Northwestern Hubei travel guide

Basic information Shiyan telephone area code: 0719 Shiyan Tourism Complaint Phone: 12301 Xiangyang telephone area code: 0710 Xiangyang Tourism Complaints Tel: 12318 Medical treatment Xiangyang City People’s Hospital Address: No. 136 Jingzhou Street, Yucheng City, Liyang City, Hubei Province Arrival […]

Basic information

Shiyan telephone area code: 0719
Shiyan Tourism Complaint Phone: 12301
Xiangyang telephone area code: 0710
Xiangyang Tourism Complaints Tel: 12318

Medical treatment

Xiangyang City People’s Hospital
Address: No. 136 Jingzhou Street, Yucheng City, Liyang City, Hubei Province
Arrival method: You can reach by bus No. 1, 6, 8, 14, 21
Tel: 0710-3524239

Shiyan City People’s Hospital
Address: No. 39, Chaoyang Middle Road, Shiyan City, Hubei Province
Arrival mode: You can reach by bus No. 10, 56, 58, 61, 68.
Phone: 0719-8637999
Www.shiyanhospital.com

Shennongjia Forest District People’s Hospital
Address: No. 28, Yanhe Road, Shennongjia
Tel: 0719-3332713

Destination overview

Destination sketch

Northwestern Hubei mainly includes the Xiangyang area and the Shiyan area. Zhongxiang is located in the central part of Hubei Province. It is a famous hometown of longevity and an important birthplace of Chu culture. Xiangyang is the political, economic and cultural center of northern Hubei, with convenient transportation and industrial and agricultural prosperity. The Shiyan has no natural disasters all year round, the climate is pleasant.

Local culture

Xiangyang Flower Drums
Fangxian paper-cut
Fire lion

Language help

Most of local people can not speak English.

Best travel season

Wudang Mountain is suitable for travelling all the year round, and the snow season is the most beautiful time. Shennongjia has many landslide accidents during the summer rainy season. It is also dangerous when the mountains are foggy.

Consumption level

The northwestern part of Hubei can be divided into two lines: Wuhan-Zhongxiang-Xiangyang-Shiyan and Wuhan-Suizhou-Xiangyang-Shiyan. The time spent is 6 days. The traffic and ticket expenses of Wudang Mountain and Shennongjia are high. The cost is around 800 yuan.

Practical information

Shiyan Tourist Service Center
Address: The second floor of Shiyan Passenger Transport Center Station (Sancha Bus Station)
Arrival method: You can reach by bus with 5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 29, 32, 67, etc.

Shiyan Railway Station Postal Branch
Address: No. 50, Station Road, Maojian District, Shiyan City
Business hours: 8:30-17:30
Phone: 0719-8895297

Wudangshan Post Office
Address: No. 14, Yongle Road, Wudangshan District, Shiyan City
Business hours: 8:30-17:30
Phone: 0719-5665904

Danjiangkou City South Postal Branch
Address: No. 25 Danjiang Avenue, Danjiangkou
Business hours: 8:30-17:30
Tel: 0719-5231122

Shennongjia Forest District Post Office
Address: 69 Shennong Avenue, Shennongjia County
Phone: 0719-3336508

Xiangyang Railway Station Postal Service
Address: Jinlong Square, Qianjin Road
Opening hours: 8:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00
Tel: 0710-3211326

Itinerary

9 days in Northwestern Hubei
DAY 1: Xian Mausoleum in Ming dynasty – Mochou Lake – Wenfeng Tower
DAY 2: Huangxian cave
DAY 3: Zenghou Yi Tomb Scenic Area
DAY 4: Yandi Shennong Lieshan Scenic Area
DAY 5: Mi Gong ci – Xiangyang Ancient City – Gulong
DAY 6-7: Wudang Mountain
DAY 8-9: Shennongjia

Food

Plum, honey jujube, Chinese mushroom, tea, ginkgo, kudzu vine root, kohlrahi (Da Tou Cai: a kind of brassica vegetable with tubers as the edible part), Yicheng dried salted duck

Accommodation

In Wudang Mountain, Shennongjia, Enshi Grand Canyon, Yichang stone tablet and other scenic spots, you can stay in local family hotels. The general environment and facilities are ok, and the price is around 50 yuan. Accommodation in countie is around 80-120 yuan.

