Nanzhang

Things to do in Nanzhang

Search attractions or local attractions & tours
Search

Explore top experiences

Top 10 attractions in Nanzhang

View all Attractions
Ancient Longzhong
No. 5 of Family-friendly Attractions in Hubei

Ancient Longzhong

7.2
4.4/5
5.5k reviews

Ancient Longzhong is located among the mountains west of Xiangyang city, where Zhuge Liang lived in seclusion during his youth. Legend has it that this place is surrounded by mountains, with only one peak "rising abruptly in the center," standing prominently among the ridges, hence the name "Longzhong." At the age of seventeen, Zhuge Liang came here with his uncle, farming and studying diligently for nearly a decade, earning the nickname "Crouching dragon." Later, Liu Bei visited his thatched cottage three times, and Zhuge Liang proposed the "Longzhong Plan" outlining the tripartite division of the world. Ancient Longzhong thus became known as the "cradle of wisdom" and the "birthplace of the tripartite division strategy." Today, the attraction still preserves traces of this history: the Wuhou Temple, originally built during the Jin dynasty, rises in tiers along the mountain slope as a site for commemorating Zhuge Liang; the Three visits hall was constructed to honor Liu Bei's three visits, with ancient cypresses in front said to be the very trees where Liu, Guan, and Zhang tied their horses; thatched cottage pavilion, farming fields, small rainbow bridge, hexagonal well, old dragon cave, and knee-embracing rock collectively form the "Ten scenes of Longzhong" passed down since the Ming dynasty—the knee-embracing rock is believed to be where Zhuge sat chanting "Liangfu yin." At the entrance stands a Qing-dynasty bluestone archway inscribed with "Ancient Longzhong," flanked by phrases from "Admonitions to my son"—"Indifference to fame reveals one's ambition" and "Tranquility leads to far-reaching vision"—with Du Fu's famous couplet "Three visits exhausted the world's schemes, two reigns revealed the veteran's heart" carved on pillars, serving as the attraction's iconic photo spot. Hiking up to Tenglong Pavilion atop the mountain offers panoramic views of Longzhong's forests and fields; nestled in the valley lies a thatched-roof theater once staging the large-scale outdoor drama "Thatched cottage: Zhuge Liang," chronicling his life. "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" describes this place as having "hills not lofty but elegant, waters not deep but clear." The leisurely pace of the visit allows you to share the story of the Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage with your children as you stroll. If you're interested in Zhuge Liang's life, we recommend setting aside half a day to explore the inscriptions and exhibits in detail, which is more rewarding than a hurried visit.

