6 Days in Yichang: What to Do and See in Yichang

Day 1 | Morning

Tribe of the Three Gorges

Opening Hours: Open from 3/1-10/31,8:00am-5:30pm;Open from 11/1-2/28,8:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 180 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Shipai Village, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang city

Tribe of the Three Gorges is located in the Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River and consists of three areas: the mountain tribe, the floating tribe, and the riverside tribe. Here, you can enjoy the natural scenery of the Three Gorges ecosystem in a comprehensive and multi-angle manner through a combination of boat tours and walks. There are also various performances in the scenic spot and several games every day. Specific programs and performance times will be listed in detail on a bulletin board at the entrance of the scenic spot.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The Three Gorges people's scenic area is well planned, giving people a fresh vision after coming to Yichang ㄧ, although many are artificially built, but the atmosphere created by the scenic area is still pleasant, is a good scenic area.

Trip.com User: The Yangtze River, the Three Gorges family trip, the scenery is beautiful, the scenery is pleasant, the Tujia culture experience, it is quite relaxed and enjoyable.

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Tribe of the Three Gorges, don’t forget pay a visit to Three Gorges Waterfall.

Three Gorges Waterfall

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-2:30pm

Ticket Price: 115 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Huanghuachang Village, Huanghua Township, Yiling District, Yichang City

The Three Gorges Waterfall Scenic Area, also called Baiguoshu Waterfall, is located in Huanghua Township, Yiling District, Yichang City. The geological landscape is unique and the waterfall is spectacular. The mountains are beautiful and the air is fresh. Even the summers here are cool, making it a good place to visit for summer vacation. The Three Gorges Waterfall stream is 5 kilometers long and there are more than 30 waterfalls along the trails that you can see. There are also many unique bridges.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Wuhu Farm Stay in advance, because all the tourists head to Three Gorges Waterfall love staying at it.

Wuhu Farm Stay

The Wuhu Farm Stay was recently opened in 2019, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Yichang.

The hotel is 23km from Xiaoxi Tower Station and 69km from Yichang Sanxia Airport. Seeing Yichang's sights from this hotel is easy with Three Gorges Waterfall, Three Gorges Lake and Lover Spring all close by.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Guests of this Yichang hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

Day 2 | Morning

Lover Spring

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 35 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Xinping Village, Huanghua Town, Yiling District, Yichang City

Situated in Xiaofeng Scenic Area, Lover Spring is an natural dolomite cave and underground river scenic spot combining caves, springs and waterfalls. There are three rare underground waterfalls running through the stalactites of various shapes. It consists of four series of natural landscapes, such as Lover Pier, Lover Valley, Lover River and Lover Palace. It is a great place for vacation and sightseeing.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Lover Spring, Bailihuang next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Bailihuang

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 105 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: Yiling City, Yichang City

The Bailihuang was aptly named because it was uncrowded in ancient times. The scenic spot has now opened five major parks, such as Hawthorn Cultural Park and Hongye Valley Scenic Spot. It enjoys the reputation of "Southern China Pasture". Because of its unique alpine characteristic geographical environment, it makes the Bailihuang a "desolate" characteristic of "spring late, cool in the summer, early in the fall, and cold in winter". In addition to sightseeing and summer resorts, participating projects in the area are gradually opening up and there are many projects such as yurts, racecourses, and ski slopes.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Jinlongshan Resort Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Bailihuang love staying at it.

Jinlongshan Resort Hotel

Day 3 | Morning

Xilingxia Scenic Area

Opening Hours: November - February 8:30-17:00, March - October 7:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 65 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: No. 8, Nanjinguan Road, Xiling District, Yichang City

The Xiling Gorge Scenic Area is found in the western suburbs of Yichang City. It is the relatively long section of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. It located at the mouth of the Xiling Gorge. It begins from Gezhouba Dam in the east to the Three Gorges Dam in the west. It is not only one of the birthplaces of Chu culture, but also a sight to travel in Yichang. The scenic area now has Happy Valley, Three Gorges Monkey Creek, Wild Wolf Valley, and Sanyou Cave. Ouyang Xiu once commended this place with verses.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Xilingxia Scenic Area, Sanyou Cave next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Sanyou Cave

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00

Ticket Price: 65 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: No. 8, Nanjinguan Road, Xiling District, Yichang City

Sanyou Cave is located on the cliffs of the North Peak of Xiling Mountain in Yichang, with beautiful scenery. The main attractions of Sanyou Cave include Sanyou Cave, Chusai Building and Lu Youquan. The Sanyou Cave is a steep limestone cavern that is continuously dissolved by the groundwater along the rock face and collapsed. The air is fresh and the environment is elegant, which is a good place for a relaxing holiday.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Longquan Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Sanyou Cave love staying at it.

