[2025 Shennongjia Stay] Travel Guide for Arcadia International Forest Hotel (Updated May)

The hotel has convenient parking, and the lobby is bright with a book corner and tea tables. It's a nice place to rest after skiing and playing in the snow during winter. Our room was quite spacious with effective heating. The bathroom was also roomy with good water pressure, making showers very comfortable. The bed was comfortable too, and we slept soundly, haha! From the hotel to Dajiuhu Lake, you need to switch to the scenic area shuttle bus. After entering the scenic area, you change to a small train. You barely need to walk much inside the scenic area as the small train stops at each attraction. It's an all-inclusive ticket, and feeding the sika deer is great fun - children especially love it. The hotel is located in Rainbow Valley at an altitude of 1,600 meters. There's a high chance of seeing rainbows after rain, hence the name Rainbow Valley. The ecology is first-class. Sleeping in the primeval forest, in the morning you can open the windows of your 50+ square meter room to a large terrace with mountain and cloud views. The misty atmosphere and sea of clouds are enchanting, while the sunset through the forest in the evening is absolutely breathtaking.

Located in the western part of Hubei Province, Shennongjia is a renowned primeval forest area and a World Natural Heritage Site, famous for its mysterious legends of wild men, rich biodiversity, and unique alpine scenery. Here's a detailed travel guide to help you plan an unforgettable trip to Shennongjia: --- ### **1. Best Time to Visit** - **Seasonal Features**: - **Spring/Summer (May-September)**: A summer resort with an average temperature of around 20°C. Enjoy azalea blooms and cascading waterfalls. Ideal for hiking. - **Autumn (October)**: The forests turn vibrant colors with red leaves covering the mountains. The best season for photography. - **Winter (December-March)**: Covered in snow, suitable for skiing (International Ski Resort is open), but some scenic areas may be closed. - **Recommendation**: June-August or October. Avoid the rainy season (July-August may have short periods of heavy rainfall). --- ### **2. Recommended Core Attractions** 1. **Shennongding Scenic Area** (Must-visit) - The "Roof of Central China" (altitude 3106.2m). Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the sea of clouds. - Attractions: Shennong Valley ("Shennong's First Scenery"), Banbiyan (unique rock formations), and Jinhou Ridge (primeval forest). - Tickets: CNY 130 (including Dajiu Lake). 2. **Dajiu Lake National Wetland Park** - A high-altitude wetland with dreamy morning mist, known as the "Hulunbuir of Hubei." - Highlights: Deer Park (you can feed sika deer), reflections in Lake No. 2, and sunset at Lake No. 5. - Transportation: Requires a transfer to the scenic area bus (CNY 70/person). 3. **Guanmen Mountain** - Top choice for families, featuring a natural museum, a giant panda house (home to the Olympic panda "Yunyun"), and an underground river. 4. **Tiansheng Bridge** - Karst landscape with a waterfall cascading from a cave, and a boardwalk winding through it. 5. **Tianyan Scenic Area** - Rainbow Bridge spans the canyon, a frequent site of wild man sightings. Stunning autumn foliage. --- ### **3. Transportation Guide** - **How to Get There**: - **Airplane**: The nearest airport is Shennongjia Hongping Airport (flights from Wuhan/Chongqing during peak season), but flights are limited. Most people choose to fly to Yichang or Shiyan. - **High-speed Rail**: To Xingshan Station (Yichang direction), then transfer to a bus to Muyu Town. - **Self-drive**: Yichang → Hurong Expressway → Shennongjia (approx. 2 hours). Many mountain roads require careful driving. - During peak season, there are scenic sightseeing buses (departing from Muyu Town/Pingqian Town). --- ### **4. Accommodation Recommendations** - **Muyu Town** (main distribution center): - High-end: Kangdi Junlan Hotel (hot springs), Arcadia Forest Hotel. - Cost-effective: Shennongjia Villa, Huazhu B&B. - **Pingqian Town** (near Dajiu Lake): - Recommended: Huaxu Hotel (newly opened, clean and comfortable). - **Unique Experience**: Choose a wooden cabin in the mountains or tent camping (confirm safe areas in advance). --- ### **5. Itinerary Suggestions** - **Day 1**: Muyu Town → Guanmen Mountain → Shennong Altar (altar, thousand-year-old fir king) → Tiansheng Bridge. - **Day 2**: Shennongding (Xiaolongtan, Shennong Valley, Banbiyan) → Stay overnight in Pingqian Town. - **Day 3**: Dajiu Lake morning mist → Tianyan Scenic Area in the afternoon (or return trip). --- ### **6. Precautions** 2. **Equipment**: Hiking shoes, windproof jacket (large temperature difference on the mountaintop), raincoat, sunscreen. 3. **Safety**: - Do not deviate from the boardwalk. Beware of wild animals (such as wild boars). - Some sections of the road are icy in winter, and snow chains are required. 4. **Environmental Protection**: Do not pick plants or litter. 5. **Altitude Sickness**: Shennongding is at a high altitude. Avoid strenuous exercise. --- ### **7. Food Recommendations** - Specialties: Cured pork knuckle hot pot, rock ear mushroom and chicken soup, Shennongjia wild potatoes, cold water fish. - Snacks: Zha Guangjiao (corn flour mixed with chili peppers), Baogu Baba (corn cake). - Recommended Restaurants: "Yesaiyuan" and "Xiangyesai" in Muyu Town. --- ### **8. Unique Experiences** - **Stargazing Photography**: Dajiu Lake has little light pollution at night, and the Milky Way is clear in summer. - **Hiking and Exploration**: Laojun Mountain uninhabited area (requires a guide, only for experienced hikers). - **Cultural Experience**: Watch the "Secrets of Shennongjia" live performance (Muyu Town). --- Shennongjia is suitable for travelers who love nature and adventure. Plan your route in advance,