Xiangyang

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Xiangyang Airport Xiangyang Airport, XFN
Address: Airport Road, Xiangyang City
Phone: 0710-3236737
Www.hbxyairport.com

Train

Xiangyang Station
Address: 38 Xiangyang Road, Xiangyang
Arrival method: You can reach by bus No. 1, 7, 13, 19, 22, 23, 70.
Phone: 0710-3021822

Long-distance bus

Xiangyang Automobile Passenger Transport Center Station
Address: No. 8, Zhongyuan Road, Fancheng District, Xiangyang City
Arrival mode: You can reach the 7th, 10th inner ring, 10 outer ring, 27, 518, 13, 533, 25 bus.
Tel: 0710-3223768

Traffic in the city

Bus

Xiangyang is a tourist city that has been developed for a long time. The scenic spots in the territory can be reached by bus. The original Fancheng District in the south of Hanshui can take a boat.

Taxi

The starting price of Xiangyang taxi is 5 yuan, the basic transportation distance is 2 kilometers, and the unit price is 1.5 yuan.

Attractions

Ancient Xiangyang City

It enjoys widespread fame far and near due to its glorious culture, long history, rich cultural relics and beautiful landscape. The old city site is located on the banks of the Han River in downtown of the city. It was first built and its basic layout Was formed during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-24 AD). It is recorded that the ancient city had six city gates and 4,210 crenels. During the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties, the old city The six city gates and four watch towers stood straight up to guard the city. The golden tiles and colored glazes made the city wall shine in the sunlight. The towering shadow of city wall was reflected in the moat What an imposing sight it was!
Address: Licheng District, Xiangyang City (South Bank of Hanjiang River)

Longzhong Scenic Area

Hidden in the mountains eight miles to the west of Xiangyang, Longzhong Scenic Area is a tourist resort centered on the former residence of Zhuge Liang, the famous strategist and politician in Three Kingdoms Period (220 – 280).
Address: No. 6, Longzhong Road, Xiangyang
Arrival method: From Xiangyang City to Gulongzhong, take Bus No. 512 to get off at the terminal. The station is at the entrance of Hubei University of Arts and Sciences, and then go 500 meters. There are many three-wheeled motorcycles at the exit, 2 yuan. Send it to the gate of the scenic spot. Don’t believe it if there is a motorcycle master who claims to be able to enter at half price.
Opening hours: 8:00-16:00
Tickets: 60 yuan for Gulongzhong Scenic Area, children, 70-year-olds, active military free tickets, half price for students
Phone: 0710-3591656

Shuijingzhuang

It is the residence of Si Mahui, a person with a literary reputation in the late Eastern Han Dynasty (25 – 220 AD). Shuijing Zhuang is a charming scenic area surrounded by hills and waters.
Address: South of Nanxun County, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province
Arrival method: From the bus stop of Xiangyang Long-distance Bus Station to Nanxun County, take the No. 9 and No. 16 bus from Nanxun Station to the foreign trade station, go to the Public Security Bureau and turn left and go straight, or take a taxi from the station. To Shuijing Village, Nanxun County
Tickets: 40 yuan
Tel: 0710-5232754

Cheng’en Temple

The ancient temple was first built in the Sui Dynasty (581 – 618 AD) with a history of more than 1,700 years. But many buildings are preserved till today like the Daxiong Hall, the Bell and Drum Tower, the Pilu Buddha, the Maitreya Buddha , and the Bronze Bell which weighs over 5,000 kilograms (11,000 pounds) were built during the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644 AD).
Address: Chengen Temple Scenic Area, Cihe Town, Gucheng County
Arrival mode: Take the bus from Xiangyang to Gucheng to the entrance of Chengen Temple in Cihe Town, and take the motorcycle to the scenic spot for half an hour.
Tickets: 5 yuan

Nanhe little three dam gorge Scenic Area

The natural scenery resembles the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, and the typical karst landform forms a cave group.
Address: 23 km southwest of Gucheng County, Xiangyang City
Tickets: 35 yuan

Shennongjia Forest Area

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

ShenNongJia Airport, HPG
Address: Hongping Town, Shennongjia Forest Area
Arrival method: There are buses in the airport to Muyu Town, Songbai Town and various scenic spots along the way.
Phone: 0719-3312187

Traffic in the city

Bus

It is not recommended to take the car to Shiyan, but from Shiyan to Shennongjia, you need to take a bus to Fangxian County in the south and then transfer to Shennongjia Forest.

