2025 Macheng Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

🌈🌈 Macheng, Hubei, is a place name full of poetry. Here lies a unique destination: Guifeng Mountain. And when Guifeng Mountain is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the blooming 🌸 azaleas. Every year from March to April, Guifeng Mountain transforms into a sea of flowers as the azaleas burst into full bloom. ☘️ In the vibrant spring months of March and April, as the first gentle breeze sweeps across Guifeng Mountain, the azaleas begin to quietly bloom all over the mountain. They blossom in the ⛰️ mountains, among the 🌳 trees, and in every corner, competing for attention with nature's most dazzling colors. These 🌼 flowers, some in bud, some half-open, each seem to tell a story of spring. 🎊 Their colors are truly captivating. Pink, red, purple… azaleas of various hues intertwine, creating a breathtaking painting. 🌄 Standing on the mountaintop, as far as the eye can see, the azaleas resemble countless stars, adorning the entire mountain with poetic beauty. ✨ Strolling along the paths of Guifeng Mountain, the air is filled with a refreshing fragrance. Pause occasionally to quietly admire the clusters of azaleas, and you'll discover that each blossom possesses its own unique charm and posture. 💐 The azaleas with dew-kissed petals appear even more delicate and charming, like maidens just awakened from a dream. 💫 In addition, Macheng's unique customs and beautiful scenery are not to be missed. Ancient architecture, tranquil old villages… all offer a unique travel experience. As night falls, the starlit sky creates a dreamlike atmosphere. 🎈🎈 In short, Guifeng Mountain in Macheng, Hubei, is a place full of poetic charm. The blooming 🌺 azaleas from 【March to April】 add a touch of romance and poetry to this place. 👉 If you haven't been here yet, take some time to experience this gift of nature❗️

Macheng, Hubei, the ancestral home of most Sichuanese people||Where is your ancestral home? Macheng, Hubei, Xiaoganxiang. When I was a child, I often heard my grandfather say that our ancestors came from "Huguang filling Sichuan." After two brothers entered Sichuan, they divided an iron pot, one branch went to Jiajiang, and the other went to Rong County. Twenty years later, I came to Macheng in person, and the ancient Xiaoganxiang was no longer there: life is like a dream, stepping on the homeland of my ancestors hundreds of years ago; I tried the fire-baked cake and fish noodle soup that I had never eaten before, and bought meat cake to take home to my grandfather. Life is colorful, and there is a strong sense of unreality. Transportation: The high-speed train from Wuhan is the closest, Hankou-Macheng North is about 40 minutes

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📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation 📷 Photo Spots 🍜 Local Cuisine 🏠 Accommodation 1.Highness Hotel 💡 Tips

🎈Hi, everyone! Today, let's explore the beautiful Guifeng Mountain in Huanggang. 📍Attraction address: Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area, Guishan Town, Macheng City, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. This is a treasure trove of nature! 🚌Transportation: 🚗If you drive, take the G42 Wuma Expressway or G45 Daguang Expressway to Macheng City, then take Dujuan Avenue up the mountain. The road is smooth and unobstructed. 🚌Public transportation is also very convenient! Take bus No. 10 or No. 13 to the Passenger Transport Center Station in Macheng City, then transfer to a tourist bus directly to Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area to start your journey easily. 🌸Must-see attractions: 🌺Azalea Sea: From April to May every year, the azaleas here bloom like a magnificent ocean. The scene is simply breathtaking, and it is definitely the best time to visit. 🐢Magical Turtle Head: The mountain is formed by huge exposed granite rocks, majestic and awe-inspiring, known as the "world's number one turtle," showcasing the wonders of nature. 🌳Guifeng Gorge: A valley surrounded by cliffs, with beautiful scenery and fresh air, like a fairyland on earth. 🎟Ticket information: Peak season (usually during the azalea blooming season): CNY 110/person. Although it's a bit expensive, it's definitely worth it. Off-season: CNY 70/person. Note: Ticket prices may vary with the season and scenic area policies. Please refer to the scenic area announcement. 💡Tips: Be sure to pay attention to safety when playing, follow the scenic area regulations, and do not climb mountains or touch cultural relics at will. Respect local customs and beliefs, maintain good tourist quality, and let's travel in a civilized manner and leave good memories. 😉Come to Guifeng Mountain in Huanggang and start an unforgettable adventure! 💖