💕A place where you don’t want to leave once you arrive, even the wind is sweet! Shennongjia is really comfortable and the scenery is very beautiful [ThumbsUp][ThumbsUp][ThumbsUp] Stay at Arcadia Forest Hotel in Shennongjia. The places for taking photos and checking in in the hotel are also beautiful. The Shennongjia Mountain Road surrounds the scenic area and it takes one or two hours to climb the mountain road between the scenic areas. In addition, the climbing and taking photos in the scenic area are very photogenic.

- Shennongjia Crown Holiday Hotel: - Location: No. 2, Airport Road, Hongping Town, Shennongjia Forest District, Hubei Province. - Price: Average consumption is about CNY 672. - Features: Surrounded by forests 360 degrees, 1,700 meters above sea level, average temperature is about 21 degrees, there are enthusiastic wild people welcome gifts, Tiffany's constant temperature water curtain swimming pool, children's playground, gym and other facilities, the room has floor-to-ceiling windows, the bathroom has a bathtub, the bedding is comfortable, and opening the curtains is a green natural oxygen bar. - Shennongjia Arcadia Forest Hotel: - Location: 38.4 kilometers straight from the city center. - Features: With nature and ecology as the theme, it is located in Shennongjia National Forest Park, Hubei. It has a variety of room types such as forest view rooms, luxury suites and family rooms. The rooms incorporate natural elements and the windows are forests. The hotel has good sound insulation and sanitation, and has entertainment facilities such as a gym, swimming pool, and spa center, as well as outdoor adventure activities such as hiking and cycling. - Shennongjia Kangdijunlan Hotel: - Location: Located in the center of Muyu Town, Shennongjia National Tourist Resort, there are nearby attractions such as Tiansheng Bridge, Shennong Altar, and Guanmen Mountain Scenic Area. It is only a 30-minute drive to Shennongding Scenic Area, a 20-minute drive to Zhonghe International Ski Resort, and a 50-minute drive to Shennongjia International Ski Resort. It is only about 50 minutes drive from Xingshan High-speed Railway Station. - Facilities and services: It has 313 luxurious rooms with different styles. Each room has an area of 60 square meters and an independent viewing terrace. The restaurant has 285 dining seats and private VIP rooms. The children's playground is located on the third floor of the hotel. There are also Tanggong KTV, Qingquanjian Health Center, chess and card rooms and other leisure and entertainment venues, equipped with various meeting rooms and multi-function halls for 10-500 people. Comfortable hotel - City Convenience Hotel (Shennongjia Muyu Town Bus Station Store): - Location: No. 11, Chulin Road, Muyu Town, Shennongjia Forest District, Hubei Province. - Price: Average consumption is about CNY 170. - Shennongjia Chuyu International Hotel: - Location: B Zone, Shennong Ecological Culture Square, Sandao Street, Songbai Town, Shennongjia Forest District, Hubei Province. - Price: Average consumption is about CNY 210. - Shennongjia Huiyuan International Hotel: - Location: Located at the entrance of Muyu Town, the gathering place for Shennongjia tourists. - Facilities: The building area is more than 20,000 square meters, with the design elements of Shennongjia "World of Trees", "Ocean of Flowers", "Kingdom of Wild Animals" and unique mysterious culture. The first floor has a banquet hall that can accommodate 300 people for dining, 16 luxury private rooms, a large conference and performance bar of nearly 1,000 square meters, etc.; the second floor has small dining private rooms and luxury large packages, luxury KTV private rooms, chess and card rooms, etc.; the third to sixth floors are guest room areas, with 248 guest rooms, including 8 luxury suites; the seventh floor is a conference area, with multi-function video conference rooms and round table conference rooms. Economy homestay - Hidden Encounter•Xiangxi Shuixie Homestay (Shennongjia Muyu Town Xiangxi Commercial Street Store): - Location: 41.1 kilometers straight from the city center, in Muyu Business District. - Features: Score 4.7 points, "elegant environment" and "good location", with mountain view rooms and butler service, low-priced rooms are often sold out. - Unseen Mountain Resort Meisu (Shennongjia Muyu Town Xiangxi Street Store): - Location: 41.1 kilometers straight from the city center, in Muyu Business District. - Features: Score 4.8 points, "clean and hygienic" and "good service", with mountain view rooms and butler service. - Shennong Wowo Boutique Homestay (Pingqian Ancient Town Store): - Location: 61 kilometers straight from the city center, in Dajiuhu. - Features: Score 4.7 points, "clean and hygienic" and "enthusiastic landlord", with a good view outside the window.

