2019 Yichang | 4 Days Three Gorges Dam Project and Tribe Tour

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Yichang | 4 Days Three Gorges Dam Project and Tribe Tour

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"Three Gorges Dam Project" is the short term for the water control project on Yangtze River. It is located in the middle section of Xiling Gorge near Sandouping Town in Yichang City, Hubei Province. Being the world's largest hydropower project, this dam has created many "Firsts" such as the most efficient dam in flood control, the most difficult construction work and the largest migration project in the world.

The dam project is composed of the dam, the hydropower stations and the navigation facility. It measures 607 feet tall and the top is 3,319 yards wide. It has taken 17 years to finish the construction of the whole project, which started in 1992 and includes three stages.

The first stage took five years from 1992 to 1997. During this period, the cofferdam construction and the excavation of a diversion channel in the first stage were finished. Meanwhile, a temporary ship lock on the left bank of the river and some preparation work was also completed. The second stage lasted six years from 1998 to 2003, when the cofferdam construction was in its second stage and was undertaken at the same time as the construction of the permanent ship lock and the navigation buildings. The power station facilities construction and the installation of machinery on the left bank were also completed. The third stage of the project began in 2003 and has been completed in 2009. During this period, the installation of all machinery, the construction of the power station and the dam on the right bank are finished. Now, a 3,861 square miles canyon-reservoir dam is presented to the world.

The dam project was born with a huge controversy covering economic, technical, environment, migration, tourism and the protection fields. Great concerns have been paid regarding the benefits and problems that this century's big project would bring to the people and the environment. The adoption of the project construction resolution ended the heated debates among scientists.

Highlights of this Tour

In this trip, you will not only explore the world's largest hydropower project-Three Gorges Dam Project, but also visit Three Gorges Tribe, which is a good place to enjoy the wonderful natural landscapes and experience the culture and customs of the Tujia ethnic minority. 

• Learn some history and local Yangtze culture when visit the Three Gorges Tribe;
  

• Be marvel at the world-famous Three Gorges Dam Site;

• Take in unforgettable sightseeing on your journey of discovery of Three Gorges;

• Cruise along Yangtze River to admire the clean river and beautiful mounts.

• Cruise cross the Gezhou Dam and get know how the Dam works to transport the big boat up and down from 40m different water levels.

• Appreciate amazing folk shows and acrobatics in the style of the ancients and the wonderful song and dance performances by Tujia girls and boys.

• Visit the natural scenery of  Three Gorges Tribe which is just like a painting, with the green mountains reflecting on the crystal-clear water, the quaint boats floating quietly.

The landscape along the Three Gorges is like a traditional Chinese picture, and the precious cultural relics ranging from the Paleolithic Age to the modern times add a human touch to the area. It is always a hot spot on travelers' itinerary. 

As the water rising, many scenery and historical sites were or will be flooded (by the change of the water level). The relevant cultural relic department and local government are doing their best to save these valuable cultural treasures. The protection methods such as removal and reproduction are adopted. 

Moreover, the rising water also increases the scenic area, making some impenetrable streams and scenic sights easy to reach. In a word, the dam project has ruined much natural beauty but at the same time creates new ones. So visitors should explore more, not just to feel pity of it.

Trip Overview

This is the most relaxing Yichang & upstream Yangtze River Cruise tour! In the 2 days, discover China's most spectacular scenery, cultural treasures, religious and historical sites with the spectacular Yangtze Cruise in comfort and style.

• Day1 Beijing-Yichang Leave from Beijing toYichang around 17:48, Overnight on the train

• Day2 Cruise along Yangtze Rive and PassGezhouba Dim to Visit Three Gorges, Overnight in Yichang City

• Day3 Take Boat cross the Yangtze River toVisit Three Gorge Tribe,  take the trainback to Beijing, Overnight in the train.

• Day4 Arrive Beijing around 10:00am

We arrange most visitors’ top recommendation and every must-visit highlight to the point to ensure you getall the essential sightseeing, culture, and fun with nice rest time. Admire thechanges after the Three Gorges was built and water leavels was rised 185mhigher. Lets discovery the mistery of the world's largest hydropower projectduring this tour!

Basic Tour Information

Activity Place: Yichang City, Hubei Province

Activity Date:  Private Tour provided if you want to go with your family or friends!

• 4th Tour: May.17th-20th
  

• 5th Tour: Jun.6th-9th Dragon Boat Festival

• 6th Tour: Jun.21th-24th

• 7th Tour: July.5th-8th
  

• 8th Tour: July.26th-29th

• 9th Tour: Aug.9th-12th

• 10th Tour: Aug.23th-26th

• 11th Tour: Sep.6th-9th

• 12th Tour: Sep.12th-15th Mid-Autumn Festival

• 13th Tour: Oct.1st-4th National Holiday

• 15th Tour: Oct.18th-21th
  

• 16th Tour: Nov.8th-11th
  

• 17th Tour: Nov.22th-25th
  

• 18th Tour: Dec.6th-9th
  

• 19th Tour: Dec.20th-23th

• For people who are not in Beijing, if you are interested in our trip as well, feel free to contact us Luff 17801203127.