The Hunan restaurant in Yintai, Xiasha is unforgettable. Every dish is a classic, spicy and delicious 😋 I have been here with my colleagues many times, and I can eat several bowls of rice every time 🥩 Freshly fried beef The beef is spicy and tender, and the aroma is overflowing as soon as it is served It is tender and juicy, spicy and delicious 🌶️ Chili fried meat A really delicious home-cooked dish 😭 Bright color, unique flavor, spicy and tender 🦐 Ouyang prawns The prawns are opened and the shrimp line is removed, and the shrimp shell is almost peeled off The quality of the shrimp is good, it is quite fresh, and the shrimp meat is firm and chewy 🦐

Dance with the mountains⛰ Whisper with the trees Take a spontaneous reverse trip with your sisters👭🏻⛰ - 🗺 Follow my check-in route: Osmanthus Garden → General's Building → Sandao Pass → Eighteen Arhats Rest Point → Golden Bell Peak → Mountain Loop Trail → Glass Walkway → Camel Peak Service Point → Clear Water Pond → Return Check-in points: ✔ Hero Slope: A staircase carved into a huge rock⛰ Winding🏞 along the way, you can take photos with the peaks ✔ Golden Bell Peak: You can overlook the entire Peak Scenic Area, the scenery is really beautiful The grandeur of "When you reach the top, you can see all the small mountains at a glance" is fully displayed ✔ Mountain Loop Trail: Walking on the mountain loop🛤 trail feels like an endless staircase Mountain loop🏞 trail, glass walkway Every spot is the best place for parent-child👭 interaction The mountain is not high🏞 but every step is a scene ✔ Jade Rabbit Peak: Every step feels like stepping into a fairyland, perfect for selfies In front of the glass walkway on the mountain loop trail It feels like crossing into the "Endless Staircase" of the World Rendering Contest, every step intertwines sci-fi and reality🏞 ✔ Camel Peak: The highest peak in the scenic area, also has a glass walkway Those who like thrills can challenge themselves The magnificence and steepness of the Danxia landform🏞 Allows both adults and children to enjoy nature safely ✔ Water Park: Climb🧗‍♀ the mountain⛰, have fun at the water park It's really relaxing😎, there are many water park projects A day's itinerary ends happily Stay at a nearby hotel at night, I stayed at Bishui Danxin in the scenic area, the design is very elegant Go shopping and eat together, experience the local customs and culture👭

In our country, there is such a place, it is a small county town at the junction of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui provinces, known as the 'First Hometown of Generals in China'. Have you been there? Curious friends might ask, where exactly is this small county town hidden at the junction of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui provinces, known as the 'First Hometown of Generals in China'? What different landscapes are there? With these questions and curiosity, let's talk about Macheng today. Macheng City is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Hubei Province, managed by Huanggang City. Macheng City is located in the northeastern part of Hubei Province, in the northern part of Huanggang City, at the junction of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui provinces, with a total area of 3,747 square kilometers. In the first year of the Daxiang period of the Northern Zhou Dynasty (579 AD), Macheng County was first established. During the Ming Dynasty, Huang'an County was established. In 1986, Macheng was changed from a county to a city. Macheng City is the ancient battlefield of the Battle of Baiju in 'The Art of War by Sun Tzu', the birthplace of the 'Huguang Filling Sichuan' movement, and the source of the 'Huangma Uprising'. The Red Fourth Army and the Red Twenty-eighth Army were born here, and 36 founding generals of the Republic, including Wang Shusheng and Chen Zaidao, came from here, earning it the title of 'First Hometown of Generals in China'.

The summer vacation has arrived, making it a perfect time to visit nearby homestays that are surrounded by mountains and water, offer good accommodation, delicious food, and are not too far for a self-drive trip. It's ideal for several families to stay together, eat, drink, and have fun. Location: Fulingwo Health Farm, Macheng Transportation: It takes about 2 hours to drive from Wuhan city, with 1.5 hours on the highway and the remaining half hour on the national road. There is also a short section of mountain road, which is easy to drive on. After all, the best mountains and waters are in the mountains, and the scenery along the way is superb. Accommodation: Our group of 7 families stayed in Courtyard No. 5, Lotus Courtyard, which has 7 bedrooms. The courtyard is in the shape of a quadrangle as shown in Picture 1, with a large living room with a simple open kitchen. The 7 rooms surround the living room without interfering with each other. The living room has a mahjong table, and the courtyard is very spacious with a fish tank. All three houses have eaves, so you can sit in the corridor and daze when it rains, which is very comfortable. The bedrooms are clean and tidy, fully equipped, and all have private bathrooms. Dining: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are charged separately. Breakfast costs 15 yuan per serving, and lunch and dinner are ordered separately. The farm has a large canteen, which is about a ten-minute walk from the accommodation courtyard. It's quite far, with uphill and downhill paths and winding roads, but it's convenient to drive. Although the dining area is far, separating the restaurant, entertainment, and accommodation is quite interesting. The prices are not expensive and quite reasonable. Breakfast is rich, and lunch and dinner are authentic local flavors and delicious. Surrounding Entertainment: It is considered a very large centralized homestay. Between the accommodation and the restaurant, many plots are divided for planting flowers and vegetables. There is a large flat area between the accommodation courtyards where children can play football, fly kites, and play music. Next to the restaurant, there are supporting entertainment facilities, including outdoor KTV equipment, bonfire parties, barbecue areas, fish feeding, and a water play area. Here, our ten or so children played wildly for two days, getting wet countless times. In summary, this place is very suitable for several families to spend a weekend or a short holiday together. You don't need to worry about the children as they have plenty to play with, and the adults can completely relax, occasionally enjoy parent-child activities, and eat directly when it's time.