Attractions

Shennongjia Nature Reserve

The Shennongjia Nature Reserve in eastern Hubei Province shares its border with Chongqing Municipality in the west and Baokang County of Hubei Province in the east. It covers an area of ​​803,833 acres (about 3,253 square kilometers). In 2013, it was approved as Shennongjia Global Afterwards, it was listed as a world heritage by the UNESCO in 2016. Because of its marvelous natural scenery, rare foliages, endangered animals and famous legends such as the mysterious “Wild Man” (Chinese Yeti) said to be found in the Mountains, the forest zone has attracted many tourists every year, amongst whom are researchers and scientists.

Shiyan

Intercity traffic

Train

Shiyan Station
Address: No. 11 Station Road, Shiyan City
Arrival mode: 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 16 bus can be reached
Tel: 0719-8478142, 0719-847830

Long distance bus

Sancha Coach Station
Address: No. 1 Renmin South Road, Shiyan City (near Sancha Bridge)
Arrival method: You can reach by bus No. 5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 29, 32, 67.
Phone: 0719-8890276

Shiyan City Bus Passenger Transport South Station
Address: No. 6, Station Road, Shiyan City
Arrival: You can get there by bus No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6.
Phone: 0719-8888537

Traffic in the city

Bus

There are many passing cars from Wudang Mountain to Shiyan. The vehicles from Xiangyang and Danjiang to Shiyan can be used. You can take a bus at the toll gate at Wudang Mountain Gate. You can also spend 1 yuan on a three-wheeled motorbike to Wudangshan Town. Take the shuttle bus in the direction of Shiyan and there are many trains. The mileage is 39 kilometers and the fare is 7 yuan.

Taxi

The starting price of the Shiyan taxi is 7 yuan, the basic transportation distance is 2.5 kilometers, and the unit price is 1.6 yuan.

Attractions

Wudang Mountains

In a famous Taoist shrine, Wudang Mountains are located in Shiyan City, Hubei Province. Also called Taihe and Xuanyue Mountain, it is renowned for its magnificent ancient building complex and appealing natural landscape. In 1994, the Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains was Besides, the mountain is said to be the birthplace of the famous Chinese Wudang Martial Arts.

Palace of Harmony

Situated on the south section of Tianzhu Peak, the Palace of Harmony is composed of the Golden Palace (Golden Peak), the Forbidden City and the Gutong Hall. The Golden Palace is the most celebrated. Constructed of bronze, the palace is about four meters (13 feet) long, three meters (10 feet) wide and six meters (20 feet) high. In the hall stands the statue of Emperor Zhenwu in the shrine with Golden Boy and Jade Girl, and two generals of Fire and Water attending him On the left and right. It is said that the statue of Emperor Zhenwu is about ten tons (22,046 pounds).

Grand Purple Cloud Palace

Located below Zhanqi Peak, the Grand Purple Cloud Palace is the most magnificent and best-preserved Taoist building on Wudang Mountains. Covering an area of ​​6,850 square meters (two acres), the palace consists of the Dragon and Tiger Hall, the Stele Pavilion, The Shifang Hall, the Parents’ Hall, the Grand Hall of Purple Cloud Palace and other buildings. Covered with blue glazed tiles and yellow and blue carvings on the roof, the Grand Hall is the most representative wooden structure on the mountain. In the hall Is worshipped the sculpture of Emperor Jade which was made by a Ming Dynasty artisan.

