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View Plans & PricingArea: 21,084 km²
Population: ~3.9 million (2020)
Yichang means "suitable for prosperity" in Chinese. It is located in western Hubei at the eastern end of the Three Gorges and is the site of the Three Gorges Dam.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) has domestic flights. Yichang Railway Station and Yichang East Station connect to Wuhan and other cities on the Yichang–Wanzhou railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
China Three Gorges University and Three Gorges Vocational College are the main institutions.
Yichang lies at the eastern end of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River with a humid subtropical climate. It has mountains, the Gezhouba Dam, and the Three Gorges Dam.
Visit the Three Gorges Dam, Gezhouba Dam, Xiling Gorge, Chexi Folk Scenic Area, and Yichang Museum.
Day 1: Three Gorges Dam and Gezhouba Dam.
Day 2: Yangtze River cruise and Xiling Gorge.
Try Yichang cold shrimp (liangxia), spicy fish, Three Gorges fish, and Hubei-style noodles.
Buy Three Gorges souvenirs, citrus fruits, dried fish, and local snacks. Main shopping is on Jiefang Road.
Local Vibe: Yichang is the gateway to the Three Gorges, a river city where freight boats, hydroelectric power, and spicy Hubei food meet. Locals are proud of their position on the Yangtze, their oranges, and the engineering marvel of the nearby dam.
Fun Facts:
• Yichang is the starting point for Yangtze River cruises through the Three Gorges.
• The Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric dam, is near Yichang.
• Yichang is famous for its citrus fruits, especially its sweet oranges and pomelos.
Yichang locals speak their own flavor of Mandarin. Try these phrases to earn a smile:
过早 (guò zǎo) — Eat breakfast.
蛮扎实 (mán zhā shi) — Really solid.
搞么子 (gǎo mó zi) — What are you doing? — Hubei style.
• Qu Yuan — The ancient poet of the Chu kingdom is commemorated near Yichang, and his legend is tied to the Dragon Boat Festival.
• Wang Zhaojun — One of the Four Beauties of ancient China is associated with the Xiangxi region near Yichang.
• Modern Dam Engineers — Generations of engineers built and managed the Three Gorges Dam near Yichang.
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