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Pingqian Ancient Town

Pingqian Ancient Town

4.9
4.3/5
18 reviews
Pingqian Ancient Town is an ancient salt road town,Yashe Ancient Inn, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with an old look and a new look.Shennongjia · 60.8 km from downtown
Guanmenshan - Bee Garden

Guanmenshan - Bee Garden

3.5
4.8/5
5 reviews
Shennongjia · 44.8 km from downtown
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
8.9k 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
Yangtze River Three Gorges
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Hubei

Yangtze River Three Gorges

7.5
4.8/5
264 reviews
The Yangtze River Three Gorges is a grand canyon formed by the Yangtze cutting through the Wushan Mountains. It stretches nearly 200 km from White Emperor City in Fengjie, Chongqing, in the west to Nanjin Pass in Yichang, Hubei, in the east, connecting three gorges—Qutang, Wuxia, and Xiling—from west to east. This stretch of river has served as a vital waterway between Ba and Chu since ancient times. Li Bai's verse "Departing at dawn from White Emperor City veiled in colorful clouds" depicts the eastbound journey from the gorge entrance, while Du Fu left his famous line "The endless Yangtze rolls on and on" in Fengjie. Each gorge has distinct characteristics, often summarized as "majestic Qutang, graceful Wuxia, and perilous Xiling." Qutang Gorge spans only about 8 km but is renowned for its sheer cliffs. At Kuimen, its entrance, the river abruptly narrows to less than 100 m between knife-cut bluffs—a scene featured on the back of China's fifth series CNY 10 banknote. Ancient plank road holes and Wind Box Gorge's hanging coffins remain visible on the cliffs. Wuxia Gorge extends over 40 km like a winding gallery, with the Twelve Peaks lining its banks. Goddess Peak stands elegantly photogenic in morning mist. Xiling Gorge was once notorious for rapids, but the Three Gorges Dam has transformed its upper reaches into a "high gorge with placid waters." Riverside landmarks like White Emperor City and Huangling Temple are worth visiting. Cruising is the best way to experience the gorges. Long-distance ships sail downstream, while short round-trip boats shuttle through key sections. Watching peaks drift by from the deck offers a more immersive perspective than shore viewing. Morning mist often creates ideal conditions for photographing Kuimen and Goddess Peak. Cliffside plank road relics and inscriptions may flash by during the cruise—keep an eye out to avoid missing them.China · Yichang
Longjiangping Rainbow Valley

Longjiangping Rainbow Valley

2.1
5.0/5
1 reviews
Shennongjia · 38.8 km from downtown
Xiangyang Ancient City
No. 10 of Family-friendly Attractions in Hubei

Xiangyang Ancient City

6.6
4.6/5
1.1k reviews
Xiangyang Ancient City is located in the Xiangcheng District of Xiangyang City. The Han River passes through Xiangyang City, dividing the city into the Xiangcheng district in the South, and the Fancheng District in the North. The south, north, and east sides of Xiangyang Ancient City are surrounded by water, which made this city easy to defend and difficult to attack in ancient times. It has been known as the “iron-clad city of Xiangyang”. This is also a city full of historical stories. There are thirty-one chapters in the famous Ming dynasty novel, "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" that mentions Xiangyang. In the popular Wuxia novels, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Condor Heroes," most of the plot takes place in Xiangyang.China · Xiangyang
Zhongnan Mountain

Zhongnan Mountain

6.5
4.6/5
154 reviews
Zhongnan Mountain belongs to a section of the Qinling Mountains, from Mei County in Baoji City to Lantian County in Xi'an City in the east. It consists of scenic spots such as Nanwutai, Cuihuashan and Louguantai. Zhongnanshan is the main truth of Taoism. The people who have read Mr. Jin Yong's martial arts novels must remember the phrase “The end of the Nanshan Mountain, the tomb of the dead, the gods and heroes, and the extinction of the rivers and lakes”. Because of this, Zhongnanshan is even more mysterious. Many martial arts fans are also curious about it. They want to find the tomb of the dead and the Chongyang Palace in the book.China · Xi'an
Enshi Tujia Daughter City
No. 11 of Family-friendly Attractions in Hubei

