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As most prefecture-level cities, Yichang includes both an urban area (what's labeled on less detaield map as "Yichang") and the surrounding country area. It covers 21,084 km2 in Western Hubei Province, on both sides of the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River. The Xiling Gorge, the easternmost of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, is located within the prefecture-level city.
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Yangtze River-Changjiang
Within the prefecture-level city of Yichang, Chang Jiang's is joined by a number of tributaries, including the Qing River (Qing Jiang) (left), Xiang Xi and Huangbo Rivers.
The central urban area of Yichang is split between several districts. On the right (northeastern) bank of the Chang Jiang are located Xiling District (where the city center is located), Yiling District (neighborhoods north of the center) and Wujiagang District (southern area). The city area on the opposite (southeastern) bank of the river is included into Dianjun District. All these districts, with the exception of the central Xiling, also include a fair amount of suburban/rural area outside of the city urban core.
Top Attractions
Gezhou Dam
The highly controversial monster project concerning the Three Gorges Dam is currently underway, due for completion in the year 2008.
Shennongjia
Shennongjia or Shennongjia Nature Reserve Area is a wildest scenery, combining rolling, majestic mountains and vast expanses of thick forest which is situated in Fangxian County.
Three Gorges Dam
The excursion to the dam is absolutely a must portion of your cruise. Over the last 20 years, China's Three Gorge Project has been the world's focus.
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