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Baidi City & Qutang Gorge Tourism Area

5A Tourism Area

Designated 2022

Baidi City & Qutang Gorge Tourism Area

白帝城•瞿塘峡景区

Chongqing, Chongqing★ 4.5Designated 2022·29.4113°N, 106.6342°E

Ticket Price

CNY 95; CNY 0. 5; CNY 950

Duration

2 to 3 hours

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

Designated

2022

About Baidi City & Qutang Gorge Tourism Area

Baidi City, perched above the Yangtze's Qutang Gorge in Chongqing, is famed as the dramatic gateway to the Three Gorges and the scene of Liu Bei's dying entrustment. From its ancient walls, the sheer Kui Gate cliffs have stirred poets for a thousand years.

Highlights

Baidi City (the Three Kingdoms 'Liu Bei's entrustment' site) and the majestic Qutang Gorge gateway Kuimen; ancient poetry and cliff inscriptions.

Suggested Route

Enter at Baidi City, tour the temple and museum, then take a boat through Qutang Gorge to view Kuimen; allow 3-4 hours.

Food & Lodging

Fengjie navel oranges and river fish; stay in Fengjie county town.

Facilities

Cable car/escalator, sightseeing boats, restrooms and parking; some stairs at Baidi City.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

No metro; ~400 km from Chongqing (HSR to Fengjie ~2h); ~420 km from Chongqing Jiangbei Airport. Bus from Fengjie to Baidi City.

Reservation

Online reservation via official WeChat/OTA advised.

Ticket Price

CNY 95 (≈ $13); CNY 0 (). 5; CNY 950 (≈ $132)

Address

Fengjie County Kuimen Street Ave Banshichuqutangxiashe District Baidicheng Scenic Area,

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

白帝城•瞿塘峡景区

奉节县夔门街道办事处瞿塘峡社区白帝城景区 ,

Fengjie County Kuimen Street Ave Banshichuqutangxiashe District Baidicheng Scenic Area,

29.4113, 106.6342

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