Jinligou

What are the most recommended things to do in Jinligou?

Stroll along the scenic Jinligou area to enjoy riverside views and greenery.
Take a boat ride if available to explore the river and surrounding landscapes.
Photograph the natural scenery, especially in spring when flowers bloom.
Visit local parks and walking trails for relaxation and leisure activities.
Experience local culture by visiting nearby villages and markets.

Introducing Jinligou

Jinligou Tujia Folk Culture Tourism Area is located in Caidian Street, Huangpi District, with a total area of about 10 square kilometers. The scenic area has a beautiful ecological environment and distinctive cultural characteristics. It is the only Tujia cultural tourism area in Wuhan.

March is the perfect time for flower viewing and outings. The mountain blossoms are in full bloom, with 5,000 acres of cherry and peach blossoms in full bloom at the Jinligou Scenic Area. The mountain sled, the second-largest attraction in Asia and the only one in Hubei, boasts a challenging and thrilling 1,800-meter-long ride down the mountain. Tujia folk performances are also a spectacle, with Tujia girls throwing embroidered balls. Visitors who catch the ball can impersonate a Tujia son-in-law, singing folk songs and experiencing the interactive joys of a Tujia wedding.

Climate and best time to travel

Best from February to May and from August to November

Recommended number of days and locations for visiting

3-5 hours

Qinglongzui

The Azure Dragon and White Tiger are terms used in traditional Chinese Feng Shui. According to legend, the Azure Dragon and White Tiger are a pair of guardian deities, each representing one side. People therefore refer to the mountain ranges surrounding their land as Azure Dragon and White Tiger. The left mountain range is called the Azure Dragon, and the right mountain range is called the White Tiger. The Azure Dragon, one of the Four Symbols in traditional Chinese culture, represents the East and spring. The White Tiger's orientation is west, signifying autumn. Our location is directly east and left of the village below.

Moon-viewing Lake

Moon-Shanging Lake, named after the Moon-Shanging Temple, once stood on the banks of a river. Legend has it that the temple, built with funds raised by the Zhongxiao King, stands over 300 years old. Zhongxiao King Tian Zhang, the 12th-generation ancestor of the Zhongxiao Miao Kings of western Hubei, migrated from his native land in 1736 and settled in Wang Lushan. Despite moving with his entire family, he could not escape the common feeling of "being a stranger in a foreign land, longing for family all the more during festive occasions." One Mid-Autumn Festival night, Tian Zhang and his wife took a stroll by the river, reciting Li Bai's "Quiet Night Thoughts" as they walked, expressing their homesickness. (The moon shines brightly before my bed, I wonder if it's frost on the ground. I look up at the moon, and down I think of my homeland.) Tian Zhang gazed up at the moon, its brightness remarkably bright, casting a silvery glow over the shimmering lake. A surge of joy washed over him, his "Quiet Night Thoughts" melancholy soon lifted, and he uttered the sigh, "May we live long, and share the beauty of the moon, even though we are thousands of miles apart." With amusement, Tian Zhang suggested to his wife, "Make a wish to the bright moon," and she acquiesced. Ten months later, Tan gave birth to a lovely daughter, named Yue'er (I'll tell you more about Yue'er when we reach Fengyue Bridge). To fulfill his wife's wish, Tian Zhang built a "Moon Appreciation Temple" by the river where she had made her wish. Though small, the Moon Appreciation Temple enjoyed considerable fame and adoration, remaining popular until the Cultural Revolution, when it was deemed "Four Olds" and destroyed.

Moon Lake Island

This is a small lakeside leisure island. Near Wan Village, people often stroll here after work. It's a popular spot for middle-aged and elderly people to exercise, children to play, and young men and women to meet. It's known as a pleasant place for "watching the sunrise in the morning and appreciating the moon at night, exercising in the morning and enjoying the cool breeze in the afternoon."

Starlight Bridge

Collectively known as the Jinli River Bay, it needs no introduction; visitors will instantly recognize the Xingguang Weir above and Feilong Beach below. Feilong Beach's cascading waters, ever-flowing, symbolizes nature's boundless beauty and immense vitality. Xingguang Weir, where the sky and water merge into one, is a mirror-like emerald green. Reflected by the sun and moon, it appears even more dazzling, like a glittering star, alluring and captivating. The Jinli Covered Bridge, a culturally crafted riverside landscape, welcomes and guides visitors into the magical and beautiful Jinligou Canyon. The canyon stretches 2.5 kilometers. Within the valley, crystal-clear streams flow, water sings, waterfalls cascade, and exotic trees compete for dominance. Along the way, azaleas bloom, orchids scent the air, and birds sing, creating an endless stream of wild delights.

Shuanglong Pavilion: According to legend, the Azure Dragon and the Yellow Dragon, which live in harmony in Jinligou, have brought good weather and harvests to this area for generations.