Cruising Up the Yangtze Through the Three Gorges | From Yichang Through Xiling Gorge

In this episode, we start from Yichang, Hubei, and travel along the Yangtze River into the Three Gorges. Yichang is located where the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze meet. It is an important gateway to the Three Gorges. Here, mountains meet plains, and deep gorges connect with a riverside city, making Yichang a key place to understand the Yangtze River, the Three Gorges, and the Three Gorges Project. We will sail upstream along the Yangtze, pass through the Gezhouba Ship Lock, and enter the heart of the Three Gorges. Along the way, we encounter the majestic scenery of Xiling Gorge, the historical echoes of Qu Yuan, Wang Zhaojun, and the Battle of Yiling, as well as the engineering power of the Three Gorges Dam, the five-step ship locks, and the ship lift. For thousands of years, the Yangtze shaped the cities and civilizations along its banks. Here, humanity has also reshaped the river through one of the world’s great mega projects. Join us as we travel from Yichang into the story of China’s Yangtze River, the Three Gorges, and the Three Gorges Dam. 00:00 Opening Highlights 01:52 Songs at Manyilou 03:10 Passing Through Gezhouba Ship Lock 07:49 The Story of Qu Yuan 09:35 The Poetic Xiling Gorge 13:14 Wang Zhaojun, One of China’s Four Beauties 14:56 The Battle of Yiling in the Three Kingdoms 17:00 Three Gorges Dam 23:38 Yichang Night Market Food