Xiangyang · 30.1 km from Nanzhang
Feicui Gorge

Feicui Gorge

3.3
4.5/5
39 reviews

"Emerald Gorge (i.e., Chuanshan River and Chuanshan River) is named for the rounded shapes and emerald green tones of many rocks in the gorge, which are like emerald. It is also called Longgong Gorge because the gorge is as magnificent as the legendary Dragon Palace. The mountains and riverbeds on both sides of the gorge form a huge and complete "U"-shaped stone trough. The springs that seep out of the rocks form streams and many waterfalls of different sizes. The ecological bridges, stairs, and hiking trails built in the gorge due to different mountains, rocks, and flowing water make the landscape more beautiful and pleasant. Strange stones are scattered all over the gorge, such as the golden horse, the clam shell spirit, and countless patterns like the Dunhuang Grottoes and Chinese paintings, forming a natural gallery. The strange mountains and beautiful stones, combined with the ingenious mountains, rivers, and trees, form a unique landscape. The small ancient trees that have grown for many years in the small stone cracks and small stone nests on the mountains and riverbeds are like countless natural bonsai. The climate in the canyon is mild, cool in summer and warm in winter. Especially in the hot summer, the canyon is like a huge air-conditioned room, which is cool and pleasant. But in winter, it is relatively warm. There are hundreds of plants in the canyon, which are evergreen all year round, and many precious plants grow in it. The canyon adapts to the growth of various animals. People call it the "Xishuangbanna" of the Central Plains, and the "sea, land and air" three-dimensional zoo. " "Emerald Gorge (i.e., Chuanshan River and Chuanshan River) is named because of the rounded shapes and emerald green tones of many rocks in the canyon, which are like emerald. Because the canyon is as magnificent as the legendary Dragon Palace, it is also called Dragon Palace Gorge. The mountains and riverbeds on both sides of the canyon form a huge and complete "U"-shaped stone trough. The springs that seep out of the rocks form streams and many waterfalls of different sizes. The ecological bridges, stairs and hiking trails built in the canyon due to different mountains, rocks and flowing water make the landscape more beautiful and pleasant. The canyon is dotted with strange rocks, such as the golden horse, the clam shell, and countless patterns that resemble the Dunhuang Grottoes and Chinese paintings, forming a natural gallery. The strange mountains and beautiful rocks, like magical powers, combined with the ingenious mountains, rivers, and trees, form a unique landscape. The small ancient trees that have grown for countless years in the small cracks and small stone nests on the mountain and on the riverbed are like countless natural bonsai. The climate in the canyon is mild, cool in summer and warm in winter. Especially in the hot summer, the canyon is like a huge air-conditioned room, which is cool and pleasant. But the winter is relatively warm. There are hundreds of plants in the canyon, which are evergreen all year round, and many precious plants grow in it. The canyon adapts to the growth of various animals. People call this place the "Xishuangbanna" of the Central Plains, a three-dimensional zoo of "sea, land, and air".

Nanzhang · 17.8 km from downtown
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

