Yichang, China: Third Longest River On Its Midst
Surely, the longest river in Asia flows not yet to the sea but goes through Yichang, China. Like the Yellow River, this prefecture also has a reputation to uphold being the second largest city in the province of Hubei. It is not only home to the Three Gorges Dam but also to the Battle of Yiling way back in the Three Kingdoms era and the Battle of Zaoyang-Yinchang in 1940. While the metro where most of the locals have settled has an urban setting, the rest of the place has a rural setting like most prefecture cities accessible via the Yichang-Sanxia Airport.
Best Time to Visit
The place can easily turn into an oven with Wuhan labeled as a furnace city so travellers are advised to visit during Autumn or Spring. There is the Three Gorges International Tourism Festival in September featuring the Yangtze River Piano Music Festival and the Yichang Citrus Festival. Nonetheless, you can also try the Ice and Snow Festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Meet the largest freshwater fish, a gift from the river, also dubbed as the "living fossil" when you visit the Chinese Sturgeon Museum in Yichang, Hubei where you can have a good time exploring the garden. Visit the Tianran Tower, which goes back as far as the Qing Dynasty completely preserved and maintained through time. How about the Three Visitors Cave commemorating the three historical personalities in China who carved poems on the walls. The top-rated Yichang, CH hotels like the 5-star Crowne Plaza Yichang and the cozy Jinjiang Inn are conveniently located to Yichang attractions.
Make your Yichang Hotel Search Easy
Economy Yichang Hotels
If your vacation or business trip budget on lodging is not very high, you may want to consider these affordable hotels or affordable motels in Yichang area. These affordable lodging properties come with basic amenities and good comfort, for example amenities like In-room Safe, Free Wireless Internet and Hair Dryer. You may want to consider bed & breakfast if you want to make your Yichang trip feel like you are at home. Yichang motels are another alternative lodging option you have.
Up-Scale Luxury Yichang Hotels
When you want the best amenities and the most comfort in your Yichang hotel you have plenty of luxury options. Few of the best and most expensive hotels or resorts in Yichang area Holiday Inn Riverside Wuhan, Howard Johnson Pearl Plaza Wuhan and Renaissance Wuhan. Which are located in near landmark Xialao Stream, Zhaojun Village and Three Visitors Cave. Most of these upscale boutique hotel choices are of 4 star and 5 star rating with guest rooms and suites with finest furnishings and decor. Often near tourist activities, offering access to both nearby attractions and public transit.