Enshi Tujia Daughter City

6.4
4.1/5
485 reviews
Enshi Tujia Daughter City is located in Enshi City's Qiliping in Hubei Province. As the eighth man-made ancient town in the country, the designers of the Tujia Daughter City rationally and meticulously planned the overall architectural style. The combination of faux-antique buildings and Tujia diaolou perfectly reflects Tujia folk customs. The site includes the country's first indoor scenic theater—the Daughter City Theater. There is also a Hubei Province-themed water park. Enshi's Tujia have many famous folk custom activities such as the Meeting of Daughters, which have been permanently moved to Tujia Daughter City.China · Enshi City
OCT Fabland
No. 7 of Night Attractions in Hubei

OCT Fabland

6.2
5.0/5
12.5k reviews
Xiangyang OCT Fantasy Resort is located in Dongjin New District, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, with a total area of ​​about 8.48 square kilometers and a total investment of about 70 billion yuan. It was rated as a provincial tourist resort in 2022 and a national 4A tourist Attraction in 2023. The resort adheres to the brand positioning of "Creating New Resorts in China", layouts theme park clusters, urban cultural clusters and commercial leisure clusters of different styles, and creates a new generation of "urban cultural tourism and leisure resort" in China.China · Xiangyang
Jingzhou Museum
No. 14 of Family-friendly Attractions in Hubei

Jingzhou Museum

6.2
4.7/5
2.3k reviews
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.China · Jingzhou

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What travellers say about Shennongjia

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见花花August 4, 2022
4.0
Pingqian Ancient Town is not actually very old. With the rise of tourism, it has gradually become an antique town. It can provide a large number of homestays and restaurants. It is also a must-stay place for rest when visiting Dajiu Lake National Wetland Park. The town is surrounded by high mountains and beautiful scenery. It is cool and comfortable in summer, making it a good place to escape the heat.

Pingqian Ancient Town

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醉时光的旅行November 3, 2025
4.0
The sight of thousands of beehives hanging on the cliff is spectacular and highly recommended.

Guanmenshan - Bee Garden

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E11***95October 8, 2026
5.0
The tour takes approximately 3.5 hours. From the visitor transfer center, take a sightseeing bus to Tanziling. After descending Tanziling, proceed to the 185 Park, where you can take an electric cart or walk. From the 185 Park, take a sightseeing bus to the Interception Memorial Park. Finally, take a sightseeing bus to the Miniature Landscape Park (the park's exit), concluding the tour.

The Three Gorges Dam Tourism Area

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191***32April 30, 2026
5.0
The scenery was beautiful, especially after the rain, like walking through a painting; the tour guide at the Three Gorges Dam was beautiful, had a lovely voice, and provided thorough explanations; the young man who accompanied us was professional, dedicated, and provided detailed explanations and made excellent arrangements! Highly recommended!

Yangtze River Three Gorges

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300***43June 4, 2025
5.0
The mountains and rivers are beautiful, the concentration of negative oxygen ions is extremely high, and green is everywhere you look!

Longjiangping Rainbow Valley

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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.

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新梅斯托沐英August 29, 2026
5.0
Nothing is more beautiful than Zhongnan Mountain. The Condor Heroes wandered the world, and at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain lay the Tomb of the Living Dead. Finally, I arrived at the place the martial arts world had spoken of, fulfilling my childhood dream of becoming a martial arts hero. Zhongnan Mountain is an incredibly beautiful place.

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137***88September 27, 2026
5.0
This down-to-earth experience recreates traditional Tujia customs such as the daughter's festival, the weeping wedding ceremony, and the hand-waving dance. Performers invite tourists to dance and interact, creating a highly engaging experience. Combined with the nighttime scenery of the stilted houses and the ambiance created by the red lanterns, the performance offers excellent value for money. The activities are lighthearted and lively, suitable for all ages, and perfect for family outings.

Enshi Tujia Daughter City

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_We***52October 16, 2026
5.0
Interstellar Adventure: A 7D flying theater for an immersive experience. Da Vinci Flight: The longest wide-wing roller coaster in Central China, fast-paced and with a long track, it's incredibly thrilling. If you're more timid, you can try the adjacent "Snow Mountain Dragon" indoor roller coaster. * Ark Adventure / Rapids Ride: A high-altitude plunge into the water, splashing high; be sure to prepare raincoats and shoe covers beforehand.

OCT Fabland

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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

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