly along the riverside.

踏入葛洲坝公园，就像踏入了一个远离喧嚣的世界。仿生树墩铺就的小径充满野趣，我漫步其间，头顶是繁茂枝叶交织的绿网，洒下星星点点的光。抬眼望去，长江水奔腾不息，尽显大自然的磅礴；身旁雄伟的葛洲坝水利枢纽工程，又展现着人类的智慧与坚韧 。看着船只有序过闸，感受着历史与现代的交融，这一趟，满是收获

The scenic area is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Yangtze River Bridge and the Yellow Crane Tower. At the very top, watching the ships on the Yangtze and the cars and trains on the bridge, with the breeze blowing, is very pleasant, and it's not too crowded. The scenic area isn't large; a leisurely hour is about right to appreciate the scenery. Qingchuan Pavilion and Guishan Scenic Area are directly connected by the Iron Gate Pass, which leads to the West Gate of Guishan. Climbing the mountain and enjoying the breeze and osmanthus fragrance is a wonderful experience.

Yichang residents also have their own Yellow Crane Tower. Do you know what the "Fourth Tower Under Heaven" is? Before coming to Yichang, I had never heard of this term. After arriving, I learned that "Fourth Tower Under Heaven" is the affectionate nickname Yichang residents have for Zhenjiang Pavilion. How much do Yichang people love Zhenjiang Pavilion? Besides calling it the Fourth Tower Under Heaven, it also has a local nickname: "Little Yellow Crane Tower." From a distance, Zhenjiang Pavilion and the Yellow Crane Tower share a similar architectural style. Especially at night, when illuminated, it is magnificent and imposing, looking even more like the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan. Zhenjiang Pavilion was originally built in 1699, but was destroyed in war. The existing Zhenjiang Pavilion is a reconstruction in the 1980s, an antique-style building. In this respect, Zhenjiang Pavilion is the same as the Yellow Crane Tower. The Yellow Crane Tower was also a later reconstruction, and even has an elevator inside. Zhenjiang Pavilion is located at the confluence of the Dajiang, Erjiang, Sanjiang, and Juanqiao Rivers. Historically, the area suffered numerous floods. Merchants from the city pooled their resources to build the pavilion, intending to ward off floods and protect the people. Built outside the ancient town of Zhenchuan in Yichang, the pavilion's construction resembled a temple, its purpose being to suppress floods—the city gate guarding the river, the pavilion guarding the water. The main body of Zhenjiang Pavilion is a four-story hip-roofed building. A memorial archway stands in front of the pavilion, and plaques bearing the three characters "Zhenjiang Pavilion" hang on both the pavilion and the archway. From the pedestrian walkway along the riverside avenue, one can capture the archway, the pavilion, and both plaques in a single frame. There's an interesting story about the plaques at Zhenjiang Pavilion. Attentive viewers may notice that the character "镇" (zhen, meaning "town") is missing a stroke. At first glance, it might seem like a typo, but it was actually copied from the calligraphy of the great Northern Song Dynasty calligrapher Mi Fu during the reconstruction. Because Mi Fu wrote in running script, which allows for the omission of strokes, the character "镇" (zhen, meaning town/town) had two horizontal strokes instead of the three traditional ones. A local friend said that the omission of one horizontal stroke in the character "镇" actually subtly alludes to the symbolism of the Gezhouba and Three Gorges Dams, signifying "two dams controlling one river." It's unclear whether this was intentional or a stroke of luck. As a new landmark in Yichang, Zhenjiang Pavilion is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended.