[2025 Jiayu ] Travel Guide for Miquan Lake Tourist Resort (Updated Jun)

Don't stop me! I'm going to Jiayu for spring 🌸 Spring-limited Jiayu is absolutely stunning! Take this guide to unlock N ways to enjoy spring in Jiayu~ Must-Visit Spots 🌾【Tianye Countryside Park】: Studio Ghibli-style countryside, thousands of acres of flowers blooming in rotation. Climb the Wenchang Tower for a panoramic view of the flower fields and green paddies. You can also pick strawberries, cycle along the North Lake Greenway, and gain knowledge at the Agricultural Museum. Best of all, it's free (activity experiences charged), open all day (some sections 8:30 - 17:30). ♨️【Mountain Lake Hot Springs】: 51 hot spring pools built along the lake, containing strontium and fluoride mineral water. Soak while enjoying lake and mountain views in spring—maximum ritual experience! You can also experience sunrise/starry sky hot springs, open 9:00 - 23:00, tickets from 158 yuan (includes hot springs + water park). 🌸【Kangfengyuan Eco-Tourism Area】: Limited-time romantic peach blossom festival from March to April, thousands of acres of peach blossoms in full bloom. Wear Hanfu to join parades, DIY kites, and taste peach blossom wine. Open 8:00 - 18:00, tickets 30 yuan (includes flower viewing + cute animal interactions). 🏯【Two Qiao Park】: Three Kingdoms-themed ancient-style photography spot. Cherry blossoms and crabapple flowers bloom beside ancient pavilions. Climb the Shuangfeng Tower to enjoy the sunset over the three lakes. Stroll along the lakeside path, and if you're lucky, you might encounter a Hanfu gathering. Free admission all day. 🏖️【Miquan Lake Tourism Resort】: Known as "Hubei's Little Maldives," featuring white sand beaches and Instagram-worthy swings. Activities include kayaking, camping, and staying in stargazing rooms. Free entry (activities available 9:00 - 18:00). Food Recommendations 🥘【Wild Lotus Root Hot Pot】: Featured on "A Bite of China," the fresh soup made from starchy lotus roots, every bite tastes like spring. 🍡【Jiayu Lotus Root Sandwich】: Local lotus root filled with tender meat stuffing, crispy outside and tender inside, every bite is pure happiness. 🥖【Luxi Twisted Fried Dough】: A hundred-year heritage, savory and crispy, perfect as a souvenir. 🍬【Handmade Jiayu Sesame Candy】: Rich sesame aroma, sweet but not greasy, you'll fall in love with the first bite. Spring Tips 🧥 Jiayu has big temperature differences between morning and evening in spring, so remember to bring a light jacket. For photos, light-colored outfits look better. 📸 8-10 AM and 4-6 PM offer soft lighting, the best time for photography. 🌿 Fields and flower areas have many insects, so don't forget insect repellent. Also, please view flowers respectfully and don't break branches. Transportation Guide ✈️ From Wuhan Tianhe Airport, it's about a 1.5-hour drive to Jiayu. 🚄 High-speed trains go directly to Jiayu South Station, about 1 hour from Wuhan, 30 minutes from Xianning. 🚗 Driving is also convenient. From Wuhan, take the Wu-Shen Expressway, arriving in 1.5 hours; from Xianning, it's a 40-minute drive with Yangtze River scenery along the way. This spring, come to Jiayu for a poetic rendezvous!

