Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.4M
Population
21,230 km2
Area
359 Mbps
Internet
58m
Elevation
UTC+08:00
Timezone
YIH (26km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Gateway to the Three Gorges, Yichang hums with the mighty Yangtze's flow, offering dramatic river cruises and misty cliffs as daily backdrop. Nomads settle into its humid subtropical warmth, with high-speed trains whisking to Wuhan and co-working hubs overlooking the water. Local citrus groves and spicy noodles ground workweeks in authentic flavors.
QUICK FACTS
Country
China
Region
Eastern Asia
Population
1.4M
Timezone
UTC+08:00
Elevation
58 m
Currency
CNY
Language
Chinese
Airport
YIH
GPS
30.71, 111.28
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
359 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major city with a population of 1,350,150
INFRASTRUCTURE
887 total POIs 0.0 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
12
Cafes
12
Bars
4
Fast Food
7
Shopping
Supermarkets
7
Convenience
4
Shopping Malls
6
Healthcare
Hospitals
35
Clinics
35
Pharmacies
6
Education
Schools
142
Universities
6
Libraries
1
Recreation
Parks
172
Playgrounds
1
Sports
34
Cinemas
5
Museums
4
Theatres
3
Transport
Bus Stops
204
Train Stations
4
Fuel Stations
17
Services
Banks
15
ATMs
2
Post Offices
18
Police
6
Fire Stations
2
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
359 Mbps
Download
62 Mbps
Upload
25ms
Latency
2,114
Tests
641
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Jun
6°
J
8°
F
12°
M
17°
A
23°
M
27°
J
29°
J
27°
A
23°
S
17°
O
12°
N
8°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 17.4 C Range: 6.1 - 28.6 C Rain: 951 mm/year Sunshine: 2,620 h/year
CITY SCORES
85.1
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
58.5
Overall
AIRPORT
YIH
Yichang Sanxia Airport
26 km from center
~47 min ride
FUN FACTS
The city is famous for the Three Gorges, the Three Gorges Dam and the Gezhouba Dam, all three of which are located in Yiling District, one of the city's districts.
History In ancient times Yichang was known as Yiling.
In 222 AD, Yichang was also the site of the Battle of Yiling during the Three Kingdoms Period.
In October 1938, as the Japanese moved up the Yangtze River towards the strategic city of Chongqing, it became clear that Yichang needed to be evacuated.
It covers 21,084 square kilometers (8,141 sq mi) in Western Hubei Province, on both sides of the Yangtze River.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Yichang known for?
Gateway to the Three Gorges, Yichang hums with the mighty Yangtze's flow, offering dramatic river cruises and misty cliffs as daily backdrop. Nomads settle into its humid subtropical warmth, with high-speed trains whisking to Wuhan and co-working hubs overlooking the water. Local citrus groves and spicy noodles ground workweeks in authentic flavors.
How fast is the internet in Yichang?
Yichang has an average download speed of 359 Mbps and upload speed of 62 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Yichang?
Yichang has an average year-round temperature of approximately 17.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Yichang?
Yichang is served by YIH (Yichang Sanxia Airport), approximately 26 km from the city center.
What is the population of Yichang?
The population of Yichang is approximately 1.4M.
What infrastructure does Yichang have?
Yichang has 887 mapped points of interest, including 12 restaurants, 35 hospitals, 142 schools.
What country is Yichang in?
Yichang is located in China.
