[Event Theme] Witness the majestic Yangtze River and the rugged charm of western Hubei; admire the serene lake-like scenery of the Three Gorges water town.
[Organizer] Henan Self-Driving Tourism Association
[Event Dates] March 8–9, 2014
[Event Location] Three Gorges Dam ticket, Qu Yuan’s Hometown, and High Gorge Flat Lake cruise
[Number of Participants] Limited to 100 people, based on payment of the activity fee.
[Travel Method] Self-drive or carpooling
[Route Distance] Approximately 417 kilometers (5 hours’ drive)
[Self-Drive Route] Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway – Lan-Nan Expressway – G55 Er’guang Expressway
[Fee Explanation] Member activity fee: 280 RMB/person; original price 480 RMB
The activity fee includes:
1. Admission tickets: Three Gorges Dam (130 RMB), Qu Yuan’s Hometown (90 RMB), High Gorge Flat Lake cruise (120 RMB); children under 1.4m are free, full price for those over 1.4m.
2. One night’s stay in a four-star hotel
3. Meals: 1 breakfast, 3 main meals
[Event Cancellation Policy]:
1. The event will be cancelled if fewer than 30 participants sign up.
2. The event will be automatically cancelled in case of force majeure natural disasters or sudden weather changes.
Please confirm by phone with staff promptly after making the remittance.
Map of assembly location:
To be determined
[Event Schedule]
Day 1 (D1): Assemble and depart for Yichang.
12:00: Lunch in Yichang (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes)
14:00: Arrive at the Three Gorges Dam High Gorge Flat Lake International Tourism Resort and check in to the four-star Three Gorges Project Hotel.
15:00: Take the High Gorge Flat Lake cruise to explore “High Gorge Flat Lake,” view the world’s largest reservoir immigrant new town—Zigui—upstream, see vast tea and orange plantations, sail past the legendary site of the “Kongling Shoal” (famously known as “Xintan and Sitan are not real shoals, Kongling is the real ghost pass”), and enjoy views of the Sword-Rock Gorge and the Ox-Liver and Horse-Lung Gorge. (Approx. 3-hour tour)
18:00: Dinner, followed by free time.
D2
08:30: Gather for breakfast, then visit the Three Gorges Dam scenic area—the world’s largest water conservancy project. Highlights include the highest point of the project, Tianzi Ling, 185 Platform (level with the dam), and the Dam Closure Memorial Park. (Approx. 3-hour tour)
11:00: Head to Qu Yuan’s Hometown. The scenic area is located in Zigui County’s new county town, adjacent to the Three Gorges Dam with a straight-line distance of 600 meters, covering an area of about 500 acres. The beautiful High Gorge Flat Lake scenery is fully visible. It also features the relocation of 24 surface cultural relics from the Three Gorges area, represented by the Qu Yuan Temple and Jiangdu Temple. In May 2006, it was announced by the State Council as part of the sixth batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level. The protected area mainly includes the Qu Yuan Memorial Scenic Area centered around the Qu Yuan Temple, the Three Gorges Ancient Residential Area featuring ancient residences, stone carvings, and bridges, as well as the Qu Yuan Cultural Art Center and waterfront landscapes. (Approx. 2-hour tour)
15:00: Assemble and head home
[Introduction to the Three Gorges Dam]:
The Three Gorges Dam Scenic Area covers an area of 15.28 square kilometers. It is one of the first national AAAA-level scenic spots (now upgraded to one of the first national AAAAA-level scenic spots). Major attractions include: the Danzi Ridge Viewing Platform, Model Room, 185 Platform, Xiling Yangtze River Bridge, Diversion Tunnel, Dam Park, and others. From the Danzi Ridge Viewing Platform, you can take in the full panorama of the Three Gorges Project and appreciate the heroic sentiment of Chairman Mao’s verse, “Cut off Wu Mountain’s clouds and rain, a calm lake emerges from the deep gorges.” Standing on the 185 Platform and looking down, you can feel the greatness and pride of the Chinese nation. Approaching the close-up dam viewing spot allows you to experience the majestic grandeur of the dam up close. Climbing to the top of the dam lets you witness the awe-inspiring sight of flood discharge. Visit the Diversion Memorial Park to admire the perfect harmony between humans and nature, as if you’re in a picturesque scene where “mountains and waters connect, and heaven and humanity are one.”
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[Activity Description]
1: This is a non-profit travel activity. In the event of an accident, no non-participants will bear any responsibility for the accident, but they have the duty to assist one another. Fellow travelers should actively organize and implement rescue efforts, without bearing any legal or financial liability for the accident itself.
2: During the drive, participants must follow instructions, adhere to schedules, and maintain discipline. If you wish to engage in individual activities, you must inform the staff in advance and receive approval before proceeding.
3: Passengers must wear seat belts, maintain safe distances between vehicles, and drive at moderate speeds.
4: Vehicles must proceed in numerical order and may not overtake other vehicles in the convoy. Friendly yielding to other vehicles is required; vehicles outside the convoy are permitted to pass.
5: Driving is strictly prohibited when feeling unwell, after drinking alcohol, or after taking cold or sedative medications. Driving off designated roads is also strictly forbidden.
6: When making temporary stops, turn on the right turn signal and engage the handbrake. When parking for a rest, make sure to lock the car doors.
7: In case of vehicle breakdown or any situation requiring a stop, signal the lead vehicle to stop (via walkie-talkie or by continuously flashing headlights, honking, turning on hazard lights or the right turn signal to indicate stopping to the right).
8: Traffic laws and safety operating procedures must be strictly followed. In the event of a minor traffic accident, resolve it amicably on the spot. In the case of a major traffic accident, local public security and traffic management authorities will handle it.