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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Yichang [2025]
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The Three Gorges Dam Tourism Area
4.6
/5
6237 reviews
7.8
Based on 589 reviews
Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area/Sandouping | 28.3 km from downtown
Phone 0717-6763498
Address: Sanxiaba District, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
262m-high viewpoint & 185 platform
Explore Qu Yuan & Wang Zhaojun
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A conscientious scenic spot, the ticket price is basically the shuttle bus fee, beware of the black tour guides in the parking lot selling high prices. The official shuttle bus will take you to the museum, dam viewing platform and other places for sightseeing. In addition, if you want to drive yourself, remember to bring your ID card, vehicle registration, and driver's license to the Three Gorges Special Highway Inspection Station to go through the formalities.
This trip to the Three Gorges Dam was perfect! The scenic area is picturesque, with mountains and waters complementing each other, and the air is so fresh that it makes people feel relaxed and happy. Whether it is climbing up to look far or walking by the water, there are amazing visual feasts everywhere, and every shot is a blockbuster. The facilities are complete, the road signs are clear, and the sightseeing buses are reasonably arranged, which greatly improves the comfort of the tour. The staff's service is warm and thoughtful, and they patiently answer questions, which makes people feel very cordial. What's more rare is that this place not only has excellent natural scenery, but also has a very profound cultural heritage. [Featured projects can be supplemented, such as: ancient buildings/folk performances/featured exhibitions] are impressive. The entire itinerary is relaxed and fulfilling, suitable for all ages. Highly recommended to all friends who love nature and culture, it is definitely a treasure destination that is worth the trip! Looking forward to exploring in depth next time! ☀️
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Two Dams And The Xiling Gorge
4.7
/5
5250 reviews
7.8
From AU$ 33.57
Wanda Plaza/Three Gorges Visitor Center | 2.2 km from downtown
Phone 0717-6910001
Address: Three Gorges Visitor Center, No. 142, Yanjiang Avenue, Wujiagang District, Yichang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Yichang
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It was a very fulfilling day with a full schedule. The tour guide was very responsible and took the initiative to contact us one day in advance to inform us of the boarding location, license plate number and various precautions. He would carefully check the number of people at each scenic spot and give a detailed and emotional explanation.
Due to the weather, it was raining, so the scenery was gray and did not meet the expectations. But the itinerary was tight, and the tour guide Peng Hui explained in detail and provided patient service. Fortunately, I chose to go by car and return by boat. After swimming for three hours at the dam, I could enjoy the air conditioning and rest on the boat when I came back, which was really nice.
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Tribe of the Three Gorges
4.5
/5
10358 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 42.49
Based on 129 reviews
Three Gorges Family/Xiling Gorge | 16.7 km from downtown
Phone 0717-8850588
Address: Shipai Village, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang city
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Yichang
Highlights:
Cliff views & stunning scenery
Sunrise & sunset panoramic view
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In the morning, we gathered at Sanxia Renjia and went directly to the pier to board the boat. The VIP room on the fourth floor was quite good, cool, with snacks and drinks, and an exclusive deck for taking photos. The tour guide also took us into the scenic area, which was worry-free and very good. I recommend friends who come to Sanxia Renjia to take the VIP boat
It is recommended to take the boat in and out from Huangbai River Wharf. It costs 40 yuan more, but the two-hour round trip is really worth it and very comfortable, at least it saves the bumpy transfer back and forth.
Yichang Cultural Tourism and Sanxia People's Home in Dafen, they understand tourists too well, and taking photos and checking in is a must-see.
The Tujia performance is good. Although I can't understand what they sing or say, it's worth it!
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Three Gorges Grand Waterfall
4.7
/5
4973 reviews
7.4
From AU$ 22.31
27.9 km from downtown
Phone 0717-7680747
Address: Huanghuachang Village, Huanghua Township, Yiling District, Yichang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Yichang
Highlights:
Baiguoshu Waterfall is a cool and pleasant summer retreat
Explore Multi-Era Geological Wonders
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It's beautiful. It takes half an hour to walk to the Three Gorges Waterfall. The weather was good when I went there and I could see a rainbow. The waterfall was too big and very cold. Raincoats are not very useful. You must wear a hat. You will be so hot that you can't open your eyes. If you have time, you can play via ferrata. The scenic spot is over after 2-3 hours.
My grandson is in junior high school in Singapore. He had a holiday in June. He looked up the Three Gorges Waterfall on the Internet and asked his grandparents to take him there! The attraction is really nice. It seems to be called Baiguoshu Waterfall. We took him there when his father was a child. Due to the construction of the Three Gorges Project, the scenic spot was upgraded and renovated to attract tourists. It was renamed the Three Gorges Waterfall and has become more well-known! We were lucky when we went there. It was not summer vacation in China yet, so there were not many tourists. The water volume is also quite large. It was really worth the trip!
