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

Looking to experience the breathtaking craftsmanship of nature and the beauty of historical and cultural fusion? The Nanhe Small Three Gorges in Gucheng, Xiangyang is undoubtedly your top choice! Located on the southeastern slopes of the Wudang Mountain range, within Nanhe Town of Gucheng County, this destination has been known as the "Small Three Gorges" since the 57th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign. Here, you’ll find crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush mountains, winding rivers, and mirror-like surfaces. The towering peaks and unique rock formations on both sides create a stunning landscape. Renowned in Central China for its green mountains, clear waters, mysterious caves, peculiar stones, and ancient trees, the area boasts over a hundred scenic spots, including Huanglong Cave, Niangniang Cave, and Xianglu Stone. In addition to its natural beauty, the region is rich in historical and cultural landmarks, such as "Fen Shui Cheng Qing" and "Wenlong Academy," offering a perfect blend of nature and culture. Visitors can enjoy a boat tour to marvel at the magnificent scenery of high gorges and tranquil lakes, or explore the farmhouse museum to experience traditional rural life firsthand. For ultimate relaxation, the Nanhe Hot Springs are a must-visit. Don’t wait—come and embark on an unforgettable travel adventure!

Looking for the perfect summer getaway? Xieshan National Forest Park is your ideal choice! Located 46 kilometers southwest of Gucheng County, facing the ancient city of Xiangyang and adjacent to Wudang Mountain, it is part of the Wudang Mountain range. The park boasts towering trees with a forest coverage rate of 93.3%. The air is fresh, and the annual average temperature is around 12°C, with summer temperatures averaging 22°C, earning it the nickname "China's Southern Summer Resort." The park is rich in natural attractions, including "Xieshan Overlapping Green" and "Large and Small Dressing Tables." From the main peak, Daughter Peak, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Wudang Mountain's Golden Summit, surrounding mountains, rivers, and towns. In addition to its natural beauty, the park has a profound cultural heritage. Eight foreign missionaries once built villas here, and Li Zongren also spent summers in the area. Currently, Xieshan National Forest Park is actively applying for the national 4A-level tourist attraction status, promising even more exciting experiences in the future. Don't miss out!

| Your guide to a secluded tea village. 🌿Highlights ✅ National 4A-level scenic area, featuring 30,000 acres of tea plantations and rich Taoist culture ✅ Fun activities all year round: spring tea picking, cool summer escapes, autumn foliage viewing, and winter folk customs ✅ A hidden gem for rural tourism in Hubei, awarded the title of "China's Most Beautiful Leisure Village" 🚗Getting There 🗺️ By car: Navigate to "Yanhe Village, Wushan Town, Gucheng County." Approx. 1.5 hrs from Xiangyang, 4 hrs from Wuhan. 🚌 Public transport: Take the "Yanhe Tourism Line" directly from Gucheng County; or drive/take a taxi from Beichen Bus Station via "Beichen Avenue > Yincheng Avenue > Fulan Line" 📸Top 4 Must-sees 1. Jade Emperor Sword Tea Plantation ✅ Take stunning photos in the vast tea fields, and experience tea picking/making (recommended for families) ✅ Taste Wushan Jade Emperor Sword, a famous Hubei tea, and watch a tea ceremony performance 2. Yanhe Folk Culture Park ✅ Picturesque farmhouse clusters with views of tea mountains from your window ✅ Stay in a homestay, savor authentic local cuisine, and embrace the slow life 3. Fortune Happy Valley ✅ Petting zoo/water park/children's activities—the perfect choice for kids 4. Banhe Grand Canyon ✅ Explore a pristine canyon, enjoy a Hanfu-themed boat ride, and be amazed by the nighttime light show 🍵Immersive Experiences 🔹 Tea Culture Tour: Tea Museum > Tea Altar > Tea Dance Performance (allow half a day) 🔹 Lunar New Year Festivities: Folk New Year's goods festival, cured meat sampling, rice cake making, and don't forget to stock up on Yunwu Mountain yellow wine 🍴Culinary Delights in Yanhe 🔥 Must-try Dishes ▪️ Yanhe Cured Pork Trotters (packed with collagen) ▪️ Wushan Eight Bowls (authentic farmhouse feast) ▪️ Yunwu Mountain Yellow Wine (perfect with cured meats) 🍴 Recommended restaurants: Tianyi Tea House, Mingxiangyuan (pleasant ambiance, RMB 50-80 per person) 🏡Accommodation Recommendations ✨ Ginkgo Villa: Courtyard-style homestay with tea garden views (RMB 150-300 per person) ✨ Bairi Villa: Private courtyards and mountain-view terraces, ideal for families/couples 💡Tips ⏰ Best time to visit: Tea picking season (Apr-May)/autumn foliage season (Oct-Nov), and the lively winter New Year's goods festival 👟 What to wear: Non-slip sneakers (for hiking), sun hat/umbrella, warm jacket (large temperature difference between day and night in the mountains) 📱 Booking reminder: Book homestays 3+ days in advance for holidays

