First Bend of the Yangtze River 长江第一湾
Broad bend where the Yangtze turns north, usually paired with a stop in Shigu town.
View from the roadside platform; the bend is best seen with a wide lens or drone where allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book First Bend of the Yangtze River in advance?
No advance booking is needed.
What are the opening hours of First Bend of the Yangtze River?
Open 24 hours, year-round
How much is a ticket to First Bend of the Yangtze River?
Entry is free. The official hilltop main viewing platform is free and open to all, with no entrance ticket and no compulsory sightseeing-bus or shuttle charge (pages 1–3; page 2/3 list it as 'free entry'). Separately charged, optional items: small privately built riverside/village viewpoints (e.g. a guesthouse viewpoint charging about CNY 5, or a privately built access road at '一湾饭店' charging CNY 20); guiding fees for the rough 2-hour trail to the summit behind the guesthouse; and Yangtze First Bend rafting, which is priced separately (about CNY 130 and up per page 2, or CNY 198/person for the 12 km 黎明 stretch or the 石鼓镇 stretch per page 5).
How long do I need at First Bend of the Yangtze River?
Plan about 1.5 hours.
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