| A seriously underrated hidden gem!.🌟 Jiayu, located on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, is the "back garden" of the Wuhan metropolitan area and the poetic origin of "South has Jiayu" in the Book of Songs. Here, rivers and lakes crisscross, three lakes connect to the vast Yangtze River, thousands of acres of flowers sway in the spring breeze, and thousands of years of Three Kingdoms cultural heritage permeate the area. Jiayu in spring is like an overturned palette—pink peach blossoms, snow-white pear blossoms, golden rapeseed flowers, and fresh green intertwine, complemented by the vast misty waves of the Yangtze River. Every photo you take is a healing masterpiece📸～ ➤ Attractions ❶ [Guanqiao Tianye Country Park]🌾 📍Recommended Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: This is a "spring fairy tale world" hidden in the countryside! As a national agricultural tourism demonstration site, the park has thousands of acres of cherry blossoms, tulips, and peach blossoms blooming in turn, as well as super healing idyllic scenery and parent-child interactive experiences. The best part is climbing the Wenchang Tower and overlooking the entire village surrounded by a sea of flowers and green fields, as if stepping into a Miyazaki animation～ 🕒Opening Hours: Open all day (some attractions 8:30-17:30) 💰Ticket Price: Free (some experience projects are charged separately) ✨Recommended Activities: • Check in at [Tianye Happy Farm] to pick strawberries and organic vegetables, and experience the joy of spring plowing; • Stroll along [Beihu Greenway], where cherry blossoms and February orchids are in full bloom along the way, suitable for cycling or picnics; • Visit the [Agricultural Expo Museum] to learn about Jiayu's farming culture and gain knowledge with your kids～ ❷ [Shanhu Hot Spring]♨️ 📍Recommended Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: Who says you can't enjoy hot springs in spring? Jiayu Shanhu Hot Spring is hidden by the three lakes connected to the Yangtze River. 51 unique hot spring pools are built along the lake, allowing you to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery while soaking in the hot springs, creating a perfect spring atmosphere! The hot spring water is rich in minerals such as strontium and fluorine, which is good for beauty and relieves fatigue～ 🕒Opening Hours: 9:00-23:00 💰Ticket Price: From CNY 158 for adults (including hot springs and water park) ✨Recommended Activities: • Soak in the "sunrise hot spring" in the early morning and watch the mist rise over the lake; • Check in at the popular [lake view hot spring pool] and take beautiful photos with the green mountains and clear waters as the backdrop; • Experience the [starry sky hot spring] at night and feel the tranquility of spring under the stars～ ❸ [Kangfengyuan Ecological Tourism Area]🌸 📍Recommended Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: The "pink romance" of Jiayu's spring is hidden here! Every year from March to April, thousands of acres of peach blossoms are in full bloom, and the "Peach Blossom Festival" is held, with Hanfu parades, kite flying, parent-child hiking, and other activities taking place in turn, as if stepping into the "Peach Blossom Spring" described by Tao Yuanming～ 🕒Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 💰Ticket Price: CNY 30 (including flower viewing area and cute pet interaction) ✨Recommended Activities: • Stroll through the peach forest in Hanfu and take a set of ancient-style photos of "faces and peach blossoms reflecting red"; • Take your kids to experience [kite DIY] and fly kites in the fields; • Taste farm dishes, especially peach blossom wine and fresh lotus root pork rib soup, to experience the fresh taste of spring～ ❹ [Erqiao Park]🌺 📍Recommended Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: A theme park based on the culture of the Three Kingdoms period, made even more romantic by the legend of "Daqiao and Xiaoqiao"! The pavilions and towers in the park have an antique charm. In spring, cherry blossoms, crabapple blossoms, and azaleas bloom in turn, complemented by the lake and waterside pavilions. Every photo you take is a beautiful picture with a traditional Chinese style～ 🕒Opening Hours: Open all day 💰Ticket Price: Free ✨Recommended Activities: • Take a walk along the lakeside path and see the "Erqiao" sculptures complementing the sea of flowers; • Climb the [Shuangfeng Tower] in the evening to enjoy