The Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area, located in Yichang City, Hubei Province, opened to the public in 1997 and was designated among China's first National 5A-level Tourist Attractions by the National Tourism Administration in 2007. Spanning 15.28 square kilometers, it features three major attractions: Tanziling Park, the 185 Viewing Platform, and the River Closure Memorial Park. Centered around the Three Gorges Project—the world's largest hydro-complex—the area integrates modern engineering, natural landscapes, and cultural elements to showcase hydraulic engineering achievements while offering multifunctional services encompassing tourism, science education, leisure, and entertainment. This synthesis of industrial grandeur and scenic beauty has established it as a globally renowned destination.
Panoramic Dam Views & Ship Lock Mechanics Demonstration
Named for its summit platform resembling an inverted jar (262.48 meters above sea level), Tanziling provides the optimal vantage point for observing the Three Gorges Dam complex. From its peak, visitors can:
Witness the engineering marvel of the twin-line five-stage ship lock—dubbed the "Fourth Gorge of the Yangtze"
The park ascends through three terraced levels featuring:
Positioned at the dam's left bank crest (elevation 185 meters, matching the dam's height), this platform offers:
China's First Hydraulic Engineering Theme Park
Opened in 2005 on the dam's downstream side (93,000 m²), this park commemorates the historic river closure with:
The "Marine Elevator" Adventure
This 40-minute engineering spectacle allows 3,000-ton vessels to traverse a 113-meter vertical descent. Key features:
Note: This attraction involves separate ticketing as part of cruise packages.
