April is the enchanting springtime for humanity, and Macheng is the place to admire azaleas—come for the flower viewing!
by Sofia.Harrison*68
Apr 10, 2024
Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area is located in Macheng, Hubei, and is a national 5A-level scenic spot. Here is a travel guide:
Ticket Information:
- Regular prices: Scenic area ticket 60 RMB/person, sightseeing bus 20 RMB/person, subject to the official announcement of the scenic area.
- Discount policies: Free first entrance ticket from January to February 2025; free first entrance ticket for primary, middle, and high school students nationwide from January to March; reciting designated poems outside the flower season can get a "buy three get one free" offer; visitors whose names contain the Chinese character "she" are exempt from the first entrance ticket, etc.
Transportation Guide:
- Self-driving: About 2 hours drive from Wuhan. Navigate to Guifeng Mountain North Gate, the scenic area has parking lots.
- Public transportation: Take a bus from Macheng North Station directly to Guifeng Mountain North Gate.
Tour Routes:
- Easy 1-day tour: North Gate Visitor Center → Guifeng Gorge (2 hours walking tour) → International Sports Turtle Valley and Parent-Child Park (2 hours experience) → Lunch at Guifeng Inn → Guifeng Lake, Azalea Expo Park → Return to North Gate.
- Summit 1-day tour: North Gate Visitor Center → International Sports Turtle Valley → Guankou’ao Parking Lot → Baishoutai (take photos of Turtle Head) → Azalea Square → Squirrel Maze Park → Turtle Tower 1288 → Return down from Baishoutai → Lunch at Guifeng Inn → Guifeng Gorge → Return to North Gate.
- 2-day tour: Day 1, North Gate → Check-in at Guishanju Inn → Guifeng Lake → International Sports Turtle Valley → Lunch and rest at Guifeng Inn → Guifeng Gorge → Return to Guifeng Inn. Day 2, Guifeng Inn → Baishoutai → Azalea Square → Turtle Tower 1288 → Return down from Baishoutai → Lunch at Guifeng Inn → International Sports Turtle Valley and Parent-Child Park → Return to North Gate.
Recommended Attractions:
- Azalea Sea: Located at Guibei Ridge, the peak blooming period is from late April to early May, with 100,000 mu of wild azaleas blooming spectacularly.
- Guifeng Gorge: Features attractions like Welcome Waterfall and Shoucai Stone, with a plank road about 4 kilometers long, fresh air, suitable for strolling.
- Outdoormix Outdoor Exploration Park: Includes projects like Daofeng Guilada, Turtle Tower 1288, glass plank road, offering thrilling outdoor sports experiences.
- Turtle Head: Located at Baishoutai, its shape resembles a giant ancient turtle, a landmark of the scenic area, known as the "Number One Turtle in the World."
Accommodation and Dining:
- Accommodation: There are more than 100 homestays, hotels, and villas in the scenic area, such as Guishanju Inn and Guifeng Mountain Villa, available according to your needs.
- Dining: You can taste Macheng stir-fried dishes, steamed dishes, hanging pot specialties, and enjoy barbecue and snacks at Yangjiale Folk Street.
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