Yichang was called "Yiling" in ancient times. It got its name because "when the water comes here, it becomes Yiling, and when the mountains come here, it becomes mausoleum". Yichang is located at the boundary between the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Going up along the river, you can reach Bashu and Bashu through the Three Gorges, and down the river, you can reach Shanghai and Nanjing. The urban area of ??Yichang is located at the east entrance of the Three Gorges. It has always been the "top control of Bashu". , leading to Jingxiang”, so it enjoys the reputation of “Three Gorges Gateway” and “Xiakou Pearl”.
Best travel seasons: March-May, September-October. The Yichang area has a humid subtropical monsoon climate, rich in rain and heat resources, and a mild climate with an average annual temperature of about 17°C. Due to the barrier function of the mountains in the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River and the Qingjiang and Xiangxi basins, the winter climate is warmer, and the average temperature is higher than nearby areas. Wuhan City at the same latitude is much higher. The least suitable seasons for traveling: summer and winter, which are relatively hot and cold.
Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area: There are currently three viewing spots open to tourists in the tourist area: Tanziling, 185 Platform, and the Interception Memorial Park. Climbing up to the 5A-level tourist attraction Tanziling Viewpoint, you can have a bird's-eye view of the Three Gorges Project, and experience the heroic sentiments of Chairman Mao's poem "Cut off the clouds and rain in Wushan Mountain, and the high gorge comes out of the flat lake." Standing on the 185 platform and looking down, you can feel the greatness of the Chinese nation. and pride; when you walk into the viewing point near the dam, you can feel the majestic dam up close; when you climb to the top of the dam, you can face the thundering flood discharge landscape; when you come to the Interception Memorial Park, you can appreciate the perfect combination of man and nature, as if you are in " The beautiful scenery of the world where mountains and rivers are connected and nature and man are one.”
Changyang Qingjiang Gallery: National Geological Park, National Water Conservancy Scenic Area, one of the top ten emerging brands of national cultural tourism, and one of the first batch of national smart tourist attractions. Qingjiang Gallery Scenic Area is located in Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang, covering all tourist landscapes and scenic spots along the Qingjiang River from Geheyan Dam to Shuibuya Salt Pond Hot Spring. It includes three core scenic spots: Reflection Gorge, Xianren Village and Wuluo Zhongli Mountain.
Qinglong Gorge Rafting: The original ecological rafting scenic spot of Qinglong Gorge is located in the Dianjun District, the back garden of Yichang City. The scenic spot has fresh air, clear water, beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. On both sides of the canyon, there are strange peaks and caves, steep rocks and waterfalls, green mountains and authentic scenery; the scenic tour stretches along the stream, connected by roads and bridges, and the nine bridges and nine dragons are vivid; the small bridges and flowing water, the bamboo sea and peach orchard, the scenery is different as you step, and there is a unique cave; rafting river Traveling through the gorge, ups and downs, winding like a dragon, with nine twists and turns, you can experience "turning the river over the sea", "soaring into the clouds and riding the fog", "bravely jumping over the dragon gate", and "dragon walking around the world".