Yichang City Travel

Hubei Yichang - Important hydropower base in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River, featuring world-class water conservancy projects like Three Gorges Dam and Gezhouba Dam, natural and cultural landscapes like Qingjiang Gallery and Three Gorges Scenic Spot, a tourist destination integrating magnificent landscape with Ba-Chu culture.

2700+
Years of city history
1
World Irrigation Engineering Heritage
1700+
sq km Qingjiang water area
400万+
Permanent residents

Yichang City Districts and Counties Travel

Xiling District

Central urban area of Yichang, commercial and cultural center

Yiling SquareXiling Gorge MouthGezhouba DamRiverside Park
Wujiagang District

Transportation hub of Yichang City, emerging commercial district

Yichang East StationMay 1st SquareMuji MountainYangtze River Highway Bridge
Dianjun District

Ecological new area on south bank of Yangtze River, cultural tourism area

Muji Mountain Forest ParkOlympic Sports CenterJuanqiao River Wetland Park
Xiaoting District

Important industrial town, Three Kingdoms ancient battlefield site

Xiaoting Ancient BattlefieldThree Gorges AirportYangtze River Highway Bridge
Yiling District

Location of Three Gorges Project, rich in tourism resources

Three Gorges DamThree Gorges Scenic SpotXiling GorgeThree Gorges Waterfall
Yuan'an County

Hometown of Leizu, ecologically livable county

Mingfeng MountainLeizu's HometownQinglong BayWuling Gorge
Xingshan County

Hometown of Wang Zhaojun, unique Gaolan scenery

Zhaojun's HometownGaolan Scenic AreaChaotianhou DriftGateway to Shennongjia
Zigui County

Hometown of Qu Yuan, core area of Three Gorges reservoir region

Qu Yuan's Hometown Cultural Tourism AreaThree Gorges Bamboo SeaJiuwanxi DriftLianzi Cliff
Changyang Tujia Autonomous County

Core area of Qingjiang Gallery, Tujia ethnic settlement

Qingjiang GalleryQingjiang FangshanNorth Latitude 30° IslandBawang Cave
Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County

Hometown of tea, original ecological tourism area

Chaibuxi Grand CanyonHouhe National Nature ReserveWufeng Tusi CityCaihua Maojian Tea Garden
Yidu City

Confluence of Yangtze River and Qingjiang River, industrial tourism city

Three Gorges Jiufeng ValleyQingjiang Tianlong BayYang Shoujing's Former ResidenceOrdovician Stone Forest
Dangyang City

Three Kingdoms ancient battlefield, origin of Guan Yu culture

ChangbanpoYuquan TempleGuanling MausoleumBaibao Fortress
Zhijiang City

Yangtze River coastal port city, wine country

Jiangkou Ancient TownDongshi Old Main StreetAnfusi Ten-thousand Mu Peach GardenZhijiang Daqu Distillery

Yichang City Four Days Three Nights Three Gorges Style Tour

View the majestic dam, tour Qingjiang Gallery, explore Ba-Chu culture, taste gorge cuisine

Trip Duration
4 Days 3 Nights
Main Destinations
Three Gorges Dam Tourism Area, Three Gorges Scenic Spot, Qingjiang Gallery, Qu Yuan's Hometown Cultural Tourism Area
Suitable For
Nature Lovers, Cultural Explorers, Families, Photography Enthusiasts
Average Budget
¥1500-¥3000
01
Majestic Dam
Three Gorges Project Wonder Tour
Trip Highlights

Morning visit Three Gorges Dam viewing platform, overlook the world's largest hydraulic engineering project. Afternoon visit Tanziling, 185 Platform, feel the grandeur of "cutting off Wushan clouds and rain, high gorge creating calm lake". Evening watch "Three Gorges Scenic Spot" live performance.

Attractions Arrangement
Three Gorges Dam
Currently the world's largest water conservancy hub project, with comprehensive benefits like flood control, power generation, navigation, National 5A-level tourist attraction.
Tanziling
Highest point of Three Gorges Dam scenic area, named for its jar-like shape, offers panoramic views of the dam and Three Gorges reservoir.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Three Gorges Dam area hotels
  • Yichang urban area four-star hotels
  • Qingjiang riverside homestays
Food Recommendations
  • Xiakou Tofu Pudding
  • Cured Pork with Potatoes
  • Yangtze River Fat Fish
  • Hezha (Soybean Paste)
Travel Tips
  • Dam scenic area free but requires advance reservation
  • Scenic area sightseeing vehicle ¥35
  • Recommend wearing comfortable sports shoes
02
Picturesque Village
Three Gorges Folk Culture Experience Tour
Trip Highlights

Full day in-depth tour of Three Gorges Scenic Spot. Morning admire stilted house clusters and Tujia song and dance at Longjin Stream. Afternoon explore Ba-Chu cultural relics at Bawang Village, experience the unique landscape of "one shoulder carrying two dams, one river connecting four streams".

