Doesn't the beauty of Mulan Qingliang Village make you want to visit again?
Here's a travel guide for Mulan Qingliang Village:
Scenic Area Overview
Mulan Qingliang Village, located in Liujiashan Village, Caidian Township, Huangpi District, Wuhan City, is one of the eight scenic spots of Mulan Mountain and a national 4A-level scenic area. Covering an area of approximately 10 square kilometers, with the highest elevation exceeding 800 meters, it is Wuhan's highest-altitude, largest, and most trail-rich primitive ecological recreation area. The scenery here varies with the seasons: blooming mountain flowers in spring, cool weather in summer, colorful foliage in autumn, and frosty rime in winter.
Transportation Guide
• Public Transportation:
• Hankou Railway Station, Subway Station Exit B → Take Bus No. 292 (CNY 4) → Huangpi Diao Taidao New Passenger Transport Center (terminal station) → Transfer to Tourist Line No. 802 (CNY 5) directly to Mulan Qingliang Village.
• Take Light Rail Line 1 → Hankou North Station → Transfer to Bus P3 → Huangpi Diao Taidao New Passenger Transport Center (terminal station) → Transfer to Tourist Line No. 802 (CNY 5) directly to Mulan Qingliang Village.
• Jinyintan Avenue Subway Jinyintan Station → Take Bus No. 295 → Huangpi Diao Taidao New Passenger Transport Center (terminal station) → Transfer to Tourist Line No. 802 (CNY 5) directly to Mulan Qingliang Village.
• Self-driving: Wuhan City — Daihuang Expressway — Huangpi — Changling — Shikesong (turn left) — Shicai Line — Mulan Qingliang Village.
Ticket Information
• Ticket price: CNY 70.
• Discounts: Free for children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters tall; half price for children aged 6 to 17. Free for seniors aged 65 and above with valid ID or senior citizen's certificate; half price for seniors aged 60 to 64 with valid ID or senior citizen's certificate. Half price for full-time undergraduate students and below with valid student ID. Free for active-duty military personnel, disabled veterans, retired military officers, people with disabilities, and firefighters with valid ID.
Opening Hours
8:00 am–5:30 pm.
Recommended Routes
• Lake Valley Route: Centered around Tongtian Lake and Jiuzui Lake deep in the mountains, this route connects Zhiyin Valley and Feiliu Valley, which are full of primitive ecological landscapes, rare trees, and exotic plants.
• Canyon Scenic Area: Surrounded by mountains and forests, this area features Tongtian Lake, Baihua Lake, Water Curtain Cave, Nine Dragons Waterfall, and the unique 100-meter Pan Shui Waterfall.
• Folk Culture Area: Liujiashan Village, with a history of nearly a thousand years, is the highest and most remote ancient mountain village in Wuhan. The residential buildings are simple and unsophisticated. The village features ancient ginkgo trees, thousands of acres of green tea, bamboo gardens, small bridges over flowing streams, and mountain farm stays.
• Ancient Village Area: This is the highest point of the scenic area, with an altitude of over 800 meters. From this vantage point, you can enjoy panoramic views of the lake and mountains, organic tea gardens, and idyllic villages, like a real-life Shangri-La.
Featured Attractions
• Chinese Cherry Blossoms: Qingliang Village boasts over 3,200 acres of Chinese cherry blossoms, with over 110,000 trees of more than six varieties, blooming in early, mid, and late stages from early March to late April. During the peak season, the mountains are covered in blossoms for miles, like clouds of rosy hues.
• Ancient Ginkgo Grove: There are over 50,000 ginkgo trees in the two high-altitude natural villages of Liujiashan and Dingjiashan within the scenic area, including nearly 100 ancient ginkgo trees that are over a century old. This is the largest high-altitude ancient ginkgo grove in Wuhan.
• 100-meter Pan Shui Waterfall: Known as a wonder of Central China, this waterfall creates a cool summer retreat with temperatures 6–8°C lower than in the city.
• Xifeng Peak: Located in the eastern part of the scenic area, Xifeng Peak is the highest peak at 870 meters above sea level. With its steep terrain, it is the legendary birthplace of Hua Mulan and the site of an ancient Taiping Heavenly Kingdom battlefield.
Local Specialties
• Huangpi Sanxian: This dish features fish balls, meatballs, and meatloaf, a local specialty of Huangpi.
• Bean Threads: These noodles have a smooth texture and are rich in nutrients, a traditional local snack.
• Ciba: This sweet and soft rice cake is a must-have during festivals and holidays.
• Liuzhi Beihu Lotus Seeds: These lotus seeds are plump and sweet.
• Huangpi Steamed Pork with Sugar: This dish is sweet but not greasy, with tender meat.
• Youmian: These noodles have a chewy texture and are a local specialty.
• Xiazha (Pickled Shrimp): This dish features fresh and flavorful shrimp with a unique taste.
• Ciba Fish: This dish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with delicious fish.
• Glutinous Rice Balls: These rice balls are soft, sweet, and delicious.
• Fried Lotus Root Sandwiches: These sandwiches are tender and crispy.
• Meatloaf: This is a delicious local specialty.
• Yinmi (Steamed Glutinous Rice): This dish is soft, sweet, and delicious.
• Wuhu Silverfish: This fish is fresh and tender.
• Huangpi Zengji: This is a delicious local specialty.
• Qishui Meat: This is a delicious local specialty.
• Qianji Pastries: These pastries are smooth, sweet, and delicious.
Shopping Recommendations
You can buy Huangpi Sanxian, bean threads,