💯 Best Viewing Point of the Scenery in Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area 🌿 Panoramic Floor-to-Ceiling Windows with Lake and Mountain Views 🏡Accommodation Yunmeng Rugu Homestay (Macheng Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area Store) Located within the Scenic Area Facing Guifeng Mountain, with Guifeng Lake in sight Fully equipped, beautiful scenery, KTV, Mahjong Room Indoor Children's Park, Outdoor Children's Park... Guifeng Mountain with an altitude of a thousand meters, a summer resort in Hubei Province Forest coverage, misty clouds, clear streams, and green pools The scenic area also has a net array for forest climbing, off-road motorcycles New Zealand scooters, bouncing clouds, slides, sky mirror, and many other activities to play

Who would have known? Growing up, I never heard of Guifeng, and after visiting once, I began to feel regret for not coming sooner! This peak, unknown to 99% of the people in Jiangxi, is more worth climbing than the famous Wugong Mountain and Lushan! Few people, niche, quiet, and not crowded Stunningly beautiful original Danxia landform, perilous and magnificent ⛰️: Yiyang Guifeng 📍: Yiyang County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province 🚄Take the high-speed train to 【Yiyang Station】, or transfer to Yiyang Station from Shangrao Station and then take the scenic area shuttle bus 🚌5r/person 🎫: 60/person 🚶‍♀️Hiking routes⬇️ ✅Xiake Line—Experience the grand aesthetics of Xu Xiake's travels The whole journey on foot🚶‍♀️takes about 1.5h, remember to wear comfortable hiking shoes Visitor Center - Zhanqi Peak - Xiake Cliff - 36 Peaks Education Point (Area with small waterfalls on the cliffs) - Century Path - Hero Slope - Wobo Bridge Pier - Return trip ✅Full route—The mountains rise and fall, overlapping each other, as if wandering in a traditional Chinese landscape painting~ The whole journey on foot takes 3.5h or more Visitor Center - Zhanqi Peak - Ancient Camphor Tree - One-Line Sky - General Tower - Sandaokou - Yutu Peak - Golden Bell Peak (top recommended!) - Glass Walkway - Camel Peak (the highest peak) - Qingshui Pier - Return trip Hot spots🔥 ■Hero Slope: The slope is difficult to climb, with winding stone steps and steep inclines, and there are almost no handrails on the uphill section, which is super thrilling! ■One-Line Sky: Formed by the parallel connection of Guifeng and Woniufeng, the gorge is nearly a hundred meters high, ten meters long, and three feet wide, passing through the gorge and looking up at the peak view ■Camel Peak: Those without courage should not ascend Camel Peak, reaching the top is a true act of heroism! This is the highest peak of Guifeng, steep and precipitous, with the ascent involving nearly 90-degree cliff steps, thrilling and exciting! ■Guifeng Lake: Nestled among the peaks, Guifeng Lake offers a natural panorama of the Guifeng Danxia stone forest as you boat on the lake~ Travel tips⚠️ ■It can be a bit chilly in the early morning and evening from April to May, so you can bring a thin windbreaker to protect against temperature differences ■Before setting out, remember to get a paper map, as there are many optional hiking routes, so measure your strength~ The Xiake Line I climbed was not very tiring, and I tested that I could still play the next day! ■There are small shops and post stations on the mountain, suitable for light travel ■You can take a slide down the mountain

