Transportation to and from the Three Gorges:

The Three Gorges are situated between Yichang city in Hubei province to the east and the city of Chongqing in the west. The major means of transportation along the Three Gorges is undoubtedly by boat. Travelers can begin the trip at either end, Yichang or Chongqing, or even as far away as Shanghai for a longer journey.

The tourist ships along this route usually offer 3-5 day package tours along the Three Gorges. The boats not only provide guests with standard rooms and services, but also offer culinary delights and various forms of entertainment. These ships stop at the most popular attractions, allowing passengers to disembark for shore excursions along the way, accompanied by English speaking guides.

These cruises can be booked with travel agents in Shanghai, Beijing, Yichang, Chongqing, Wuhan or other major cities in China. Overseas agent book through their travel partners in China. Most travelers fly into Wuhan for the upstream cruise or to Chongqing for the downstream cruise. For boarding at Yichang in Hubei province, transportation is also convenient, either by air or by train from Wuhan and other major cities.

Flights Scheduled for Yichang Airport