Three Gorges Tribe

The Three-Gorges Tribe Scenic Spot consists of the Village on the Water, the Brook-Side Village, the Mountain Village. The area has been officially designated as a “Protected Center of the Popular Culture and Art of the Three Gorges.” The Three-Gorges Tribe is located on Xiling Gorge in the city of Yichang, between the Three-Gorges Dam and the Gezhouba Dam, in a region of mountains and streams where the scenery has the beauty of landscape paintings. Young women dance and sing as old sailboats moor placidly below stilt houses hidden in the bamboo grove. Maidens wash clothes by the brook side with their whirling batons, fishermen cast their nets in the misty distance… Entering the region feels like coming from afar into a dreamland garden.

At the juncture between the Longjin Brook and Yangtze River locates the Village on the Water, where the scenery, with the green mountains covered by mist against the blue water, is like a beautiful landscape painting. The people here, from generation to generation, live off the mountains and waters, and stretch their ancient culture of fishing life.

Located by a stream and against mountains, the Stream-Side Tribe is surrounded by mountains full of greenness, with the half on the land and the half into the water. You will feel like slandering in the fairyland with the fine rain breezing.

Three Gorges Tribe

White Emperor City

Located on the northern bank of the Yangtze River, White Emperor City is facing the mouth of Qutang Gorge. It is the best place to view Qutang Gorge.

The name White Emperor City was named by Gongsun Shu, who claimed himself the King of Shu and called himself the White Emperor.

In the history, a lot of Chinese poets had been here and leaving a large number of poems.

The cruise of Yangtze River usually pass through White Emperor City. Most cruise will stop at Fengjie Port and take a optional shore excursion to the scenic site.

History

Originally called Ziyang City, the White Emperor City was constructed by Gongsun Shu when was in the saddle of Sichuan at the end of the Western Han Dynasty.

During the Three Kingdoms Period, the Baidi Temple became more important due to the heroes. In 222 AD, Liu Bei-the emperor of Shu State fell ill near White Emperor City after his defeat. Before he died, he entrusted the state affairs as well as his son to Zhuge Liang the Prime Minister.

In the Ming Dynasty, the statue of Gongsun Shu was replaced by Liu Bei’s, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhuge Liang respectively.

Today’s White Emperor City was restored during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Architecture & Structure

In the Baidi Temple, you will have the chance to appreciate the ancient architecture such as Tuogu Tang (Entrusting Son’s Hall) which is the most outstanding destination. Moreover, the Mingliang Palace dedicated to the statue of Gongsun Shu is worth paying a visit. Besides, the Observing Stars Pavilion (Guanxing Ting) is also a good resort where Zhuge Liang once observed stars and then improved the strategy of using arms.

Also famed as City of Poems, there’re more than 70 poems, carvings as well as cultural relics during several dynasties.

However, scenic spots are not just what we have mentioned above. Therefore, you should come and see in your own eyes.

Present condition

Nowadays, a wind and rain bridge has been constructed at the foot of the temple for easy access to it. Moreover, a dock was also built for visitors to tour White Emperor City by boat.

White Emperor City