Things to do in Jingzhou

The museum is relatively well-preserved, and the guide's explanations were incredibly vivid and engaging—it was fantastic! I especially remembered the only male wet-body exhibit in the country, which was remarkably well-preserved and all original pieces… hahaha. It was much bigger during the National Day holiday; I'd like to come again next time when it's less crowded…

Jingzhou is a famous city from the Three Kingdoms period. My child was very interested in the city after hearing about the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, especially wanting to see Guan Yu. It is said that the Guan Yu Temple is the original site of Guan Yu's residence. The place inside is not big, but the incense is very strong. We even tried to use the Green Dragon Crescent Blade. We used all our strength but it didn't budge. It must weigh more than 82 jin (41 catties). It is a good place to bring children to learn about history.

荆州古城墙是免费游览的，不需要花钱，沿着城墙边的小路走楼梯即可登上城楼，站在上面可以观望，护城河美景，另外城墙上的路很窄不太好走，老年人要注意一下，城墙全长十多公里，想徒步的人要量力而行

前段时间去了荆州海洋世界，真的太好玩啦！一进小梅沙海洋馆，就像闯进了神秘的海底世界，五彩斑斓的鱼群在身边游来游去，还有慢吞吞的海龟，可爱极了。海底隧道更是震撼，感觉自己也变成了海洋生物。海洋剧场的表演超精彩，海狮灵活地顶球、转圈，海豚高高跃起，溅起漂亮的水花，白鲸憨态可掬 ，互动环节全场气氛超热烈。这里不仅好玩，还能学到好多海洋知识，下次假期我还想去！

Wanshou Garden is located at the ancient Guanyin Rock in Shashi District, Jingzhou City. The garden is surrounded by the river and the winding water of the Jingjiang River on three sides. The garden has attracted the attention of tourists because it has the Guanyin Rock, the "first rock in the Yangtze River", and the "Wanshou Pagoda" built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. What is particularly strange is that as the riverbed of the Jingjiang River rises year by year, the Jingjiang River embankment is reinforced and built high, and the Wanshou Pagoda is sunken under the embankment. The pagoda is like a giant emerging from the cracks in the earth's crust, forming a unique underground tower.

The Wanshou Pagoda is located on the Xiangbi Rock of the Jingjiang River embankment southwest of Shashi District, Jingzhou City. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The construction of this pagoda began in the 27th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1548 AD) and was completed in the 30th year of Jiajing. It was built by Zhu Xian, the Liao King who inherited the title in Jiangling at that time, at the order of his mother, Concubine Mao, to worship the longevity of Emperor Jiajing. After that, it was repaired from time to time. This pagoda is a pavilion-style pagoda with a brick and stone structure, an octagonal seven-level, and a height of more than 40 meters. It has a tall stone base with a tower-carrying warrior embedded on the base. The top of the pagoda is a gourd-shaped copper gilded pagoda, and the Diamond Sutra handwritten by Concubine Mao is stored inside.

We drove into Chengji Ancient Town. The bluestone road is winding, and the Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings on both sides are scattered, as if telling the prosperity of the past. Stepping into the old teahouse, the fragrance of tea is overflowing, and the old people are leisurely playing mahjong, full of fireworks. Strolling along the old long river, the black sail boats are swaying, and the bridge pillars are simple. Here, you can feel the weight of history and enjoy the comfort of the present. Chengji Ancient Town is really an intoxicating place.

🚌 There are direct minibuses from Honghu Bus Station to Qujiawan. There are quite a lot of buses and tickets are sufficient. You can buy tickets on the spot. However, it should be noted that there is no special bus station in Qujiawan, nor a departure schedule, so on the way there, you can ask the driver about the next return trip or the latest trip. 📷 Qujiawan has a long history, and the most profound memory is the revolutionary history of the past, which also makes people remember the three words "Xiang-Hubei-West". Walking on the ancient bluestone path, you can feel the simplicity of these Ming and Qing buildings, and at the same time remind people of the battle stories that happened behind these ancient buildings. Remember to walk in the alleys on both sides, and stand on the pier by the river to think about the heroic spirit of the Red Army when it went out. Some buildings are also full of stills of the Honghu Red Guards, which makes people feel familiar and unfamiliar. 🍄 The visit to Qujiawan is free. If you have a day, if you go there in summer, you can visit it together with the Honghu Scenic Area. If you don't drive yourself, the only way to get from Qujiawan to Honghu Scenic Area is by bike.

In 1997, Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve was promoted to a national nature reserve; in 2002, Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve was included in the "List of Internationally Important Wetlands"; in 2003, Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve was included in the "East Asia-Australia Bird Conservation Network Member" by Wetlands International; in 2006, Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve was designated as a "National Demonstration Nature Reserve" by the State Forestry Administration. [Scenery] Good [Interest] Good [Cost-effective] High

Zhongshan Park, located on Park Road, Shashi District, Jingzhou City, Hubei Province, was built in memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Planning began in 1933 and completion began in 1935. The park is quite large with lakes, bridges and gardens. Although it is early winter, it is still full of greenery, and a stroll through it is refreshing.