Yichang customhouse

The customs in Yichang include Tujia bonfire party, lion dance and dragon boat race.

1, Tujia bonfire party

Bonfire party is a group entertainment activity for Tujia people to vent their emotions and express their feelings. Tujia people danced around the bonfire, and the atmosphere was cheerful and warm, expressing sincere and simple welcome to foreign guests from Dashan.

2, lion dance

The lion dance in the Spring Festival has a very long history in various places, which continues to this day and is still in the ascendant. According to records, after the Northern and Southern Dynasties, lion dancing became increasingly popular among the people, and it developed into accompaniment of gongs and drums in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. On the morning of the first day of the Spring Festival, it is often the time for lions to cross the lane, and it is often postponed until the fifteenth day of the first month.

3. Dragon Boat Race

Dragon boat race is an important activity of Dragon Boat Festival, which is very popular and valued in the south. Its earliest origin is the dragon totem sacrificial activities of wuyue tribes in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Dragon boat race is a traditional folk water sport and entertainment project in China, which has been circulating for more than two thousand years. It is mostly held on festive festivals, and it is a multi-person collective rowing competition. According to historical records, the dragon boat race started in memory of the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. Dragon boat race is not only a kind of sports and entertainment, but also reflects the patriotism and collectivism in people's hearts.

Introduction of Yichang attractions:

The Three Gorges Dam in Yichang City is the largest water conservancy control project and the largest hydropower station in the world today. At present, there are three scenic spots in the dam tourist area: Tanziling, 185 platform and Interception Memorial Park. The first two are located on the north bank of the Yangtze River, and the Interception Memorial Park is located on the south bank of the Yangtze River. As for the dam crest, it was closed to the public many years ago.

Qingjiang Gallery is located on the banks of Qingjiang River in Changyang County, Yichang City. It is the birthplace of Cubans and the mother river of Tujia nationality. An ancient poem wrote: "Three hundred miles of Qingjiang River is picturesque, and three hundred miles of Changyang River is like a corridor", hence the name of Qingjiang Gallery Scenic Area. Mainly take a boat trip on the river to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the strait. During this period, there are 1-2 scenic spots to play on.

The Three Gorges Waterfall Scenic Area, located in Huanghua Township, Yiling District, Yichang City, is a natural geological museum showing many geological ages such as Sinian, Ordovician and Cambrian, and is famous for its green hills, beautiful waters, strange caves and beautiful waterfalls. The air in the scenic spot is fresh, and it is a natural oxygen bar, which is cool and pleasant even in summer.