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Yangtze River Three Gorges
4.8
/5
226 reviews
7.3
Based on 225 reviews
6.8 km from downtown
Address: Yiling District, Yichang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.4 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Yichang
Highlights:
Poetic views of Baidi City
Cliffs only 328 feet apart
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The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, this magnificent river with thousands of years of history and natural wonders, made me feel endless shock and emotion after I set foot on it. Last year, my husband and I set out from Yichang and started an unforgettable trip to the Three Gorges. Looking back, it is still vivid.
The first time I saw the Three Gorges Dam, I was shocked. Standing on the Tanziling Observation Deck, the "steel dragon" across the river in front of me is magnificent. It is not only a miracle of modern engineering, but also a symbol of national wisdom. During the tour guide's explanation, we learned how the dam tamed the Yangtze River with the design of flood discharge in the middle and power generation on both sides. Watching the cargo ship rise and fall step by step through the five-level ship locks is like witnessing a precise mechanical dance, which makes people sincerely admire the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature.
Boarding the ship and entering the Three Gorges, the picture scrolls on both sides slowly unfolded. The majesty of Qutang Gorge is like axe-cut mountains, the beauty of Wu Gorge is like an ink fairyland, and the strange peaks and rocks of Xiling Gorge are like a natural sculpture museum. The boat sailed in the river, the clear water reflected the sky like a mirror, the clouds and mists lingered in the mountains, and the Wushan Goddess Peak loomed, like a fairy in the fairyland, which made people feel the poetic feeling of "the light boat has passed through thousands of mountains". In the depths of the canyon, the echo of the empty valley occasionally came, and it seemed that the cry of ancient apes had traveled through thousands of years. The beauty of nature was breathtaking.
The beauty of the Three Gorges lies not only in the mountains and rivers, but also in the humanities. In the Three Gorges Family, we deeply experienced the unique charm of Bachu culture. The stilt houses were built on the mountains, the fishing boats were swaying by the river, and the local residents showed traditional handicrafts and folk performances in the melodious mountain songs. A bowl of hot Xiajiang tea and a primitive mountain tune made people feel the integration of simple life and natural scenery.
Throughout the journey, nature and humanity blended like twin flowers. The majesty of the Three Gorges Dam contrasted sharply with the elegance of the canyon, while historical legends and folk customs injected soul into the mountains and rivers. Standing on the deck and looking into the distance, the river is surging, and the green mountains on both sides are like dark blue. In a trance, I seem to see the figure of Li Bai reciting poems and the echo of the boatman's call. The long river of history overlaps with the real scene in front of me, which makes people feel excited.
This trip to the Three Gorges made me deeply realize that "the mountains and rivers are so beautiful". The magnificence here is not only a visual feast, but also a baptism of the soul. Whether it is the shock of engineering miracles, the natural beauty, or the heavy cultural heritage, it makes me have a deeper love and awe for this land. The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River are worthy of being the treasure of Chinese mountains and rivers, and it is worth every traveler to experience it in person.
If you want to find a secret place that can embrace nature and humanity at the same time, the Three Gorges is definitely a must-go place in this life. The beauty here will remain in your eyes and will be engraved in your heart. Five-star recommendation, looking forward to the next reunion!
Take a Yangtze River cruise to see the beauty of both sides of the Straits. Listen to the apes singing in your ears, appreciate the goddess, read the poet's good sentence, and smell humanities. Experience the excellent mood of people in the painting, and feel at ease.
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Qingjiang Gallery
4.5
/5
5962 reviews
7.1
From AU$ 21.25
Based on 15 reviews
30.4 km from downtown
Phone 0717-5335806
Address: Longzhouping Town, Changyang County, Yichang
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-5 hours
Highlights:
Boat tour: unique peaks & dam
Scenic beauty & Tujia heritage
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Route A. If the full score is 5, the overall rating is 4 points. Well, the scenery of the whole route is still good, but it is a bit boring in the middle of the ship. It would be better if there were some activities on the ship instead of the crew selling goods all the time. The boat ride lasted for one and a half hours, and one hour felt very boring. After getting on the boat, there was a little freshness. The scenery is not bad, and there is nothing memorable about the island we went directly to. It is called Zhong Something Island, and there is not much introduction to the island. The scenery is good and it is very cool. It took about 40 minutes to take my parents in their 60s to the top. It took an hour and a half to go back and forth, and the boat waited for 2 hours, which was enough time. I saw that there was no similar introduction on the Internet. I hope someone will see it later. Shishoutai? I don’t remember what it is called. Young people can climb it, it's very steep, the scenery can take pictures of the whole mountain, it's good, but it's not recommended for the elderly. Also, a reminder, there are few guides on line a online, I don't know if everyone goes to line b, the overall tour time plus waiting for the boat is 4 hours+, pay attention to the time when you are playing, I took the 12 noon boat, there were not many people, and arrived at the parking lot at 5 pm
I highly recommend visiting Qingjiang Gallery Tourist Resort. The scenic area is very clean, which is a plus compared to other places. If you choose a film tour, there are many rest spots on the walking path, which is absolutely good. It is mainly natural scenery and landscapes. You can also watch the intangible cultural heritage performances in the afternoon to learn about related customs and habits. The actors are also very dedicated.