Leaving Date: Day1 leave at 17:48 and arrive at Yichang around 06:50am on Day2

Arriving Date: Day3 leave at 20:53 from Yichang and will arrive at beijing around 10:30am on Day4

Meeting point: BeijingXi Train Station(北京西站)，at the Flag Tower of Beijing Train Station (Find CET Green Flag) 

Meeting time: 1.5 hours before the leaving time of your train tickets

Trip fee: Round Berth Train tickets+Tickets+Local Travelling Bus+Meals+Hotel+CET English Guide

• Normal Price: 1785RMB/pax, pay the deposit 785RMB/pax when you book the trip.

• Group Discount: 1745RMB/pax if 3 or more than 3 seats booked together, pay the deposite 745RMB/pax when you book the trip.

• VIP Price: 1745RMB/pax  ( Buy CET VIP on our wechat offical Menu ), pay the deposit fee 745RMB/pax when you book the trip.

• Please Note: The left 1000RMB trip fee will be collected when we start to buy the train tickets for you. The trip fee of holiday is 120RMB more than normal price.

Participants: If less than 5 participants, this trip will be cancelled.

Travel Advisor: Luff 17801203127 / Monica 18514204169(English & Mandarin)

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Statement about the Trip Fee

What is includes in the cost?

• Round Train tickets for this trip, both are hard sleeping bed train tickets.

• Accommodation: One night in 3-Star hotel in Yichang City

• Meals: D2 Lunch; D3 Breakfast and Lunch; 

• Local travelling bus with experienced driver

• Crusie Fee for Three Gorge Dim

• Entrance Tickets for Three Gorge Dim

• Round Ferry fee from Yichang City to Three Gorge Tribe

• Entrance Ticket fee for Three Gorge Tribe

• CET Guide fee for the whole trip

• 4 Days outdoor insurance

What is not included in the cost?

• Additional personal consumption

• Please Note: We want to have a positive effect everywhere we go, we don’t take commissions or kickbacks, and we don’t take you on detours for shopping.
  

Statement about the Refund

• If you cancel this trip more than 7 days before depature, we will fully refund but we will deduct the train ticket booking fee: 65RMB/ticket.

• If you cancel this trip 3 days before depature, we will refund 50% deposit to you and we will deduct the train ticket booking fee: 65RMB/ticket.

• If you cancel this trip within 3 days before depature, no refund.

Quick Weather Info: Yichang is in a sub-tropical monsoon climate zone with four distinct seasons. It enjoys abundant sunshine and rainfall, and the average annual temperature is around 15C. June and July are the hottest months as well as the plum rain seasons-a period of unsettled weather with frequent, soaking rains and the temperature is about 25C  on average.

About the Local Food: Although Yichang belongs to Hubei Province, the traditional Yichang cuisine is quite similar to that of Sichuan and is characterized by a spicy and pungent flavor. Prickly ash, hot pepper and chili powder play an important role in the dining of native people. 

Statement about the Train Ticket

• CET will buy hard sleeping bed train tickets for you, once we get your tickets, we will inform you in our group or text you.

• The train from Beijing to Yichang is Z3 or Z95 leaving at 17:48 and arrive at 07:05 on the next day

• The train back to beijing is Z50/Z4/Z96 leaving at 20:51 and will arrive at beijing 10:20am on the next day.

• We will try to arrange all of the participants in the same train firstly, but if there is no tickets available, we have to take different train, please be cooperative.

• All the train tickets are sold randomly, so it is a little difficult to get the sequential tickets during holiday, hope you can understand and book the trip in advance.

Full Itinerary Day by Day

Day1 Beijing-Yichang Leave from Beijing to Enshi around 17:48, Overnight on the train

Transfer: By train, berth train tickets.

Meals: None, prepare some snacks before you get on the train.

Accommodation: Overnight on the train.

Please Note: Dont forget to take your passport and student book to get on the train, Pic doesnt work at sometimes, Cold-proof clothing is needed as well.

Leaving from Beijing to Yichang, Find our trip leader at the Flag Tower of BeijingXi Train Station (Find CET Green Flag)  to get your train ticket. and then get together to check inside and take the train. It will take 15 hours on the train. So remember to bring some food with you.

Transport ideas: Actually most of CETtrips are planed for foreign students, so in order to make our trips more affordable, most transports of our trips are by train. But in fact, there are many flights and high-speed trains available for this trip. So if you need, please feel free to consult our travel advisor.

Day2 Cruise along Yangtze Rive and Pass Gezhouba Dim to Visit Three Gorges, Overnight in Yichang City

Transfer: By local travelling bus

Meals: Lunch. The Dinner is left for you to explore Yichang food.

Accommodation: Overnight in Yichang, 3-Star Hotel

Welcome to Yichang! Upon arrival, you willbe greeted by our tour guide in the train station who is holding a sign onwhich CETtrip. A comfortable vehicle (non-smoking) with experienced driver willtransfer you directly to take the loose pulley and the cruise along the YangtzeRiver. Firstly you will visit Gezhouba Dim.