April is the enchanting springtime for humanity, and Macheng is the place to admire azaleas. How can one miss out on flower viewing in spring, and how can flower viewing be complete without azaleas? The azaleas of Turtle Peak Mountain in Macheng, Hubei, belong to the alpine variety, with their blooming season stretching from late April to the May Day holiday. The azaleas here are of a single variety, hence their color is especially pure. During the peak bloom, the azaleas cover the entire mountain like flames, and only by seeing it for yourself will you understand what is meant by 'the mountain glows red with azaleas'. 📍Detailed Address: Hubei Province, Huanggang City, Macheng City, Turtle Mountain Town 🚉Travel Tips: 🚅By high-speed train: Macheng North—transfer to a shuttle bus to the north gate of Turtle Peak Mountain scenic area 🚗By car: Search for 'Macheng Turtle Peak Mountain scenic area' to get there ❤Recommended Reasons: 1️⃣Large scale, the bloom is quite spectacular 2️⃣Old trees, if you look carefully, you can also find the 'Azalea King' and its successors! 3️⃣Great for photography 🎫Ticket Information: RMB¥: 150 yuan (including scenic area shuttle), cable car one-way 60 yuan 🗓Itinerary Suggestions: It is recommended to take the cable car directly to the mountain top and walk down. You can also hike up and take the cable car down, depending on your physical strength. Those who walk the entire way are true heroes. (The shuttle bus goes directly to the cable car entrance). 📝Tips: 🌸To take beautiful photos, be sure to wear light-colored clothing, white or beige is preferred. Do not wear red as it blends in with the sea of flowers and is not photogenic. 🌸The mountain top is over a thousand meters above sea level, so if the elderly or children are going up in the morning or afternoon, it is advised to bring a windbreaker. 🌸During holidays, the place is crowded and there may be queues for the cable car, so it is recommended to travel early. 🌸Travel civilly, take care of the plants🌿, and please do not pick or break the flowers.

🌺 With the arrival of spring, the azaleas on Guifeng Mountain bloom on schedule. They come in shades of red or pink, deep or light, like colors on nature's palette, freely splashed across this land. They sway in the spring breeze, blooming with the most beautiful smiles, as if telling the stories of spring. 🔆 Route features: Macheng Guifeng Mountain boasts more than 100,000 acres of wild azaleas, known as 'the most stirring red sea of flowers at 30 degrees north latitude' ⏱ Best time to see the flowers: April - May 📍 Location: Guifeng Town, Macheng City, Huanggang, Hubei Province

The scenic area is a national AAAA-level scenic spot, located on the southern foot of the central section of the Dabie Mountains, bordering Guishan Town and Zhangjiafan Town in the eastern part of Macheng, with a planned area of 73.8 square kilometers. The main attractions include the magical Turtle Head, the vast azalea flower sea, the Anti-Japanese War victory site, the stone inscriptions by Dong Biwu, the Azalea Expo Park, Guifeng Lake, Guifeng Mountain International Sports Turtle Valley, the mountain outdoor exploration playground, Guifeng Gorge, the Dabie Mountains Spirit Red Culture Exhibition Hall, etc., among which Guifeng Mountain is the core park of the Huanggang Dabie Mountains World Geopark. Scenic area guide map (Image 2). The scenic area has two entrances, the north and south gates, with the north gate having direct access to the highway, which is very convenient. After entering the scenic area through the north gate, take a vehicle from the tourist center stop (Image 3) to reach the entrance of Yunfeng Stone Path, and from there, officially start climbing the mountain. Xiuxian Terrace (Image 4) You can see the cableway (Image 5), which indeed has limited capacity Jiulong Pine (Image 6), one of the strange pines of Guifeng Mountain After climbing for almost 1 hour, I finally saw the azaleas, which instantly revitalized my spirit (Image 7) Azalea Flower King (Image 8), with more than 600 years of tree age, a root has grown 56 azalea trees The distant Turtle Tower (Image 9) and the glass walkway on the dangerous knife edge (Image 10), this is a side path, but I was too tired to walk there after climbing up Azalea flower sea (Images 11~15), Guifeng Mountain has a contiguous area of more than 100,000 mu of ancient azalea communities. The azalea varieties here are very pure, mainly red, with rich flower shapes, bright colors, and beautiful postures. Experts have determined that the growth cycle of the ancient azalea communities on Guifeng Mountain is nearly a million years, and its area, age, density, beauty of flower color, and preservation are unparalleled in Central China and rare in the whole country. Tiansuo Rock (Image 16), a huge semi-suspended rock formed by long-term geological action The iconic landscape of the scenic area, the world's number one turtle (Image 17), is formed by a huge exposed granite rock mountain, which is handsome and upright with a majestic posture, and has an elevation of 1260 meters. Its shape resembles a giant turtle that has been asking the sky for blessings for thousands of years. The turtle head looks up at the sky, seeking blessings for the world, hence the name 'Add Years Top'. Longevity Stone Path Exit (Image 18), a cute cartoon turtle South Gate Guanshan'ao bus stop (Image 19), the whole bus ride is quite orderly PS: 1. April and May each year are the seasons when the azaleas on Guifeng Mountain are in full bloom, and it is also the peak tourist season. However, the management of the scenic area during peak periods still needs to be improved. We were supposed to go to the cableway waiting point by bus, but for some reason, we were taken directly to the Yunfeng Stone Path waiting point. Later, we had to ask around to find out that if we wanted to take the cableway, we had to walk back, and it would take at least 2 hours to queue for the cableway, and there was not a single staff member to guide us through the process. 2. The main attractions of the scenic area are at the top of the mountain, and there are not many attractions during the climb, so it feels very tiring. 3. The scenic area is really large, and to fully enjoy it, you need to have enough time and physical strength.

