Yichang sits on the Yangtze at the eastern end of the Three Gorges, close to the Three Gorges Dam, one of the largest hydropower projects in the world. Most visitors pass through for a cruise, so a night here before or after sailing is common, and hotel prices are generally modest.
Finding cheap rooms in Yichang is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.
Yichang is a main start and end point for Yangtze River cruises through the Three Gorges to and from Chongqing, with ships docking near the city or close to the Three Gorges Dam.
The main district, with shopping, restaurants and a wide choice of hotels.
Riverside hotels and promenades along the Yangtze.
Convenient hotels by the high-speed rail station.
Small towns near the dam, handy for visits to the dam and some cruise departures.
Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are the best times for Yangtze cruises; summer is hot, and Chinese holidays are busiest.
Confirm your ship’s departure point first — some sail from the city and others from near the Three Gorges Dam. Central Yichang hotels suit most travelers.
Yes. The dam is upstream of the city and can be visited on a day trip or as part of a cruise.
High-speed trains serve Yichang East station, and the city also has an airport.