Situated at the eastern mouth of the Xiling Gorge, Yichang is the economic and cultural center of the western Hubei Province. Its history can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms Period, as early as 278 B.C. and it was once a key strategic place scrabbled in battles between the Shu and the Wu kingdoms.

Cruise ship frequently stop at Yichang for the excursions to Gezhouba Dam and the Three Gorges Dam.

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Airport

The Yichang Sanxia Airport (Tel: 0717-6230222) is located 26 kilometres from the city centre. There are flights connecting the city with more than 20 domestic destinations including Beijing (daily, 2hrs), Chongqing (daily, 1hr), Guangzhou (2hrs), Kunming (2hrs), Shanghai (1.5hrs) and Xi'an (1hr). An airport shuttle service (RMB20) is available at the Three Gorges Hotel (No.42, Yanjiang dadao).

Railway station　

The railway station (Tel: 0717-6445242) is in the centre of the city, near Dongshan Dadao. Trains link the city with Beijing, Xi'an, Wuhan and Zhengzhou.

Bus station

The long distance bus station (Tel: 0717-6445314) is two blocks south of the railway station. Air-con expresses leave for Wuhan every hour (4hrs). There are also buses to Muyuping in the Zhangjiajie scenic area.

City transport

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