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Prefecture-level city in Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Yichang (宜昌 Yíchāng) is a city in Hubei Province.
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三峡大坝
The largest dam in the world. The dam's body was completed in 2006; the power plant was completed and fully operational by 2012, when the last of the main water turbines in the underground plant began production. Each of the main water turbines has a capacity of 700 MW. Combining the capacity of the dam's 32 main turbines with the two smaller generators (50 MW each) that provide power to the plant itself, the total electric generating capacity of the Three Gorges Dam is 22,500 MW. The last major component of the project, the ship lift, was completed in 2015.
三游洞风景区
The cave contains some poetry engraved in stone, not very big though but has a nice little story to it. The surrounding park has a view of the Yangze River as well as some old military defense walls, Sino-Japanese war memorial stones, a river viewing pavilion and some ancient city remains. The walk around the park has lots of steps and is a pretty decent, good relaxing spot.
三峡人家，三峡村 Three Gorges Village
Has an amazing view of the river. The theme park style site features ancient relics and a natural karst cave like an underground palace. This site is very popular among Chinese, but very few Western travelers know this place. A day tour will cover all interesting sites in this area. It is suggested that you leave in the morning.
玉泉寺
The temple was founded in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, about l700 years ago. It is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in China.
长坂坡
Site of the Battle of Changba, a famous battle that took place between the warlords Cao Cao and Liu Bei in 208 A.D.
宜昌博物馆
Operates Emperor, Dragon, Three Kingdoms and Serenity, which are all five star ships. Includes shore excursions at Fengdu Ghost City, White Shennong Stream (only downstream), Lesser Three Gorges (only upstream), Three Gorges Dam as well as on board entertainment.
东方皇家旅游船; Dōngfānghuángjiā Lǚyóuchuán
Operates East King and Yangzi Explorer.
中国皇家公主号; Zhōngguó Huángjiāgōngzhǔhào
You can bungie jump near the Three Visitors Cave, though not recommended as the construction looks really old and badly maintained.
Jiefang Road Pedestrian Street
Pedestrian area with many restaurants and street vendors.
放翁酒家
Built in the three you cave cliff landscape restaurant, see the opposite bungee entertainment live broadcast, do is Yichang food, the white soup fat fish here is very delicious, but the price is relatively expensive, it is said to be the Yangtze River wild fishing fresh fish, the restaurant is very popular, to dinner time, almost full, pre-booking is more appropriate.
福厨餐厅
Fu Chu restaurant provides local authentic Hubei dishes, spicy taste, chopped chili fish head, sour spicy fern root powder, stew chicken soup, etc., are very good, in the local group can buy vouchers, the price is very cost-effective, is a cheap restaurant, worth recommending.
顺达美食城
This is a food collection shop with a wide variety of food. Visitors who come to visit can go to taste.
小洞天酒楼
A nice typical Chinese restaurant with a full range and friendly staff that is clean and well maintained.
那个鱼
Classic Chinese restaurant with rich Chinese cuisine. The specialty of this shop is fish. It's a good place to try.
法来利牛排宜昌旗舰店
It's a western restaurant that specializes in steak. It offers a diverse range of Western dishes that incorporate a variety of tastes and cooking styles, allowing customers to enjoy different culinary experiences.
陈氏香鹅掌（宜昌店）
Is a company focused on the production of exquisite and delicious duck feet, offering a variety of flavors and unique recipes, so that customers can taste authentic delicious.
老宜昌特色面馆
The noodle shop mainly makes all kinds of fresh pasta, presenting rich taste and unique ingredients, so that customers can enjoy the delicious pasta culture.
重庆小龙老火锅宜昌总店
This hot pot restaurant offers a wide selection of ingredients, paired with a delicious soup base, for customers to blend tastes and social experience of cooking fun.
宜昌饭店茶餐厅
This tea restaurant combines the characteristics of Chinese and Western food, provides simple meals and refreshments, and creates a casual and comfortable dining atmosphere.
沙龙宴
The location of this branch of Salon Banquet is excellent, just opposite the lively Yiling Square, and the traffic is large and the business is very good. Hubei cuisine operates here, the portion is quite enough, the taste is not too heavy, and diners who do not like to eat spicy food can also try. The thick river fish and the characteristic tippan potato are very popular, and the red soup rice cake is unique and suitable as a dessert.
