Wushan red leaves are "a business card" for tourism in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. It is understood that in recent years, the county has expanded and strengthened red-leaf tourism. On the basis of the original 100,000 mu of wild red leaves, red-leaf tree species such as sumac and red maple have been planted along the Yangtze River, expanding the area of red leaves to 200,000 mu. . In the early winter of each year, the layers of forests on both sides of the Three Gorges are dyed, and the red leaves all over the mountains form a beautiful scenery picture.

The first Three Gorges Red Leaf Festival and the 8th Goddess Tourism and Culture Festival opened in Wushan on November 28, 2007, and received tens of thousands of tourists on that day. At the investment promotion meeting of the Three Gorges Red Leaf Festival, Wushan introduced 1.65 billion yuan of capital. At 7:40 p.m. on December 1, 2008, He Shizhong, Member of the Standing Committee of the Chongqing Municipal Committee and Minister of the Propaganda Department, announced the opening of the second International Red Leaf Festival.

Among the famous red leaf scenic spots in the country, the Three Gorges red leaves can be said to be unique, with five characteristics that are unmatched by other scenic spots.

First, the area is large and the momentum is spectacular. The red leaves of the Three Gorges are spread throughout the Three Gorges basin of the Yangtze River. Located in the heart of the Three Gorges, Wushan Mountain is the place with the most red leaves in the Three Gorges area. According to preliminary statistics, there are about 100,000 mu, of which there are more than 30,000 mu of continuous red leaf areas, which are distributed in the north and south of the river. Gorgeous landscape full of layers of forest. Walking into Wushan is like walking into a magnificent picture of red leaves.

Second, there are many varieties and bright colors. The varieties of red leaves in Wushan [1] are very rich, and there are more than 200 kinds of plants whose leaves turn red in autumn. Among them, cotinus, tallow, maple, etc. are the main ones, especially cotinus, which is a kind of shrub. The biggest feature is that it is concentrated into pieces, making the whole hill red. There are more than 20 types of red leaves in palm shape, five star shape, feather shape, heart shape, oval shape, duck palm shape and needle shape. The color of red leaves is mostly fiery red, and there are more than 20 kinds of blood red, wine red, iron red, purple red, rose red and so on.

Third, the cycle is long and the scenery is clear. Due to the unique variety of red leaves and the three-dimensional climate, the viewing period of the red leaves in the Three Gorges is about 3 months, which lasts from the beginning of November to the next January. In mid-autumn, it is colorful, in late autumn, the forests are dyed, and in early winter it is red. The viewing period of other red leaf scenic spots is only about one month.

Fourth, the landscape is good, and they complement each other. Wushan is a famous scenic spot in the whole country. The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River traverses the territory of Wushan. The twelve peaks of Wuxia are known as a tortuous landscape gallery. The Goddess Peak is the symbol of the oriental beauty and god of love. "Top 40 Resorts" and the first batch of "AAAAA" level scenic spots in the country, known as "Wonder of China" and "Stunning Scenery in the World", "cutting off the clouds and rain in Wushan, Gaoxia out of Pinghu" shows the beautiful picture of the new Three Gorges, the first of the Three Gorges The ancient town of Dachang has been officially opened to tourists during the National Day. There are also a series of tourism brands such as the Keongpo Site of Asia's earliest human fossils 2.04 million years ago, the ski resort Liziping Forest Park, and the 5,000-year-old Daxi Cultural Site. Thousand-year hanging coffins, ancient plank roads, bamboo branches, footsteps, numerous myths and legends, rough boatmen's chants, melodious Wuxia love songs, mysterious witchcraft spells, strange folk customs, exquisite snacks, Gaotang Temple, Religious monuments such as Goddess Temple and Wenfeng Temple all show the unique beauty and richness of Wushan tourism culture. Looking at the red leaves in such an environment naturally complements each other, making it even more refreshing.

Fifth, it is full of fun and fascinating. When viewing the red leaves in Wushan, tourists can watch the red leaves on the cruise ship. After the third phase of the Three Gorges Project is impounded, the water level rises so that the coriander on the shore can be touched, and tourists can enjoy the red leaves at close range and smell the fragrance of the red leaves on the boat. You can also visit the mountains and go ashore to get in touch with the red leaves. Red leaves, goddesses, and cloud and rain are all signs of love. They are all gathered together in Wushan, which will definitely make you linger and be fascinated.

The red leaves of the Three Gorges blooming in the mountains are very popular among tourists. In the 1980s, there was a movie that was popular all over the country called "When the Red Leaves Are Full of Mountains". In the film, "The red leaves in the mountains are like Caixia, and the Caixia reflects the Three Gorges every year. The moving melody is still widely sung, and many citizens even call for this song to be the city song of Chongqing. Wang Yang, secretary of the municipal party committee, was full of praise in an interview with reporters from the national online media: "When you enter the Small Three Gorges in Wushan, there is a wave of clear water under the boat, and the red leaves on both sides of the strait are in full swing, which is absolutely no less than the red leaves of Xiangshan." Especially attracted by the special charm of the red leaves of the Three Gorges, there is an endless stream of tourists who go to Wushan to watch the red leaves of the Three Gorges, especially photography, painting, travel friends, car friends, and mountaineering enthusiasts. Every day, nearly 1,000 people are active in the red leaf areas of Wushan. . Recently, with the red leaves of the Three Gorges gradually turning red, many backpackers have begun to enter Wushan.

As of 2021, fifteen sessions have been successfully held.