Don't miss this hidden gem on the G348 road trip! Come to Sanyou Cave to experience the misty Xiling Gorge

Yichang self-driving adventure 🚗, the misty Xiling Gorge is breathtaking! This treasure spot hidden along G348 offers stunning mountain and water views in every shot～

🏡【Accommodation Recommendation】Licheng Hotel · Fun
📍Address: No. 2 Luohe Road, Yiling District
✨Highlights:
1️⃣ A 5-minute walk to BRT Xing’an Station, right across from the bustling Pinghu International Business District
2️⃣ Night market breakfast street just downstairs! Beef buns and spicy noodles will tantalize your taste buds
3️⃣ Super thoughtful front desk! They provide hand-drawn travel maps and mosquito repellent patches
⚠️Note: It’s recommended to choose a high-floor scenic room, avoid street-facing rooms for more quiet, and remember to check if the shower is working properly

🌊【Must-Visit Attraction】Xiling Gorge Scenic Area
⏰Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
💰Ticket: 59 RMB (discount available if purchased online one day in advance)
🚗Self-driving Tips:
• Drive along G348 towards Nanjingguan Road, 20 minutes of winding mountain road with stunning scenery
• Free parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area
• Don’t miss Sanyou Cave! The Ming Dynasty cliff inscriptions look especially mystical in the misty rain
• During the July-August flood season, you can purchase night cruise tickets (bookable on Trip.com)

🍜【Food Highlights】
• "Old Flavor Noodle Shop" at the hotel entrance: beef noodles with lines starting at 5:30 AM
• "Xiajiang Fishing Village" inside the scenic area: fried diaozi fish with sour soup is a must-try
• On the way back, try grilled fish at the night market under Yiling Yangtze River Bridge

💡Practical Tips:
1️⃣ The Xiling Gorge trail is often mossy, so wear non-slip sports shoes
2️⃣ Bring mosquito repellent and a small fan in summer
3️⃣ The hotel’s 15th-floor laundry room has a free dryer, very convenient
4️⃣ Yichang has frequent summer showers, keep an umbrella in the car at all times