Yichang's Hidden Gem! Discover the Natural Beauty of Mingcui Valley

Here's an introduction to Yichang Mingcui Valley: Basic Information • Location: Located in Ziyang Village, Dianjun District, Yichang City, on the south side of the Gezhouba Dam. • Scenic Level: National AAA-level tourist attraction. • Opening Hours: 8:00–17:00. • Ticket Price: CNY 40 per person, but there are sometimes discounts. Natural Scenery • Mountain and Water Scenery: The scenic area is surrounded by mountains and water, with strange rocks, numerous streams and waterfalls, and dense vegetation that blocks out the sun. The Ziyang River resembles a flying dragon, with clear water that complements the green mountains on both sides. • Unique Wonders: Ziyang Dragon Cave has stalactite wonders such as the Heavenly Gong, Earth Drum, Eighteen Arhats, and Stone Dragon Seat, as well as eight other wonders such as the Thousand-Year-Old Python Vine, Musical Stalactites, Thousand-Layer Terraces, and Translucent Stalactites, which are amazing to behold. Cultural Scenery • Tianguan Temple Ruins: The birthplace of Wang Zhuan, a Ming Dynasty official, and the site of Ming Dynasty stone carvings such as the double-sided dragon stone carving, stone tiger, and stone sheep, which provide physical evidence for the study of Ming Dynasty stone carving culture and art. • Earthen House Hotel Group: The Earthen House, Country House, and Stilt House form the "Earthen House Hotel" group, which is located by the mountains and water and is full of rustic charm. Visitors can experience the rural atmosphere here. Special Experiences • Special Cuisine: There are four major feasts: Wild Vegetable Feast, Farmhouse Feast, Preserved Vegetable Feast, and Fisherman's Feast, which reflect the characteristics of "local food and customs" and allow visitors to taste various rural delicacies. • Entertainment: There are many entertainment facilities such as a colorful slide, high-altitude zip line, cliff swing, and glass suspension bridge, where you can experience excitement and fun. Transportation Guide • Bus: Take the No. 27 red bus from Jiangbei to Ziyang, and walk for 20 minutes to reach the destination. • Self-driving: Exit the highway and cross the Yiling Yangtze River Bridge along Chengdong Avenue, follow the No. 27 bus line to Ziyang, and then follow the scenic area signs to reach the destination.