By Plane: The Yichang Sanxia Airport 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).

By Train: The railway station is in the centre of the city, near Dongshan Dadao. Trains link the city with Beijing, Xi'an, Wuhan and Zhengzhou.

By Bus: The long distance bus station 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.

By Ship: As a major port, Yichang is conveniently linked with other sites along the Yangtze River. The ferry terminal is at the east end of the city. Buses No.3 and 4 can take you from the railway station to the terminal.