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Best Time to Visit the Yangtze River’s Three Gorges in 2025 – Breathtaking Views Await! (Save This Guide!)

July 24, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Thinking of exploring the majestic Yangtze River’s Three Gorges in 2025? Let Jessica guide you to the best times to visit, along with a full itinerary covering food, lodging, and must-see sights—all on a mid-range budget. Let’s dive in!

one of China’s top ten natural wonders, the Three Gorges stretch 193 km (about 120 miles) along the Yangtze River—from Baidi City in Fengjie, Chongqing to Nanjin Pass in Yichang, Hubei. The area includes three breathtakinong gorges: Qutang gorge, Wu gorge, and Xiling gorge. Famous for their towering cliffs, rich history, and surreal natural beauty, this region is a must-see for travelers. But when should we go?

  • The Best Season to Visit the Three Gorges

Spring (March to May):

Nature comes alive—flowers bloom, trees burst into green, and the river reflects the lush mountains like an ink painting. With comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds, it’s a perfect time for hiking, sightseeing, and immersing yourself in nature’s renewal.

Summer (June to August):

The river swells with power and beauty. Though hot, the refreshing river breeze makes cruise travel pleasant. If you visit when the Three Gorges Dam releases water, you’ll witness one of the region’s most dramatic spectacles. Be aware: summer is peak season, so plan ahead and book your accommodation and tickets early.

Autumn (September to November):

Many call this the most beautiful season to visit. The weather is crisp and clear, the mountains are blanketed in red and gold foliage, and the river reflects a rich tapestry of colors. Autumn offers mild weather and fantastic conditions for outdoor adventures.

Winter (December to February):

Winter in the Three Gorges has a quiet, mysterious charm. The water recedes, revealing deeper canyons and peaceful scenery. Though colder, it’s less crowded, allowing for a tranquil experience. It’s also a great time to tour the massive Three Gorges Dam or take a winter river cruise.

  • Budget-Friendly Travel: Mid-Range Spending for a Full Experience

Tickets & Transportation:

Admission Fees: Vary by site. The Three Gorges Dam is free, but reservations are required. Popular spots like Baidi City and the Mini Three Gorges (Xiao Sanxia) charge entrance fees.

Getting There: Fly, take a train, or drive to Chongqing or Yichang, the entry points for Three Gorges tours. River cruises typically include transportation, lodging, and some guided tours—great value for money.

Where to Stay:

Cruise Ships: A favorite among visitors. Cruises offer all-in-one experiences—accommodation, meals, and guided sightseeing. Prices depend on cabin type and trip duration.

Land-Based Hotels: If you prefer staying on land, both Chongqing and Yichang, as well as towns along the river, offer clean, affordable hotels and boutique stays with local charm.

What to Eat:

On Cruises: Meals are often included in the ticket price. Expect a variety of Chinese and Western dishes, buffet-style or à la carte.

On Land: You’ll find authentic, flavorful cuisine all along the river. Don’t miss local specialties at small restaurants and street food stalls—delicious and affordable.

  • Sightseeing Tips: Make the Most of Your Trip

Itinerary Planning:

Recommended Duration: 3 to 5 days lets you enjoy the highlights without rushing.

Must-See Attractions: Three Gorges Dam, Baidi City, the Mini Three Gorges (Xiao Sanxia), and, of course, the river cruise itself—watch towering cliffs and ancient towns pass by from the deck.

Travel Advice:

Dress Smart: Wear comfortable shoes—terrain can be steep and uneven. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and layers depending on the season.

Safety First: Follow local guidelines and avoid climbing steep cliffs or swimming in restricted areas.

Eco-Friendly Travel: The Three Gorges is an important ecological zone—please don’t litter, and respect wildlife and natural surroundings.

Save this Guide and Get ready for a Smooth 2025 Trip!

Want to explore the breathtaking beauty of China’s landscape next year? Bookmark Jessica’s page for the latest travel tips and hidden gems. Got questions or suggestions? Drop a comment below—Jessica loves hearing from fellow adventurers. See you on the river!

China intends to take advantage of their rivers by building the _______________ to generate electricity.?

September 11, 2012 / / 1 Comment

Question by : China intends to take advantage of their rivers by building the _______________ to generate electricity.?
a. Huang Dam

b. Xi Dam

c. Three Gorges Dam

d. Yangtze Dam

Best answer:

Answer by Bash Limpbutt’s Oozing Cyst©
C

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Could the US invade China?

August 3, 2012 / / 11 Comments

Question by TomCruise: Could the US invade China?
Would America win easily by bombing their Yangtze three rivers gorge dam?

Best answer:

Answer by Robert
We’d win that one, but all thier allies would come for us….

