Hubei Yichang ~ The world's hydroelectric capital

Yichang City has been a national civilized city for four consecutive terms and is a regional central city in the central region approved by the State Council. In 2023, it was rated as a third-tier city. Yichang is the location of the Three Gorges Project and has more than 400 hydropower stations (including the Three Gorges Dam and Gezhouba Dam); it is the hometown of historical figures such as Qu Yuan, Gaozu, Wang Zhaojun, and Yang Shoujing; it is an excellent tourist city in China. As of August 2022, there are 57 A-level tourist attractions, including 26 4A-level and above scenic spots and 5 5A-level scenic spots. 【Travel Guide】 Itinerary: day1: Qingjiang Gallery - Jiefang Road Pedestrian Street Take the high-speed train from Wuhan Railway Station directly to Yichang East. It takes five minutes to reach the passenger station after leaving the station, and you can buy a bus to Changyang County. It takes about half an hour to reach Changyang County, and then transfer to the tourist bus of Qingjiang Gallery. Qingjiang Gallery route: AC route is suitable for family trips. B line - the whole journey takes about 3 hours, hiking for 1 to 2 hours, returning by boat, boat ticket 45, admission fee is calculated separately, enjoy the scenery and listen to the explanation. For friends who like hiking, this route is excellent. It won't be too tired to hike for about 2 hours, watching the sparkling water, birds, water sounds, insects, and being in nature. But if you choose the B line for hiking alone, you need to consider safety issues. If you are a friend who hikes all year round, this route is really the best choice! There are two piers on the hiking route where you can board the ship. After boarding the ship, there is a tour guide who introduces the attractions along the waterway, including dams, old sites of caves, and Ma Mian Mountain! In general, this route is the most cultural and natural! Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in a hotel on Jiefang Road in the city center, two minutes walk to the snack street, you can fully experience the nightlife in Yichang. day2 Three Gorges Waterfall Route: Urban area - Yiling Station - Three Gorges Waterfall It takes about 20 minutes to take a taxi from Yichang city to Yiling Station, and the fare is 20. Then take the bus line from Yiling Station to enter the scenic area. It takes about an hour to walk in the scenic area to reach the waterfall. You can go back and forth through the waterfall several times, it's really cool. Remember to bring replacement clothes.