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Jingzhou Museum
As a local museum, the collection of Jingzhou Museum is not poor and has distinct local characteristics. In Jingzhou Museum, you can see various jade ornaments of prehistoric craftsmanship; silk from the Warring States Period; the sword of King Yue and the spear of King Fuchai of Wu, which are shining with cold light and look like new; and colorful and exquisitely crafted lacquerware from the Warring States Period, Qin and Han Dynasties. The museum also houses the world's earliest mathematical monograph "Arithmetic Book" and Xiao He's "Two-Year Law" and other bamboo slips from the early Han Dynasty; the treasure of the town is: the "Western Han Male Corpse", which has been preserved for a long time and is relatively well preserved so far. The cultural relics exhibition of Jingzhou Museum is divided into two exhibition areas: the front yard and the back yard. The exhibition building in the front yard is the basic exhibition. That is, representative cultural relics are selected in the order of historical development, showing the history of civilization development in Jingzhou from the Neolithic Age to the Qin and Han Dynasties. There are two special exhibitions: "Jianghan Plain Primitive Culture Exhibition" and "Jianghan Plain Chu-Han Culture Exhibition". The treasure hall in the backyard exhibition area has three special exhibitions. The special exhibition "Han Tomb No. 168 in Fenghuang Mountain, Jingzhou" displays the treasure of the town: a male corpse of the Western Han Dynasty unearthed in the ancient capital of Chu, Jinan City in 1975, as well as his coffin and burial objects. According to the written records unearthed in the tomb, the deceased was buried in the 13th year of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty (167 BC), earlier than the female corpse in the Mawangdui Han Tomb in Changsha. The male corpse has been buried underground for more than 2,000 years without decay, which is rare in the world. The "one coffin and two coffins" that contained the male corpse are well preserved. The large coffin chamber and two sets of coffins indicate the noble status of the owner. The exhibition also displays hundreds of burial objects, including two items with unique styles, long preservation and still intact to this day: linen skirt and linen shoes, which are extremely precious. The cultural relics in the collection of Jingzhou Museum are sometimes exhibited in a "reincarnation" way, so you may not be able to see all the treasures in the collection at once. The museum provides the service of renting an Guide, the rental fee is 20 yuan/piece, and it is recommended to rent one when visiting.Jingzhou · 6.1 km from downtown
Jingzhou Ancient City
Yu the Great divided the land into nine regions, marking the beginning of Jingzhou. Jingzhou Ancient City, exceptionally well-preserved, is among China's first 24 nationally recognized historical and cultural cities. It stands as the largest and most intact ancient city in southern China. Jingzhou Ancient City is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, featuring well-preserved ancient city walls that are designated as a key cultural relic under state protection. With a history dating back over 2,800 years, Jingzhou's city walls represent China's longest continuously standing ancient fortifications (over 1,800 years) spanning the most dynasties (15). These remarkable walls evolved from earthen structures to primarily brick construction with supplementary rammed earth sections. The existing city walls were rebuilt in the third year of the Shunzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1646 AD) on the Ming Dynasty foundation, constructed with glutinous rice-lime mortar for joint filling and featuring an integrated structure of brick and earthen walls for mutual support. Jingzhou Ancient City features an irregular oval-shaped wall, stretching 3.75 km east-west and 1.2 km north-south, covering an area of 4.5 sq km with a perimeter of 11.28 km. The wall averages 8.83m in height, with 4,567 battlements, 26 artillery platforms, and 5 troop-hiding tunnels. The historic site boasts 6 ancient gates and 2 gate towers (Binyang Tower at East Gate and Chaozong Tower at Great North Gate). The city is structured in three layers: an outer moat, a middle brick wall, and an inner earthen wall. The moat spans approx. 