South Cliff Palace

The South Cliff Palace is situated below the Duyang Cliff. It has the Tianyi Zhenqing Hall, the Two Bearings Hall, the Eight Diagrams Pavilion, the South Heaven Gate and the Flying Cliff. Built in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Tianyi Zhenqing Hall is the most renowned. All the beams, pillars, doors and windows were carved from stone. This stone palace is a masterpiece of Chinese stone carving.
Address: Danjiangkou, Shiyan, northwest of Hubei Province
Tickets: 140 yuan
Tel: 0719-5668567

 Danjiangkou Dam Tourist Area

The iconic building and control project of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project.
Address: Danjiangkou City, 800 meters downstream of Hanjiang River and the tributary Danjiang Confluence
Arrival method: Take the Shiyan to Danjiangkou bus at Shiyan Passenger Transport South Station, get off at the old bus station, take the No. 1 or No. 5 bus on the bus stop opposite the road, and get off at the Dam Park directly.
Tickets: 65 yuan

Zhong Xiang

Intercity traffic

Train

Zhongxiang Station
Address: Zhanqian Road, Zhongxiang City
Arrival method: Take the 2 bus to reach
Tel: 0724-6051717

Long-distance bus

Zhongxiang Bus Terminal
Address: 42-7 Wangfu Avenue, Zhongxiang City
Arrival method: Take the 2 bus to reach

Traffic in the city

Bus

There are very few bus stops in Zhongxiang City, mainly between the new bus station, the pedestrian street and the railway station, and there are direct buses to the Mingling. The taxi fare in the city starts at 3 yuan. Zhongxiang city is not big, motorcycle passengers are more common.

Attractions

The Xianling tomb

Part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties”. It commemorates Zhu Youyuan, a locally based scion of the Ming Dynasty’s ruling family, and his wife, whose teenage son Zhu Houcong happened to inherit the throne when the previous emperor died without issue. Once Zhu Houcong went to Beijing and became the Ming’s new Jiajing Emperor, he had his deceased parents posthumously elevated to the imperial rank, and had an imperial-style mausoleum built for them next to their country estate.
Address: 5 km northeast of Zhongxiang City
Arrival method: You can get there by bus No. 6.
Opening hours: 8:30-17:30
Tickets: 50 yuan for full price, half price for seniors, soldiers and students

Suizhou

Intercity traffic

Train

Suizhou Station
Address: Yingbin Avenue, Suizhou City
Arrival method: Take the 216 bus to reach
Phone: 0722-7081722

Long distance bus

Suizhou Passenger Transport Center Station
Address: No. 29 Jiefang Road, Suizhou City
Arrival method: You can reach the bus on lines 10, 11, and 12.
Phone: 0722-3224832

Traffic in the city

Bus

The largest station in Suizhou City is the Suizhou City Bus Terminal, as well as Shennong Bus Terminal and Passenger East Station. The main tourist attractions in Suizhou are not far from the city center, there are tourist buses and convenient transportation.

Taxi

The starting price of the taxi in Suizhou is 5 yuan, the basic transportation distance is 2 kilometers, and the unit price is 1.4 yuan.

Attractions

Dahong Mountain

Situated in north-central Hubei Province, Dahong Mountain covers an area of ​​350 square kilometers (135 square miles). The mountain includes Hongshan Temple, Hongshan River and Zhaoquan River mainly, and the whole scenic area extends to Three-Eye Spring and White Cloud Temple in the north, Kwan-yin Rock in the east, and Xujia Village in the south.>Situated in north-central Hubei Province, Dahong Mountain covers an area of ​​350 square kilometers (135 square miles). The mountain includes Hongshan Temple, Hongshan River and Zhaoquan River mainly, and the whole scenic area extends to Three-Eye Spring and White Cloud Temple in the north, Kwan-yin Rock in the east, and Xujia Village in the south.
Address: Dahongshan Scenic Spot, Changgang Town, Suizhou City, Hubei Province
Arrival method: Suizhou Central Station has a direct car to the scenic spot, starting at 8:30 am every day, the full fare is 23 yuan
Opening hours: open all day
Tickets: 140 yuan
Phone: 0722-4832353

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