Yichang Travel Guide

 Willettsworld Says:  I found this to be more far more interesting than the dam. The locks work in both directions meaning that ships coming from downstream can navigate through the series of five lock stages at the same time as ships navigating upstream. The whole process takes around 4 hours in... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The Three Gorges Dam is located in Sandouping, about 30km from Yichang. It is the largest hydroelectric power station in the world and once the world's largest single construction project. With a long history of planning, the dam body was finished in 2006. When finished, it... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This scale model of the Three Gorges Dam is located in the Visitors centre which is located on the north bank of the river beside the dam itself. However, another scale model of the dam inside the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing is much better! 

 Willettsworld Says:  The main reason to come to Chongqing is to take a cruise on the mighty Yangzi River down river to the massive but controversial Three Gorges Dam near Yichang. I booked a first class cabin (as I was travelling on my own and didn't fancy sharing with other Chinese travellers)... 

 K.Knight Says:  It is a real shame, but, the Ming steps are slowly disappearing as the water level of the Yangtze River raises to the targeted height of 175 meters.Standing for thousands of years, these steps were carved into the cliff face above the Yangtze River during the time of the... 

 K.Knight Says:  A fellow traveler asked me, “What do you think the major industry is in China?” to which I replied, “Flag making!”It is amazing to see the number of flags that fly from anything that closely resembles a flagpole! If it is straight, it is a flagpole in China.Children play... 

 K.Knight Says:  Fake Rolex watches, brand name handbags, polo shirts, pens, birds and fake antiques are all on offer here. Being a regional area of China there are also a number of bargains to be had that represent "old China" or "country China."Umbrellas were all the rage with the ladies... 

 K.Knight Says:  Food stalls are everywhere in China, and Yichang is no exception. Anne and I frequented a number of these stalls on a regular basis to stock up on bottles of water and, Anne’s favorite, peach juice.Although some of the street food looked very nice, and the prices were even... 

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 urban4est Says:  A small little street shop near the Yichang International Hotel and across from the Bridge Park had one of my favorite meals. The flavor hasn't been surpassed. If you are a fan of Chinese noodles like me, this is a must stop. The owner of the shop makes the hand made noodles... 

 herzog63 Says:  I took a boat from Chongqing to Yichang. It was a 1½ day boat ride and cost a whopping 6 FEC or US$1.80 for 3rd class which was a 4 bunk berth. It was nice. The other 3 guys in my berth didn't speak English and my Chinese consited of counting and asking for a toilet!! LOL... 

 herzog63 Says:  When it came time to say goodbye we each took a photo as we where going to get our train tickets. I'm sure the parents of the children were wondering where their kids were as they followed us around for a few hours. So this is our departing shot.........Great memories for... 

 herzog63 Says:  After looking at this picture know that these guys are not making much money will you ever complain about your job again? If you do I'd hate to see your boss. When I saw these guys working it made me appreciate what I have. My back hurt just watching these guys. 

 herzog63 Says:  This guy here was the leader of the pack of kids that followed us around all afternoon. He had such a power about himself that I'm sure by now he is a man of power somewhere in the area!! When he spoke all of the other children listened. So when the kids where getting too...