9.1
4.6/5
40.2k reviews

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is where Zhangjiajie tourism starts. "The world knows Zhangjiajie, but who knows Wulingyuan?" Many travelers cannot distinguish the relationship between Zhangjiajie and Wulingyuan. Generally, Zhangjiajie has two concepts: Zhangjiajie City and Zhangjiajie Scenic Area. Zhangjiajie Scenic Area refers to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, which together with Tianzi Mountain, Suoxiyu, and Yangjiajie forms the Wulingyuan attraction. Because Zhangjiajie National Forest Park was developed early and is well-known, even Zhangjiajie City was renamed after it, and people are accustomed to using Zhangjiajie National Forest Park or Zhangjiajie Scenic Area to refer to the Wulingyuan attraction. "Three thousand exotic peaks and eight hundred beautiful waters." The three thousand exotic peaks, in particular, are renowned worldwide. The mountains of Wulingyuan are entirely different from famous mountains around the world. Within its 398-square-kilometer area, more than 3,000 dense and intact sandstone peak pillars are scattered throughout, including 243 peak pillars over 1,000 meters tall. When the sea of clouds surges, these peak pillars appear to have no base, rising abruptly from the ground and piercing straight into the sky. Together with the redwood forests of North America and the glacial landscapes of Greenland, they constitute one of the world's four major natural geological wonders. Wulingyuan has a low elevation and is located in the subtropical zone. The area features lush forests and abundant water sources, and is home to a large number of endangered animal and plant species. Every peak pillar is full of vitality. Peak pillars, natural bridges, gorges, waterfalls, streams, pools, caves, and dense broad-leaved forests are often shrouded in mist and clouds on site, enhancing the beauty of the view. Together with the unique landforms, they form a distinctive view characterized by "steep mountains, elegant waters, wondrous peaks, secluded gorges, and beautiful caves," and are hailed as "an enlarged bonsai and a miniature fairyland." On December 14, 1992, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee unanimously approved the inclusion of Wulingyuan in the World Heritage List, filling the gap of China having no World Natural Heritage sites. The recognized outstanding universal value is: the quartz sandstone peak forest landform is rare in the world and has extremely high aesthetic value. UNESCO points out: "In terms of scenery, Wulingyuan can be compared with several national parks and monuments in the United States, such as the Grand Canyon, and can also be compared with the prominent sandstone peak areas of the Kimberley in Western Australia. However, because Wulingyuan has a lower elevation and is located in the subtropics, it has lush forests and abundant water sources. It also possesses a large number of peaks, displaying a more vertical profile than the heritage sites of the United States and Australia." At the end of 2009, the mesmerizing planet Pandora in the globally popular movie "Avatar" attracted countless viewers, and the prototype of its floating mountains originated from Wulingyuan. Meanwhile, Wulingyuan is also a live-action filming location for the Chinese classics "Dream of the Red Chamber" and "Journey to the West," as well as for films and TV dramas such as "Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal" and "Monster Hunt." In 2010, the unique landform of Wulingyuan was named "Zhangjiajie landform," becoming a globally recognized term and a rare landform type in the world named after a region. Attraction highlights Yuanjiajie: Landing on Pandora, the planet of Avatar Yuanjiajie is the filming location for the "Hallelujah Mountain" in the movie "Avatar," where you can explore the magical world of floating and scattered mountains from the film. If you happen to encounter a light rain in the mountains, or wait until the sky clears after the rain, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of misty fog and layered peaks even more. The Mihun Platform is an ideal viewing spot; standing on it, you are surrounded by hundreds of towering stone peaks with magnificent momentum. Tianzi Mountain: once you've seen Tianzi, no other mountain will do When visiting Tianzi Mountain, you will see various uniquely shaped geological views and oddly formed peaks, such as Yubi Peak, Fairy Presenting Flowers, Dianjiang Terrace, Hanging Garden, and Immortal Bridge. There is no need to worry too much about whether these natural formations resemble what they are named after, because "the primitive scenery and natural beauty" are what make Tianzi Mountain so captivating. Especially in the hazy fog after a fresh rain, it feels as if you are in a fairyland. By winter, when the mountain is covered in silvery white, the scenery becomes even more enchanting. Huangshizhai: see all the other mountains as small from the summit "If you don't climb Huangshizhai, your trip to Zhangjiajie is in vain." Huangshizhai is a viewing platform in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, surrounded by sheer cliffs and lush trees, and the top of the village is often shrouded in mist and clouds. Standing atop Huangshizhai and looking around, you can experience the lofty sentiment of "seeing all the other mountains as small." Yangjiajie: Thrills found in danger Yangjiajie is primarily known for its pristine natural beauty. With high mountains and narrow paths, it is famous for being "perilous" and is deeply favored by backpackers and adventurers. Wulong Village within the attraction is a very magical place in Zhangjiajie. It was once inhabited by bandits from western Hunan, and was later renamed after the TV series "Tales of Suppressing Bandits in Wulong Mountain." The village is built along the mountain, and there is a path up and down the mountain that requires using both hands and feet to climb to the summit. Suoxiyu: A natural ink wash landscape painting Suoxiyu is also called Suoxi, named because the stream within the attraction is shaped like a rope. Unlike other parts of the forest park, which are so steep and rugged, this place is shrouded in mist and clouds year-round, with clear streams flowing continuously through all four seasons and graceful peaks visible everywhere. Ten-Mile Gallery is the highlight attraction of Suoxiyu; within the 5 km-long gorge, wildflowers fragrance the air and fantastic peaks and unusual rocks abound. Walking through it is like stepping into a natural landscape painting. Golden Whip Stream: filming location of Journey to the West Jinbian Stream Gorge is the earliest developed area in the attraction. A clear stream runs through the valley, with towering peaks on both sides and lush greenery as far as the eye can see. This is also one of the filming locations for the classic version of Journey to the West, where fans can come and see iconic scenes such as the Water Curtain Cave and Cleaving the Mountain to Save the Mother.

