Baidicheng (White Emperor City) · Kuimen (Fengjie)
Baidicheng at the mouth of Qutang Gorge: built by Gongsun Shu of the Western Han, Liu Bei's deathbed entrustment of his son here is a famous scene of Three Kingdoms history, and Li Bai's verse "At dawn I leave Baidi amid rosy clouds" made the place immortal in Chinese poetry
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:00
- Ticket
- CNY 100 in peak season
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Baidicheng at the mouth of Qutang Gorge: built by Gongsun Shu in the Western Han; Liu Bei's deathbed entrustment of his son here is a famous scene of Three Kingdoms history, and Li Bai's verse "At dawn I leave Baidi amid rosy clouds" made the place immortal in poetry. Kuimen is the entrance to the Three Gorges, with the facing cliffs of Chijia (Red Armor) and Baiyan (White Salt) mountains on either bank — "Kuimen, the mightiest under heaven" — and it is the image on the back of the CNY 10 banknote. CNY 100 in peak season, 08:30-17:00; take a bus from Fengjie high-speed rail station or drive yourself; allow about 3 hours to visit the island and view Kuimen.
Getting there: High-speed rail, Fengjie Station, then bus / self-drive
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