Known as "Little Jiuzhaigou in Chutian" ~ Xiangyang Xiangshui River Scenic Area
by M.ch@3l F0st3r
Jan 22, 2025
Xiangyang Xiangshui River Scenic Area is located in Nanzhang County, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, with a total area of 110 square kilometers. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and is known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou of Chutian".
📍Natural landscape:
✅Perfume River Canyon
✅Waterfalls: including the Seven-Colored Waterfall, the Triple-Layered Waterfall, the Eagle Waterfall, etc. The Seven-Colored Waterfall shows seven colors under the sunlight on a sunny day, which is very spectacular.
✅Caves: Such as Xiangshui Cave, Jinniu Cave, Chule Cave, etc. There are also karst funnels and skylights such as tiankeng and tianxuanyan in the caves.
✅Vegetation: There are many precious wild plants in the valley, such as wintersweet, crape myrtle, yew, magnolia, etc., with different colors in different seasons.
📍Humanistic landscape:
Including ancient mountain villages, traditional houses and ancient temples, showing the rich history and culture of the area.
📍Tourism activities:
Tourists can hike along the mountain trails, take a boat ride in the stream, and experience outdoor sports such as rock climbing and ziplining.
📍Transportation method
✅Self-driving: Drive or charter a car from Xiangyang City directly to the Xiangshui River Scenic Area, the whole journey is about 80 kilometers and the driving time is about 2 hours.
✅ Public transportation: From Xiangyang City to Nanzhang County (accessible by high-speed rail or bus), then take a bus to Xueping Town, and finally take a taxi to the scenic spot.
📍Ticket🎫: 100 yuan
📍Opening hours: 8:30-18:00, no admission after 16:30
📍Check-in spots: including Xinxiangyin Pond, Ivory Waterfall, Eagle Waterfall, Triple Waterfall, etc., all of which are excellent photo locations.
📍Shopping, dining, accommodation
✅Sales points: There are sales points at the entrance of the scenic area, the post station inside the scenic area, and the exit of the scenic area.
✅Dining: Chuweiyuan Farmhouse Courtyard is located at the exit of the scenic area and provides authentic farm-style dishes.
✅Accommodation: Qicai Villa B&B is located at the exit of the scenic area, with beautiful scenery and pleasant environment.
With its rich natural landscape and profound cultural heritage, Xiangyang Xiangshui River Scenic Area has become a tourist destination that combines natural beauty and cultural history.
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