Qingjiang River Gallery

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 ❤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.

| Yichang Qingjiang Gallery | Misty Waves Blend into the Scenery.📍Yichang Qingjiang Gallery Departing from Wuhan by high-speed train, it only takes a weekend to check in at Yichang, which is very suitable for those who don't have much time for long-distance travel around Wuhan. 🚗 The Qingjiang Gallery is quite far from the downtown area of Yichang, about 1h by car, so it's necessary to plan for car rental or pickup service in advance. 🚢 From the entrance to the inside of the scenic area, you can only take a boat, mainly divided into A and B routes. The A route is almost entirely by boat (round trip about 2.5h), and the B route requires walking about 3km to reach the main scenic area before taking the return trip. The boat has two ordinary cabins inside, and there are booth seats on the top deck (extra tickets required). When we went on the weekend, it was basically full, which can be a bit stuffy, but there is a river breeze outside the cabin, super cool! 🥣 After reaching the main scenic area, you can see many farmstays, but eating there means climbing a very steep slope, so wear comfortable clothing. The taste of Yichang cuisine is quite similar to Sichuan cuisine, with a dish of stir-fried tofu skin (？), very fragrant! After eating, continue climbing up to see the Bell and Drum Tower, overlooking the Qingjiang River. 🎤 After the return trip, you can watch a performance in the theater, about 45min, the performers are very professional and dedicated, and the content is all about the local folk song performances. The day we went was a sunny day, very sunny. Personally, I think the Qingjiang Gallery is more suitable for rainy and foggy days, it would definitely be more beautiful!

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

Qingjiang River is believed to originate from streams near Tenglong Cave in Lichuan City, forming a river that flows through Enshi (Lichuan, Xuanen, Laifeng, Enshi, Jianshi) and Yichang (Badong, Changyang, Yichang), joining the Yangtze River in Yichang. It is approximately 800 li in length, commonly known as 'Eight Hundred Li Qingjiang'. 'Eight Hundred Li Qingjiang is as picturesque as a painting,' and it truly is. Whether it's the Qingjiang River basin in Enshi or Yichang, a casual snapshot is a beautiful painting, with endlessly delightful scenery! Now, I summarize the Qingjiang Gallery scenic area into two parts. One is the Qingjiang Gallery in Jianshi, Enshi, themed around 'Butterfly Cliff,' which seems to be a newly discovered scenic area in recent years; the other is the 'Qingjiang Gallery' in Changyang County, Yichang, which is the traditional scenic area known as 'Eight Hundred Li Qingjiang is as picturesque as a painting, with three hundred li of beauty in Changyang.' Today, I almost made a mistake because I remembered that it is at least 260 kilometers from Enshi to Yichang, but the navigation today directed me from the City of Daughters to 'Qingjiang Gallery' for only 123 kilometers. When I arrived at Cuiba Service Area, I suddenly realized that the distance seemed too short, so I re-navigated to 'Changyang Qingjiang Gallery,' and then drove another 169 kilometers from Cuiba Service Area to Changyang 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.

Spring Outing Diary | Yichang G348 | The beauty is too low-key‼️ 🛤 G348 National Road (Yichang Section) There's no need to care about the pace of life Give your time to flipping through the mountains and rivers with every breath The Yangtze River, brings the breath of spring🌊 The valley, stirs up the longing for life⛰️ 🚗 Set off along it! At this moment, a breeze brushes past your ears, freedom is on the road 🚩 The 'National' integrated road for travel and tourism 📝 A walking geology class 👉 A journey of 39.6 kilometers has 99 geological science popularization points ⭐ Especially suitable for taking the elderly👵🏻 and children👧🏻 📍 Check-in spots: Listening Wind Valley - Three Gorges Cliff Carvings - 0.618 Service Area - Eye of the Starry Sky - Liantuo Bank Bridge 🍚Cuisine: There are many farmhouses along the way where everyone can check in 🔎 Navigation: G348 Liantuo Bank Bridge