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Yichang Three Gorges Tourist Resort
4.9
/5
322 reviews
6.7
Three Gorges Family/Xiling Gorge | 9.5 km from downtown
Address: 宜昌市伍家岗区沿江大道142号(九码头)
No.1 of Night Attractions in Yichang
Highlights:
Qu Yuan Temple & Jiangdu Temple
Time-travel & Three Gorges culture
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Climb up Tanziling to overlook the panoramic view of the dam, and truly experience the grandeur of "high gorge and flat lake"! Through the sand table model and the guide's explanation, you can deeply understand the wisdom and hardship of this world-class project, and patriotic feelings will be ignited instantly. It is suitable for bringing elders and children to experience.
I originally came to Yichang for horse racing, but I came a day earlier and brought my family to visit two dams and one gorge. The whole trip lasted a full day, and we visited the Gezhouba Ship Lock, the Xiling Gorge scenery and the Three Gorges Dam. The tour guide Xiao Hong also explained it very seriously!
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Vertical Ship Lift of the Three Gorges
4.9
/5
518 reviews
6.6
Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area/Sandouping | 25.7 km from downtown
Phone 0717-6910001
Address: Sanxiaping District, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.4 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Yichang
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The cruise ship is very new and comfortable. Because there are few people, the experience of the two dams is great. The tour guide's explanation is very wonderful, allowing the children to absorb a lot of knowledge about the country's important equipment.
The sky is the most beautiful, the scenery is beautiful all the way, and it is worth the trip!
Take the elevator on the boat. The view is good on the fourth floor. It costs 40 yuan per person. I drove to Sanduping Wharf by myself. I almost had an accident. I took the Three Gorges Special Highway. I needed to apply for a pass. The pass was valid for 2 days, but it was actually only valid for more than 30 hours. The disembarkation point was different for different flights. The 11 o'clock flight arrived at Taipingxi Wharf. I took a Didi taxi back to Sanduping Wharf and it cost more than 30 yuan.
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Sanxia Romance Park
4.7
/5
354 reviews
6.6
From AU$ 37.82
35.8 km from downtown
Address: 宜昌市宜都市陆城街道三江路9号
No.2 of Night Attractions in Yichang
Highlights:
Experience old Hubei charm in 9 great featured districts
Grand live show showcasing Three Gorges history & scenery
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First of all, I suggest you park in the underground garage of Xunlong Water Street opposite the Qiangu Scenery Scenic Area. It is sun-proof in summer, and the parking fee of Xunlong Water Street garage is cheap. It is free after 6 pm. The Qiangu Scenery Scenic Area is not big. It is best to enter after 15 pm in summer and play until about 8 pm. The main thing in the scenic area is to watch live performances, two shows a day, and the performance lasts for 1 hour, which is very exciting. Other small attractions are suitable for taking photos and checking in.
This time, I went to Yichang with my family to visit the city, and by the way, I went to the Eternal Love. Yichang Eternal Love Scenic Spot has characteristic theme blocks such as Three Kingdoms Street, Shitian Street, Xiajiang Street, Flower Street, and Market Street. In the Crossing Street, you can see performances such as "Crossing Flash Mob" and experience interactive projects; Market Street has many NPC interactive games and intangible cultural heritage experience projects, such as woodblock New Year paintings, calligraphy, etc.; Fengqing Street is full of exotic customs and is suitable for taking pictures and checking in! Especially the Eternal Love performance feels the Chu style! Feel the hardship of our ancestors
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Xilingxia Scenic Area
4.6
/5
950 reviews
6.4
From AU$ 12.75
Based on 23 reviews
Three Gorges Family/Xiling Gorge | 10.2 km from downtown
Phone 0717-8861760
Address: No. 8, Nanjinguan Road, Xiling District, Yichang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Xiling Gorge: Nature & culture blend
Yangtze Three Gorges' pristine essence
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A non-tiring attraction, 20 minutes from Yichang city! Entering Xiling District, Yichang City, it is like walking into a dream painting where nature and humanity are intertwined. Every scene is intoxicating, and every experience is unforgettable. The mountains on both sides of the river are rolling, and the beautiful scenery and the majestic river water complement each other, forming a beautiful picture. Take a cruise down the river, the breeze blows on your face, the turbulent river water and the quiet and beautiful gorge scenery alternately present, making people feel the infinite charm of nature!
The scenery of Sanyou Cave is so beautiful, coupled with rich poetry, culture and stories, it is really an excellent tourist destination. The cruise ship adds to the fun and experience of the trip. The tour time of this scenic spot can be long or short, and it is also an excellent choice for short-distance travel.
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