[2025 Badong Attraction] Travel Guide for Wuxiakou Scenic Spot (Updated May)

The Wu Gorge Scenic Area of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River is a wonderland sculpted by nature. With its tranquil waters, verdant mountains, and poetic romance, it's a must-visit destination for every travel enthusiast 🌄. 👍️Recommended reasons to visit - Exceptional natural scenery: Wu Gorge Scenic Area boasts the world-famous Wu Gorge, a deep and beautiful canyon with towering peaks on both sides. When shrouded in mist, it resembles a dreamlike wonderland, while on clear days, it reveals its majestic grandeur. A boat trip through the gorge is like a journey through a painting. - Rich history and culture: As a melting pot of Ba and Chu cultures, the area is steeped in ancient legends and mysterious hanging coffins, all whispering tales of time. Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history while admiring the stunning scenery. - Diverse experiences: Whether you choose a leisurely boat ride, a hike along mountain trails, or a panoramic view from an observation deck, Wu Gorge Scenic Area offers unique and unforgettable travel experiences. 📅Tour itinerary - Day 1: Upon arrival at Wu Gorge Scenic Area, head to Shennü Stream. Take a traditional wooden boat to explore the stream and canyon, admire the unique peaks and rocks, and listen to the boatmen share captivating legends of the Goddess. In the afternoon, visit the Wu Gorge observation deck for breathtaking views of the gorge, rolling mountains, and winding river – a photographer's paradise! - Day 2: Start your day with a boat trip through Wu Gorge, enjoying the refreshing river breeze and the ever-changing scenery. Along the way, you'll see the famous Goddess Peak, resembling a graceful maiden, appearing and disappearing in the mist. In the afternoon, explore the Lesser Three Gorges of the Daning River, known as the "most scenic spot in the Three Gorges." Marvel at the magnificent mountains, crystal-clear waters, unique peaks, thrilling rapids, and beautiful rocks in this secluded paradise. 🍜Food guide - Wu Gorge grilled fish: A must-try delicacy. Fresh fish is grilled until golden and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender and juicy inside. Served with various vegetables and unique sauces, it's a truly satisfying meal. The restaurant is popular and offers a variety of grilled fish flavors. - Emerald jelly noodles: A local specialty made from plant seeds. Its emerald green color and smooth texture, combined with spicy seasonings, make it a refreshing treat, perfect for hot weather. You can find it at roadside stalls. - Wushan emerald shrimp: Made with fresh local river shrimp, this dish features tender shrimp meat, attractive color, and delicious flavor. Pop them in your mouth one by one and savor the unique taste of the Yangtze River. 🏨Accommodation guide - River-view hotels: Wake up to magnificent river views and fall asleep to the sound of the waves. These hotels offer excellent amenities and attentive service. - Boutique guesthouses: Located in villages near the scenic area, these guesthouses offer local charm with their wooden structures and rustic decorations. Experience the authentic rural atmosphere at affordable prices and enjoy homemade local dishes. 💗Other tips - Wear sunscreen when boating, as the sun can be strong on the river. Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. - Some mountain trails are steep, so wear comfortable athletic shoes for hiking. - Book tickets and accommodation in advance during peak season to avoid delays. - Respect local customs and cultural traditions, and travel responsibly.

