A popular destination for Three Kingdoms culture tourism: Xiangyang Shuijingzhuang Scenic Area

Xiangyang Shuijingzhuang Scenic Area is located in Nanzhang County, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. It is a tourist attraction that combines historical culture and natural scenery. It was the retreat of Sima Hui, a famous scholar of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and is named after his nickname, "Mr. Shuijing." It is a popular destination for Three Kingdoms culture tourism, with rich historical and cultural resources.
📍Main attractions
✅Baimadong: Located outside the south gate of Nanzhang County, backed by Yuxi Mountain and facing Yi River, there is a natural stone chamber called Baimadong, with the words "Dongtianfudi" (a place of peace and happiness) inscribed on it. The cave is about 20 meters deep, 10 meters wide, and more than 4 meters high.
✅Jianxiantang: Inside the hall is a statue of Sima Hui, recreating the scene of recommending talents. This is also the place where Liu Bei recommended Wolong and Fengchu.
Mountains and natural scenery: Shuijingzhuang covers an area of 60 hectares, with animal landscapes such as gray storks and squirrels, and beautiful scenery with mountains and rivers.
📍Opening hours: 07:30–17:30
📍Tickets🎫: CNY 54
📍Transportation
Take a bus from Xiangyang Long-distance Bus Station to Nanzhang, and walk to the scenic area after arriving at the county seat.
📍Special events
Shuijingzhuang also hosts various cultural activities and festivals. Visitors can follow the official information of the scenic area for the latest event arrangements.
⚠️Tips
Respect culture: As one of the birthplaces of Three Kingdoms culture, Shuijingzhuang has a deep heritage of Three Kingdoms culture. Visitors are requested to show respect when visiting.
⚠️Pay attention to safety: There are rock climbing projects and steep mountain roads in the scenic area. Visitors need to pay attention to safety and follow instructions.

Post by AdventureChic | Jan 19, 2025