Longquan Hotel

Situated near Xilingxia scenic area, the Longquan Hotel (Longquan Shanzhuang Dajiudian) is 30-minute drive from Three Gorges Dam.

The on-site restaurant serves an assortment of delicacies of Chinese and Western palate. Room service is available.

For recreation, guests can play ping pong, billiards, tennis or bowling, dip into the pool, work out in the gym, enjoy massage, steams in the sauna, relax in karaoke room or club.

Day 4 | Morning

Chinese Sturgeon Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 5/1-10/31,7:00am-6:30pm;Open from 11/1-12/31,7:00am-5:30pm;Open from 1/1-4/30,7:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 48 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 7 Jijin Rd, Yiling Qu, Yichang Shi, Hubei Sheng, China

The Chinese Sturgeon Garden is located on the Jiangxin Island of the Huangbai River in Yiling District. Here, you can enjoy the Chinese sturgeon, which enjoys the reputation of "Giant Panda in the Water", as well as ten species of sturgeon from all over the world. The Chinese Sturgeon Garden was originally the Artificial Breeding Research Institute of Chinese Sturgeon in the Gezhouba Yangtze River. It is a domestic scientific research institution to protect the Chinese sturgeon, so that the precious species of Chinese sturgeon will not become extinct due to the construction of the Gezhouba Project and the Three Gorges Project. The sturgeon museum displays the ancient creatures of the Yangtze River fish king - Chinese sturgeon, as well as American sturgeon, Russian sturgeon, Heilongjiang Shi's sturgeon and hybrid sturgeon with growth advantages. In addition to displaying sturgeon in the park, there are also a herbarium, a crocodile hall, a tropical fish hall, an aquarium gallery, an exhibition hall, etc., where you can see alligators, crocodiles, rouge fish, and a wide variety of tropical fish and famous and special fishes from the Yangtze River.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Jiuwanxi Drift.

Jiuwanxi Drift

Opening Hours: Open from 6/12-10/31,12:00am-3:00pm

Ticket Price: 170 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Zigui, Yichang, Hubei, China

Jiuwanxi Drift is located in the south bank of the Yangtze River. It is a place where streams go through and there are many canyons and karst landform. The Yangtze River is flanked by beautiful sceneries and most of the areas have a small population. The environment here is pleasing, forming multiple distinctive scenic spots. Jiuwanxi Tourist Area is composed of water and land tourist areas. The land route starts from Jiuwanxi Bridge to Jiuwanxi Power Station via over ten natural attractions such as Fairy Maiden Mountain, Jieya and Couple Peak. The ancient suspending coffins are valuable for science research and view-seeing and secret explorations. There is also a dry gulley that remained primitive.

Day 4 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Huangxin Zhou Inn is the best places.

Huangxin Zhou Inn

The Huangxin Zhou Inn provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Huangxin Zhou Inn is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Zigui.

The hotel is located approximately 49km from Changyang Railway Station. Changyang Railway Station is approximately 49km away by road.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 5 | Morning

Chexi Folk Custom Tourism Area

Opening Hours: Open from 10:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 81 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Tucheng Town, Jiangnan City, Yichang City, 18 km from the downtown area

Chexi Folk Tourist Area is located in Tucheng Township of Yichang City and is the south gate of the Three Gorges Cattle Rock Ecological Tourism Scenic Area. It is based on the theme of "Dream Home". The exhibition area of the old workshop can be seen in the Northern Song Dynasty paper making workshop, printing and dyeing workshops, wine making workshops, etc., and a visitor can experience the whole process of turning bamboo into paper and mud into pottery. In the scenic area, Tujia song and dance and original ecological folk performances can be enjoyed. Visitors can also visit various kinds of venues such as the Farmhouse Museum and the Shadow Theater in the Three Gorges Area. In addition to the artificial attractions, natural attractions such as Tianlong Cloud Cave and Lotus Cave are also included.

