During the Spring Festival holiday, 69 Thai tourists took a special Three Gorges cruise from Yichang No.9 Dock.

　　They were deeply impressed by the water-raising process at the Gezhouba Dam. The visitors also enjoyed dragon and lion dances at Sanyou Cave and experienced Chu culture in Qu Yuan’s Hometown.

　　“I brought my mother here to experience the real Chinese New Year,” said Paksiri. “The dragon dances and red lanterns are unique here. I’m so glad to celebrate the Spring Festival in Yichang.” (Sanxia Daily: Reporters/Gao Ran and Chen Xiangrui)