Attractions Arrangement
Three Gorges Scenic Spot
National 5A-level tourist attraction, integrating Three Gorges natural scenery with Tujia folk culture, hailed as "concentrated scroll painting of Three Gorges style".
Longjin Stream
Core scenic area of Three Gorges Scenic Spot, clear stream water, stilted houses arranged in orderly fashion on both banks, Tujia girls washing yarn by stream forming classic scene.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Urban area to scenic area about 1.5 hours
  • Need to take ferry within scenic area
  • Recommend self-driving or group tour
Ticket Information
  • Scenic area ticket ¥158
  • Round-trip ferry ticket ¥30
  • Performance package ticket ¥210
Photography Tips
  • Morning light suitable for shooting stilted houses
  • Tujia song and dance performances 10:00/14:00
  • Riverside mist landscape artificially created
03
Beautiful Qingjiang
Gallery Landscape Poetic Tour
Trip Highlights

Full day enjoying Qingjiang Gallery. Morning cruise Daoying Gorge, Xianren Village, appreciate "Qingjiang water clear ten zhang, people see its clarity" scenery. Afternoon ascend Wuluo Zhongli Mountain, explore Ba people origin, feel Tujia ancestral culture.

Attractions Arrangement
Qingjiang Gallery
National 5A-level tourist attraction, featuring core landscapes like "Shuibuya High Dam, Butterfly Cliff, Xianren Village", known as "Eight hundred li Qingjiang beautiful as painting".
Wuluo Zhongli Mountain
Core scenic spot of Qingjiang Gallery, birthplace of Tujia ancestor Linjun, mountain has Ba cultural relics like Xiangwang Temple, Stone God Platform.
Practical Information
Cruise Information
  • Cruise departure times 9:00/10:30
  • Full journey about 4-5 hours
  • Cruise ticket includes scenic area ticket ¥145
Food Recommendations
  • Qingjiang Fish Hot Pot
  • Tujia Taigezi (Lifting Grids)
  • Lazhi Tofu
  • Qingjiang Shrimp
Precautions
  • Seasickness sufferers prepare medicine in advance
  • Large mountain temperature difference, bring jacket
  • Respect Tujia ethnic customs
04
Qu Yuan's Spirit
Chu Culture Roots-seeking Tour
Trip Highlights

Morning visit Qu Yuan's Hometown Cultural Tourism Area, learn about Qu Yuan's life and Chu Ci culture, watch Dragon Boat Festival custom performances. Afternoon tour Three Gorges Bamboo Sea, experience bamboo raft drifting, feel cultural charm of "Qu Yuan's hometown on Xiling Gorge bank, first county at head of Three Gorges reservoir".

Attractions Arrangement
Qu Yuan's Hometown Cultural Tourism Area
National 5A-level tourist attraction, includes Qu Yuan Temple, Qu Yuan's Clothing and Hat Tomb, Gorge River Ancient Folk Houses, etc., centrally displaying Qu Yuan culture and gorge river folk customs.
Three Gorges Bamboo Sea
Natural scenic area featuring bamboo forest, waterfalls, streams, known as "Little Jiuzhai of Three Gorges", can experience bamboo raft, cable slide and other projects.
Practical Information
Return Suggestions
  • Zigui to Yichang urban area about 1 hour
  • About 1.5 hours from Three Gorges Airport
  • Recommend departing for return before 2 PM
Souvenir Recommendations
  • Qu Yuan's Hometown Zongzi
  • Zigui Navel Oranges
  • Three Gorges Stone Carvings
  • Tujia Brocade
Cultural Experiences
  • Participate in zongzi making experience
  • Learn to sing Dragon Boat Tune
  • Chu Ci classic recitation meeting

Must-Try Foods in Yichang City

Yichang Liangxia (Cold Shrimp)

Yichang specialty summer snack, made from rice paste into shrimp-shaped rice cake, paired with brown sugar water or sour plum soup, cool and refreshing, smooth texture.

Radish Dumplings

Yichang traditional snack, using shredded radish as filling, fried in special mold, crispy outside soft inside, savory and delicious.

Tujia Cured Pork

Tujia traditional food, using pork smoked with cypress branches, can be steamed or stir-fried, rich aroma, unique flavor.

Qingjiang Fat Fish

Yichang signature dish, selects wild fat fish (Leiocassis longirostris) from Qingjiang, steamed or simmered in white soup, tender meat, milky white soup, extremely delicious.

Yichang City Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • April-May: Spring mountain flowers bloom, Qingjiang abundant water
  • September-November: Autumn cool climate, Three Gorges red leaves gradually color
  • June-August: Summer suitable for drifting, but note flood warnings
  • Dragon Boat Festival period can experience Qu Yuan's hometown dragon boat race
Must-Experience Projects
  • Three Gorges Dam ship lift experience
  • Qingjiang Gallery cruise sightseeing
  • Three Gorges Scenic Spot Tujia wedding performance
  • Jiuwanxi/Chaotianhou Drift
  • Qu Yuan's hometown Dragon Boat Festival custom experience
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: about ¥500-800
  • Accommodation: ¥350-800/night
  • Dining: ¥200-400/day
  • Transportation: about ¥300
  • Total: ¥1500-3000
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Need reservation for Three Gorges Dam visit? → Yes, need advance reservation on official website
  • How long for Qingjiang Gallery cruise? → Full journey about 4-5 hours
  • Which Yichang drift is most exciting? → Chaotianhou Drift known for excitement
  • Far distance between Yichang attractions? → Recommend car rental or one-day tour participation