How to spend four days in Shennong Altar Scenic Area and Guanmen Mountain? This guide is all you need to easily explore every attraction! . 📅 Itinerary: DAY 1: Shennong Altar Scenic Area Visit the ancient and mysterious Shennong Altar and experience the fusion of nature and culture. DAY 2: Guanmen Mountain - Shennongjia Scenic Area Cross Guanmen Mountain and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery; then explore Shennongjia and encounter the wonders of nature. DAY 3: Dajiu Lake National Wetland Park - Shennong Stream Boatmen Culture Corridor Stroll along Dajiu Lake and enjoy the wetland scenery; then visit Shennong Stream and experience the boatmen culture. DAY 4: Wu Gorge Scenic Area Finally, visit Wu Gorge to enjoy the beautiful canyon scenery and end your unforgettable journey. . Attraction recommendations: Shennongjia Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: National Highway 209, Shennongjia Forest District, Hubei Province Opening hours: All day Duration: 1-3 days This is the birthplace of Chinese farming civilization, and the diverse geological features are breathtaking! Dajiu Lake National Wetland Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Shennongjia Nature Reserve, National Highway 209, Shennongjia Forest District, Hubei Province Opening hours: All day Duration: 3-5 hours The alpine meadows and nine lakes complement each other, with deer calling and dancing, as if in a fairyland. Guanmen Mountain ⭐⭐⭐ Address: Shennongjia Nature Reserve, National Highway 209, Shennongjia Forest District, Hubei Province Opening hours: 07:30-17:30 Duration: 3-4 hours A microcosm of Shennongjia, home to over 2,000 native plants, a paradise for nature lovers. . Travel tips: 🍽️ Food: The average cost of dining at restaurants around Shennong Altar is CNY 50-60 per person. We recommend Wild Vegetable Source and Hanging Pot Impression for authentic flavors. 🎉 Customs: The statue of Shennong in the altar is solemn and majestic, and the murals record the eight great virtues of Shennong, giving you a sense of profound cultural heritage. 🎁 Specialty prices: Shennongjia's deep mountain wildflower honey, alpine green tea, and other specialties are highly praised and reasonably priced, making them suitable for gifts or personal use. 📸 Photo spots: The Bee Museum is a great place for photos, capturing moments of harmony between you and nature. 🏞️ Safety: The underground river is cool but dimly lit, so be careful when walking; the Panda Museum is best visited in the morning, so don't miss the national treasure! . Don't hesitate, take this travel guide to Shennong Altar Scenic Area and Guanmen Mountain, and make your trip more exciting. Set off on an adventure now!

#100WaysOfTravel When I was a kid, I went back to my father's hometown. There were endless mountain roads and endless relatives to visit. After more than 20 years, I returned to my father's hometown, Badong, and found that it was so beautiful and unique. At the top of a mountain with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters, you can have a bird's eye view of the Wuxiakou and witness the scenery on the back of the five-yuan RMB. Standing on the glass bridge and looking down at the green under your feet is definitely a game for the brave. Shenlongxi not only allows you to understand the original ecological lifestyle of the Tujia people in the mountains, but also allows you to experience what 100 different kinds of green are. When Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs, did he identify different plants by different greens? For a foodie, Badong's bacon, potatoes, and corn cakes are all original foods that cannot be eaten elsewhere. Badong people are also passionate about studying how to make food. I have eaten in many restaurants, and the methods of making potatoes are actually different, but they are equally delicious. Maybe it's because as the daughter of a Badong person, I naturally have a filter for Badong's dishes.

The Badong section of Wu Gorge is 22 km long. The gorge is long and deep, with steep peaks, layers of mountains, clouds and mist, and a winding river. It's like entering a beautiful gallery, full of poetry and painting. "Ten thousand peaks are majestic, and the key to Jingxiang is majestic" is a true portrayal of it. The Wu Gorge Scenic Area presents a 90-degree turn in the chain stream of Daimian Mountain, which is known as the "first turn of the Yangtze River", and embraces Leigong Mountain on the north bank in the turn. Standing on Daimian Mountain overlooking the gorge and the river, it is majestic, beautiful, and spectacular, a picture of a charming river and mountain.