the sunset over the three lakes connected to the Yangtze River. The afterglow on the ancient buildings is super dreamy; • Meet young ladies in Hanfu, and maybe you can team up to take photos of a "thousand-year-old" spring gathering～ ❺ [Miquan Lake Tourist Resort]🌊 📍Recommended Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: Known as the "Little Maldives of Hubei"! Silver beaches, clear lake water, and popular internet-famous swings make it a perfect vacation spot～ In spring, the reeds on the lakeshore turn green, migratory birds inhabit the area, and you can also experience kayaking, camping, and stargazing cabins, suitable for couples or families～ 🕒Opening Hours: Open all day (entertainment projects 9:00-18:00) 💰Ticket Price: Free (some entertainment projects are charged) ✨Recommended Activities: • Build sandcastles and take backlit silhouette photos on the [Silver Beach], pretending to be at the seaside; • Take a cruise on a painted boat and watch water birds skim across the lake. If you're lucky, you can see the beautiful scenery of "lake light and spring scenery complementing each other"; • Stay in a stargazing cabin at night, count the stars through the skylight, and fall asleep to the sound of insects～ ➤ 2-Day Spring Itinerary D1: Idyllic Scenery + Hot Spring Healing Tour 🚗Arrive in Jiayu → [Guanqiao Tianye Country Park] Enjoy flowers and pick strawberries in the morning, have farm food for lunch → Check in at [Shanhu Hot Spring] in the afternoon, enjoy hot springs + take beautiful photos of the lake view → Stay in a lakeside homestay at night and fall asleep to the sound of the river breeze～ D2: Romantic Flower Sea + Cultural Exploration Tour 🌸After breakfast, go to [Kangfengyuan Ecological Tourism Area] to participate in the Peach Blossom Festival activities (Hanfu experience/kite flying) → Have a peach blossom-themed farm lunch → Visit [Erqiao Park] in the afternoon and take ancient-style photos → Go to [Miquan Lake] in the evening to watch the sunset and take a walk on the beach before returning～ ➤ Food Guide 🍢[Jiayu Lotus Root Sandwich]: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with the sweetness of lotus root mixed with the aroma of meat filling, a must-try local specialty! 🍬[Luxi Fried Dough Twists]: Salty, fragrant, and crispy, a century-old brand, perfect as a souvenir～ 🥘[Wild Lotus Root Hanging Pot]: The same style as in "A Bite of China"! Jiayu lotus root is glutinous, sweet, and delicious. Stew a pot of hot soup to warm your body and stomach～ 🍡[Jiayu Sesame Candy]: Traditional handmade, with a rich sesame aroma, sweet but not greasy, suitable for afternoon tea～ ➤ Transportation ✈️ Air: The nearest airport is Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, about 1.5 hours' drive away; Xianning Airport is under construction and will be more convenient in the future～ 🚄 Railway: Jiayu South Railway Station is connected to the high-speed railway, with direct access to Wuhan, Xianning, Yueyang, and other places. It takes 30 minutes to Xianning and 1 hour to Wuhan～ 🚗 Self-driving: Take the Wushen Expressway from Wuhan, 1.5 hours direct; 40 minutes from Xianning, you can enjoy the scenery of the Yangtze River along the way～ ➤ Spring Travel Tips 🧥 The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so bring a light jacket. Wearing light-colored clothes during the day will make your photos look better～ 📸 It is recommended to take photos at popular attractions from 8-10 am and 4-6 pm, when the light is soft and not dazzling～ 🌿 There are many mosquitoes in the countryside, so bring mosquito repellent; take care of the plants when appreciating flowers, and do not pick them at will～

Summer family trip, recommended Miquan Lake Scenic Area Xianning's Miquan Lake Resort Scenic Area, come and check in, it's like being at the "beach", coconut groves, beaches, lounge chairs... the vacation feeling is instant. Besides the beach, there are many places suitable for taking photos, and there are many projects for children to play. You can come and play on ordinary weekends. The fine white sandy beach is not to be missed by children who love to play with sand! The resort area is not well-developed, and many projects are still under construction. There are no suitable places for dining or snack streets around, but to be fair, the park is quite large, and there are currently very few people. Many of the man-made attractions are quite suitable for taking photos. It is said that in the future, projects such as the Three Kingdoms Grassland, Hope Farm, and Yiyang Cedar Country will be gradually completed, which is worth looking forward to. Popular check-in points: 1. Jiaoyin Beach: Known as the Maldives of Hubei, the overall area of the beach is not large. Palm trees, beach loungers, and canvas umbrellas are planted inside, making it suitable for taking beautiful photos. 