13,000m, with a width of 30–250m and an average depth of 4m, connecting to Taihu Lake in the west and the Yangtze River in the east while linking to the ancient canal. Built during the Ming Dynasty with stone foundations and brick walls reinforced by sticky rice-lime mortar to prevent subsidence and flooding, the wall's defensive system—including barbicans, watchtowers, barracks, artillery platforms, hidden tunnels, and double gates—made it nearly impregnable, earning its reputation as "Ironclad Jingzhou." Jingzhou Ancient City Night Tour - Jingzhou Ancient City Light Show The light show at Jingzhou Ancient City's East Gate uses flowing water as its stage, ancient walls as its screen, and lights as its medium to showcase the city's unique brand and cultural essence. Under the glow of lights, iconic landmarks like the ancient city walls, Binyang Tower, Golden Phoenix Soaring, Nine Dragon Pillars, and Qu Yuan Statue come alive in radiant splendor. Divided into four chapters - Heaven, Earth, Humanity, and Harmony - each scene tells a story of Jingzhou's cultural heritage and tourism highlights. Through a perfect blend of sound, light, and technology, accompanied by nighttime boat tours, this spectacular show opens a new chapter in the ancient city's night tourism experience. Painted pleasure boat cruise Board the Jingzhou cruise boat to explore the ancient moat and scenic riverside views of Jingzhou Ancient City. The moat was ingeniously created by connecting natural lakes, featuring expansive waters and winding banks that preserve the original lakes' natural beauty. Lush greenery and thriving vegetation along the shores highlight the charm of Hubei's water towns. During the cruise, you'll enjoy sights such as the Jingzhou ancient city walls, the Binyang Tower at Dadong Gate, the Nine Dragons Bridge in Jingzhou Ancient City, the Golden Phoenix city emblem, the Moonlight Bridge, the Qu Yuan statue, the wetland park—Moonlight Park, and Xiaobei Gate. City Loop Travel Services Experience the city tour service that circles the ancient city, covering approx. 13 km. This immersive journey through Jingzhou Ancient City allows you to explore its history, culture, and traditions from multiple perspectives—both inside and outside the walls. Along the way, admire the natural beauty of the moat and touch the weathered grandeur of Jingzhou's ancient walls, bearing witness to a thousand years of history. City sightseeing route: Starting at Binyang Tower (first stop) > Moonlight Bridge > Yuan'an Gate (Small North Gate) > New North Gate > Gongji Gate (Great North Gate) > Anlan Gate (West Gate) > New South Gate > Nanji Gate (Old South Gate) > Guandi Temple > Gong'an Gate (last stop). Boarding and alighting are only permitted at Binyang Tower and Guandi Temple—no stops along the way. Departure time: 8:00 AM to 4:20 PM (Fixed departure time slots every 30 min or when full)Jingzhou · 4.3 km from downtown
King Chu's Mausoleum
Chu Kings' Tombs (Xiongjia National Archaeological Site Park) is located in Hubei's Jingzhou District Chuandian Town, near Zhangchang Village. About 26 kilometers southeast of the ancient city of Chu, it is located about 35 kilometers away from the Jingzhou Ancient City. Laid out according to national AAAAA-rated scenic site standards, the scenic area covers a large expanse of land. A garden, ecological agricultural area, mausoleum display area, sacred rites reenactment area and chariot horse display area are already finished and open to the public.Jingzhou · 37.3 km from downtown
Jingzhou Fantawild Oriental Heritage
Jingzhou Fantawild Oriental Heritage is themed around the inheritance of Chinese history and culture, blending the distinctive features of Jingchu culture. It ingeniously combines laser multimedia, 3D effects, miniature landscapes, live performances, and other techniques with traditional Chinese cultural stories. Through participation, experience, and interaction, it showcases the charm of China's five-thousand-year civilization and Jingchu culture. The park features over 40 indoor and outdoor themed rides and numerous leisure entertainment attractions. Here, you'll find thrilling rides for adventure seekers, classic Chinese cultural experiences favored by seniors, and a Boonie Bears-themed zone loved by children. At Jingzhou Fantawild Oriental Heritage, you can embark on high-tech adventures, unleash your passion, and create unforgettable joyful memories. Welcome to a magical world filled with fun and discovery!Jingzhou · 6.1 km from downtown
Former Residence of Zhang Juzheng
Zhang Juzheng Former Residence is situated near the Jingzhou Ancient City Tourism Area. The original site was destroyed during the war. The current site is a reconstruction based on the original, including Scolar House, Niuniao Garden, Culture and Art Corridor, sculptures of head cabinet advisors, etc. The residence has a siheyuan architectural style from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There is a small garden as well as four courtyards. Entering the courtyard, visitors will be facing the Taiyue Hall. On their left will be the Taishi Residence.Jingzhou · 2.7 km from downtown
Guandi Temple
