Enjoy the golden autumn in Yichang and explore the Three Gorges autumn scenery! 3 days 2 nights travel itinerary!

In October, Yichang has clear skies and light clouds, with a refreshing river breeze. The Three Gorges' red leaves begin to tint, and navel oranges fill the air with fragrance. There’s no summer heat nor holiday crowds, making it the perfect off-peak travel season! 🗓 Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Yichang → Night tour of Riverside Park Take the high-speed train directly to [Yichang East Station], then taxi to a riverside homestay in the city (💰500/night). In the evening, stroll through [Riverside Park], watch the Yangtze River flow quietly, and see the sunset cast its glow on Gezhouba. For dinner, try the local old brand "Taozhu Road Night Market"—a bowl of cold shrimp and fatty fish hotpot, about 60 RMB per person, very satisfying. Day 2: In-depth tour of the Three Gorges Dam + Autumn viewing at Sanyou Cave In the morning, join the official half-day tour of the [Three Gorges Dam] (ticket + transport 180 RMB). Climb Tanziling to overlook the five-level ship lock and feel the grandeur of this national project. In the afternoon, head to [Sanyou Cave] (ticket 68 RMB), a thousand-year-old poetry cave on the cliff at the mouth of Xiling Gorge, visited by poets Bai Juyi and Su Shi. Autumn maple leaves color the riverbank, filling the scene with poetic charm. Day 3: Light hiking at Qingjiang Gallery + Return trip Set off early to [Qingjiang Gallery] (A-line ticket + boat 158 RMB). Take a boat deep into the picturesque Qingjiang waters, with green mountains reflecting in the clear water on both sides. You can choose a short trail to get off the boat and explore, breathing in plenty of fresh oxygen ions. In the afternoon, return to the city and take the high-speed train or flight back, making for a relaxed and unhurried trip. --- 💰 Budget details (per person): - Transportation (round-trip high-speed train/flight): about 1000 RMB (cheaper from nearby cities) - Accommodation: 500×2 = 1000 RMB - Meals + snacks: 60 + 50 + 40 = 150 RMB - Tickets + local transport: 180 + 68 + 158 + 100 = 506 RMB ✅ Total: about 2656 RMB, well within a 3000 RMB budget! --- This autumn, don’t just look far away. Come to Yichang, watch the great river flow, walk the ancient gorge paths, listen to fishing boats sing at dusk, in a riverside city that’s underrated, turn your trip into a way of life—slow and fulfilling.