China · Zhangjiajie
The Three Gorges Dam Tourism Area
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Hubei

The Three Gorges Dam Tourism Area

8.9
4.7/5
9k reviews

The Three Gorges Dam Tourism Area is located in the Xiling Gorge section of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei. It is a scenic attraction built around the Three Gorges hydro project, covering over ten square kilometers. Currently, it offers travelers three viewing spots: Tanzi Ridge, the 185 viewing platform, and the river closure memorial park. The dam crest itself is not open to travelers, so visits primarily revolve around these three attractions. Tanzi Ridge is the highest accessible point in the dam area, named for its jar-shaped summit viewing platform resembling an overturned jar. It also served as the survey site for the dam's initial location selection. From the ridge top, visitors can overlook the Three Gorges Project in its entirety—the dam, power station, and twin five-level ship locks are all visible. The five lock chambers cascade down the mountainside, earning the nickname "Fourth Gorge of the Yangtze." The park displays engineering artifacts like ancient riverbed stones, river closure rocks, and foundation stones from the dam site, complemented by model exhibits that help visitors intuitively understand the origins and development of this mega-project. The 185 observation platform is located on the left bank of the dam. It gets its name from sharing the same elevation of 185 m as the dam crest. Standing on the platform feels like being atop the dam: on one side, the dam and vertical ship lift are within close reach, offering a chance to witness ships "riding the elevator" over the dam; on the other side lies the vast, tranquil reservoir upstream. The stark contrast between the stillness above and the dynamism below the dam is striking. The closure memorial park is situated on the right bank downstream of the dam, preserving artifacts like tetrahedral closure stones and large loading machinery used during the construction. It's an ideal spot to view the dam's full frontal grandeur. During flood seasons when the dam releases water, torrents rush out from the deep outlets, creating towering mist and thunderous echoes that reverberate through the valley—a truly awe-inspiring spectacle. The three attractions are far apart, and the scenic area provides shuttle buses for transportation. It is recommended to reserve half a day to visit them in order.

China · Yichang

Experiences you can't miss in Nanzhang

Nanzhang Today's weatherFoggy 9-18℃
Nanzhang weather for the next 2 days11/15: 9-15℃, 11/16: 9-14℃

Free things to do in Nanzhang

What travellers say about Nanzhang

user-avatar
Anonymous userMay 3, 2025
4.0
Overall, the scenic area is rich in content, with good cultural and natural landscapes. You can see the thousand-year-old mountain village and the mountain village museum, take the cableway, slide and cruise, ride horses, pick fruits, drink tea, and walk via ferrata. The mountain is not very high, so it is not tiring to climb. There are also special performances and robot interactions during the festival, and parking is free.

Chunqiu Zhai

user-avatar
TWHSNSeptember 22, 2021
4.0
The scenery is very good. First go down the mountain and then climb up along the stream. There is a cable car down the mountain for 70 yuan, which is a bit expensive. There are beautiful scenery all the way up the mountain. Various waterfalls and streams make people feel cool. If there are fewer tourists, it is a good place to take pictures.

Xiangshui River

user-avatar
DC兜了个兜DCNovember 9, 2026
5.0
Since Dong Zhuo, heroes have risen in droves, and those who control multiple provinces and counties are countless. Compared to Yuan Shao, Cao Cao was less famous and had fewer troops. Yet Cao Cao was able to defeat Yuan Shao, turning weakness into strength. This was not only due to favorable timing but also to skillful maneuvering. Now Cao Cao commands a million troops, holds the emperor hostage, and commands the other lords. He is truly invincible. Sun Quan has ruled Jiangdong for three generations. The country is strategically important, the people are loyal, and capable men serve him. He can be an ally but not a target. Jingzhou is bordered by the Han and Mian rivers to the north, benefits from the South China Sea, connects to Wu and Kuaiji to the east, and links to Ba and Shu to the west. This is a land of military prowess, yet its ruler cannot defend it. This is surely a gift from Heaven to you, General. Do you have any interest in it? Yizhou is a strategically important and fertile land, a land of abundance. Emperor Gaozu established his empire here. Liu Zhang is weak and incompetent, Zhang Lu is in the north, the people are prosperous and the country is rich, yet they do not care for it. Intelligent men yearn for a wise ruler. General, as a descendant of the imperial family, your integrity is renowned throughout the land. You command heroes and thirst for wise men. If you were to control Jing and Yi provinces, securing their strategic passes, pacifying the western barbarians, appeasing the southern Yi and Yue tribes, forging an alliance with Sun Quan, and governing the country well; then, should the world be in turmoil, you could send a top general with the Jingzhou army towards Wan and Luo, while you yourself lead the Yizhou forces out of Qin Chuan. What people would dare not welcome you with food and drink? If this were to happen, then hegemony could be achieved, and the Han dynasty could be restored. —Longzhong Plan