Guifeng Mountain Guifeng Mountain Hiking Route Guide Guifeng Mountain is quite different in spring and summer, with snow in early spring and azaleas in late spring. The mountains are also beautiful in summer and autumn. The peak season is the rhododendron season, so cars cannot drive into the mountains and must be replaced by scenic sightseeing cars. Cars can be driven in during the off-season. The hiking routes in the scenic area are a bit scattered and you cannot complete them all in one day. Recommendation: Changshou Stone Trail + Yunfeng Stone Trail, a total of eight kilometers, can be completed in one day, and includes the most beautiful and largest sea of ​​wild rhododendrons that has the Guinness World Record.

⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed address: Hubei Floating Bridge River National Wetland Park, located in Macheng City, Hubei Province, you need to drive or take a sightseeing bus to get there, the bus only goes to the town. 🕙Park situation: Free all day. ✅Tour process: Some time ago due to work reasons on a business trip, transferring at Macheng station, just happened to have a colleague who is a local in the county, the colleague wanted to go home to catch up, meet old friends, took me around the county, experience the pace of life in the county. We arrived in the county around nine in the morning, first arranged to stay in a nearby hotel, the hotel is one to two hundred yuan, the environment is okay, first ate some county food nearby, hot dry noodles, stir-fried chestnuts, special meat cake hot pot are quite good, after lunch drove to the county's Floating Bridge River Wetland Park to play. Floating Bridge River Wetland Park is about less than 10 kilometers away from the county, after entering the park, the first thing that comes into view is a super large boundless reservoir, accompanied by the surrounding willow branches, very beautiful for photos, there is a ferry dock by the reservoir, and some ferry boats, tourists can take a boat to play in the water, another end of the road there is a greenway, leading to the forest park, the forest park is shaded by green trees, the wind by the reservoir is very comfortable, it is a blessing for hiking and cycling enthusiasts, it takes about two to three hours to walk around. Because it was a business trip to transfer, due to time constraints did not walk around more, walked around, stayed in the county for one night and then went to work, a bit regretful, heard from locals that there are many other attractions, such as Rhododendron Sea Turtle Peak Mountain, Thousand Year Old Tower Cypress Tower, Magu Fairy Cave, etc., did not have time to visit, next time I come I must stay a few more days. 📌Small Tips: 1. The pace of life in the county is slow, there are many foods, the locals are very hospitable, very comfortable, the transportation in Macheng is very convenient, high-speed rail and trains are accessible in all directions, those interested in the surrounding area can visit. 2. There are also the largest Rhododendron Sea Turtle Peak Mountain, the ancient tower Cypress Tower built in the Tang Dynasty with a history of a thousand years, Magu Fairy Cave, cultural towns and other county features. 3. Local special foods include meat cake hot pot, hot dry noodles, chestnuts, Futian chrysanthemum tea, etc.

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International renowned authority on azaleas, Guan Kaiyun, believes that "the azaleas in Macheng are the most concentrated in distribution, the purest in forest structure, the largest in population area, the oldest in age, the best preserved, the most beautiful in shape, and the most magnificent in landscape among all natural communities of this species that I have seen. It is truly a wonder of the world and can be called the best azalea in the world." Among them, the azaleas on Turtle Peak are the most famous, with their long history, high density, good preservation, and beautiful colors, and have been included in the Guinness World Records of Shanghai. Here, the mountains are covered with rhododendrons, the most beautiful rhododendron sea I have ever seen. Looking from afar, patches of bright red rhododendrons are dazzlingly beautiful. This is the best time to appreciate flowers, and also the peak season for the blooming of azaleas on Turtle Peak Mountain. Go and experience the stunning sea of flowers covering thousands of acres during the May Day holiday. Turtle Peak Mountain

Macheng, Hubei province, China

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