The Stories of Fengdu
Fengdu is a place where folklore shapes the landscape.
Known for its temples, statues and traditional stories about the afterlife, Fengdu Ghost City is unlike the peaceful gardens and mountain viewpoints encountered elsewhere along the Yangtze.
The pathways climb upward through a world of symbolic gates, carved figures and legends that have been retold for generations.
It is atmospheric without feeling like a conventional attraction. Every structure seems to carry another story, and every story offers a glimpse into older ideas about morality, judgment and the world beyond ordinary life.
Fengdu appears on many Century Cruises routes between Chongqing and Yichang or Shanghai.
The visit creates an intriguing interruption in the river’s natural beauty. One moment is spent watching green hills from the ship; the next is spent walking through a mythological landscape.
Back onboard, the contrast lingers.
The river outside the window appears peaceful, but Fengdu has added another dimension to it—a reminder that the Yangtze carries stories as naturally as it carries water.
