Things to do in Badong

No. 13 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Hubei

Wuxiakou Scenic Spot

The Wuxiakou Scenic Attraction of ​​the Yangtze River Three Gorges is located at the eastern exit of Wuxia, the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. It is the best location to "overlook the first bend of the Yangtze River and experience the eternal love of the Three Gorges", and it is also the best place to shoot the "Golden Three Gorges". The Attraction has a total planned area of ​​83.5 square kilometers, with a key area of ​​24.6 square kilometers, mainly including Wuxiakou, Dameishan, Lianzixi, Huoyanshi and Souvenir developable scenic spots. The Attraction has formed a total of 26 key projects with a total planned investment of 920 million yuan, including 495 million yuan in the short term, 174 million yuan in the medium term and 251 million yuan in the long term. Based on the spatial structure, topography, resource endowment and other characteristics of the Wuxiakou Scenic Attraction, which is "one river (Yangtze River), one city (county seat), one mountain (Damien Mountain), one stream (Lianzi Creek) and one road (National Scenic Road)", it is specifically divided into five functional areas, namely the Mythical Wu Gorge with Wuxia culture as its main connotation, the Yundian Wu Gorge with unique ecological and geographical landscape as its main connotation, the Passionate Wu Gorge with mountain outdoor sports as its main connotation, the Gorgeous Wu Gorge with ecological protection and optimization as its main connotation, and the Colorful Wu Gorge with night lighting as its main connotation.

No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Badong

Shennong Stream Scenic Area, Enshi

Enshi Shennongxi Boatman Cultural Tourism Area is a national AAAAA-level tourist area, located between Xiling Gorge and Wu Gorge in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. It is a perennial stream on the north bank of the Yangtze River in Badong County, Hubei Province. It is named after the southern slope of the primeval forest Shennongjia. It is 60 kilometers long with a relative drop of more than 2,900 meters. It is formed by the confluence of 17 streams along the way. The mountains on both sides are towering, winding and overlapping, forming four distinctive canyons of Longchang, Yingwu, Mianzhu and Shennong with different styles of grandeur, beauty, danger and strangeness.

Badong Lvcongpo Ski Resort

Enshi Lucongpo Ski Resort is located in Lucongpo Town, Badong County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province, at an altitude of 1,800 meters, on the "roof of western Hubei". It is invested and constructed by China Credit Trust Group and is another major construction project of the company after "Yabuli Sunshine Resort" and "Beijing Lianhuashan Ski Resort". At present, Lucongpo Ski Resort is the ski resort with complete facilities, rich snow trails, large area and strong reception capacity in central China. It is also the ski resort closest to the market town in the country. In addition, there are 4 advanced "magic carpet" transportation and high-speed cable cars to the peak. The ski coach team all comes from Yabuli. At Lucongpo Ski Resort, you can feel the snow quality comparable to the high-quality ski resorts in the north and experience the joy of ice and snow sports.

Shennong Stream

Shennong Stream, nestled beside the Shuangshen Line in Badong County, is like a green ribbon winding through the high mountains and steep ridges of western Hubei. It originates from the southern slope of Shennongjia, the highest peak in Central China, spans approx. 60 km in total length, and flows into the Yangtze River at Xirangkou, making it a shining pearl along The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River route. The canyon scenery here is unique, with four canyons—Longchang Gorge, Yingwu Gorge, Shennong Gorge, and Mianzhu Gorge—each possessing its own distinct characteristics. Longchang Gorge is famous for its grandeur, with cliffs on both banks and an average width of less than 20 m. Traveling through it by boat feels like navigating a secluded alleyway, a place where the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu once composed poetry. Yingwu Gorge showcases elegance, with lush vegetation on both banks that remains evergreen throughout the seasons, dripping rock water, cascading waterfalls, and the Yanziqian Cave, which can accommodate thousands of short-billed swifts. Shennong Gorge is long and remote, with attractions like Shennong Stone and Jiukong Rock telling ancient legends, while Mianzhu Gorge is named for the vast stretches of green bamboo on both banks and serves as a precious relic of ancient geological tectonic movements.

