[2024 Shennongjia Attraction] Travel Guide for Dajiuhu National Wetland Park (Updated Sep)

Dajiu Lake (Shennongjia Forest District)

Dajiu Lake Scenic Area, known as the "Outpost of Bashan," is located in the western part of Shennongjia, Hubei Province. The scenic area is at an altitude of 1700 meters and covers an area of 36 square kilometers. It is the only subalpine wetland. Dajiu Lake, which looks like nine peaks, is said in folklore to be the nine ox tails dragged upside down into the lake, corroborating the story of "Xue Gang's Rebellion against the Tang Dynasty." Emperor Zhongzong of Tang was demoted to Luling King of Fangzhou. In a dream, he was enlightened by the ancestor Shennong and specially appointed Xue Gang as the commander. Xue Gang stationed and trained troops in Dajiu Lake, overthrew the Wu Zhou Dynasty in one fell swoop, restored the Tang Dynasty, and Emperor Zhongzong regained the throne. Dajiu Lake is suitable for summer vacation and high mountain skiing in winter. The scenic area is home to 141 families, 366 genera, and 964 species (including varieties and cultivated species) of higher plants, among which there are 5 national key protected plants, 3 national precious tree species, and 13 families and 18 species of mosses. Dajiu Lake Wetland is the fourth national wetland park approved by China's forestry authorities. It is the largest and highest subalpine wetland in Central China. It is the best-preserved North Subtropical subalpine peat bog wetland in Hubei Province and Central China to date. It is a rare subalpine peat bog wetland in the mid-latitude region of the world. It is the first national wetland park far from the city. Dajiu Lake National Wetland Park

The summer in Dajiu Lake is 16 degrees

📍Scenic Spot Address: Shennongjia Dajiu Lake 🚗Transportation: Bus, Thomas Train 👍️Must-visit Spots: Lake No.5, Lake No.4, Deer Park 🎟️Ticket Information: Combo Ticket 💗Other Tips: Lake No.5: The morning fog in Dajiu Lake is so beautiful. Change to a bus at the entrance to Lake No.1, then take the small train to other lakes. To see the morning fog, you need to arrive early, before 6 o'clock. In my opinion, Lake No.5 is the most beautiful in the morning. Be sure to wear thick clothes, it's really cold. Also, bring some mosquito repellent as there are mosquitoes in the morning. The foggy scene has a primitive forest beauty, and when the fog disperses, the morning fog appears, which is like a landscape painting. A phone camera can't capture even one-tenth of its beauty. Lake No.4: It's very suitable for watching the sunset. Luckily, I also saw the Tyndall effect, with several beams of light shining through. Any random shot with a phone is a masterpiece. Deer Park: Some deer are so smart, they chase you for food, they are so cute.

The morning glow of Shennongjia's Great Jiuhu Lake is like a dreamy fantasy

Great Jiuhu Lake is nestled deep within Shennongjia, where nine lakes lie quietly in the embrace of the mountains, like a cluster of stars fallen to earth, tranquil and brilliant. In the early morning, a light mist drifts over the lake, gently enveloping the clear waters and the mountain reflections like a sheer veil. The mist is the soul of Great Jiuhu Lake, with clouds and fog swirling around, the distant mountains, the small boats on the water, and the lingering tourists on the shore compose a stunning ink painting. As the sparse morning fog almost completely dissipates, sunlight, mountain breeze, and the fragrance of flowers bring poetry and distant lands within reach.

Shennongjia Dajiuhu Scenic Area, a wetland among clouds, a land of nine lakes in the sky

Located at the junction of Chongqing and Hubei, the Shennongjia Dajiuhu Scenic Area covers an area of about 24 square kilometers, with an altitude of 1700 meters. It is the largest alpine plain in central China, with abundant rainfall, lush water plants, and a cool climate. It is a typical grassland landscape, known as 'Hubei's Hulunbuir'. The main attractions include: alpine basins, wetlands, grasslands, pastures, and the Sika Deer Garden, making it an ideal place for various sports and fitness activities, as well as leisure and vacation, such as horse riding, mountain biking, and archery. Here, winters are long and summers are short, with spring and autumn connecting. The alpine basin is suitable for the production of grains, medicinal materials, and mountain fruits. The graceful begonias, the alpine rhododendrons, the crystal-clear Heishui River, the vividly shaped Reclining Buddha Ridge, the colorful and diverse mountain flowers, and the boundless blue sky and green land are all captivating and unforgettable.

Shennongjia Dajiuhu National Wetland Park—A Heritage Site of Nature!

Shennongjia Dajiuhu National Wetland Park is located on the southwestern edge of Shennongjia at the eastern foothills of the Daba Mountains in the northwest of Hubei Province, situated on the watershed between the Yangtze River and the Han River! The wetland ecosystem of Dajiuhu National Wetland Park mainly includes subalpine meadows, peat moss marshes, water caltrop marshes, sedge marshes, cattail marshes, purple moor grass marshes, as well as river ponds and ditches. It is typical, representative, rare, and special among China's wetlands, and it is a national 5A scenic area! Dajiuhu Self-Driving Routes From Xiangyang to Shennongjia: Xiangyang-Nanzhang-Baokang (Houping-Maqiao)-Songbai-Wenshui-Shennongjia. From Shiyan to Shennongjia: Shiyan-Fang County-Gangchangping-Yantian-Hongping Town-Muyu Town, a total distance of 270 kilometers, approximately five hours by car. From Yichang to Shennongjia: Yichang-Huanghua-Xiaofeng-Wuduhe-Gaolan-Xiakou-Gaoyang Town-Muyu Town, a total distance of 210 kilometers, approximately four hours by car!

