Yichang is a city with a god-given geographic location and natural resources. Here you will find grand mountains, historical relics, and water conservancy projects, fused by modern architecture, making an ideal place for holidays and leisure. When traveling in Yichang, you will be dazzled by the numerous attractions in and around the city.

The Yangtze River runs through the city of Yichang, creating many natural reserves along its path. This valuable resource has made Yichang a valuable territory, and for this reason it became a place contested by all strategists. Yichang was a famous battlefield throughout the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280). It is also the birth place of many historical celebrities, such as Qu Yuan and Wang Zhaojun.

Yangtze River is the longest river in China and the Three Gorges is the most magnificent gorge on the river. The Three Gorges was listed as one of the best natural landscapes of China. It starts from Baidi City in Chongqing and ends at Nanjin Pass of Yichang, running with 193 kilometers (120 miles) in length. It consists of three parts: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. The Three Gorges Dam Project, the world's most magnificent man-made construction feat, is located on the Xiling Gorge. Construction of the dam began in1993 and scheduled to end in 2009.

The Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project, which is located towards the end of the Xiling Gorge, is another impressive landmark. It was built in 1988 and is the largest water conservancy project in the country. It is known for the vigorous gushes of water which fall amidst the beautiful surrounding landscape when the sluice is opened.

There are also many scenic landmarks around the Three Gorges area. Xiling Gorge is the longest of the three gorges. It is divided into four parts, marking specific areas that the Yangtze River turbulently passes through. Sailing down the Yangtze River, visitors can see beautiful scenery along both river banks. Zhaojun Hometown and Qu Yuan Hometown are on the north bank of the river. Between Three Gorges Dam and Gezhouba Dam, there is a particularly beautiful area - Sanxia Ren Jia (Three Gorges Families), where visitors can enjoy scenery while having a taste of local life.

One branch of the Yangtze River, Qingjiang, is refered to as the 'bright pearl'. It is the mother river of the Tujia People, an area which acts as a receptacle for the water that the Yangtze empties into it. The Qingjiang River Corridor, named Qingjiang Hundred Islands Lake in the past, was rebuilt in 2005 and includes all the scenic spots from Geheyan Dam to Shuibuya Salt Pond Hot Spring. Visitors can take a yacht from Geheyan Port to view the scenery on both sides of the river, including Wuluo Zhongli Mountain, Qingjiang Buddha, Tianzhu Mountain Scenery Area and Hundred Islands Lake.

The area around Yichang City is highly forested, which creates many beautiful scenic areas in and around the city. Chexi Tujia Scenic Area, to the west of Yichang City, is an area where natural beauty and the folk custom of Tujia People have merged, creating a fascinating destination. Sixi River Scenic Area, located in the southeastern portion of Zigui County, Yichang, is an area centered on the rivers. Some other attractive natural areas include Yuquan Temple Scenic Area and Dalaoling National Forest Park.

For visitors who want to look get to know Yichang City, Chinese Sturgeon Museum gives an introduction to fossils which have lived on earth for 140 million years; Sanxia Fengqing Island, neighboring the museum, is a theme park with a view of Three Gorges.