As the experimental dam of the Three Gorges Dam Project (hereunder abbreviated as TGP), Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project is located in Yichang City of Hubei Province, 38 kilometers (23 miles) away from the TGP. When the Yangtze River goes through the Nanjin Pass, the river suddenly becomes a lot broader, widening from 300 meters (0.2 miles) to 2,200 meters (1.4 miles). At a cost of 4.9 billion CNY, this project was started in 1970 and finished in 1988. 2,606 meters (1.6 miles) long and 53 meters (173 feet) high, the dam divided the Yangtze River into three parts, which are respectively called Da Jiang, Er Jiang and San Jiang in a south to north order. It consists of two hydro electric power stations, three navigation locks, and several sluice-gates some of which are used for accumulating water in dry seasons. At the first sight of this giant project, people will surely be astonished at its size and the majestic waterfall pouring from water gates.

When we pass by Gezhouba Dim, we will go on cruise and go to visit Three Gorges Dam Project. "Three Gorges Dam Project" is the short term for the water control project on Yangtze River. It is located in the middle section of Xiling Gorge near Sandouping Town in Yichang City, Hubei Province. Being the world's largest hydropower project, this dam has created many "Firsts" such as the most efficient dam in flood control, the most difficult construction work and the largest migration project in the world.

The dam project is composed of the dam, the hydropower stations and the navigation facility. It measures 607 feet tall and the top is 3,319 yards wide. It has taken 17 years to finish the construction of the whole project, which started in 1992 and includes three stages.

After we finish visiting Three Gorges Dam, we will take bus to go back to Yichang City and then enjoy your yichang night and explore yichang food by yourself.

Day3 Take Boat cross the Yangtze River to Visit Three Gorge Tribe,  take the train back to Beijing, Overnight in the train.

Transfer: By local travelling bus+Ferry

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch, Please prepare your lunch by yourself, you will be in Pingshan Canyon during the lunch time.

Accommodation: Overnight in the train

After breakfast and then check out the hotel and we will go to visit Three Gorge Tribe, firstly our bus will send us to the wharf and then take the ferry to arrive at the senic spot, it will take about one hour to arrvie at Three Gorge Tribe. 

Three Gorges Tribe in Yichang, HubeiProvince, is a good place to enjoy the wonderful natural landscapes andexperience the culture and customs of the Tujia ethnic minority. It standsbetween Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project and Three Gorges Dam Project alongthe Yangtze River. The natural scenery here is just like a painting, with thegreen mountains reflecting on the crystal-clear water, the quaint boatsfloating quietly, and the waterwheels rotating slowly under the blue sky. Also,you can appreciate amazing folk shows and acrobatics in the style of theancients and the wonderful song and dance performances by Tujia girls and boys,which will bring you a lot of surprises. Here below are the most attractivescenic spots and the best performances:

Visitors can admire the folk shows and acrobatics in the village. If you are interested in instruments, you may listen to the Tujia music, which is played with the stringed instruments, making people feel fresh; if you are expecting to enjoy the Chinese folk acrobatics, you can watch the magicians walking on the swords and the road of flames without being injured. Besides, there are other traditional folk shows such as the shadow play and monkey show for visitors to enjoy.

After we finish visiting this spot, then we will go back to the wharf and take the ferry to go back to Yichang City and then take the train back to Beijing

Day4 Arrive Beijing around 10:00am

Additional Information:

• Please be advised that there will be approximately 10-45 travelers per group

• The above itinerary is for reference only, and is subject to change due to the weather conditions

• Please inform us of any dietary restrictions and allergies if you booked our tour. Please remember to bring any medication that you need with you

• Pregnant women, guests with heart attacks, high blood pressure, respiratory diseases, severe colds, and those who are not suitable for outdoor hiking are advised to carefully decide whether or not to travel according to their own conditions or doctor's advice

• We will contact you between 8:00pm-10:00pm a day before you travel to reconfirm the pick up time and place. Please keep your contact lines or channels available. If you have not received any confirmation after 10:00pm, please contact customer service.

• In case of severe inclement weather or other environmental problems beyond control that causes the tour to be unable to proceed, participants can opt for a reschedule.

Things to bring

• Passport/ID card.

• Comfortable, sturdy shoes, and a spare pair of shoes to change into at the end of the day. 

• Bring a few changes of clothes, including something warm for night time.

• It's highly recommended you bring a waterproof outer layer and rain jacket.

• Bring a book or pack of cards in case you get bored during the driving between the villages. (We don't think you'll get bored!)

• Bring you camera and chargers for all your electronics.

• Bring a backpack to hold water and food for the hiking. Bring a duffle bag or suitcase for the rest of your things – we can leave that at the hotel or on the bus.

• Meals, water and snacks arenot all provided; bring extra snacks if you like!

• Bring personal toiletries (shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste etc) and small towel.

• Bring any personal medicine you might need. Your guide will have a basic first aid kit.