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Yichang Introduction Last Update : 5/20/2007 10:42:52 PM Yichang City of Hubei Province lies at the east end of the Xiling Gorge . A dividing point of the upper reach and middle reach, Yichang is one of the biggest ports along the Yangtze River with 230 kilometers (143 miles) of shoreline. The Three Gorges Project has gained the city more attention than ever. Together with the Gezhouba Water Control Project , Yichang will soon be the largest producer of hydroelectricity in China. Last Update : 3/22/2007 2:28:36 AM Covering an area of 21,083 square kilometers (5,209,723 acres), Yichang has a population of about 4 million. It has a subtropical monsoon climate, which is hot in summer and cold in winter. The yearly average temperature is around 15oC (59oF).The best seasons for visiting Yichang are spring and autumn. Last Update : 1/13/2008 9:20:21 PM Like many other cities in the Three Gorges region, Yichang is blessed with a long history of almost 2,000 years. In the Warring States Period (475-221), Yichang was the territory of the Chu Kingdom, where the Chu Culture once thrived. Celebrities such as Qu Yuan and Wang Zhaojun hail from Zigui County , and traces of the relics in the stories of Romance of the Three Kingdoms can be seen throughout the area. Last Update : 3/22/2007 2:32:13 AM In addition to its rich history, Yichang is also blessed with rich natural scenery. Sanyou Cavern , Huangling Temple , and many other scenic spots like Baima Cave (White Horse Cave), Taohua Village (Peach blossom Village), Jinshi Cave (Golden Lion Cave), Baiguoshu Waterfall, and Jade Spring Temple (Yuquan Temple) can all be found nearby.

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