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Chexi Folk Custom Tourism Area, don’t forget pay a visit to Xiao Pavilion Ancient Battlefield.

Xiao Pavilion Ancient Battlefield

Opening Hours: 8:30-18:00

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Xiaoting, Yichang, China

Xiao Pavilion Ancient Battlefield, also known as the Three Kingdoms Xiao Pavilion Ancient Battlefield, is located at the Tiger's Tooth Gorge by the Yangtze River. Historically, there were many battles fought at the Xiao Pavilion, including the Yiling Battle, Jiangguan Battle, Suoqiao Battle. There are now over a hundred attractions within the Xiao Pavilion Ancient Battlefield scenic area, including the Chusai Tower, the military recreation barracks, and an exhibition on characters of the Three Kingdoms. Among these, the Chusai Tower, which is a monument building marking Chu's opening of the fortress, is particularly exquisite for its simple elegance.

Day 5 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Xiao Pavilion Ancient Battlefield, Zhifeng Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Zhifeng Hotel

The Zhifeng Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Zhifeng Hotel offers a pleasant stay in Yichang for those traveling for business or leisure.

Traveling to the hotel is easy with Yichang Sanxia Airport located approximately 8km away and Yichang East Railway Station roughly 22km away.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Yichang hotel provides parking on site.

Our guests consider this hotel to have excellent service. This hotel is the usual choice for a large number of business travelers.

Day 6 | Morning

Zhongwu Dangtian Zhu Mountain Sceneic Area

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 62 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: 30 kilometers west of the county seat of Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang

Hubei Zhongwu Tianzhu Mountain Scenic Spot is located 30 kilometers west of Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang, Hubei Province. It is located in the National Forest Park on the north bank of Qingjiang River, adjacent to Qingjiang Gallery Scenic Area, a national AAAAA-level scenic spot, with an altitude of 1445 meters. Its beautiful scenery is beautiful, strange, dangerous, and steep in one. It is one of the thirty-six caves of Taoism and one of the seventy-two blessed places. In the scenic area, the mountains are majestic, with the tendency of strong brushes and clouds, overlooking the lonely peaks standing in the distance, towering to the sky, close-up view of the three peaks competing for beauty, twin bridges flying rainbows; Nature is magical and natural; Tianzhu Mountain is at the very top, standing in the clouds, overlooking thousands of obstacles, surrounded by mountains, clouds steaming and mist, thousands of mountains and ravines, and a panoramic view; the ancient buildings are majestic, the palaces are majestic, and the cloud ladders Hanging high, with flowing eaves and flying pavilions, the ancient color is rotten; since the Tang Dynasty was built, the temple has a history of more than 1,300 years. For thousands of years, Zhongwu Tianzhu Mountain Taoist Temple has morning bells and drums. People linger and look back. It mirrors the Wudang Mountains in the north and south of Hubei, and is a famous Taoist mountain in southwest Hubei. Zhongwu Tianzhu Mountain Scenic Area is located in the National Forest Park, far away from the hustle and bustle, with lush vegetation, good ecology and quiet environment. It can be called a natural oxygen bar and a summer resort.

Day 6 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Zhongwu Dangtian Zhu Mountain Sceneic Area, Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Sanxiaba District, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang City

The Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area is located in Yichang City and is a large-scale water conservancy project and hydroelectric power station. The dam tourist area is currently open to tourists and there are three spots: Tanziling, a 185 viewing platform, and Jieliu Memorial Hall. The dam crest is not open to the public. The Tanziling on the north bank overlooks the dam, making it a good place to see the panorama of the Three Gorges Dam.

Reviews from Real Guests:

K-TravelMuse: We had a 3 day river cruise along the Yangtze River in 2013. The boat passes through the dam which is a feat of engineering and a wonder to be seen. We passed through in the middle of the night but came on deck to see us passing through. On the river cruise you visit the lesser gorges by small boat.

Satu Lisaktaf: three gorges dam Tempat ini memiliki daya tarik tersendiri yang menawan. Saya begitu terkesima dengan keunikan tempat ini dan tidak bisa berkata kata lagi mengenai tempat ini. Tempat ini begitu indah dan memiliki nilai estetika tersendiri

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.