The Guandi Temple is located next to the south gate of Jingzhou Ancient City. The entire museum imitates the style of the original Guandi Temple including a gate, main temple and exhibition hall. When visitors step in to the area, they will be greeted by a tall archway on which are inscribed the three Chinese characters "关帝庙" which mean "Guandi Temple." There are status of Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, depicting the moment in the Peach Garden when the three of them vowed to become brothers forever. In front of the temple there are two Gingko trees over 1,000 years old which have witnessed the temple's long and storied history.Jingzhou · 4.3 km from downtown
Binyang Tower
Located on the Yinbin Gate of the ancient city of Jingzhou, Binyang Tower was first built in the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in the 11th year of Emperor Xianfeng's reign in the Qing Dynasty. It was designed and rebuilt by the National Cultural Relics Protection Research Institute in August 1986 and officially opened to Chinese and foreign tourists in 1987. Binyang Tower is a double-eaved hip-and-gable style building with a large wooden frame structure, maintaining the style of Ming Dynasty architecture. The upper floor is equipped with an exposed corridor, and under the east eaves are three golden characters written in regular script "Binyang Tower" by Zhao Puchu. Binyang Tower is the core attraction of the ancient city of Jingzhou. Visitors can climb the tower to overlook and enjoy the scenery of the ancient city.Jingzhou · 2.7 km from downtown
Jingzhou Ancient City Wall
Jingzhou Ancient City Wall is alarge-scale defensive structure that embodies the traditional architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The main battlefields of the Three Kingdoms period, such as the Battle of Red Cliffs and the Battle of Yiling, were not far from Ying, the ancient capital of the Chu State. It is one of the four best-preserved ancient city walls in China and one of the best-preserved city walls in the south. The brick wall is winding and imposing, featuring well-preserved ancient ramparts and inscribed bricks along the gate towers and horse paths. The wall was constructed using specially made blue bricks and a mortar of lime and sticky rice, embodying the architectural ingenuity of the ancients.Jingzhou · 6.4 km from downtown
Guan Yu Temple
Guan Yu Temple, lying on the Xiejia Mountain near the south gate of the Jingzhou ancient city, was built by Jingzhou people to commemorate Guan Yu. The local people hope to educate future generations to learn from the loyalty, righteousness, benevolence, and courage of Guan Yu. Guan Yu Temple is an important attraction in the ancient city of Jingzhou. After passing through the mountain gate which has overhanging eaves, tourists can climb the 33-step stone "ladder" to reach the main hall of Guan Yu Temple. The 33-step stone ladder originates from the local folklore of "Opening the Tianmen on March 3rd," meaning that he who gets to the 33-step stone ladder will take a new step in his life.Jingzhou · 5.5 km from downtown
Honghu Eco-Tourism Scenic Area
Honghu Eco-Tourism Scenic Area is located in Honghu City's Qujiawan Town. It was once the central area of the Western Xiang'e Communist Revolutionary Base. It still retains many relics of the revolutionary site. There are many uncontaminated freshwater lakes in the area, all of which carry a primordial natural beauty. Many of the lotus themed sites in the park include the five kilometer lotus belt, the lotus root area, lotus watching corridor, nine twisted bridge corridor, Guanyin lotus platform, lotus fairy, Diaoyu Island lovers room, and the central island lotus land. There are also sites such as the revolutionary capital of western Xiang'e and the Ming and Qing dynasty streets. In the scenic area, live performances of "Honghu Red Guard" can be seen every day.Honghu · 28.2 km from downtown
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What travellers say about Jingzhou
M36***68October 8, 2026
5.0
The museum is relatively well-preserved, and the guide's explanations were incredibly vivid and engaging—it was fantastic! I especially remembered the only male wet-body exhibit in the country, which was remarkably well-preserved and all original pieces… hahaha. It was much bigger during the National Day holiday; I'd like to come again next time when it's less crowded…
Jingzhou Museum
M10***09October 10, 2026
4.0
Jingzhou is a famous city from the Three Kingdoms period. My child was very interested in the city after hearing about the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, especially wanting to see Guan Yu. It is said that the Guan Yu Temple is the original site of Guan Yu's residence. The place inside is not big, but the incense is very strong. We even tried to use the Green Dragon Crescent Blade. We used all our strength but it didn't budge. It must weigh more than 82 jin (41 catties). It is a good place to bring children to learn about history.
