A guide to enjoying autumn hiking in the Three Gorges! There's a kind of red that reflects the passion of the mountains and rivers, and the distant views from a height!

Preface

Red leaves reflect on the river water, red covers the mountains as boats sail by, and the red covering the mountains and fields is the autumn of the Three Gorges. In November, all things begin to enter a long hibernation, adjusting to a year's fatigue to face the re-blooming next year. However, the red leaves of the Three Gorges resurrect in the land of Jingchu, dyeing the mountains and waters of western Hubei red in late autumn, and coating the banks of the Yangtze River with a layer of dazzling red, warming up the autumn and beautifying the Central Plains.

The crimson of the Three Gorges is multifaceted. It's not just the fiery red leaves, but also the Han River, bathed in the fervent crimson of the boatmen. This imbues the crimson leaves with a special significance, and the autumnal Three Gorges with a touch of charm. There are countless ways to enjoy the Three Gorges, whether you simply want to admire the scenery, capture it, or embark on a sweaty expedition to conquer it all.

The girls in red from the Three Gorges are graceful and charming. With the atmosphere of the ancient building and the red leaves around the wall, the leisurely wooden boat sails on the blue waves. It is melodious and graceful, and the red clothes set off a unique charm.

The flood discharge of the Three Gorges Dam and the momentum of swallowing water and rolling waves fully demonstrate the dominance of this land. Walking among those traces, the autumn atmosphere comes, enriching the autumn, but it does not feel bleak and desolate.

The mountain pass, the left and right turns of the dangerous rock bird path, and the swaying red leaves on the poetic plank road. When you run with your head down, what you see when you look up is the contrast and intersection of distant mountains and nearby leaves. On the top of the mountain, they are all beautiful shapes, and the cooperation of the little monkeys also looks smart and lively.

The fiery red leaves under the sunset, the green of the mountains and the clear blue of the river, the blending of colors is the birth of beautiful scenery.

The Twelve Peaks of Wushan are majestic and silent in the morning light. The emerald green and calm river surface and the fiery red autumn leaves are like a gorgeous oil painting. The top of the gorge and the bottom of the valley are all dyed with red clouds, and the red like rouge is reflected in the water, which makes people intoxicated and unable to return.

Red leaf season is more than just red leaves

Cross Taozi Mountain, take a boat tour of Qutang Gorge, climb to the top of the Three Gorges, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kuimen. In addition to the red leaves, the magnificence of the Three Gorges is also worth looking forward to.

01 Qutang Gorge

The back of the ten-yuan RMB features a picture
of the Qutang Gorge, with its banks cut into sheer cliffs and towering cliffs. The river rushes through the precipitous cliffs. Since ancient times, it has been known as "nothing is more dangerous than Jiange Gorge, and nothing is more majestic than Kui Gorge."

Although only eight kilometers long, Qutang Gorge is the most breathtaking section of the gorge. The river and mountains seem to rise from the ground, their peaks seem to pierce the sky. Some of the main peaks in the gorge reach as high as 1,500 meters. The river in Qutang Gorge is narrow, only a few hundred meters wide, and at its narrowest point only a few dozen meters. This makes the cliffs on both sides come very close together, adding a sense of grandeur.

Kuimen, the summit of the Three Gorges, is the entrance to Qutang Gorge and boasts a majestic beauty. The peaks on either side of Kuimen rise steeply, like cliffs, forcing the mighty Yangtze River into a thin ribbon that winds through the deep valley. Du Fu, describing the might of Kuimen, coined the line, "Many waters converge at Fuwan, while Qutang contends for a single gate," capturing its majestic presence.

Don’t forget to bring 10 yuan to check in the classic image of Kuimen. It is a carved classic that has witnessed the ups and downs of history for thousands of years, and it must be recorded one by one.

02 Three Gorges Dam

Before the dam was built, trackers
braved the turbulent waves, cultivating their culture with their blood and sweat. When the dam was built, trackers became a symbol of the Yangtze River, a symbol of strength and beauty.

Because of this dam, the Yangtze River has become a gentle woman, its flamboyance tempered and its impatience softened. Every autumn, when crimson leaves blanket the mountains, a boat sailing on the Yangtze is a breathtaking sight of romance and grandeur. The Three Gorges Dam is also a popular attraction, often visited by visitors admiring its miraculous construction and stunning scenery.

At Tanzilin, the highest point of the Three Gorges Dam, you can get a bird's eye view of the dam, then stand on the 185 viewing platform to get up close and personal with the majestic Three Gorges Dam. Then, you can visit the Interception Memorial Park. You've definitely never seen such large construction machinery before!

Experience history and culture up close

The Three Gorges not only has breathtaking scenery, but also has touching history and culture.

03 Farewell to Baidi City in the Colorful Clouds

Baidi City is well-known for the line "I left Baidi in the morning among the colorful clouds, and returned to Jiangling a thousand miles away in one day", but few people know that it also has the poetic name "Poetry City".

Along the way, we felt the charm of the autumn scenery of "the monkeys on both sides of the river are crying non-stop, and the light boat has passed through thousands of mountains."

Baidi City is not big, but it is a cultural city with great significance in history. The famous "Liu Bei entrusting his son to the care of others" took place here.

04 Climb to the top of the Three Gorges and experience a visual feast

Hiking on the summit of the Three Gorges is one of the most beautiful sections of the Three Gorges red leaves. The red leaves are gorgeous and the hiking trail is completely covered with red leaves. You can touch the red leaves blooming in the mountains, and you can feel the visual feast of red leaves in the clouds.

The summit of the Three Gorges got its name from the poem by Du Fu: "Red armor and white salt both pierce the sky, neighborhoods and houses are winding around the mountain tops, maple groves and orange trees are a mixture of red and green, and multi-story buildings and corridors are hung with brocade." It is the highest point in the physical form of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River and also the most beautiful place in terms of landscape form.

Conclusion

An orange date in late autumn, overlooking the charm of Bachu from a God's perspective, and hiking lightly through the niche Three Gorges Basin. November to December is the best time.

Each of the Three Gorges is fiery red and passionate, with its unique flavor, discreetly nestled in Bachu. She is both a maiden and a warrior, baptized and washed away, but in each case, the crimson leaves are ever more fiery. Red is the crimson of the Three Gorges, the passion of the mountains and rivers, the fullness of the crimson leaves, the distant view from a height, and the eager anticipation of the year's end. Red brings luck and may the future be prosperous and smooth. A hue of red embodies hope and brings good fortune.