A 'World Heritage' site in China, surrounded by the clouds, the 'Primitive Forest Hotel'. Here, I saw the sea of clouds for the first time, above 1600 meters, without any altitude sickness. Coming to the Arcadia Forest Hotel, you can truly eat, stay, and play in the 'Primitive Forest'. It's simply amazing!

⭕ Temperature Reference 🔆 The average winter temperature in Shennongjia is -5℃ to 5℃, friendly for people from the south, and children can easily adapt. · ⭕ Shennongjia Zhonghe International Ski Resort 👉 Located at the Jiuhuping Tourist Distribution Center in Shennongjia, it has 13 ski trails with gentle and long slopes, suitable for beginners. ⚡ Opening hours: 2023/12/15-2024/3/10 (subject to ski resort notice) Ticket: 160/person/day (includes skis, ski boots, ski poles; snowboard does not include ski poles) Bring your own ski equipment: 100/person/day; Spring Festival 200/person/day Business hours: 8:00-17:00 (ticket sales and park entry stop at 15:00) Entertainment items: snow tubing, snow spinning, zorbing, snow tanks, snowmobiles, snow banana boats, bumper balls (all charged) · ⭕ Shennongjia International Ski Resort 👉 Located in Niuchangping, Hongping Town, Shennongjia Forest District, the ski resort has a total of 8 ski trails for advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels, suitable for skiers of all stages. Opening hours: 2023/12/01-2024/03/09 (subject to ski resort notice) Ticket: Discounted price 199/person/day (includes skis, ski boots, ski poles; snowboard does not include ski poles) Bring your own ski equipment: 100/person/day; Spring Festival 200/person/day Business hours: 8:30-17:00 Entertainment items: snow tubing, snowmobiles, snow off-road vehicles, snow speedboats, snow banana boats (all charged) · ⭕ Accommodation (5-star) Shennongjia Kangdi Junlan Hotel (Muyu Town Center) Shennongjia Crowne Plaza Hotel (Hongping Town) Shennongjia Arcadia Forest Hotel (near Rainbow Valley Resort Area) · ⭕ Clothing Suggestions ❤ Clothes: Wear soft, moisture-absorbing, breathable thermal underwear or sweaters/fleece. Outerwear should be windproof, waterproof, warm, and breathable thick down jackets or professional ski jackets. ❤ Pants: Wear soft, moisture-absorbing, breathable thermal underwear + thin cotton pants + outer pants/professional ski pants. ❤ Shoes: Lightweight, warm, thick-soled non-slip shoes/snow boots/professional ski shoes + cotton socks. ❤ Hat: It is best to cover the ears, and if necessary, wear a mask to prevent facial frostbite. Recommended are Lei Feng hats or other ear-protecting hats. ❤ Gloves: Choose cotton gloves or fleece gloves with separated fingers. For operating cameras or phones, buy ones with touch screen functionality. · ⭕ Skiing Precautions ❤ Be sure to do a full warm-up before hitting the slopes to fully activate all joints and avoid sports injuries. ❤ Skiers with poor vision should not wear contact lenses and metal-framed glasses while skiing. It is best to wear resin-made glasses and professional ski goggles to avoid snow blindness. ❤ Try to wear professional ski clothing. Do not wear knee-length warm clothing to avoid movement restrictions that can cause injuries. ❤ When skiing, it is best to wear professional ski gloves and avoid cotton or wool gloves to prevent scratches and frostbite. · ⭕ Recommended Route D1 Various locations - Yichang, Hubei D2 Yichang - Three Gorges Dam - Muyu Town D3 Muyu Town - Zhonghe International Ski Resort D4 Muyu Town - Dalongtan - Shennongding - Shennongtan D5 Muyu Town - Shennongjia International Ski Resort D6 Muyu Town - Yichang · - Specializing in parent-child travel for 10 years, only doing more professional parent-child travel - Click the Ctrip card below↓↓ to learn more about the product details ~

