Yichang Travel Guide 3-day free travel guide (detailed recommendations, a must-have guide for visiting Yichang)

Yichang, located in the center of Hubei Province, China, is a city with a long history and beautiful natural scenery. It is world-famous for the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River and has rich tourism resources and unique natural landscapes. If you plan to take a 3-day free trip to Yichang, here is a detailed guide recommendation to help you explore Yichang and enjoy a wonderful travel experience.

Day 1: Explore the Three Gorges Dam and Three Gorges People

In the morning, you can go to the Three Gorges Dam, one of the largest water conservancy projects in the world. You can visit the dam’s exhibition hall to learn about its construction and historical significance. On the dam, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the Yangtze River and feel its majesty.

At noon, you can taste local food and try some distinctive Hubei dishes. Yichang’s food is mainly fish, and you can try some fresh river fish and river delicacies.

In the afternoon, you can go to Sanxia Renjia, a scenic spot that showcases local customs and traditional culture. You can visit traditional farmyards, enjoy folk art performances, and experience traditional handicraft production.

In the evening, you can choose to taste local specialties at restaurants in Yichang city, or go to the night market to experience Yichang’s nightlife.

Day 2: Visit the Three Gorges Cruise and Yichang City

In the morning, you can take a cruise to visit the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery. The cruise ship will pass through famous scenic spots such as Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. You can take beautiful scenery photos on the boat.

At noon, you can have lunch on the cruise ship and taste local specialties. At the same time, you can also participate in some entertainment activities, such as watching folk dance performances or participating in traditional games.

In the afternoon, you can return to Yichang city and visit some famous attractions, such as Lion Rock, Dongshan Scenic Area and Yichang Museum. These attractions display the history and culture of Yichang, allowing you to understand the city better.

In the evening, you can choose to taste local delicacies at restaurants in Yichang city, or go to watch a local artistic performance to experience the cultural atmosphere of Yichang.

Day 3: Explore Yichang’s natural scenery and hot springs

In the morning, you can go to Yichang’s natural scenery attractions, such as Yichang Monkey Mountain and Yichang Yiling. Monkey Mountain is a monkey-themed scenic spot where you can see a variety of monkeys and participate in some interactive activities with monkeys. Yiling is a scenic spot surrounded by mountains and rivers, where you can enjoy the magnificent scenery.

At noon, you can enjoy a hot spring bath and relax at the nearby hot spring resort. Yichang is famous for its rich hot spring resources. You can choose a hot spring resort that suits you and enjoy the healing effects of hot springs.

In the afternoon, you can return to Yichang Cityarea, visit the local shopping malls and buy some special souvenirs. You can also taste some local snacks and experience Yichang’s food culture.

In the evening, you can taste local food at restaurants in Yichang city, or go to the night market to experience Yichang's nightlife.

I hope this Yichang travel guide will be helpful to your free travel. Yichang has rich tourism resources and unique natural landscapes. I believe you will have a wonderful trip.