Yichang Transportation

Getting There

The Yichang Sanxia Airport (Tel: 86-717-6230222) is located 26 kilometres from the city centre. There are flights connecting the city with more than 20 domestic destinations including Beijing (daily, 2hrs), Chongqing (daily, 1hr), Guangzhou (2hrs), Kunming (2hrs), Shanghai (1.5hrs) and Xi'an (1hr). An airport shuttle service (RMB20) is available at the Three Gorges Hotel (No.42, Yanjiang dadao). The international temporary air-liners was opened, too

By Train
The railway station (Tel: 86-717-6445242) is in the centre of the city, near Dongshan Dadao. Trains link the city with Beijing, Xi'an, Wuhan and Zhengzhou. 

By Long Distance Bus
The long distance bus station (Tel: 86-717-6445314) is two blocks south of the railway station. Air-con expresses leave for Wuhan every hour (4hrs). There are also buses to Muyuping in the Zhangjiajie scenic area.

Yichang arterial highways extend to every corner, No.318 National Highway crosses the whole Yichang City, through which you may reach Shanghai in the east and Tibet in the west. "The Golden Water Route" of the Yangtze runs through Yichang and it reaches Wanzhou, Chongqing in the west and Wuhan , Shanghai in the east. The express way is from Yichang to Wuhan, Beijing, Xi'an and the railway from Yichang to Zhenzhou, Wuxi, Huaihua, Guangzhou were put into use long ago and an international railway container transport network was also established.

By Ship
As a major port, Yichang is conveniently linked with other sites along the Yangtze River. The ferry terminal (Tel: 86-717-6224354) is at the east end of the city. Buses No.3 and 4 can take you from the railway station to the terminal.

Getting Around
 
Ship Information of Yangzi Cruise
Victoria Series
A).Adopting American management modal；
B).Every ship has proficient English and Chinese foreign representatives on board. In order to avoid decreasing service quality, all representatives will alternate routinely, which seems as the key and effective factor for keeping a high level service；
C).One of the ships with highest tickets on Yangtze River；5 stars service = high cost performance；
D).Playing an important role of introducing Three Gorges with a long history and legends to the world；
E).Entirely updating during 2002-2004 Most of ships have balcony rooms；

Royal Princess
A). Graded 5 stars ship by China National Tourism Administration；
B). The only three longest and maximum capacity foreign (Germany) made ships on Yangtze River；
C). Most advanced power station；
D). Water Made Equipment can pure, disinfect and test the river water to reach international drinking water standard；
E). Peculiar outboard deck and sunbathe pool on top floor make more room for movement；
F). Since all three meals on board, Chinese and western buffets are fit the taste of European and American travelers

Food Style
1.Breakfast: Chinese and western buffet；
2.Lunch: Chinese and western buffet；
3. Dinner: Chinese and western buffet
 
Yangtze Angel
A).5 stars ship graded by China National Tourism Administration in 2003；
B).The top deluxe third generation ship with streamline profile on Yangtze River；

East Queen
A).One of the first two 5 stars ships graded by China National Tourism Administration in 1995；
B).Western management with foreign manager on board；
C).Indoor decoration with imported fireproof materials；
D).Main Engine of world-known brand；
E).Having received Bill Gates, Kissinger and many other world-known figures

East King
A).One of the first two 5 stars ships graded by China National Tourism Administration in 1995；
B).Western management with foreign manager on board；
C).Indoor decoration with imported fireproof materials；
D).Main Engine of world-known brand；
E).Having received Bill Gates, Kissinger and many other world-known figures

Sunshine China
A).The appointed protocol ship by State Council；
B).Having received a lot of big names from both home and abroad；
C).A perfect blending style of traditional Chinese architecture and western modern decoration；

President No.1
A).5 stars ship graded by China National Tourism Administration in 2003；
B).This cross-century leading ship has 6 floors and luxurious appearence；
C).Multifunction conference hall can hold 160 pax

Yangtze Pearl
A).The third generation deluxe ship on Yangtze River；
B).The first ship on Yangtze River has hollow central hall；
C).Better software and hardware conditions；

China Regal
Since 1993, China Regal Cruise has marketed the first and only cruise fleet to bring European - standard inland waterway cruisers to the Yangtze River. The three RCC Princesses - Jeannie, Sheena & Elaine - provide the best quality services and programs available for touring the Three Gorges and other famous sights along the Yangtze River. Now all the three have been approved by The National Tourism Administration as five-star Inland Cruise Ships.