Weekend relaxation with the sisters heading to The gallery, as the name suggests, is about appreciating the beauty of Qingjiang in the form of viewing paintings~ Observing Qingjiang is like strolling through a 'gallery' and admiring the works of nature. Looking up, you see mountains, full of the vibrant spirit of spring, and along the way, there are vibrant green forests~ Looking down, you see the river, like spilled dark green paint, the full greenness permeating the entire river, refreshing to the soul. We chose Route A. The journey didn't have as many stops as shown on the ticket, mainly appreciating the scenery of Changyang by boat. There will be a stop at where friends who like hiking can give it a try, the scenery is really beautiful~ There's also the iconic building of the Tujia White Tiger, and if you're lucky, you can see the all-white White Tiger sculpture~ The return trip is also by boat, be sure to prepare water and food in advance, has many shops and restaurants, but after all, it's a scenic area, so the prices are slightly higher than usual. It's up to personal choice. The main route of A: Boat sightseeing → Zhongli Mountain → Boat return trip Some attractions that were originally accessible are now cancelled because the water shore is too low for boats to dock easily~ Be sure to choose a sunny day Hope everyone has fun at Qingjiang Gallery

Eight hundred li of the Qingjiang River, three hundred li of the gallery, like a long dragon winding, peaks overlapping, the islands scattered like emeralds, constitute this gallery of the Qingjiang River known as the Danube of the East🏝. Today, we embark on a journey to explore the Qingjiang Gallery✅. 📍Detailed address: Qingjiang Gallery Tourist Scenic Area (5A), Changyang County, Yichang City. 🕙Business hours: Daily 8:00-18:00 (enter the park before 15:30). 🚉Transportation strategy: Self-driving: Navigate to the "Qingjiang Gallery", you can park at the parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area (parking fee💰5. Take the bus: Depart from Yichang Passenger Station (💰21), go to Changyang Passenger Station (💰10, can be booked in advance), and transfer to the transportation to the Qingjiang Gallery. 📝It is recommended to drive by yourself within the province. ⭕The scenic tour route is divided into ABC three lines: 1⃣【A Line Sacred Tour】 Tujia Wind and Rain Corridor—Time Tunnel—Tujia Street—Tourist Wharf—Boat View Reflection Gorge—Climb Wuluo Zhongli Mountain—Tourist Wharf ❣This route requires boating + climbing, it is the route with the longest boating time~ 🕐Play time: 4.5 hours. 💵Full ticket: 145 yuan (ticket 90+boat ticket 55). 💵Package ticket: 471 yuan (full ticket + performance 188 yuan). 🕐Cruise timetable: 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30. ⭕【B Line Shadow Painting Tour】 Tujia Wind and Rain Corridor—Time Tunnel—Tujia Street—Walk through the Reflection Gorge Scenic Area—Ruanlang Return Wharf—Boat View Geheyan Dam, Xianrenzhai, North Latitude 30° Island—Tourist Wharf ❣This route requires hiking + boating~ If you don't want to walk, you can communicate with the staff, you can take a boat to the end of the B line and then take a boat to view the scenery~ 🕐Play time: 3-4 hours. 💵Full ticket: 135 yuan (ticket 90+boat ticket 45). 💵Package ticket: 356 yuan (full ticket + boat ticket 45 yuan). 🕐Cruise timetable: 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30. ⭕【C Line Wonderland Tour】 Tujia Wind and Rain Corridor—Time Tunnel—Tujia Street—Tourist Wharf—Boat View Reflection Gorge—Climb Xianrenzhai Scenic Area—Tourist Wharf ❣This route requires boating + climbing~ ✨✨✨There is also a non-heritage performance of "Flower Dongdong's Sister" at the entrance of the Reflection Gorge Scenic Area in the scenic area! It's worth a look! 🕐Play time: 2 hours. 💵Full ticket: 88 yuan (ticket 58 yuan + boat ticket 30 yuan). 💵Package ticket: 236 yuan (full ticket + performance 148 yuan). 🕐Cruise timetable: 10:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 16:30. 📝The boat will leave when it is full during the peak season. 🗺【Recommended route】 ✨If you have plenty of time, it is recommended to choose the classic A route, which has the richest scenery. ✨If you are pressed for time, you can choose the B route, which also offers a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery. ✨If you want to travel simply or have a limited budget, you can choose the C route to experience the essence of the Qingjiang Gallery. ⭕【Precautions】 ✅It is recommended to carry light items, be sure to carry mineral water and food, maintain physical strength, and don't forget to prepare selfie sticks, umbrellas and sun protection products. ✅Please refer to the on-site timetable, pay strict attention to the play time and the departure time of the corresponding bus and boat, to avoid being unable to return as scheduled. ✅There are monkey groups on the mountain, please take care of your personal belongings. ⭕【Photo Guide】 📸On the deck of the cruise ship, with the scenery on both sides as the background. 📸On the mountain road, with the scenery on the opposite side of the river as the background. ⭕【Food Recommendation】 Taste authentic food and feel the unique flavor of the Qingjiang Gallery. It is recommended to taste sour fish, stinky tofu, bacon, kang potatoes and other local specialties.

