Attractions · Yichang

The world's largest water conservancy project; Tanziling, the 185 viewing platform and the river-closure memorial park offer panoramic views of the dam and the five-stage ship locks. Visiting tip: a real-name reservation is required, so bring your ID card; the shuttle bus links the various points, and the visit takes at least 3 hours. Practical info: the site is at Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang, Hubei; ticket free (shuttle bus ¥35; reservation required); opening hours 08:00–17:00. Best season: March–May and September–November; the Three Gorges are hot and humid in summer, and the river wind is cold in winter. It can be combined with Three Gorges Folk Village, Qingjiang Gallery and Qu Yuan's Hometown in Yichang for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Before setting out, check the day's opening and reservation policy and allow plenty of time. In peak season or on holidays, book ahead and travel off-peak, and allow time for queues and security checks. Plan your stay around the opening hours and your energy. If you are carrying luggage or travelling with children, allow more time for security checks and walking. Check the day's opening and reservation policy before departure so that a temporary closure does not disrupt your plans.

Tip: A real-name reservation is required, so bring your ID card; the shuttle bus links the various points, and the…

• Address: Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang, Hubei
• Ticket: Free (shuttle bus ¥35; reservation required)
• Opening: 08:00–17:00

A Tujia culture scenic area beside the Xiling Gorge, where stilted houses, stream-side homes and boatmen's work songs recreate the old life of the Three Gorges. Main highlights include Longjin Stream and Bawang Fort. Visiting tip: the scenic area requires a boat, so check the boat schedule first; combining it with the Three Gorges Dam on the same day is rushed, so it is better to split them. Practical info: the site is at Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang, Hubei; ticket ¥180 (includes boat ticket; subject to official notice); opening hours 08:00–17:30. Best season: March–May and September–November; the Three Gorges are hot and humid in summer, and the river wind is cold in winter. It can be combined with the Three Gorges Dam, Qingjiang Gallery and Qu Yuan's Hometown in Yichang for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Before setting out, check the day's opening and reservation policy and allow plenty of time. In peak season or on holidays, book ahead and travel off-peak, and allow time for queues and security checks. Plan your stay around the opening hours and your energy. If you are carrying luggage or travelling with children, allow more time for security checks and walking.

Tip: The scenic area requires a boat, so check the boat schedule first; combining it with the Three Gorges Dam on t…

• Address: Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang, Hubei
• Ticket: ¥180 (includes boat ticket; subject to official notice)
• Opening: 08:00–17:30

Karst mountains and water on both banks of the Qing River; a boat trip shows Daoying Gorge, Xianren Fort and Tujia villages, with clear emerald water. Main highlights include the Qing River boat trip. Visiting tip: the boat trip takes about 2–3 hours; it is a drive from downtown Yichang, so allow half a day. Practical info: the site is at Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang, Hubei; ticket ¥100 (includes boat ticket; subject to official notice); opening hours 08:00–17:00. Best season: March–May and September–November; the Three Gorges are hot and humid in summer, and the river wind is cold in winter. It can be combined with the Three Gorges Dam, Three Gorges Folk Village and Qu Yuan's Hometown in Yichang for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Before setting out, check the day's opening and reservation policy and allow plenty of time. In peak season or on holidays, book ahead and travel off-peak, and allow time for queues and security checks. Plan your stay around the opening hours and your energy. If you are carrying luggage or travelling with children, allow more time for security checks and walking. Check the day's opening and reservation policy before departure so that a temporary closure does not disrupt your plans.

Tip: The boat trip takes about 2–3 hours; it is a drive from downtown Yichang, so allow half a day.

• Address: Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang, Hubei
• Ticket: ¥100 (includes boat ticket; subject to official notice)
• Opening: 08:00–17:00

A memorial scenic area in Zigui, Qu Yuan's birthplace, where the Qu Yuan Shrine, Dragon Boat Festival customs and Three Gorges resettlement culture meet. Main highlights include the old riverside town. Visiting tip: it faces the Three Gorges Dam across the river and can be visited on the same day; there are many events around the Dragon Boat Festival. Practical info: the site is at Zigui County, Yichang, Hubei; ticket ¥80 (subject to official notice); opening hours 08:00–17:30. Best season: March–May and September–November; the Three Gorges are hot and humid in summer, and the river wind is cold in winter. It can be combined with the Three Gorges Dam, Three Gorges Folk Village and Qingjiang Gallery in Yichang for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Before setting out, check the day's opening and reservation policy and allow plenty of time. In peak season or on holidays, book ahead and travel off-peak, and allow time for queues and security checks. Plan your stay around the opening hours and your energy. If you are carrying luggage or travelling with children, allow more time for security checks and walking. Check the day's opening and reservation policy before departure so that a temporary closure does not disrupt your plans.

Tip: It faces the Three Gorges Dam across the river and can be visited on the same day; there are many events aroun…

• Address: Zigui County, Yichang, Hubei
• Ticket: ¥80 (subject to official notice)
• Opening: 08:00–17:30