Yichang is one of the ports for the Yangtze Cruise from Chongqing. The Yangtze River goes through the center of city with both of its banks covered with verdant trees. Yichang was also regarded as an important strategic city in ancient China. The city also boasts of numerous famous sites, historical spots and cultural legends. Also, two ethnic group autonomous counties of Yichang have a deep and rich culture of the Tujiazu style. Yichang has been thrust into the world limelight since the start of the "Three Gorges" Project.