[Shennongjia-Arcadia Forest Resort Hotel] Live in the wonderland of the forest, hidden on the roof of central China and embedded in the forest. The full name of the hotel is Shennongjia Arcadia Forest Hotel Detailed address: Longjiangping International Ecological Tourism Resort, Shennongjia Forest District, Hubei Province Hotel Highlights Because of the high location, it is nice to watch the sunrise here. The surrounding environment is very quiet. Surrounded by trees, the air is very good, which is very conducive to a good rest here. About the heated swimming pool: The swimming pool is free to use and the temperature is comfortable. You need to take your room card to register for a locker. You can bring your own swimsuit, which is also for sale. You can change in the room and put on a bathrobe before going out. About the ski resort: Longlongping Ski Resort belongs to the resort. It is the only ski resort in Shennongjia open at night. The lights are very romantic, as if you are in a Nordic fairy tale kingdom. It is a 5-minute drive or half an hour walk from the hotel. There is usually a free shuttle bus. When it's full, leave immediately. Friends who like skiing can stay here. About dining: The hotel includes a buffet breakfast, which is very rich. Other meals can be eaten in Muyu Town or ordered at the hotel. The price is quite reasonable. The hotel is located in the core area of ​​Shennongjia Tourism, 1.1 km from Shennongjia It is about 6 kilometers from Muyu Town, the tourist distribution center of Shennongjia, and it is also very convenient to visit Shennongjia

🔥❄️Hey guys, I'm back again! This time I want to take you to Shennongjia in winter, a frozen wonderland that is more beautiful and cheaper than the Northeast, and only a 2-hour flight from Guangzhou! ❄️🔥 ✨As a guide who has been to Shennongjia 100 times, I want to tell you that this is really a ski resort with a very high cost-effectiveness! The southern ski resort with a temperature above 0°C allows you to enjoy skiing while appreciating the magnificent scenery of the snowy forest. Moreover, the lowest airfare in January is only 300+! 🚀 ❄️Regarding the snow scene, I want to say that snowing, like raining, is a very temporary weather phenomenon. So, if you want to come to Shennongjia to see the snow scenery during the winter vacation or Spring Festival, remember to choose a time when there is a snowfall forecast! The forecast shows that there will be snowfall in January and February, so your winter vacation and Spring Festival trip will definitely be wonderful! 🎉 🚁As for transportation, you can choose high-speed rail or plane. If you want to be more convenient and faster, airplane is definitely your first choice. It's very convenient to fly directly from Guangzhou to Yichang in 2 hours, and then transfer to Shennongjia by transportation! And the lowest transfer price in January is only ￥372! 😍 🏨For accommodation, I recommend you stay at the five-star Conti Junlan Arcadia Forest Hotel. The environment here is beautiful and the service is first-class, which will definitely give you a comfortable accommodation experience. Moreover, the hotel also offers a variety of activities and delicious food to make your journey in Shennongjia more colorful! 🍴🌲 In short, Shennongjia is a tourist destination that is very worth visiting. If you want to take a spontaneous trip during the winter vacation or the Spring Festival, you might consider Shennongjia. The beautiful scenery, delicious food, and hospitable people here will definitely make your journey an unforgettable one! 🌟🌈