2. Ancient buildings: Several classic foreign buildings artificially created are next to each other, especially suitable for wedding check-ins. It is recommended to go on a sunny day. 3. Kongming Floating Bridge: The distance of the bridge is not long, connecting the hotel and the Roman Holiday Corridor. In fact, it is quite pleasant to look at the scenery and enjoy the breeze on the bridge. Other entertainment projects are suitable for older children to come and play, such as Dinosaur Park, Jungle Adventure, Electronic Shooting, Go-Karting, etc. There will be music festivals on weekend nights, with many foreign performances. Several inflatable swimming pools are also placed in front of the beach, where children can have water fights. The music festival is affected by the season and weather, so it is best to confirm whether there are performances on the weekend before going. About accommodation The hotel has apartment suites and villas, which can be chosen according to the number of family members traveling. If you don't stay overnight, you can just buy tickets. However, it should be noted that the parking area in the resort is not well planned, and you can only park outside the park. About dining We ate at the eco-restaurant in the resort, farmhouse dishes, the taste was quite good. Honestly, there are not many choices for food in the park. Friends with high requirements for food can choose to drive out of the resort to eat outside. Taking kids 1. Dinosaur Valley This was quite a surprise, I didn't expect there to be so many dinosaurs. After a rough look, there are about a hundred dinosaur models. For children who like dinosaurs, it is really exciting. 2. Outdoor playground The playground is right at the entrance, with rock climbing, climbing nets, jumping clouds, crossing the jungle... all here. Playing these consumes a lot of energy, suitable for children over 4 years old, too young children can't play. 3. Three Kingdoms Cultural Experience Hall Take the children in to listen to the stories of the Three Kingdoms period, see and feel the history, and learn a lot. Address: Xianning Jiayu Miquan Lake Resort

| A whole day of fairy holiday. On the first day of the Mid-Autumn National Day holiday, I took my child to Xian'ning for a day. I took photos and posted them on my friends circle. Everyone thought I went abroad? The photos here are simply too good! Taking photos, watching shows, playing projects, watching fireworks, the day passed unconsciously. Address: Xian'ning City Honey Spring Lake Tourism Resort (direct navigation) Traffic: It is recommended to drive by myself. I set off from Hankou and arrived in 1h. Parking: Free Photo points: 1. Next to the small bus snack bar on the Silver Beach The white beach, coconut trees, and orange small bus, taking photos here is like a seaside vacation, very travel-like. 2. Roman Holiday Corridor Frame composition can produce big pictures in minutes 3. Santorini architecture The blue and white houses built by the lake, like a small castle, are very beautiful and have a holiday feel. 4. Roman Square Wishing Pool The photos here are too much like in Rome! The entire European-style building is very atmospheric, and the photos taken in front of the wishing pool are super beautiful. The photos taken here, friends are asking if they went abroad! 5. Osmanthus forest Opposite the ecological restaurant, there is a large osmanthus forest, and it is now in full bloom. Osmanthus, golden osmanthus, silver osmanthus, all bloomed, so fragrant. In addition to taking pictures, I also watched a day's show. National classic childhood idol parade, magic, Miss Roly-Poly, ten-mile red makeup parade, the evening's "Tang Palace Night Dance", "Acrobatics Performance", "Only This Green", DJ electronic music performance is so exciting! The highlight is the fireworks show! There are every day during the National Day! The fireworks are really beautiful! Super romantic! Be sure to remember to record the video. The only regret is that the time is a bit short, it would be better if it could be longer