It is interesting to see the boat passing the Gezhou dam and experience the feeling of crossing the dam after the boat rises. Then the beautiful scenery of Xiling Gorge come into view, and the boat arrives at the Three Gorges Dam for three hours. The dam scenic area can be seen from all angles to the five-level river lock and the spectacular dam.
You can take a scenic sightseeing bus at the “Tourist Transfer Center”. First visit the Tanziling. At the commanding heights of the Three Gorges Dam, you can see the panoramic view of the Three Gorges Dam and the Three Gorges Reservoir and you can look at the opposite Zigui New County. Then take a bus to visit the 185 viewing platform. The 185 platform is a great place for tourists to take close-up shots of the Three Gorges Dam in the scenic area. Then take a bus to the interception sightseeing park to visit. Here you can feel the majesty of the Three Gorges Dam, and you will feel a sense of pride!
As a world civilization, it is quite spectacular. On the top, you can see the ship entering the gate. You can follow the crowd and come to the 185 platform. And there is no need taking the sightseeing bus as it gets closer to the dam on this platform. After then, take the sightseeing bus to the last stop: interception sightseeing park. Just walk around the park and observe the dam from different angles. It takes about 2 or 3 hours to finish your trip there.
Here are some guides for your trip to Three Gorge Dam:
- In Yiling Square you can take No. 216 bus for about 1 hour; and it costs 15 Yuan/person.
- Road map: Tanziling – 185 platform – interception garden, which can be fully visited within 3 hours.
- The battery car from Tanziling to the 185 platform is recommended not to take it, the distance is very short and it will cost 20 Yuan/people.
- Tickets are free. Tourist car fare costs 35 Yuan/person.