Xiangyang Cheng'en Temple is located in Gucheng County, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. It is an ancient temple with a history of more than 1,400 years. It was built in the Sui Dynasty, flourished in the Tang Dynasty, and reached its peak in the Ming Dynasty. The temple is not only a national 2A-level tourist attraction but also a provincial forest park and is listed as one of the "Top 100 Famous Buddhist Temples in China." 📍Opening hours: 8:00 am–5:30 pm 📍Address: 45 km southeast of Gucheng County, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province 📍Tickets🎫: CNY 5 The ticket information for Cheng'en Temple may change, so it is recommended to confirm the real-time price through official channels before arrival. 📍Main attractions: ✅Bell Tower and Bronze Bell: There used to be a bell tower and a drum tower in front of the main hall of Cheng'en Temple. The existing bell tower has a bronze bell about 8 feet high and weighing more than 10,000 pounds, which is the largest bronze bell in Hubei Province. ✅Diamond Sutra: The temple preserves the imperial preface of the Diamond Sutra written by Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty. It is written in gold on a blue background, and the color has not faded in 500 years. Natural environment: The natural scenery around Cheng'en Temple is beautiful, with lush vegetation, green mountains, and clear waters. It is known as a treasure land for gathering energy, storing wind, and practicing. 📍Transportation Take a minibus to Gucheng County from Xiangcheng Bus Station in Xiangyang City, get off at the entrance of Cheng'en Temple in Cihe Town, and then take a motorcycle to the scenic spot. 📍Features and legends ✅Woniu Pool: There is a spring called "Shenshui" next to the temple, which is said to be the bathing place of Princess Yang of the Sui Dynasty and has magical curative effects. ✅Princess Yang of the Sui Dynasty: Princess Yang of the Sui Dynasty bathed in the spring water under Cheng'en Temple. ⚠️Tips ✅Safety: The end of the road is the parking lot of Cheng'en Temple, and the parking fee is CNY 10. Please pay attention to safety while driving. ✅Visiting notes: When visiting the main hall and bell tower of Cheng'en Temple, it is forbidden to take photos or touch the Buddha statues at will to protect and respect them. Cheng'en Temple is not only a treasure trove of history and culture but also a good place for self-cultivation. It is suitable for visiting and experiencing its profound cultural heritage during the journey.

✅Family Travel | Team Building Planning | Camping Team Building | Christmas Camping · 『How to Spend Christmas Night⁉️』 Come for a Christmas camping trip with a strong festive atmosphere!! Tea by the Stove | The Best Way to Embrace Winter Pet Park | Cure the Winter Blues with Cuteness BBQ Buffet | A Feast for the Taste Buds and Nature Farmhouse Cuisine | The Aroma is Truly Enchanting Outdoor KTV | A Date with the Stars Tent Mahjong Room Plus, Occasional Bonfire Parties🔥 and Fireworks Shows🎆 · 『Highlights』 1️⃣ Super Photogenic📷 Atmosphere and Scene Setup, Every Shot is a Masterpiece, Perfect for Social Media 2️⃣ Luxurious Tent Hotel, Perfect for Photos, Equipped with Shower and Air Conditioning, Warm in Winter, Just Bring Your Luggage💼 3️⃣ Perfect for Family Travel, Romantic Dates, Friend Gatherings, Team Building, etc. ——— 🚗 1 Hour from Downtown, Easy Roads All the Way

I found a hotel that is both beautiful and cost-effective! The design is light luxury and elegant The facilities and equipment are complete with trendy classics Convenient transportation and life This hotel is really not even entered yet, but you can already see its beauty and high-end design! Every corner gives people a feeling of being carefully designed, especially every small ornament has a special intention! The hotel lobby is not only clean and tidy, but also has no odor, but has a faint fragrance! The hotel facilities and equipment are complete, including multi-functional social lobby space, robot waiters, smart lighting scenes, furniture that combines trendy and classics, 50-hour projection TV and other equipment, which are smart and advanced. The hotel also has a restaurant that provides a variety of breakfasts, as well as a variety of snacks to satisfy friends who love snacks! The hotel is adjacent to the high-speed rail station and Xiangyang Liuji Airport and Wudangshan Airport. It is close to large supermarkets such as Wangheng International Plaza and Yufeng Century Plaza, and life and transportation are very convenient!!

