Yichang is the location of the Three Gorges Project and the Gezhouba Water Control Project, and is renowned as the “Hydroelectric Capital of the World.” Visiting the Three Gorges Dam, the former residence of the great poet Qu Yuan, and the Zhouheiya Industrial Park enables you to learn about the development of Chinese architecture, history, and industry during your journey. Besides, you can explore the food street. The combination of travel and study allows you to happily absorb knowledge and broaden your global perspective.
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No Shopping Traps
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Private
Tour Focus
Culture, History, Industry
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Best Season
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Your guide and driver will pick you up from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and transfer you to your hotel. Check in to the hotel and relax.
After leaving the hotel, head to the Yellow Crane Tower. It is the most famous attraction in Wuhan. This existing Yellow Crane Tower was built in 1985. The tower itself is a magnificent example of traditional Chinese architecture, with its multi-tiered eaves and red-painted columns. Many famous poets and celebrities have visited the Yellow Crane Tower for inspiration, and have left many popular poems about the tower. Standing on the tower, you can overlook the Yangtze River and the beautiful scenery of Wuhan city.
Wake up early and move on to the Hubei Provincial Museum. It is the only provincial comprehensive museum in Hubei Province, and also a cultural relics collection, research and exhibition institution, as well as a national 4A-level tourist scenic area. Hubei Provincial Museum has more than 240,000 pieces (sets) of cultural relics in its collection, and nearly 1,000 pieces (sets) of cultural relics at the national first-class level. You can wander through different exhibition halls, learning about the history and culture of Hubei province from pre-historical times to modern days.
Following this, your guide will lead you to visit a university in Wuhan, to help you learn about the history of the university and the spirit advocated by the university, in order to expand your global perspective. You can also listen to a lecture and interact with students of the university. At noon, you can even enjoy the diverse food of the university cafeteria.
Our guide and driver will escort you from Wuhan to Yichang. During the journey, you can enjoy the scenery and learn about the geographical and economic changes between the two cities.
After arriving in Yichang, you will visit the Zhouheiya Industrial Park. It is a leading enterprise in Wuhan's snack industry. While continuously improving its products, Zhouheiya is committed to creating a first-class industrial tourism experience. It has developed a complete industrial tourism route and original industrial research and learning courses in the Zhouheiya Industrial Park. Here, you can deeply study the production process of Zhouheiya snacks and understand how its technology is reflected in the production process. This experience provides a perspective different from traditional education, that is, vocational and industrial training.
In the morning, visit the Three Gorges Dam. There, you'll have the chance to experience the magnificence of the dam and will surely be in awe of it. The visitor center offers documentary-themed films. After watching them, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the dam's construction process and the technologies employed in its building.
Visit Qu Yuan's hometown and the Zigui Immigrant New Village. Zigui County in Hubei Province is the hometown of Qu Yuan, a great patriotic poet of the State of Chu during the Warring States Period in China, and it is also one of the birthplaces of Chu culture. You can learn about the rich historical and cultural heritages left behind by the poet Qu Yuan here and visit the Qu Yuan Temple. At the same time, through the story of the Zigui Immigrant New Village, you can understand the social changes brought about by the construction of the Three Gorges Dam. You can talk with the local residents to learn about their lifestyles before and after the resettlement, and gain a deeper understanding of the process of social and cultural adaptation.
Our guide and driver will take you back from Yichang to Wuhan.
Visit the Xinhai Revolution Museum, which is a themed museum established relying on the former site of the Military Government of the Wuchang Uprising Army. It was opened to the public in 1981 and houses more than 23,000 collections, including historical relics, photos, documents and so on that are related to the Xinhai Revolution. By viewing the exhibitions, you will have a better understanding of this period of history.
Then, take a stroll along the Wuhan Foreign Concession Architecture Street, observe the combination of Western-style and Chinese-style architecture, and learn about the stories behind these buildings. While walking on the street, you can appreciate the architectural art and customs of different countries.
Spend your last morning in Wuhan at the East Lake Scenic Area. It's not only a place of natural beauty but also has educational significance. You can learn about local ecology, the importance of environmental protection, and the cultural traditions associated with the lake.
Board your flight or train. Reflect on your educational journey in Wuhan and Yichang as you head home, taking with you new knowledge and experiences.