Hubei Scenery

Tanziling Scenic Area (坛子岭) derives its name from its peak, resembling an inverted jar (Tanzi), standing at an elevation of 262.48 meters. Initially a site for surveying the Three Gorges Dam construction, it now serves as an exceptional vantage point to behold the panoramic view of the Three Gorges project. From the observation platform atop […]

The Three Gorges Bamboo Sea Scenic Area (三峡竹海风景区, Three Gorges Bamboo Forest), also known as the Sixi Ecotourism Area, is nestled in the heart of Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province. Renowned for its vast bamboo forests and the presence of four meandering streams, the scenic area spans along the Da Xi River system, stretching

The Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area (三峡大坝旅游区), located within the borders of Yichang City in Hubei Province, China, officially opened to the public in 1997. Spanning a total area of 15.28 square kilometers, this tourist zone is centered around the world’s largest hydraulic engineering project—the Three Gorges Dam. It comprehensively showcases the cultural aspects of

The Qingjiang Fangshan Scenic Area (清江方山风景区) is located in Changyang County, Yichang, Hubei Province. Renowned as the “Zhangjiajie of Hubei” and the “Jiuzhaigou of the Three Gorges,” this 60-square-kilometer area is a picturesque landscape featuring towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and ever-changing scenery. Positioned along the mysterious 30th parallel north, the scenic area is surrounded by

Bailihuang Grassland Scenic Area (百里荒草原风景区) is nestled in Yichang City, Hubei Province, with a total area of 40 square kilometers and an average elevation of 1100 meters, reaching a peak elevation of 1297 meters. Its name, translating to “Hundred-Mile Desolation,” originates from ancient times when the area was known for its vast, uninhabited expanses extending

The Gezhouba Dam Ship Lock (葛洲坝船闸) refers to the gateway for vessels within the Gezhouba Navigation Project, an integral component of China’s first large-scale water conservancy project on the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei Province, often hailed as the “Number One Dam on the Yangtze River for Thousands of Miles.” Stretching over 6.4 kilometers, with

Sanyou Cave (三游洞), perched on the steep cliffs of the northern peak of Xiling Mountain in the northwest of Yichang, is a remarkable geological formation with a precarious terrain. The cavern is expansive, measuring approximately 30 meters in depth, 23 meters in width, and 9 meters in height. It is a limestone karst cave formed

Xiling Gorge (西陵峡), named after Xiling Mountain in Yichang City, extends from Xiangxi Mouth in the west of Zigui County, Hubei Province, to Nanjin Pass in the east of Yichang. Stretching over 76 kilometers, it is renowned for its winding waterway, peculiar rock formations, numerous sandbanks, and thrilling boat rides, making it the most treacherous

The Three Gorges Waterfall (三峡大瀑布), originally named the Baiguoshu Waterfall, is located within the Xiaofeng Tourist Area in Yichang, Hubei Province. Revered as the third-largest waterfall among China’s “Top Ten Famous Waterfalls,” it serves as a natural geological museum showcasing multiple geological ages, including the Ediacaran, Ordovician, and Cambrian periods. This waterfall stands out as

The Tribe of Three Gorges Scenic Area (三峡人家风景区) is nestled within the enchanting and magnificent Xiling Gorge along the Yangtze River. Comprising three distinct regions – Mountain Village, Waterside Village, and Riverside Village – this scenic area offers a comprehensive and diverse exploration of the pristine natural beauty and cultural traditions of the Three Gorges.