💁 is the background picture of the 1980 version of the 5-yuan RMB note. ⛰Looking far away from a high place, ↗️ we are on the top of the Damian Mountain at the mouth of Wu Gorge. Standing on the top of the mountain, ↩️looking at the mighty river in the distance, 👈I really like this glass plank road, the middle section feels like a large floor-to-ceiling glass, 🖕looking down and walking over is quite exciting, 👏Lingzhi Xiantai has beautiful scenery, it is very comfortable to sit on it to rest and enjoy the breeze. ✅The whole Badong city is in full view.🔰You can also enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River👉Feel the uncanny workmanship of nature❗️ 📍Address of scenic spot: No. 318, Xinling Avenue, Xinling Town, Badong County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province Opening hours: 08:30-19:30 (ticket sales and admission will stop at 17:00) 🎟️Ticket related: 🎫Adult ticket: Ticket + round-trip ropeway ticket + glass plank road ticket + Lingzhi Xiantai 216 yuan 🎫Ticket + Glass Plank Road Ticket + Lingzhi Xiantai 90 yuan 🎫Ticket + transportation within the scenic area + glass plank road ticket + Lingzhi Xiantai 117 yuan 🚗 Transportation to attractions: If you drive yourself, you can drive along National Highway 318. The road conditions are good and the transportation is convenient. Take the high-speed rail 🚅 to Badong Station, then take a taxi 🚖 to the Wuxiakou cableway entrance. 🚡The cable car takes about 10 minutes to go up. There are stairs and sightseeing escalators to choose from to reach the top. 🌈Go to Lingzhi Xiantai through the glass plank road. 🌟Highlights: 🌈Wuxiakou is a tourist attraction located at the eastern exit of Wuxia in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. 🕹It is known as the best location to "overlook the first bend of the Yangtze River and experience the eternal love of the Three Gorges". 🗓It is the location of the background pattern of the fourth set of RMB five-yuan coins issued in 1980. 📜The Badong section of Wu Gorge is long and deep, with strange peaks and overlapping mountains, 🚩clouds and mist, and a winding river. When a boat travels through it, 👈it's like entering a wonderful gallery, full of poetic and picturesque beauty. ✔️The Lianzi River at Damian Mountain makes a 90-degree turn, 👏which is known as the "First Turn of the Yangtze River", embracing the Leigong Mountain on the north bank. ⏩Badong is headed by Wu Gorge, carrying the Gorge culture, boat tracker culture, Ba people culture, and Kou Zhun culture👇 👍Most Recommended: There are eight new sceneries in Wuxiakou Scenic Area: "Golden River Gorge", "Slim Sail Shadows", "Scenic View of Xiantai", "Woodcutter Village Beyond the Clouds", "Cloud Peak of Wuxia", "Dripping Red Leaves", "Green Mountains", and "Looking at the City from the High Gorge". 👍️Must-see attractions: There are pavilions and commercial streets under construction on the mountain✔️B&Bs,✔️The first viewing platform offers a view of the entire new Badong County,🎉Further up is the viewing platform at the mouth of Wuxia, and there is also a glass plank road, from which you can overlook the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River on the top of the mountain↩️ ✅Lingzhi Xiantai: 👏Located on a cliff more than 40 meters high, reaching straight into the sky, 🚩it is the best location and perspective to watch the "First Bend of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River". ✅Wuxia Yundian: 👉Located at an altitude of more than 1,100 meters, it is the best spot for viewing clouds☁️and rosy clouds. In spring, there are brilliant mountain flowers🌷, in summer, there are misty seas of clouds☁️, in autumn, there are red leaves🍁, and in winter, there are auspicious snow❄️. ✅Lingzhi Xiantai Observation Deck: 👇Located on a rooftop thousands of feet high, 👉also a fiberglass structure, a landmark attraction on the Three Gorges tourist line, ↗️the best location to overlook the first bend of the Yangtze River, 👇its huge shape is like a Lingzhi, and it is very beautiful to see the sea of ​​clouds here ☁️. ✅Glass plank bridge: 👈The only passage leading to Lingzhi Xiantai. Walking on the glass bridge, there are steep peaks on the left ⛰, mountains on the right 🔰, and the winding Yangtze River under your feet. ✖️People who are afraid of heights should not look down, because the large glass in the middle is relatively large, and the glass on both sides is relatively small. ✅The cliff on the south bank of Wuxiakou: 🎊The Lingzhi Fairy Terrace stands there, ⏩providing a landscape that combines precipitousness and magnificence. ✅Goddess Peak: ⏩Located near the Wuxiakou Observation Deck, it looks like a fairy standing on the top of the mountain. ✅It also includes a series of changing views♥️, such as places where you can see three views at a glance,☑️including "Looking at the City from the High Gorge", "Wu Gorge Cloud Top, Red Leaves Dripping, Thousands of Mountains and Greenery", "Yunzhong Mountain Villa"👆 (Yunwai Qiao Village), etc., as well as "Golden River Gorge", 📶"Sail Shadows", ↪️"Jiazi Rock Viewing Platform" and other attractions. 