Jingmen Yunhai Wonderland Hiking Guide

【Jingmen Must-Visit】3 Days 2 Nights Cultural Light Travel Guide, a Hidden Gem City Near Wuhan!

Who says only Wuhan in Hubei is worth visiting? This time, Jingmen is simply the pinnacle of niche travel! The birthplace of Chu culture + natural oxygen bar + foodie paradise, perfect for a weekend trip 👇

📸 Cultural Attractions Walking Route
DAY 1: Immersive Chu Culture Experience
📍 Mingxian Mausoleum (Zhongxiang City)
The Ming Dynasty imperial tomb complex is stunning! Vermilion palace walls with stone statues along the sacred way, perfect for epic photos. It’s recommended to hire a guide; the unofficial history and gossip are fascinating~
PS: 40 minutes by car from downtown, best to start early

📍 Mochou Village
Right next to Mingxian Mausoleum! The Hubei version of "Little Lijiang," with cobblestone streets and lanterns, great for photos. Recommended to visit at dusk for the intangible cultural heritage shadow puppet show (free!)

DAY 2: Nature and Culture Combo
📍 Zhanghe Scenic Area
Taking a boat to see the "Water Great Wall" is super special! The reservoir water quality is excellent, you can see 10 meters underwater (ticket includes boat ride, 80 RMB)

📍 Longquan Academy
One of Hubei’s four ancient academies, with a 300-year-old osmanthus tree in the courtyard, wearing Hanfu here makes for amazing photos!

😋 Local Hidden Food Gems
✅ Short-statured Meat Pie (Zhongtian Street Branch)
A crispy, crumbly internet-famous snack! Fresh meat/red bean paste filling, 1.5 RMB each, long lines from 9 AM

✅ Dachai Lake Fish Head
Clay pot fish head made with Zhanghe fathead fish, the soup is so fresh you can drink three bowls! About 50 RMB per person to eat until full (Address: 86 Baiyun Avenue)

✅ Guochang Chicken
Jingzhou-style hot pot chicken, paired with special doubanjiang sauce—amazing! Recommended old shop on Jianshe Street

🏡 Accommodation Tips
✔ Recommended to stay near Zhongtian Street: People's Marriott Hotel (newly opened in 2023), walking distance to the night market
✔ For budget-friendly options, choose City Convenience Hotel (Xiangshan Avenue branch), rooms have strong heating

💡 Hard-earned Tips Summary
1️⃣ Mingxian Mausoleum + Mochou Village should be done in one day, easy by taxi
2️⃣ Boat rides on Zhanghe stop from December to February, don’t go in vain!
3️⃣ Jingmen North highway exit is under construction, self-driving recommended via Jingmen South
4️⃣ Must-buy specialties: Zhongxiang kudzu powder, Shipai tofu