Deep in the mountains, 9 pearls are hidden

In the midst of the Shennongjia mountains, known as the 'Roof of Central China,' lies a 17 square kilometer alpine wetland. A small stream connects 9 lakes, hence the name Dajiuhu, or the Great Nine Lakes. Dajiuhu is thus known for its 'highland plain' beauty and is referred to as Hubei's 'Hulun Buir' or 'Shennong's Jiangnan.' Surrounded by mountains, the scenery is stunning, resembling a paradise on earth. The Dajiuhu ecosystem is special and typical, with a variety of wetland types. It is a national-level natural wetland park and has been included in the list of internationally important wetlands. Address: Dajiuhu Village, Jiuhu Township, Muyu Town, Shennongjia Forest District, Hubei Province Opening Hours: 7:00-17:00 Ticket Price: 100 yuan

Shennongjia | You must visit Dajiuhu Lake, a picturesque landscape in the world

When visiting Shennongjia, besides Shennong Altar and Shennong Peak, there is another place you can't miss 👉🏻 Dajiuhu Lake - ▪️ Shennongjia Dajiuhu Scenic Area (National Wetland Park) 🎫Ticket: 100/person, sightseeing car 70/person ⚠️You can't drive in for the tour, you need to take the scenic area sightseeing car (there are different routes to choose from) Dajiuhu Lake, as the name suggests, is composed of nine lakes. Its ecosystem includes subalpine meadows, peat moss swamps, and sleep vegetable swamps and other wetland types, which are typical and representative, and it is a national AAAAA level scenic spot. - Recommended route: Direct to Lake No. 4 - walk to Lakes No. 5 & 6, other small points are self-selected. Here is mainly to enjoy the wetland landscape, different weather will present different landscapes, like our visit this time in rainy weather, there is also a unique beauty of misty rain, if you are not in a hurry, you must feel it well~

The correct way for southerners to open winter is the Shennongjia snow viewing guide

Shennongjia 3 days and 2 nights guide 【✈️About transportation】Take a bus from Fengjie to Xingshan early in the morning, 3 hours, 💰85. 【🎡About the itinerary】Per capita 💰2200 Day1~ 👉Primitive Man Research Institute (only some previous scientific expedition materials are left, but walking into the mountain next to it, the wild snow scene is nice)👉Golden Swallow Cave, Tianyan Rainbow Bridge👉Encounter with golden monkeys (want to come close to 🐒 sauce, but 😷 After that, I just stayed in the cage and could only look at each other through the cage)👉Shennong Valley (the scenery is shocking, it is recommended to bring ✈️ to shoot) Day2~ 👉Dajiuhu (highly recommended 🌟, the snow scene is no less than Changbai Mountain, you can get off the sightseeing bus at all nine lakes, the first 2-6 lakes are beautiful, feed the deer at the end station, they are not afraid of people and cooperate very well) 👉Shennongding Primitive Forest (There is a botanical research station of the Chinese Academy of Sciences on the mountain, and there are many Bigfoot Yeren sighting points along the mountain road. I saw a 400-year-old Bashan fir, which was born when Xu Xiake just started to travel around the world from Ningbo.) 👉Banbi Rock, looking for the footprints of the wild man (various strangely shaped stones, there is actually a scenic spot named "I have a date with the wild man") 👉San Sheng Tai (mountain top sunny day limited, many places are foggy, regret not seeing the scenery at the junction of Hubei, Sichuan, and Shaanxi provinces under the mountain) Day3~ 👉See pandas👉Botanical Garden, Folk Museum, Honey Museum👉Shennongjia Altar to seek roots and blessings👉Tiansheng Bridge Fei Waterfall Strange Talk 【📷About the machine position】 1. Dajiuhu is very out of the picture everywhere, the snow scene is absolutely! Come to be the heroine of the Japanese drama "Love Letter". 2. The panda will come out to move before 10 o'clock in the morning, and you can take a photo outdoors at this time, so be sure to arrive early. 3. The small path in the forest below the altar after checking in is very artistic and very out of the picture. 4. If you are lucky at Tiansheng Bridge, you can see the rainbow waterfall, I saw it this time! 【🌟About tips】 1. December-February is the skiing season of Shennongjia, there are several ski resorts here. 2. Walking in the snow for a long time really hurts your eyes. Snow blindness comes like this, you can bring a pair of snow glasses/sunglasses. 3. There are many signs in the mountains and waters that say poisonous snakes, bears, wild boars, and leopards are infested. Please pay attention to safety. It's very intimate. I hope they can also understand the signs and understand some social distancing and civilized travel😄. 【🍚About food】"South Gate Farm" farmhouse stir-fry, beef and small mixed fish stir-fry is so fragrant! 【🏠About accommodation】Dajiuhu Hanjiangyuan Hotel

Like an ink painting, the Dajiuhu Lake

Like an ink painting, the Dajiuhu Lake. It is said that the Yan Emperor Shennong set up nine pots to refine medicine in Dajiuhu Lake, which later transformed into nine lakes. Dajiuhu Lake is a scenic spot near Pingqian Town in Shennongjia, it is natural and one of the few watersheds that divide the north-south climate with lakes. The water from the nine lakes flows into the Yangtze River in the south and the Han River in the north. In today's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, the water from Dajiuhu Lake supplies Beijing and Tianjin.

Wild fruit eaten in a restaurant in Shennongjia