Intro
三
峡
sān xiá
The Three Gorges
Best Time to VisitSpring (Mar – May), Summer (Jun – Aug), Autumn (Sep – Nov)
ActivitiesCruise
Crowd LevelCrowd during Holidays
Cruise Fee¥500.0 – ¥1500.0
RecommendationRecommended
The Three Gorges refers to the Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge formed by the Yangtze River as it flows through central China. These three gorges are renowned for their rugged terrain and spectacular scenery.
Kuimen
夔
门
kuí mén
Kuimen
Kuimen is a section of the canyon at the entrance of Qutang Gorge, one of the Three Gorges along the Yangtze River. It is a famous landmark on the Yangtze, renowned for its precipitous and spectacular scenery. The cliffs on both sides of Kuimen rise sheer and tall, the river is narrow, and the current is swift. It is the shortest but most majestic section of the Three Gorges. Ancient scholars and poets often left behind poems and writings here to express their admiration for the natural wonders.
Baidi City
白
帝
城
bái dì chéng
Baidi City
Baidi City is situated on Baidi Mountain, not far from Kuimen; today, this mountain has become an island. It was an ancient military stronghold and is also a renowned scenic tourist area and source of literary inspiration.
The famous poet Li Bai, after being exiled in AD 755, wrote "Departing from White Emperor City Early in the Morning" upon receiving a pardon during his journey. In 223 AD, after his defeat in the Battle of Yiling (also known as the Battle of Xiaoting), the Shu Han emperor Liu Bei retreated to it. While gravely ill there, he entrusted the state affairs and his son Liu Shan to Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, an event known as the "Entrustment at White Emperor City."
Transportation
How to get there
Downtown Chongqing is one of the starting points for Yangtze River Three Gorges cruises. Many tourists choose to depart from here, embarking on a cruise to Yichang, enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Three Gorges along the way. The pattern on the back of the ten-yuan Renminbi (RMB) note is Kuimen.
From Chongqing North Station or Chongqing West Station, take a train to Fengjie Station. Upon arrival, you can transfer to a tourist bus to visit White Emperor City. Afterward, you can board a cruise at Fengjie Pier to embark on a tour of the Three Gorges.