Ask for a self-help tour of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.

Most of the food to the Three Gorges is eaten on the boat. On a five-star cruise ship, Sichuan and Hubei have everything delicious, but the price of eating on board is naturally not very cheap. If you really want to know about the diet of the Three Gorges, you should get off the boat, walk to the farmer's market and sit down to eat some local special snacks, including dishes made with fish and shrimp and local delicacies, and some simpler dishes. The delicacies of the Three Gorges are not only delicious, but also many of them are famous historical dishes: Cao Cao once hosted a radish banquet for the soldiers of the three armed forces and the beautiful story of "Zhang Fei Fish" which has been circulated for thousands of years. Taohua Fish in Zhaojun is still a traditional dish in spring ... In short, the Three Gorges cuisine has both the advantages that Sichuan cuisine is good at using spicy food and hubei cuisine is good at cooking fish and steamed vegetables. The most pleasant way to stay and visit the Three Gorges is to take a cruise, enjoy the river view and go ashore for sightseeing at each scenic spot, which not only saves the pain of changing hotels every day, but also enjoys different scenery outside the window every day. Because of the different grades and cabins of cruise ships, there will be great differences in software and hardware facilities and prices. Some luxury cruise ships, such as Victoria series, Yangtze series, ambassador series, etc. They are all like mobile luxury hotels on the water, with facilities comparable to star-rated hotels, comfortable and convenient, not much different from life on land, and of course the price is high. The whole journey (Chongqing-Yichang section, 3 days) costs 2-3 thousand yuan (the middle price of the standard room), including meals and tickets for scenic spots. Ordinary cruise ships have different facilities and prices due to different cabins, excluding meals on board. Special reminder: because the upstream (countercurrent) and downstream (downstream) ticket prices and sailing time are different, it is normal that the upstream and downstream ticket prices and sailing time are different in the same interval. Generally, the price of launching is higher than that of water supply, and the sailing time of water supply is longer than that of launching (Three Gorges section) 1 day. Air plane transportation → Chongqing In mountainous areas like Chongqing, the plane is a safe and effective mode of transportation. Chongqing has direct flights to more than 40 large and medium-sized cities in China. After the trip to Chongqing, you can fly to Urumqi, Xinjiang, Lhasa, Tibet or Kunming, Yunnan to continue your trip to the southwest. Jiangbei Airport is located in Lianglu Town, Yubei District, Chongqing, 23 kilometers away from the urban area, and expressway goes directly to the urban area. There is a civil aviation car near the fire brigade of Shangqing Temple to Jiangbei Airport. Aircraft → Yichang Yichang Three Gorges Airport has opened 20 domestic routes, involving developed and open cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Chongqing, Shandong and Henan. Today, the Three Gorges Airport has become an important tourist airport in China and an important airport serving the Three Gorges Project. Yichang Three Gorges Airport is 26 kilometers away from the urban area and can be reached by taxi. The bus from Yichang Airport departs from Qingjiang Hotel two hours before each flight takes off. From the waterway back to the top of the Three Gorges, you can take a bus or plane to Chongqing, Wuhan and Yichang, then take a boat tour and stop at the scenic spot for sightseeing. The advantage of this is that the cruise ship will be responsible for transportation, accommodation and catering, avoiding the pain of running around, and avoiding the trouble of finding a hotel first every time. The whole trip is more relaxed and comfortable. There are three Gorges cruise ships everywhere on the Yangtze River. Generally, you choose the "Chongqing-Yichang (or Yichang-Chongqing)" section to take the Three Gorges cruise ship and stop at Fuling, Fengdu, Zhongxian, Wanzhou, Yunyang, Fengjie, Wushan, Badong, Guizhou and Mao Ping along the way. Ordinary cruise ships are divided into five classes, from first class to the end of the banquet. The whole fare is about 180 yuan (after the banquet) to 20 yuan. In addition, there are some luxury cruise ships on the Three Gorges route, such as Victoria series, Yangtze Angel series and Yangtze Princess series. The facilities are more luxurious, including meals on board, and of course the tickets are more expensive. The whole journey usually takes about 3 days (because the difference between the upper and lower parts is 1 day). Special reminder: because the upstream (countercurrent) and downstream (downstream) ticket prices and sailing time are different, it is normal that the upstream and downstream ticket prices and sailing time are different in the same interval. Generally, the price of launching is higher than