The Qingjiang River is the mother river of the Tujia people, flowing generously like a blue ribbon from the west, creating a marvelous natural landscape that is both river and lake. The unique karst topography on both banks features towering peaks that pierce the sky; within the lake, hundreds of emerald-like islands are scattered like stars, shining like green pearls. The waters of the Qingjiang are vast and misty, resembling the deep and secluded paths of a high gorge lined with green forests... It is said that Qingjiang possesses the grandeur of the Yangtze River's Three Gorges, the clarity of Guilin's Li River, and the elegance of Hangzhou's West Lake. The scenery is boundless, and its beauty is incomparable... The mountains of Qingjiang, the waters of Qingjiang, the clouds of Qingjiang, the people of Qingjiang... all blend together to form a culture that is ever-flowing, vast and profound, like poetry, like painting, like a dream, like a song...

Eight hundred li of the Qingjiang River are as picturesque as a painting, with a three hundred li gallery in Changyang. The Qingjiang Gallery Scenic Area is located within the territory of Changyang Tujia Autonomous County in Yichang City, Hubei Province. It 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. On December 19, 2012, the Qingjiang Gallery Tourism Resort in Changyang, Yichang City, Hubei Province, received a letter from the Landscape Quality Grade Evaluation Committee of the National Tourism Administration, confirming that Qingjiang Gallery has become a national 5A-level scenic spot, and it is also a national geological park. The Qingjiang River is a pearl of the Yangtze River, 'With water so clear for ten fathoms, people see its purity and thus it is named Qingjiang.' It originates from Longdonggou in Lichuan City in western Hubei, flows through Enshi, Changyang, and Badong, and enters the Yangtze River at Yidu City, with a total length of 423 kilometers, earning the reputation of 'Eight hundred li of Qingjiang River as picturesque as a painting.' The Qingjiang water area that flows through Changyang is about 148 kilometers long. In 1994, the Geheyan Hydropower Station was built on the Qingjiang River, 11 kilometers west of the county town Longzhouping. The dam is 165 meters long and 150 meters high. The construction of the Geheyan Dam not only generates electricity but also provides flood control and water storage. During the once-in-a-century flood of the Yangtze River in 1998, the Geheyan Dam made a significant contribution to water storage and flood diversion.

|Qingjiang Gallery. Qingjiang Gallery Scenic Area is located in Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, covering all tourist landscapes and scenic spots along the Qingjiang line from the dam of Geheyan Hydropower Station to Yanchi Hot Spring, Yuxiakou Town, Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang City, Hubei Province. The key points are Qingjiang Ancient City, Reflection Gorge, Xianrenzhai, Wuluo Zhongli Mountain and other attractions. The Qingjiang Gallery Scenic Area is a provincial-level scenic spot and tourist resort in Hubei Province, and it is also a national forest park approved by the National Forestry Bureau and one of the four major A-level tourist scenic spots named by the Hubei Provincial Tourism Bureau. 🤩Eight hundred miles of Qingjiang River is as beautiful as a painting, and three hundred miles of Changyang is like a gallery. The Qingjiang Gallery is really beautiful! On a sunny day, the green Qingjiang River sparkles under the sun. On a rainy day, the river is shrouded in mist, like a fairyland! Sitting on a boat and admiring the scenery on both sides is really refreshing. There are strange peaks, strange rocks, caves, waterfalls, etc., it is simply a moving landscape painting The mountain does not see me, I see the mountain myself🌈 📍Near Tujia Style Street, Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang City, Hubei Province