The town of Fengdu, said to be the abode of devils, is one of the first stops on your Yangtze River cruise. The famous "Ghost City" is really worth a visit. Situated on the northern bank of the river between Zhongxian and Fuling, the city was depicted as the City of Ghosts in two ancient, classic Chinese works "Monkey King" and "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio".

How the Fengdu Ghost City was Named
Fengdu Ghost City - Must-see Attraction along Yangtze River

Fengdu Ghost City is a long-standing city with a time-honored history, known as the 'Ghost City' to most Chinese people. It got the reputation as the 'Ghost City' in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 A.D. - 220 A.D.). Two officials from the imperial court named Wang Fangping and Yin Changsheng, got bored with the political life in the court and came to Mt. Minshan outside the Fengdu City to practice Taoist teachings. Both of them later became immortals by carrying out self-cultivation. This story is widely spread and makes Mt. Minshan famous. When combined together, their surnames Yin and Wang, sound very much like 'King of Hell' in Chinese, hence the people began to call Fengdu the 'Ghost City'.

The Attractions of Fengdu Ghost City
Attraction in Fengdu Ghost City

According to superstitious legend, the dead come to Fengdu Ghost City and the devils go to hell. Since Tang Dynasty, forty-eight temples have been built in the city, such as the 'Hall of the Jade Emperor', 'the Palace of Hell', 'Boundary between the Living and the Dead', 'the Ridge of Helplessness' and 'the Balcony of Nostalgia'. All of the temples there look quite magnificent while statues are extremely lifelike. Mt. Mingshan is sprawling with evergreen trees and bursting with a series of temples, towers and pavilions, etc…The buildings are all very unique and gorgeous. In addition, there are also a large number of inscriptions and couplets scattered on the mountain. The most famous and impressive attraction on the mountain is the Palace of Hell which is exquisitely designed and decorated with a large number of lifelike statues. The attractions in Fengdu Ghost City are arranged and organized according to the system of mundane world. The city is designed according to a strict hierarchy. In addition, there are also countless other tourist attractions, like the world-wide statue of King of Hell, Han Tombs, Mt. Shuangguishan and Dragon River Scenic Area, etc…

China has lots of tourist attractions attracting numerous visitors to come to have vacation. Taking the cruise along Yangtze River is one of the relaxing one. As one of the favorite cruise vacations in China, by cruising through Yangtze River, visitors will able to see impressive and charming natural landscapes all along the way. The most scenic site along Yangtze River is Three Gorges.

Overview of Three Gorges
Three Gorges which is classified as an AAAAA scenic area is a scenic area along the Yangtze River or also called Changjiang, China. It region has a total length of approximately 200 kilometres and primarily famous for its scenery. But besides its charming scenery, it has also historically and culturally important location in China. Three Gorges cover an area of 1208km2, including Wuxia gorge, Qutang gorge, Xiling gorge and some wide valleys between these gorges. Three Gorges has become world-famous for its large and precipitous valleys and rich historical and cultural intentions. They can be for sightseeing, sport, exploration, archaeological studies and scientific investigation.

Charming Yangtze River

Qutang Gorge
Qutang Gorge is 8km long and is celebrated for its magnificent, peculiar and precipitous scenery in the world. It is well-known for its numerous hidden rocks, dangerous shoals and rocks, and turbulent rapids. It is the shortest and most spectacular of China Three Gorges, winds five miles from Baidi City in Fengjie County to Daxi Town in Wushan County.
Qutang Gorge is also the narrowest of the Three Gorges, with its widest point measuring only 500 feet wide. Visitors will find numerous attractions on the two banks.

Calm and Peaceful Qutang Gorge

Wuxia Gorge
Wuxia Gorge is 42km long and is serene and secluded and presents a panorama of lovely scenery. It is the longest of the Three Gorges where starts from the mouth of the Daning River and ends at Guandu Ferry. This part is well-known as quiet, peaceful and gracefully beautiful. There are steep hills and cliffs on both bank of the river. Many scenic spots in Wuxia Gorge are famous, there are Twelve Peaks of Wuxia Gorge, Three Terraces and Eight Sceneries of Wuxia Gorge, Kongming Stele of Wuxia Gorge etc.

Wuxia Gorge

Xiling Gorge
Xiling Gorge is 66km long and is well-known for its dangerous rugged shoals and the turbulent waters. It has located in Hubei Province, the last of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River. The most historical sites, cultural relics and natural scenery in this area are Huangling Temple and Sanyou Cave.

Enjoy its stunning natural landscapes along the river and experience the luxury cruise vacation by our Yangtze River Tour.

Would you want arrange your summer vacation to China? Find out the best places to travel in China during the early summer (from May to June). Here some best places that could be some of your recommendation places to visit:

No.1 Tibet
Potala Palace, landmak of Tibet

July, August and September is Tibet peak season with some rainy season. That time many famous attractions in Tibet will be overcrowded by visitors. In the early summer, visiting Tibet could be comfortable with less rain and sun will not shines too strong.
Explore many famous antique, sacred and mysterious tourist attractions in Tibet as well as view fabulous nature sceneries around the city.

No.2 Shangri-la
Shangri-la, pure land in Yunnan

Became a beautiful city located in Yunnan Province, Shangri-la offers charming natural landscapes. With amazing canyons, grasslands, alpine lakes, forests, snow-capped mountain, national customs and the comfortable weather all the year round, Shangri-la will never failed to satisfy visitors who come.
Get peaceful, calm and romantic vacation in the early summer.

No.3 Li River, Guilin
Beautiful Sunset along Li River

Li River is a favorite attraction in Guilin which offers stunning nature karsts landscapes along the river. In the early summer, you could take comfortable cruise boating through limestone cones, and hills blanketed with green plants. With fresh air, no pollution you could breathe some fresh air far from the city along the river.
Boating through Li River Scenic Spot, Crown Cave, Yangdi Village, Xingping Town and Yangshuo Town, you will be cruising about 55 kilometers long beauty river.

No.4 Three Gorges
Three Gorges along Yangtze River

The Three Gorges is the most favorite and charming section along Yangtze River. It will be great make a plan to experience a cruise trip explore Yangtze. The cruise route is from Chongqing City in the west to Yichang City in the east. Visitors onboard will pass through the beauty Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, the largest Xiling Gorge and the Three Gorge Dam (huge dam project in China).
Enjoy the mountain landscapes while cruising and get yourself comfortable inside the cruise in this early summer.

No.5 Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Grand View in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Zhangjiajie has the unique landscapes with lush forests dominated by huge quartzite sandstone pillars. Regarded as one of the beauty nature reserves in China, this stunning and magical place actually have inspired the creation of Avatar's Hallelujah Mountains. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 and was recognized as China's first national forest park (4,810 hectares). Capture lots of amazing and priceless photos, enjoy the magical of several mountain peaks and cool wind in the summer. It is a great leisure and relaxation places that could not be miss.