Things to do in Dawu

Unfortunately, we encountered heavy fog during our ascent, resulting in very poor visibility. Even the iconic Baoxiao Peak was obscured, significantly diminishing the natural beauty. The Republican-era villa complex is the main attraction, but overall development has been mediocre, with few highlights and unremarkable features. Hiking the mountain trails is physically demanding, and the various points of interest are scattered, with a lack of guided tours. The dining options are average, and the overall experience is highly dependent on the weather. A sunny day might allow you to experience the charm of one of the four major summer resorts, but a foggy day offers only a mediocre experience, suitable only for a leisurely stroll; expectations shouldn't be too high.

The scenery is pretty good. The highlights are the zoo and the glass plank road. There are all kinds of tigers, lions, bears, and even white tigers. The meat fed to the children is very popular. The scenery on the plank road is very beautiful.

Yellow Crane Tower, a famous scenic spot in Wuhan, is a must-see. It's not just a tower, but a large park; the gardens are surprisingly beautiful, and you could easily spend a whole day exploring it. There are also performances, dance shows, and recitations of Li Bai's poems. You can also take an elevator up the tower for only 10 yuan; seniors get it for free.

Perhaps it's because you can't see anything on a rainy day, so I don't dare to say much about the scenery. You can usually see colorful birds in this season, but there's nothing happening now. However, I feel that the scenic area's management is still a bit lacking.

The exhibited artifacts were quite good; I've also been to joint exhibitions organized by museums like the Hunan Provincial Museum. The Kremlin artifacts here are well-prepared and thoughtfully designed. However, the souvenir and merchandise section was rather boring. I was thinking of buying a pendant or something, but that saved me some money.

Personally, I think this little forest park is even more impressive under the spotlight of Jigong Mountain! The walk down the bald cypress forest is a fantastic experience! The small lakes, campsites, waterwheels, etc., are quite amazing! It's perfect for a leisurely hike, where you can sit down for a coffee and some snacks—of course, it's a matter of personal preference! A worthwhile, less-traveled attraction…no need for further explanation, just look at the pictures!

Yueyang Tower, located on Dongting North Road in Yueyanglou District, Yueyang City, Hunan Province, sits atop the western city wall of the ancient city of Yueyang, close to the shore of Dongting Lake. Overlooking Dongting Lake and facing Junshan Mountain, it was built atop the ancient Yueyang Gate and is considered one of the "Four Great Towers of Ancient China," along with the Yellow Crane Tower, Tengwang Pavilion, and Penglai Pavilion. Yueyang Tower, along with the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and the Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, are known as the Three Great Towers of Jiangnan.

Sanhe Ancient Town is a free ancient town near Hefei that's well worth visiting. With its charming canals, ancient streets, and alleys, it exudes a captivating atmosphere. You can stroll along the cobblestone paths, visit historical residences, and sample local delicacies such as rice dumplings, rice wine, and dried tea. It's not overly commercialized, making for a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Overall, it offers great value for money and is perfect for a short trip to experience the charm of a Jianghuai water town.

This time, I took my parents, both in their eighties, on a trip and chose the Yichang Jiaoyun Group package. Thankfully, it was a premium itinerary; the tour guide contacted us the day before departure to make the arrangements. Our guide, Mr. Wu, was patient and attentive, providing a car pick-up, a private entrance to our VIP seats on the fourth floor, and even fruit and snacks. He explained each attraction and helped us take photos at the most beautiful spots, making us feel very safe and secure. At the Three Gorges Dam Museum, our guide, Ms. Ziyi, was incredibly professional, answering all our questions fluently and giving us a deeper understanding of the engineering and management. A salute to everyone who has contributed to the Three Gorges Dam! Yichang is wonderful; we'll definitely come back! 💕

The Three Gorges Family Scenic Area is beautiful, and the folk song performance at Bawangzhai was wonderful—very authentic. The wedding performance at Longjinxi was also beautiful; the performers were all gorgeous! The children had a lot of fun playing in the water at Longjinxi; the stream was so green and beautiful.