Yichang


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When to Go
Yichang is in a sub-tropical monsoon zone with four distinct seasons. It enjoys abundant sunshine and rainfall, and the average annual temperature is around 15C (59F). June and July are the hottest months as well as the rainy season. Winter here is a bit cold - the best seasons for visiting are spring and autumn. Yichang's warm, moist climate makes it an ideal area for growing oranges which are harvested in August.

Fast Facts
Area: 21,000 square kilometers (8,108 square miles)
Population: 4,150,000
Area Code: 0717
Zip Code: 443000

Emergency Numbers:
Fire: 119
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Traffic: 122

Useful Numbers:
Telephone Number Inquiry: 114
Weather Forecast: 12121
Food Complaints (of Yichang Consumers' Association): 12315
Yichang Tourist Complaints: 6253315
Tourist Inquiry for the Three Gorges: 6300456

Banks: Bank of China provides foreign exchange service.
Main branch of Bank of China in Yichang:
Changjiang Office: No.65, 1st Xiling Road, Xiling District, Yichang
Inquiry Number: 0717-6754278

Post office:
Gezhouba Branch
Address: No.2, Jiaohu Er Road, Yichang
Yuyang Road Branch
Address: No.39, Yuyang Road, Yichang

Hospitals:
Yichang Central Hospital
Address: No.127, Yiling Road, Yichang City
The First Hospital of Yichang
Address: No.4, Huti Street, Yichang City

Telephone:
Cell phones should receive good service in the downtown area of Yichang. Many telephone booths are located along main streets as well, where visitors can place calls with IC Cards.

Internet Café's:
Internet café's are located on almost every street of Yichang City. The fee is around CNY2 per hour. There are also many internet café's near Computer City on Xinghuo Road and Sanxia University.

 


Last updated: September 20, 2008