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Top 10 best places in China?

July 23, 2012 / / 5 Comments

Question by : Top 10 best places in China?
Here are given to 10 travel attraction in China
1. The Great Wall of China
2. The Forbidden City
3. The Temple of Heaven
4. The Yellow Mountain
5. The Potala Palace
6. Yangshuo Tourist Destination
7. The Silk Road
8. Yangtze River of China
9. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses
10. Tiananmen Square

Hello friends, China has many more beautiful places to visit. If you like any other place you cna add here as your best place.
For more information you can also visit: http://xplore4life.com/china-tour-top-10-tourist-attractions/
http://xplore4life.com/?p=4745

Best answer:

Answer by Soursalt
Hong kong and shanghai too! Go on istockphoto.com, type in Shanghai, then Hong Kong. I’m sure you’ll add them to your list after going on the website 🙂

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Q&A: going to china next year what should I do?

July 1, 2012 / / 1 Comment

Question by : going to china next year what should I do?
Hey everyone I am a 16 year old Australian male headed to china next year with my dad and sister< I am heavily excited about going there in fact I invested my self into looking at the culture for the last couple of months and I have not been disappointed, but my farther has decided to let me choose the tour we should go on, has to be a group, I have allot of questions thoe, First one What cities are the best for a deep connection with nature and there culture. second: What activities are there in china, what should I look for in a tour third: do any of you possible any tours that are train instead of plane but they have to be group and last: i'm planning to go on Yangtze river for 3 nights is this a intelligent choice Thank you. Best answer:

Answer by ohcantoh
Bring a face-mask and plenty of diarrhea medication.
And be prepared, the Chinese are horrible people.

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I want to go to China for roughly 2-3 weeks. Where in China would you recommend that I go?

June 30, 2012 / / 10 Comments

Question by John M: I want to go to China for roughly 2-3 weeks. Where in China would you recommend that I go?
I will be going just before the Olympics take place.

Note: I’m a young adult who is interested in historic sites, unusual sites (ie- Stone Forest), typical tourist sites (Forbidden City), and hiking. I want to experience China to its fullest, and I am willing to take several intra-China flights to save time instead of the train. What do you think of this Tentative itinerary? I have noted the number of days I plan to spend in each city beside it (give or take a day or two)

Shanghai1
Hangzhou2
Beijing 3
Xian 2
Yangtze River 2
Lijiang 2
Guilin 2
Hong Kong3
Is the Yangtze River still worth taking a cruise along or is it too late now?

Best answer:

Answer by Westerland
In 3 days I’m leaving for Hong Kong for 2 weeks
I would recommend going there.

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What’s up with China?

June 26, 2012 / / 4 Comments

Question by frank: What’s up with China?
They deny Tibet freedom, the Yangtze river is filthy, they eat dogs, they have horrible human rights records, they put the worst ingredients ever in products and food, they kill their daughters, they have a horrible political system…

Ok, this is my media image of China…Can anyone give me something nice about it or is this stuff pretty much spot on?
[edit]China
Sex-selective abortion appears to have been practiced at various times in Chinese history such as the Qing dynasty[citation needed] due to population pressures. Sex-selective infanticide appears to occur infrequently in China today. However, there is a strong imbalance in sex ratios in China, as well as South Korea and India, which has commonly been attributed to sex-selective abortion. In addition, there appears to be some sex-selective abandonment of infants to circumvent China’s one child policy.
Female deselection is common in China: Chinese tradition says that most parents want their first child to be born a male. Female deselection is also due to deeply rooted Confucian traditions, and Chinese parents desire sons in order to make familial propagation, security for the elderly, labor provision, and performance of ancestral rites. China calls the female deselection situation the “missing girl” problem.[citation needed]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex-selective_abortion

Best answer:

Answer by Geoff E
I agree with all you say. But I did hear one surprising fact. Although China is not noted for its religious tolerance, there are over 150,000 Buddhist monks in Tibet more than any other country. They also spend a lot of the money we give them for their products on building up their army and weapons by the way.

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I need help planning a trip to China?

June 19, 2012 / / 0 Comments

Question by jamescroc: I need help planning a trip to China?
Hello,

I am trying to plan a trip to China. I am currently a US citizen living in Georgia. I plan on going alone to China and basically want to backpack to several places including Beijing, the Yangtze river, and Shanghai. I am having trouble finding out how to obtain a visa since there is no Chinese embassy near me and I would also like to know how difficult it is to get a hotel room. I would rather not book them in advance so that I’m not stuck to a strict time schedule. Should them book in advance or can I play it by ear when I arrive? Any advice is appreciated.
I am planning on staying through late May/early April.

