Yichang Travel Guide
Yichang, known in ancient times as Yiling, is a lively, sprawling, modern-day city on the banks of the Yangtze River in Hubei Province. (See Yichang map)
Yichang lies at the eastern end of Xiling Gorge, one of the three gorges of the Three Gorges Dam area, and is the gateway to the Three Gorge Dam site, the Three Gorges(the Three Gorges being the Xiling Gorge, Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge), and the many historical sites along the Yangtze River. more about Yichang »
- Chinese Name: 宜昌
- Chinese Pinyin: yí chāng
- Location: Central China
- Latitude: 30° 58′ N
- Longitude: 111° 41′ E
- Elevation: 114 M (374 FT)
- Time Zone: (UTC+8)
- Area Code: 0717
- Population: 4 million
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Three Gorges Dam
Summary The Three Gorge Dam is the one of the largest dams in the world, and Three Gorges Dam Scenic Area is a tourist attraction combining modern project, nature scenery and cultural landscapes. Features 1. With an area of 15 square kilometers (5.8 square mils), the Three Gorges Dam Scenic Area consists of f... more about Three Gorges Dam
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Shopping in Yichang
Overview Elegant Xiling Painted Pottery, amongst the most famous ceramics in China, is a popular purchase. Fans of Chinese ancient culture should be on the look out for the so-called "four studying treasures," i.e. the writing brush, ink stick, ink slab and paper. Another local specialty is the Three Gorges Stone, featuring natural pat...more info about Yichang Shopping »
Hi Karen,
The whole way between Yichang and Wuhan will high speed road, it is quite good. It will take you about 4 hours for the drive tour.
Yichang is always the last stop of the Yangtze cruise. Do you need us to arrange a cruise for you?
Regards,
Coco
Dear Sir or Madam, I checked the cruise calendar, there is no ship from Yichang to Chongqing on Jan 3rd and Jan 4th. But the Century Emerald is available from Yichang to Chongqing on Jan 2nd. The price for deluxe cabin is US$410 (RMB2600) per person. If you wish to book this ship, please let me know as soon as possible. Or you can click here to book it online:http://www.chinahighlights.com/yangtzecruise/century-emerald/.
Hello Dorota, I don''t think there is hydrofoil.
Hi Kate,
The bus from Yichang to Wuhan departs every one hour. You may buy the ticket upon your arrival. The bus takes about 5 hours to get to Wuhan.
Wish you a nice journey!
Hi Kate, the best way from Yichang to Guilin is take a bus from Yichang to Wuhan. Then take a flight from Wuhan to Guilin. Another option is take a train from Yichang to Liuzhou (柳州), then connect a train or bus from Liuzhou to Guilin.
Hi, Bing Kan,
I have never heard anybody went across the Three Gorges Dam area by car or taxi. I don't think it's possible to do that, as there are so many high mountains which may block the way. However, you can hike parts of the gorges. Even by hiking, you need to take a ferry from one side of the river to the other side regularly.
Hi Jan,
There aren't any cruise from Wuhan to Yichang. The ship between Wuhan to Chongqing is available. I will send the details about the ship to your e-mail later.
Laosi,
The Labour's Holiday in May has shortened to 3 days (May. 1-3), so popular tourist cities (Beijing, Xian etc) are not so crowd as in National Holiday (Oct. 1-7). Also what are your destinations? If it is Yangtze Cruise, i think it should be ok, as there is max passengers for each cruise. But you should make the reservations ahead. I am happy to check the best route for your travel plan.
Karen (karen@chinahighlights.com)
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Yichang Travel Service
- Yichang–Hongkong Scheduled Service Is Available Jul. 19, 2011
- President Prime Cruise Started Its Maiden Voyage Apr. 8, 2011
- Yichang–Wanzhou Railway to be Opened to Traffic at the End of 2010 Aug. 18, 2010