|. Don’t be crowded during the May Day holiday. Hide in the mountains and enjoy a relaxing holiday~ In Xiangyang❗️2 days and 1 night, put down your phone, stay away from the pressure of the city, return to childhood, catch crabs🦀 catch small fish, play with water sticks, count stars✨ While accompanying your children, you can also heal yourself. Day 1️⃣ Drive for 2 hours from Xiangyang to Longtan Village, Gucheng. The village is not big and the scenery is charming. The small mountain gorge of Nanhe River in front of you is green and clear. Drive forward through the village and you will reach the narrow and long canyon river where children can play in the water, catch fish, and go rafting. There are small crabs in the rocky shallows! 🏕️We stayed in the village for one night (there is a villa in the village) Watch the starry sky at night and play childhood games with your children~ It was very quiet at night, and I could only hear the chirping of katydids, which was familiar yet strange. For a moment, I seemed to have returned to that summer 20 years ago. Day 2️⃣ Remember to get up early. As soon as you go out, the beautiful scenery in front of you will be deeply engraved in your mind: the rising sun shining on the mountains, the small boats slowly approaching in the distance, and the lingering smoke from the farmhouses nearby. Everything is so beautiful! 🍃After breakfast, you can go to the nearby Agricultural Museum ✅Dad can fish freely here 🌿After playing in the water for a while, you can return! ❗️Children should bring several sets of clothes so they can change into them in time if they get wet while playing in the water Wear sandals or river trekking shoes. Don't go barefoot as it can cause injuries. Bring a water gun, a scoop net, and a bucket to have fun

As the name suggests, it is a warm hotel with a warm decoration style and well-made details. Room: It has free mineral water, a foot bath bucket, a foot massager, and a 55mm large TV. This configuration is very good and considerate. The bathroom has a smart toilet, and the shower room has plenty of spray water, which seems to be hot like a waterfall. Taking a bath is so comfortable. 😜😜😜Snacks are provided upon check-in. 👍👍👍The bedside is equipped with a Xiaodu smart speaker for voice control of curtains and lights. There is also a wireless charger and multi-head charging cables, and there are many sockets, so you can charge no matter where in the room. 👍👍👍The sanitation of the room is also very nice, the bed is very flat, and the bedding is washed very clean and snow-white. Facilities: There are public washing machines and dryers on the 6th floor. Lobby: Equipped with coffee machine, hot tea (4 kinds), and snacks. The lady at the front desk had a good service attitude and was very enthusiastic when checking us in. In short, this hotel gave me a lot of surprises. From these small details, we can see the owner's philosophy of running the hotel with care.

The cherry blossom valley of Laojun Mountain in Gucheng is located around the scenic Guishan Reservoir, covering an area of 200 acres. Centered on a narrow valley, it radiates to the surrounding mountains and villages, forming many different garden areas. More than forty varieties of cherry blossoms have been planted, with a total of nearly 30,000 trees. Navigation: Cherry Blossom Valley of Laojun Mountain in Gucheng Tickets: Free, parking is free There are many farmhouses nearby, with an average consumption of 50 yuan

Our farm is in Yanhe Village, Gucheng County, Xiangyang City You may rarely come across a farm like this. Start at the entrance of the farm There are all kinds of cute and healing details 🌾🌾🌾 A cute pet paradise full of rice Not only good for taking photos There are also alpacas, ponies, Timon, Shaun the Sheep, etc. Jumping and lively and cute Feeding interaction is also possible 🦄🦄🦄 Passing through the cute pet park There is also a camping area You can have barbecue and afternoon tea There are also various non-powered facilities and National Day limited experience projects Keep the kids entertained all day 🌟🌟🌟 If you want to experience the charm of bonfire night and fireworks show You can also choose to stay in a tent hotel A starry sky on a sunny day Mountain fog surrounds rainy days Wake up in the morning to the sound of birds singing Definitely an unforgettable camping experience —— 🏠Name: Yanhe Village·Shanye Farm 🚗Location: Xiangyang City, Gucheng County, Yanhe Village 🏕️Packages: Pet Paradise, Peninsula Campground, Tent Hotel, Ginkgo Restaurant 🏞️Surroundings: National 4A-level rural tourism demonstration area (coffee, farmhouses, conference rooms, agricultural products)