Jingzhou Ancient City
Anonymous userOctober 7, 2026
5.0
It's a bit far from downtown Jingzhou. From the passenger transport hub next to the train station, you can take a special tourist bus for 40 yuan round trip, which goes directly to the Chemazhen Scenic Area. It's an archaeological park with a museum and outdoor scenery. It's excellent and worth visiting!
King Chu's Mausoleum
M49***39May 3, 2026
5.0
This hotel was a fantastic experience! From the moment we entered, the front desk staff were all smiles. Check-in was quick and attentive; they even gave the kids toys and upgraded our room for free. The room was spacious and bright, the bedding was soft and comfortable, and we slept soundly until morning. The cleanliness was impeccable, even the corners of the bathroom were spotless. The hotel's location is also very convenient, making it easy to get to attractions and shopping areas. Whether for business trips or family vacations, this is an excellent choice.
Jingzhou Fantawild Oriental Heritage
斧头帮帮主至尊宝September 8, 2026
5.0
The main buildings of Zhang Juzheng's former residence include Taiyue Hall, Chunzhong Hall, Zhang Wenzhong Ancestral Hall, Pengri Tower, etc., and there are stone inscriptions of articles written by Zhang Juzheng. The former residence provides a detailed illustrated display of Zhang Juzheng's life and deeds, which is highly readable, informative, and highly praises Zhang Juzheng. It is a worthwhile attraction to visit in Jingzhou.
Former Residence of Zhang Juzheng
M18***37May 2, 2026
4.0
The Guandi Temple is quite nice, especially the golden statue of Guan Yu, which is very majestic and solemn.
After reading the explanation, I learned that this Guandi Temple was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty on the original site of Guan Yu's former residence. Over the centuries, countless people have worshipped there, and the incense has burned brightly.
Guan Yu, with his unwavering righteousness and awe-inspiring presence throughout China, stirs our blood and makes him my spiritual idol and a figure of utmost respect.
Guandi Temple
M22***14September 10, 2026
5.0
You need to buy tickets online two hours in advance to get a ¥3 discount if you buy them on-site. We went in the evening, and the sunset view from upstairs was beautiful, and the night view was also quite nice.
Binyang Tower
爱旅行的小宇宇June 22, 2025
5.0
荆州古城墙是免费游览的，不需要花钱，沿着城墙边的小路走楼梯即可登上城楼，站在上面可以观望，护城河美景，另外城墙上的路很窄不太好走，老年人要注意一下，城墙全长十多公里，想徒步的人要量力而行
Jingzhou Ancient City Wall
梦想v8September 16, 2025
4.0
Guan Gong is renowned internationally, so a visit to Jingzhou is a must.
The 27 yuan ticket isn't expensive, but the tour doesn't offer much.
The entire tour takes about half an hour, and with more careful observation, it should take no more than an hour.
The content is still a bit limited, and I hope to expand it in the future.
Also, Jingzhou is Guan Gong's hometown, and we recommend making such attractions free of charge to attract more tourists to Jingzhou.
Guan Yu Temple
松树的风格607October 3, 2026
4.0
Overall, it was just average. The price-performance ratio wasn't particularly high. Perhaps due to the season and weather, the boat trip on the lake (I'm not sure of the name) took too long. The scenic area management lacked attention to detail. There was basically no concept of service. No one intervened when tourists smoked on the boat, posing a safety hazard. There was virtually no explanation or commentary, and no written materials were provided. The only redeeming quality was the environment. It would be suitable for an autumn stroll.
Honghu Eco-Tourism Scenic Area
