Hubei's Little Jiangnan

Xiangyun Bay in Xiaogan generally refers to Yunmeng Xiangyun Bay, a characteristic cultural tourism ancient town project under construction by Shenzhen Meili Group. Here are the detailed introductions:

- Overview: Located at the intersection of Huangxiang Avenue and Xiangyun Bay North Road in Yunmeng County, it covers 836 acres with a total investment of nearly 4.3 billion yuan, built according to national 5A-level scenic area standards.
- Scenic Area Planning: Comprises six major sections: the core scenic area of Ancient Architecture Eight-School Garden, Puyang Old Street, Zexi Garden, Yunchong Garden, Liqin Garden, and Xiang Garden.
- Main Features:
- Rich ancient architectural resources: Gathers 257 ancient buildings rescued and physically relocated from across China, featuring diverse architectural types including pavilions, towers, palaces, official halls, ancestral temples, and monasteries. The architectural styles blend eight major schools: Huizhou, Shanxi, Beijing, Fujian, Zhejiang, Suzhou, Sichuan, and Tibetan.
- Beautiful natural scenery: Xiangyun Bay's winding waters outline eight lakes, eight islands, and eight scenic spots, where natural landscapes and ancient architecture complement each other, creating a tranquil and harmonious atmosphere.
- Comprehensive facilities: Plans include a 3.2-kilometer water route, a 10,000-square-meter water performance venue, and a 3.6-kilometer land route. Additionally, 86 homestays representing the eight architectural schools have been built, and the Lakeside Grand Hotel opened in 2024.
- Rich cultural activities: The area hosts various cultural events such as "Yunmeng Fantasy Night · Xiangyun Chinese New Year," the "Bloom Her Beauty" theme event for International Women's Day on March 8, and the "Floral Adventure Season" during the Qingming Festival.

Post by Tamsin&& | Jul 24, 2025