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🌉 ​​Yichang June Walking Tour Guide: Three Gorges + Dragon Boat + Fat Fish Storm Inhalation!​​ 🌉 The "hydropower heart"⚡ of the Yangtze River Three Gorges, the romantic hometown of Qu Yuan and Wang Zhaojun! Come here in June, chase the giant flood waves by day, munch on spicy sweet potato noodles by night, and watch dragon boat races during the Dragon Boat Festival for maximum fun～ ​​🚗【2-Day Crazy Itinerary】​​ ​​Day 1: Three Gorges Walking Day​​ 🌞 ​​Morning​​: Head straight to the Three Gorges Dam (free! Reservation required), climb Tanziling to overlook the epic project of "a high gorge turning into a flat lake," watch massive ships climb stairs like toys passing through the lock🚢, don’t miss the 5D movie "Three Gorges Love" (68 RMB)! 🍜 ​​Noon​​: At the dam area, feast on the dazzling fish hotpot at "Fishing Boat Singing at Dusk," the milky fish soup is so fresh it ties your tongue in knots, and the fish meat is as tender as tofu😋! 🌇 ​​Afternoon​​: Rush to Sanyou Cave (78 RMB), walk the Xiling Gorge plank road listening to the roar of the Yangtze, snap a photo with Bai Juyi’s inscription on the cliff📸! In the evening, stroll through Yiling Square street market and buy sweet potato crisps as souvenirs～ 🌃 ​​Night​​: Stay at Licheng Hotel in Xiling District, river view room with floor-to-ceiling windows to watch ship lights, and the night market is just downstairs, super convenient! ​​Day 2: Culture & Foodie Day​​ 🌄 ​​Morning​​: Rush to Qu Yuan’s Hometown (80 RMB), special Dragon Boat Festival activities: make zongzi, wear mugwort, watch the live show "Voice of the Gorge," and compose poetry with NPC Qu Yuan to win a fragrant sachet～ 🍲 ​​Noon​​: In Zigui County, order smoked pork stir-fried with knotweed at "Fangweng Restaurant," a magical combo of fish mint and smoked pork, crispy and spicy! 🌊 ​​Afternoon​​: At Three Gorges Folk Village (150 RMB), be a Tujia girl for a day, watch the crying bride performance at Longjin Creek, touch bronze ware at Ba Wang Village, and take stunning photos at the stilted buildings for your social feed👘～ 🌌 ​​Night​​: Battle the red oil layered noodles at the CBD night market! Sweet potato noodles stuffed with houttuynia and garlic paste, sticky and spicy, the Yichang DNA is activated! ​​🔥【Must-Visit Checklist】​​ Three Gorges Dam: Free! The flood discharge waterfall viewing area is a summer exclusive (may not be visible in June due to high water levels). Qu Yuan’s Hometown: 80 RMB, tons of Dragon Boat Festival activities, dragon boat races + intangible cultural heritage market are super lively. Jiefang Road Pedestrian Street: Free! Check in at the Love Tree + Taozhu Road night market for barbecue, full of local life vibes. Fat Fish Hotpot: A must-order at Fishing Boat Singing at Dusk, fish soup with rice starts from three bowls! Sanyou Cave: 78 RMB, same gorge view as Tang and Song poets, plank road is not for those afraid of heights～ ​​🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】​​ Licheng Hotel (Xiling District): About 200 RMB per person, smart toilets + river view bathtub, late-night delivery right to your bedside～ Three Gorges Engineering Hotel: Closest accommodation to the dam area, window views of the dam, unlimited hot dry noodles for breakfast🍜! ​​🚌【Transportation Guide】​​ Bus Riders: Take B9 from Yichang East Station to Yiling Square, then transfer to 10-1 directly to the Three Gorges Dam (2 hours total). Self-Drivers: Need a permit for the Three Gorges special road, navigate to "Night Pearl Transfer Center" to switch to the scenic area shuttle bus🚍. 😊 ​​Highlights​​: The Three Gorges scenery is breathtaking, and the fat fish is heavenly fresh! 😫 ​​Downsides​​: The June sun is scorching, walking all day in the scenic area will make your feet burn… ​​🍜【5 Must-Try Foods】​​ Red Oil Layered Noodles: Sweet potato noodles stuffed with houttuynia and garlic paste, sticky and spicy to the max! Radish Dumplings: Crispy fried shells filled with spicy shredded radish, the heavyweight of Yichang breakfast🥟. Cold Shrimp: Red sugar water + rice paste "little tadpoles," a refreshing and spicy relief dessert🍧. Smoked Pork Stir-Fried with Knotweed: Smoky aroma + crispy fish mint, surprisingly delicious dark cuisine! ​​💰【2-Day Expense List】​​ Tickets: Sanyou Cave 78 + Qu Yuan’s Hometown 80 + Three Gorges Folk Village 150 = 308 RMB Food: Fat Fish 120 + Red Oil Layered Noodles 15 + Smoked Pork Stir-Fried with Knotweed 40 = 175 RMB Accommodation: Licheng Hotel 400 RMB/night Total Cost: 883 RMB, double the joy of Three Gorges scenery + foodie feast! ​​💡【Tips】​​ ✅ ​​Come!​​ Hydropower engineering fans, cultural photography lovers, spice maniacs, June Dragon Boat Festival activities are explosive! ❌ ​​Don’t come!​​ If you fear sunburn or hate hiking, some spots require walking 20,000 steps～ Yichang is hardcore romance cooked by the Yangtze River🌊! Worship the great national project by day, munch magical sweet potato noodles by night, 2 days feel like traveling through epic history and night markets～ Like and save to share with your besties, post your photo with Qu Yuan in the comments, hurry!