Introducing Padang
Badong County, a county under the jurisdiction of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hubei Province, lies deep in the Xiling Gorge, at the border of Sichuan and Hubei. Since ancient times, it has been known as "Badong, the gateway to western Hubei, and the throat of Sichuan and Hubei." Rich in natural resources, Badong County is one of Hubei's high-quality citrus production areas, boasting abundant reserves of iron and coal. The county boasts unique scenery and quaint folk customs, including the magical and beautiful Shennong Stream in Badong; the Gezi River Stone Forest, a blend of the secluded Three Gorges, the beautiful Guilin, and the unique wonders of Zhangjiajie; the sacred Wuyuan Cave at Lingshan, with its cascading waterfalls; Tiechanghuang Forest Park; and the Lianzixi Scenic Area.
