Highway drives cultural experiences

Unique geographical and historical features offer a magical journey for travelers

"Every step forward unfolds a different scenery, almost like traveling in a painting scroll." This is a pertinent description of a journey on the 39.6 kilometer-long China National Highway 348, which links the Three Gorges project with some core scenic spots. Driving through the G348, the first national level scenic highway, is like attending a class in geology.

The highway was renovated in 2020. Now, as the sole national highway leading to the Three Gorges scenic area, this tourist road is not only a legacy of hard work, but also a repository of mysteries of the Earth. Exemplifying the pioneering integrated development of transportation and tourism, the G348 has combined a learning experience of geological landscapes with an ecological corridor and nine rest areas.

The picturesque scenery, abundant geological landscapes as well as cultural relics alongside the highway have enchanted throngs of tourists. It also connects core scenic areas such as the Tribe of the Three Gorges, and the Three Gorges Dam area.