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The Yichang Sanxia Airport (Tel: 86-717-6230 222) 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 railway station (Tel: 86-717-6445 242) 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: 86-717-6445 314) 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.

As a major port, Yichang is conveniently linked with other sites along the Yangtze River. The ferry terminal (Tel: 86-717-6224 354) is at the east end of the city. Buses No.3 and 4 can take you from the railway station to the terminal.

Ship Information of Yangtze Cruise

A).Adopting American management modal;

B).Every ship has proficient English and Chinese speaking 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).Playing an important role of introducing Three Gorges with a long history and legends to the world;

D).Entirely updating during 2002-2004 Most of ships have balcony rooms;

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A).5 stars ship graded by China National Tourism Administration in 2003;

B).This cross-century leading ship has 6 floors and luxurious appearance;

C).Multifunction conference hall can hold 160 person.

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.

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.