that of water supply, and the sailing time of water supply is longer than that of launching (Three Gorges section) 1 day. Shopping tourists can go to the cities and counties along the Three Gorges, where there are many distinctive tourist commodities. Yichang is one of the important towns along the Three Gorges and is famous for its quaint and elegant painted pottery. The local Four Treasures of the Study can be as famous as Duanyan, She Yan, Xuan Paper, Hemp Paper and Hubi. The patterns formed by the texture of the Three Gorges Stone are as profound and vivid as calligraphy and painting. In addition, Three Gorges oranges, famous wines and golden centipedes are all well-known products. In addition to comprehensive large department stores, there are also some specialty handicraft shops selling local specialties along the way. In the best season in the past, the wet season of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River was the peak season for the Three Gorges tourism. At this time, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River. Only in this period can the Little Three Gorges and the Little Three Gorges sail. In the dry season, there will be some places where navigation is impossible because of shallow water. However, after the completion of the Three Gorges Dam, the water level in the Three Gorges reach rose by more than 100 meters. It is a pity that there is no difference between abundant water and low water when visiting the Little Three Gorges, but some historical sites and scenery in low water level areas have been submerged. The most suitable tourist season: spring and autumn. The temperature is more suitable. The worst season for tourism: summer and winter. The weather is hot and cold. Matters needing attention in visiting the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River: Weather: The climate of the Three Gorges is humid and changeable. Please take your coat and rain gear. The wind is very strong when the ship is driving. Please don't stay on the deck for too long to avoid catching a cold. Diet: The diet on board is not as good as that on shore, so you can bring your own food. Please tie the unfinished snacks and put them away. Please drink less when you go out so as not to delay your trip. Accommodation: There are many city hotels with various stars, but the accommodation conditions on board are relatively lacking. Transportation: The river boat is smooth, so don't worry too much about seasickness, but you can bring your own seasickness medicine. Clothing: It is advisable to wear loose and comfortable clothes when traveling abroad. It is convenient and safe to wear rubber shoes and cloth shoes. Clothes should not be too tight and airtight. Shoes should not wear leather shoes and plastic soled shoes to prevent slipping. Sightseeing: Some scenic spots need to be visited by disembarking, including Fengdu Ghost Town, Zhangfei Temple, Shi Baozhai, Little Three Gorges, Baidicheng, Quyuan Temple, Shenlongxi and Three Gorges Dam. Different cruise ships and sightseeing spots are different. Every time you go to a scenic spot, you need to listen to the advice of the ship's radio and tour guide. Remember the dock where the cruise ship stops and the sailing time of the cruise ship. You must return to the cruise ship before sailing. Most of the scenic spots in the Three Gorges are on foot, so please stay close to the tour guides and teams and don't leave the group. It's best to travel alone. Don't look at the scenery when walking, don't walk when looking at the scenery, don't let go of the big scenery, don't miss the small scenery, don't panic when taking pictures, look behind you first; Don't enter the undeveloped scenic spots casually to avoid getting lost. Shopping: Meals on ordinary cruise ships are difficult to satisfy you, and the price is very expensive, so you need to buy some food (such as snacks, alcohol, mineral water, convenience food, etc.). ) On the boat. There are also commonly used food and daily necessities on board, but there are fewer kinds and the price is relatively expensive. There are often merchants selling goods by the wharf. Please buy what you need with small change to avoid unnecessary trouble. Safety: When smoking, please remember that "one cigarette can destroy a building". Please put out cigarette butts and don't throw them around. When you get off the boat and visit the scenic spots, please be sure to close the doors and windows before leaving; Please take your valuables with you. There were many people when we got off the boat. Please take care of your belongings so as not to lose them. Don't talk to strangers or play cards with strangers. Please bring a band-aid, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, etc. In case of travel. If you have children, please take good care of your children. Don't let children play alone on the side and deck of the boat, and don't chase and fight on the boat. Disposable articles are not provided on board. Please bring your own slippers and toiletries. There are many mosquitoes in summer, so it is best to bring wind oil or toilet water to prevent mosquito bites.