Ancient Longzhong

user-avatar
罗钰August 5, 2024
5.0
Highly recommended The whole journey took about 2 hours. If you walk in a hurry, it will take less time. No commercial atmosphere. Bring your own water, there is no sales inside at present. Super cool. The scenery is picturesque, highly recommended! Not bad, I have recommended it to my friends. Come again next time and take your time.

Feicui Gorge

user-avatar
Anonymous userOctober 26, 2026
4.0
The ancient city is vast and full of historical atmosphere. It's a pity I didn't go at night and missed the night view. The East Market and West Market were very interesting, with various performances!

City of Tang Dynasty

user-avatar
M28***26April 6, 2022
4.0
There is no rest area for tourists and they can only squat on the side of the road. It is recommended to improve it!

Xiangyang Wildlife World

user-avatar
水漫三楼April 11, 2026
5.0
The Xiangyang Ancient City Wall is located in Xiangcheng District, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. Originally built during the Han Dynasty, it underwent several renovations from the Tang to the Qing Dynasties. The wall was initially roughly square, with a perimeter of 7331 meters, a maximum height of 10.84 meters, and a thickness of 11-14 meters. The overall structure includes trapezoidal cross-section walls and arched gates. The city wall has six gates on its four sides, each with a barbican or inner city, and corner towers at the four corners. Along the wall are watchtowers and beacon towers, and over 4000 crenellations are built. A moat surrounds the city, reaching a maximum width of 250 meters and an average width of 180 meters. On June 25, 2001, the Xiangyang Ancient City Wall was designated as a fifth batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units by the State Council of the People's Republic of China. Speaking of the ancient city of Xiangyang, it inevitably evokes memories of Jin Yong's martial arts novels for a generation. The legendary stories of the heroes Guo Jing and Huang Rong defending the city and Yang Guo losing his arm all took place here. It was also a place where Yue Fei's army once fought.

Xiangyang Ancient City

user-avatar
_TI***guNovember 14, 2026
4.0
I would do this again, the only downside was the weather and it was so cloudy we couldn’t see anything. So I would go again to see if in summer

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

user-avatar
D17***33November 9, 2026
5.0
Booking tickets in advance was indeed convenient. There was no need to queue on-site; I could simply scan the code to board the scenic area bus and transfer to a sightseeing bus, saving a lot of time and allowing me to appreciate the magnificence of the Three Gorges Dam!

The Three Gorges Dam Tourism Area

user-avatar
duyanpeng1984November 11, 2026
5.0
A must-see when visiting Wuhan. This is a newly built building with elevators, suitable for seniors. The ruins of the old Yellow Crane Tower are located below the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge. Standing on the new building, the view is unobstructed and quite nice.

Yellow Crane Tower

Trip Moments in Nanzhang

Popular cities near Nanzhang

Frequently asked questions

How can I contact Trip.com customer support?

Get help anytime, anywhere within 30 secondsContact customer support

Change and cancellation policies vary by attractions and tours. Please check the product details page for more information.

Ticket prices may vary between weekdays and weekends, as well as during peak and off-peak seasons. When booking with Trip.com, you can also use Trip Coins to get extra savings. For more tips on booking discounted tickets, please visit Trip.com for the latest information.