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Yichang is located in the Hubei Province of Southwest China with Jingzhou and Jingmen in the east, Shimen County of the Hunan Province in the south, Enshi Tujia-Miao Autonomous Prefecture in the west, and Xiangyang in the north. It is also at the intersection of the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River as well as the transition zone from Wuling Mountain to Jianghan Plain. As the capital of hydroelectricity in China, Yichang hosts the world famous Three Gorges Project and Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project, and is also the home of world-famous figures such as the poet Quyuan and the princess Wang Zhaojun. In addition, Yichang has been awarded many honors by different organizations including the titles of National Health City, National Garden City, and Excellent Tourism City in Chin... Yichang Overview

Yichang Attractions

  • Xiling Gorge Happy Valley: Neighboring the Xialao Stream and Sanyou Cave, the Xiling Gorge Happy Valley is located in the Xiakou Scenic Area of Yichang, which is 8 kilometers from the city center and 30 kilometers from the Three Gorge Dam. It is the largest comprehensive entertainment and recreational area in the Three Gorges, combing tourism, dinning, hotels, and entertainment for all audiences.
  • Chinese Sturgeon Museum: Covering an area of 12 hectares, the Chinese Sturgeon Museum is the only professional Level 1 sturgeon protection institution in China. More than 5 million sturgeons of different sizes have been introduced into the Yangtze River by artificial reproduction in the museum since 1982, which has helped to prevent the extinction of Chinese sturgeons due to the construction of the Three Gorges Project and Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project.
  • Qu Yuan Ancestral Hall: Built in the 15th year of Yuanhe in the Tang Dynasty (618 A.D.-907 A.D.), the Qu Yuan Ancestral Hall is located in Xiangjiaping just 1.5 kilometers from Tigui County and serves as a dedicated memorial to the great poet Quan Yuan. It was renovated during the Song (960 A.D.-1,279 A.D.), the Yuan (1206 A.D.-1368 A.D.), the Ming (1368- A.D.-1644 A.D.) and the Qing Dynasties (1616 A.D.-1911 A.D.) respectively, and moved to its present site in 1978 due to the construction of the Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project.

Yichang Food

The food in Yichang is very rich and diverse, ranging from the fish in the river to local snacks featuring original juices, freshness, saltiness, and spiciness. Famous dishes in the city are fried shrimps in hot and spicy sauce, dumplings with carrots, Sanyou immortal chicken dish, fish with white soup, and chicken with mushroom soup. Yichang Food

Yichang Shopping

Because of its geographical location, Yichang is very rich in specialties and the city markets are blessed with fruit such as oranges, kiwifruits, persimmons, and pears. Visitors may also find a wide variety of different tea in the city, in addition to chestnuts and mushrooms for friends and relatives. Yichang Shopping

Yichang Nightlife

Yichang is the birthplace of the ancient Ba-Chu culture, and the local singing and dancing is the highlight of Yichang’s folk tourism including Tujia singing and dancing in Changyang, folk piping and drumming music in Zhijiang, and Za wine songs. Yichang Nightlife

Yichang Transportation

  • City Transportation: Buses There are a total of 36 public bus routes in Yichang. The ticket fare is CNY 1 for common buses and CNY 2 for sightseeing buses in the city. A multi-level ticketing fare system is implemented on...
  • Airport: Yichang Sanxia Airport is located in the Xiaoting District of Yichang, which is 26 kilometers from the city center and 55 kilometers from the Three Gorge Dam, with Yi-Huang Highway to the north, the Y...
  • Waterway: The waterway from Yichang to Chongqing is the busiest line along the Yangtze River, and there are direct ships for passengers from Yichang Port to Chongqing, Wan County and Fengjie. The navigation con...

 

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