💗Other tips: 🚠Ropeway operation hours: ropeway lower station: 8:30-17:00; ropeway upper station: 8:30-19:00. 👇 Part of the glass plank road is stairs, and 💁 part of it is flat. 📜After getting off the cable car, you still have to climb the stairs. 👈The escalator is not open because there are few people. It is very hot and sunny along the way in summer🌞. There is no shade. ☑️ Pay attention to sun protection. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and other sun protection products. ↗️If you want to spend less money, 👆just use the Lingzhi Xiantai navigation and drive directly up the mountain, ✅ but the best viewing area is fenced off or you don’t need to buy a round-trip cable car ticket, 💁 just buy the scenic transportation bus and the glass plank road ticket and entrance ticket. 🍴There are relatively few dining facilities, so it is recommended that you bring your own food and water. 👇It is recommended that you join a tour group, as it is very convenient.👈 ✅There are sightseeing buses that can go to the viewing platform, and the driver will also give an explanation. ✖️Do not litter and protect the ecology of the scenic area. Please pay attention to safety during the hike 🚶, ☑️ comply with the regulations of the scenic area, and do not climb dangerous areas. ↗️It is recommended to check the weather and choose the right weather to go. If it is raining 🌧 or foggy, it is recommended not to go up. 👇It is white and you can't see anything in the fog.

Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture's Badong County Wuxiakou scenic area is a very niche attraction, so obscure that you can hardly find any detailed travel guides online before you go. But the first time I overlooked Wuxiakou from a high place, I was truly amazed, and instantly understood why so many poets are in love with the Three Gorges. Ticket🎫: 💰216, includes admission, round-trip cable car, glass bridge, and Ganoderma Terrace (it's cheaper to take the scenic shuttle bus instead of the cable car, 117 yuan). By the way, the ticket is really expensive, I understand that some equipment maintenance costs are high, but the facilities in the scenic area do not match this price. Travel Tips✏️: 1. There are two visitor centers in the Wuxiakou scenic area, the main one is in the county town, where you take the cable car up the mountain; the secondary visitor center is quite far, (from the main visitor center) it takes more than half an hour by car, suitable for self-driving tourists or those who take the sightseeing bus at the foot of the mountain. 2. We took the cable car up the mountain from the main visitor center. After exiting the cable car station at the top, turn left to the 'Stairway to Heaven' (you can either climb the stairs or take the elevator here), and then you reach the Cloud Summit of Wuxiakou. Then follow the signs towards Tianjie for about 1 kilometer to reach the glass bridge, and opposite the glass bridge is the Ganoderma Terrace. 3. Tianjie has accommodations and shops, but some are still under construction, the whole scenic area is still not fully formed, so I say the facilities do not match the price. 4. 'Once the sea was difficult for water, except Wushan is not a cloud', it's too normal to have fog here, without it, it would lose its charm. We had fog all the way from the cable car to the Cloud Summit of Wuxiakou, the kind that you can't see the situation below at all. But when we got to the Ganoderma Terrace, it cleared up. 5. Both the glass bridge and the Ganoderma Terrace charge an additional fee, which is included if you buy the full-price ticket. But if you want to save a bit, the scenery is also not bad on the roadside in front of the glass bridge ticket checkpoint. 6. This is the same location that was featured on the fourth series of the five yuan banknote. But now with the Three Gorges Dam, the water level has changed, and naturally, the scenery is different. 7. After returning to the cable car station, to the right, there is a Feijialing viewing platform facing Shennong Stream, with excellent views. Looking left, the Yangtze River has just made a 90-degree turn; looking right, you can see the whole Badong County. Accommodation🏠: Right next to the cable car station, the room package includes a Wuxiakou ticket, offering great value for money, highly recommended. Moreover, half of the rooms in the hotel face the Yangtze River, and sitting on the balcony to enjoy the view is also a very pleasant experience.