Best answer:

Answer by rolly
Late May or early April is a great time to visit China, by travelling in spring you avoid the bitterly cold winter and super humid summer. Getting a hotel shouldn’t be tricky during that time, and I don’t think booking ahead will be overly necessary. Just avoid May 1st to May 7th, the week long May Day national holiday is super hectic, and finding any hotel rooms will be tricky country wide.
In Australia (I’m not sure about the USA), as long as you have a return ticket booked, most travel agents can obtain a 1 month tourist visa without any difficulty. I loved back-packing around China! Go for it mate! You’ll have a ball!

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job in shanghai in China?

June 7, 2012 / / 1 Comment

Question by faring: job in shanghai in China?
Looking for job in shanghai in china?
Recruitment KAM
Position:Key Account Manager
Position:Account Executive
Position:E-commerce sales
Job Description: Responsible for foreign companies in China related business negotiations, promotion,and get orders.
Requirements: foreigner, European and American background priority, understand e-commerce, marketing-related professional, male or female.
Base:Shanghai，China
email:topstar_hr@hotmail.com
Benefits: salary 6-120000 RMB, welfare and working environment is good
Statement:Shanghai YiTong Fashion Film &Television Production Center (Shanghai) is not in any name in an interview and trial way collection any charge, all the interview notification this mail shall prevail, in case yesterday.
Shanghai YiTong Fashion Film &Television Production Center focused on showing a better life and the world around you by the lens and innovation, “proud of the quality of achievement, innovation carrying conviction,” YiTong Fashion TV (Shanghai), the main innovations are: the high-end TV advertising photography production, photography / video recording, documentary / commercial activities filming, MV / DV drama creation.Moreover, deliver script writing to those well-known film and television companies. YiTong has a good corporate culture, focus on creating high-quality staff development and the competitive benefits.The next 2-3 years, our business will quickly penetrate the Yangtze River Delta, will become the brilliant wonderful work of the fashion film & television industry!
招聘大客户经理，主要工作，负责外企驻华公司相关业务谈判，推广，取得订单。要求…
上海逸瞳时尚影视制作中心力致于用镜头和创新呈现美好的生活和周围的世界，“品质…

逸瞳时尚影视（上海）其他招聘信息，请关注招聘博客http://blog.sina.com.cn/topstarchina或微博http://weibo.com/fangmingwong
申明：逸瞳时尚影视（上海）不会以任何名义在面试及试用途中收取任何费用，所有面…
预祝面试成功，生活愉快！
Amy
HR
topstarhr@126.com
上海逸瞳文化传播有限公司
逸瞳时尚影视（上海）制作中心

Best answer:

Answer by Joey Steckler
Craigslist

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job in shanghai in China?

June 7, 2012 / / 1 Comment

Question by faring: job in shanghai in China?
Looking for job in shanghai in china?
Recruitment KAM
Position:Key Account Manager
Position:Account Executive
Position:E-commerce sales
Job Description: Responsible for foreign companies in China related business negotiations, promotion,and get orders.
Requirements: foreigner, European and American background priority, understand e-commerce, marketing-related professional, male or female.
Base:Shanghai，China
email:topstar_hr@hotmail.com
Benefits: salary 6-120000 RMB, welfare and working environment is good
Statement:Shanghai YiTong Fashion Film &Television Production Center (Shanghai) is not in any name in an interview and trial way collection any charge, all the interview notification this mail shall prevail, in case yesterday.
Shanghai YiTong Fashion Film &Television Production Center focused on showing a better life and the world around you by the lens and innovation, “proud of the quality of achievement, innovation carrying conviction,” YiTong Fashion TV (Shanghai), the main innovations are: the high-end TV advertising photography production, photography / video recording, documentary / commercial activities filming, MV / DV drama creation.Moreover, deliver script writing to those well-known film and television companies. YiTong has a good corporate culture, focus on creating high-quality staff development and the competitive benefits.The next 2-3 years, our business will quickly penetrate the Yangtze River Delta, will become the brilliant wonderful work of the fashion film & television industry!
招聘大客户经理，主要工作，负责外企驻华公司相关业务谈判，推广，取得订单。要求…
上海逸瞳时尚影视制作中心力致于用镜头和创新呈现美好的生活和周围的世界，“品质…

逸瞳时尚影视（上海）其他招聘信息，请关注招聘博客http://blog.sina.com.cn/topstarchina或微博http://weibo.com/fangmingwong
申明：逸瞳时尚影视（上海）不会以任何名义在面试及试用途中收取任何费用，所有面…
预祝面试成功，生活愉快！
Amy
HR
topstarhr@126.com
上海逸瞳文化传播有限公司
逸瞳时尚影视（上海）制作中心

Best answer:

Answer by Joey Steckler
Craigslist

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