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Yichang (宜昌; Yíchāng) is a city in Hubei Province.

[edit] Understand

The population of Yichang is around 4 million. The city is located just below the Three Gorges around 30 km downstream of the dam. It used to be the gateway to the upper Yangze and an important post in the Sino-Japanese war, though not much of those times is visible anymore. Nowadays the city is known as the ending point of the Three Gorges river cruising trip and is less often used for a trip upstream.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

There is an airport-Three Gorges Airport in Yichang, located 40min driving out of the city. There are flights going to/from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Xi'an, etc. Taxi prices to the airport vary from 60-80, there is also a bus going out there, find out in city when and from where it leaves.

[edit] By bus

Yichang can easily be reached by bus. There is a main bus station, where there are buses from/to main cities in China. There are further bus stations at the docks where the river cruises end/start.

[edit] By train

Train is aslo a very easy way to get to Yichang. The train station is just in the city center. The East Train Station is presently being built.

[edit] By boat/cruise

Many people get in by boat. Most boats arrive around 1-1.30pm at the docks from where it is possible to catch a bus to Wuhan the same night which for most people might be the most interesting option of getting out. There are also many Yangtze Cruises sailing on the Yangtze River between Chongqing and Yichang (see Do Section).

[edit] Get around

There are lots of buses. The town is not that big so going by foot is an option. If you want to go to the Three Visitors Cave take bus 10 leaving at the main Square (hourly or half hourly). A taxi ride out there is ¥10-20.

Taxis may or may not use the meter, if you stay in the downtown limits, rides should not exceed ¥10.

[edit][add listing] See

• Three Gorges Dam. The largest dam in the world.  edit

• Three Visitors Cave and Park, (On a peninsula outside the city). The Cave contains some poetry engraved in stone, not very big though but has a nice little story to it. The surrounding park has a view of the Yangze River as well as some old military defense walls, Sino-Japanese war memorial stones, river viewing pavillion and some ancient city remains. The walk around the park has lots of steps and is pretty decent, good relaxing spot. ¥48.  edit

• Three Gorges Village, (On the edge of the Xiling gorge, about 20km west of Yichang downtown, bus 10-1 will take you there in about 30 minutes). Has an amazing view of the river. The theme park style site features ancient Yangtze tracker's remind, a natural karst cave like an under-earth palace. This site is very popular among Chinese, but very few Western travelers know this place. A day tour will cover all interesting sites at this area. It is suggested that you leave in the morning. ¥120.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

[edit] Yangtze River Cuises

There are many luxury Yangtze cruises sailing between Yichang and Chongqing lasting three nights downstream and four nights upstream. The cruise fare usually includes shore excursions (Fengdu, Shennong Stream/Lesser Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam) and all meals on-board the ship except the dinner of the check-in day.

• Dragon Cruisers, ☎ +86 717 8860467, [1]. Each ship has weekly departures from each of Yichang and Chongqing from mid March to mid November. Operates Emperor, Dragon, Three Kingdoms and Serenity, which are all five star ships. Includes shore excursions at Fengdu Ghost City, White Shennong Stream (only downstream), Lesser Three Gorges (only upstream), Three Gorges Dam as well as on board entertainment.  edit

• New Century Cruises, [2].  edit

• Orient Royal Cruise (东方皇家旅游船; Dōngfānghuángjiā Lǚyóuchuán), [3]. Operates East King and Yangzi Explorer. Rates at homepage start at $760 for East King (plus $70 for shore excursions) and $1,400 for Yangzi Explorer.  edit

• Presidient Cruises, [4].  edit

• Regal China Cruises (中国皇家公主号; Zhōngguó Huángjiāgōngzhǔhào).  edit

• Victoria Cruises, [5].  edit

• Viking River Cruises, [6].  edit

[edit] Other

• Bungie Jump, Besides the Three Visitors Cave (Xialaoxi Bridge). You can bungie jump near the Three Visitors Cave, though not recommended as the construction looks really old and badly maintained.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Yiling Square. The center of Yichang, a Greenland covers 55,200 square meters. You can shop around this area.  edit

• International Trade Building (Guomao), (In walking distance to the railway station). A 6-floor department store. On the first floor there is a huge super market, you can buy wine, food, and daily use stuff.  edit

• Beishan Convenience Store. Yichang's 7/11 store. There is a lot of branches downtown, including one at Erma Road which is open 24 hours a day.  edit

[edit][add listing] Eat

[edit][add listing] Drink

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Yichang Hotel (yichang fandian), Dongshan Dadao. Nice 3 star Hotel, a walk away from downtown, train and bus stations. ¥288, discounts ¥198.  edit

• Wonhow Motel, (Oppisite the long distance bus station), ☎ 0717-8867888. checkout: 12 noon. New clean hotel. Staff speak a little English. Free internet access in rooms. Breakfast is included in the price. Double ¥198.  edit

[edit] Get out

You can leave Yichang by bus, train, air and cruise.

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