Yichang Travel Guide

Yichang is the gateway to the Three Gorges. The Three Gorges Dam is located within its territory, and the perilous rapids and plank roads of Xiling Gorge are also here. Taking a boat through the Gezhouba Lock is the most intuitive way to understand "how the water level is raised."

Main Highlights

Three Gorges Dam

The Tanziling Viewing Platform offers a panoramic view, and the 185 Platform allows for a direct line of sight to the top of the dam.

Three Gorges People

The folk scenery area along Longjin Creek in the gorge, featuring stilted buildings and the quick chant of boatmen.

Xiling Gorge Mouth and Sanyou Cave

Cliffs at the gorge mouth and cliff inscriptions from various dynasties.

Gezhouba Lock

Take a boat through the lock to experience the rise and fall of the water level.

Recommended Stay and Itinerary

• Recommended stay: 1-2 days.
• One day for the dam, another day for the Three Gorges People and Xiling Gorge Mouth.
• Connecting with other cities of the same theme is more efficient; refer to the "Extendable Routes" below.

Best Season

April to October; the scenery differs between flood and dry seasons.

How to Get There and Intercity Transport

High-speed train from Wuhan to Yichang takes about 2 hours; sightseeing buses are needed to visit the Three Gorges Dam.

Local Cuisine

Yichang spicy oil noodles, radish dumplings, Three Gorges sweet potato crisp, and Yangtze River fatty fish.

Local Tips

• The Three Gorges Dam requires real-name reservation and security check; the perspectives of the gorge are different when viewed by cruise or by land, so you can choose either or book both.

Province

This entry belongs to Hubei (2 ready-made routes), and you can compare all routes in the province from the province page.