Yichang Transportation -- Getting Around

Yichang subway will have three lines in the following years. Subway line 2 is expected to start construction in 2017. It will link Jiangjiawan and Longguan and pass totally 22 stations via Sanxia Airport. Besides, subway line 1 and line 3 will be constructed in 2018 and 2019. The city will also operate subway line 4 by 2040.
 

Yichang Bus

Public buses run to nearly every corner of Yichang City and some of the suburbareas. They are an essential part of people's daily life. Most of the buses here do not have a conductor. The fare is CNY1 and CNY2 for buses withair-conditioning, so you'd better take some small change. There are 35 bus lines in the city. Usually, buses numbered over 100 run to some farther suburbareas - for example No.100 runs from Yiling Square to Xinzhan Stop.

Bus No.10 is a good choice for visitors. It travels from the Third Wharf to Sanyou Caves, passing Yiling Square, Shrimp Valley, Luozu Temple, White Horse Caves and Sanyou Caves. It starts at 06:40 and ends at 17:00 from the Third Wharf. Apart from that, Bus No.8 which runs from the Third Wharf to Gezhouba Hydropower Station is a special bus line to the Three Gorges. Visitors can get on the public bus to get an overview of the city.

More lines just for reference:

No.2 The First Middle School—Bei Men—Dong Men—Jiefang Road—Jie Fang Cinema—Third Wharf—Thirteen Wharf—Baota Lake—Wuyi Square
Operating time: 05:30~24:45

No.3 Xi Ling Shan—Ge Food Street—Tuanjie Road—Xiazhou Hotel—Yiling Hotel
Operating time: 06:00~21:30

No.4 Third Wharf—International Hotel—Yiling-Hotel—Railway Station—Yangtze River Hospital—Sanxia Hospital—Yangtze River Market
Operating time: 05:55~21:40

No.7 Third Wharf—Dagong Bridge—International Hotel—First Road—Yiling Hotel—Xiazhou Hotel—403 Hospital
Operating time: 06:10~21:30

No.19 is a round line starts and ends at the Third Wharf, passing by Yichang Center Hospital—Century Garden—Railway Station—Shangri-la Garden—the First Middle School—The Third Middle School
Operating time: 06:20~21:08

Public Bus

Taxi

Taking a taxi is the most convenient way when traveling in a strange city. It can also be your option in Yichang. Taxis can be taken easily along the street and they are available for 24 hours.

Fare	Daytime	Night：23:00 – 05:00 the next day
Starting Rate for First 2km (1.2mi)	CNY6	CNY6
Fare between 2-8km (1.2-5mi)	CNY1.4/km	CNY2/km
Fare beyond 8km (5mi)	CNY2.1/km	CNY3/km
Waiting Fee	Free for the first 5min; for every additional 5min, it costs the same as the unit price per kilometer (0.6mi).

Notes:
1. If any toll fee is involved during a trip, passengers need to pay on his/her own.
2. Most taxi drivers charge by meter in downtown area. If hiring a cab to a far destination, you need to negotiate with the driver for a reasonable price.
3. Remember to ask for the receipt before getting off. The car plate number, name of the taxi company and complaint telephone are all listed on it.

Reference Taxi Fare (all for single trips):
Airport – downtown area: around CNY60
New Century Port – downtown area: around CNY20
East Railway Station – New Century Port: CNY50-60
New Century Port – Yichang Airport: CNY100