红星酒楼
In Yichang opened more than ten years of popular old shop, business has been very good, Fushou snail is a signature dish, taste spicy, big fresh, very next meal, braised river catfish taste very fresh, fish skin is also very glutinous, relatively not too heavy taste, but also a very high click-through rate of food.
慈妈大排档
Very famous restaurant in Yichang, there are always a lot of people waiting in line during business hours. Although the environment and service is not as good as high-end hotels, it is the most rustic taste of folk.
To ask what is the most refreshing to eat in Yichang in the summer, is it cold shrimp, cold shrimp looks like the shape of shrimp, in fact, is made of rice pulp, with brown sugar water, sweet and soft, cold mouth. Zheng Xinji is a golden sign of Yichang to do cold shrimp, a cup of cold shrimp smooth to power, the price is fair, more osmanthus rock sugar taste, sour plum soup taste, honey taste and other flavors to choose.
Pengguihua features osmanthus sugar as its main flavor, which is also very popular with the people of Yichang and is worth trying.
华美达宜昌大酒店
The hotel is conveniently located. Very close to the river, the hotel staff service attitude is also very good. It is a good place for tourist accommodation.
宜昌东詹姆斯·乔伊斯咖啡酒店
Is a 3-star hotel, this hotel provides comfortable accommodation and basic facilities, service standards and quality of facilities have a certain level, the price is relatively moderate.
宜昌万达皇冠假日酒店
Hotel transportation location is very convenient, the road diagonals across the river is the Three Gorges visitor Center, many day tour connections here.The former Tai Jingshan girl has a good service attitude and a hearty breakfast.
宜朵美宿
Traffic is very convenient, out of the hotel to walk up the CBD pedestrian street, down the Jiefang Road pedestrian street.
宜昌虹桥国际大酒店
Good location, whether it is very convenient to walk by the river after dinner, or enjoy the river view in the room, it is very good.
维也纳酒店宜昌万达店
Brand chain hotel, a good choice for business trips. The environment and service are very good.
Yichang's 7/11 store. There is a lot of branches downtown, including one at Erma Road which is open 24 hours a day.
Wanda Plaza is located in Wujiagang District, Yichang City. It is a distinctive riverside Wanda Plaza, located between Yanjiang Avenue and Yiling Avenue. The project is adjacent to Wanshou Road in the east, Yanjiang Avenue in the south, Shengli 1st Road in the north and Yiling Avenue in the west, and is located at the gateway area where Wujiagang District and Xiling District.It is a popular shopping mall for young people with many trendy brands and delicious food.
Most of the high-end brands in Yichang gather here, which is a high-end shopping mall with a history in Yichang.Due to the high price, consumers are mostly middle-aged people with financial ability.
时代购物广场
A collection of shopping, dining, entertainment and other multi-functional in one large shopping place.
水悦城购物公园
It is the first shopping center in Yichang with the theme of hydrology. It is a wide-area, complex, typical festival, time-stay and family-style entertainment shopping center.
麦德龙(宜昌西陵商场店)
Metro warehouse supermarket is a retail format that combines supermarket and warehouse.
大洋百货(宜昌店)
It is a shopping mall that mainly targets high-end customers and introduces many international boutique products, first-line cosmetics and men's and women's clothing.
国贸新天地
World Trade Xintiandi is a large modern commercial entity of Hubei World Trade Group, located in the commercial center of Wuyi Square, Wujiagang District.
宜都雅斯国际广场
The bustling central business district, whether shopping, dining and entertainment is super easy.
CBD·购物中心
CBD Shopping Center is a landmark shopping place in Yichang City. The shopping mall is a shopping street, integrating shopping, dining and leisure entertainment.
By bus
Yichang can easily be reached by bus. There is a main bus station, where there are buses from/to main cities in China. There are further bus stations at the docks where the river cruises end/start.
By train
Train is also a very easy way to get to Yichang. The old Yichang Station, located in the city centre, has been closed.
By boat/cruise
Many people get in by boat.30pm at the docks from where it is possible to catch a bus to Wuhan the same night which for most people might be the most interesting option of getting out.
By bike
Floating blue Hello bikes can be found around the city. They can be rented by scanning the QR code with the Alipay app. A dedicated cycle lane follows the park on the east bank of the river.
By taxi
Taxi fares begin at ¥8 and then increase in small amounts over time and distance. Taxis may or may not use the meter, if you stay in the downtown limits, rides should not exceed ¥10.
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