Wuyuandong

The national AAAA-rated attraction Yuxian Valley is nestled in the heart of Badashan (also known as Jinzi Mountain) in Xiling Town, Badong County, Hubei Province, 10 km from the county seat. This scenic wonder integrates historical sites, caves, gorges, forests, springs, and waterfalls into one breathtaking landscape. As the core location of Badong's ancient Eight Sceneries - "Night Rain on Badashan" and "Immortal Spring in Wudong Cave" - it boasts profound historical and cultural significance, with its name "Yuxian Valley" derived from keywords of these two iconic scenes. Situated along the mysterious 30°N latitude line, Yuxian Valley spans 300 hectares. The entire canyon resembles a crouching dragon along the Yangtze River, preserving 350 million years of geological wonders that earned its reputation as the "Geological Wonderbook of the Three Gorges". Towering cliffs frame lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls, and serene mountain birdsongs, with numerous karst caves maintaining a pleasant year-round temperature of around 20˚C - making it an ideal retreat for leisure and summer escapes. This place holds a unique geographical significance—it marks both the central point of the Three Gorges and the cultural boundary between the Ba and Chu civilizations, earning it the title "Heart of the Three Gorges, Gateway to Badong." The landmark sculpture "Three Gorges Center Point" stands prominently in the attraction. Steeped in history, the area preserves timeless relics: cliff carvings like "Clouds Parting over Chu Gorge," "Sacred Peaks," and "Immortal Spring of Enlightenment" chronicle the Yangtze River's evolution; structures such as White Cloud Pavilion, Pine View Pavilion, and the Kou Zhun Stele Forest recount tales of the famed statesman Kou Zhun. The ancient Autumn Pool echoes Li Shangyin's Tang dynasty poem "Night Rain: To My Wife Up North": "You ask when I'll return—no set date yet; night rain in Badong swells the autumn pool. When may we trim wicks by the west window, reminiscing of this night's rain in the hills?" Wuyuan Cave in the valley has long been known as a "sacred mountain and fairy spring," forming a geological wonder for Three Gorges scientific research. The cave is spacious with stunning stalactites resembling a maze. Inside lies a century-old icy river that flows year-round with chilling waters deep enough for boating. As the only navigable cave in the Three Gorges area, its developed cave boating exploration experience has become a favorite among visitors. The attraction's viral hotspot - Night Rain Pool, named after Li Shangyin's poem "Night rain on Mount Ba fills the autumn pool," is an infinity-edge heated pool by the Yangtze River. Fed by spring water from Wudong Fairy Spring and equipped with China's top-tier water purification system, the pool's mineral-rich waters offer beauty-enhancing properties. Seamlessly blending with the surrounding natural scenery, it's hailed as "The Premier Pool of the Three Gorges." Bashan Magical Night, the signature night tour at this attraction, offers a fantastical journey set against canyon landscapes. Combining high-tech lighting and sound effects with immersive performances, this experience brings to life the theme "Whispering Night Rain in Bashan, Exploring Cave Wonders, Embarking on a Magical Night." It has become a favorite among visitors! Rain Immortal Valley is not just a natural wonderland featuring deep gorges, cascading waterfalls, and spectacular karst caves—it's also a cultural sanctuary steeped in a millennium of poetic tradition and the mystical aura of Bashan's night rains. Here, mountains and rivers possess soul, plants whisper emotions, silent stone carvings recount history, and nocturnal rains rhythmically compose verses. Visit Yuxian Valley to hear the timeless melody of Bashan night rain, explore the legendary immortal spring in the caves, marvel at the "billion-year geology and thousand-year poetic charm," and find your soul's retreat amidst the picturesque landscape.

Baren River Ecological Tourism Area (Three Gorges Women's Valley)

Barenhe is a national AAAA-level attraction, located in the magical zone at 30 degrees north latitude, known as the "magical flying valley". It is the first flight site where the local youth "magical A Yu" flew across the canyon with a self-made flying skateboard, unlocking the unique romance of the canyon landscape in a sci-fi style. Barenhe is a typical karst landform with picturesque mountains, clear waters, mysterious caves, and serene gorges, offering boundless scenery. With an average altitude of 1000 m and an annual average temperature of 13.3°C, it is known as a "natural oxygen bar" and is an ideal destination for summer retreat, health preservation, and leisure. It is also hailed as the "holy land for the first flight of flying skateboards in China and a place where youth aspire to pursue their dreams". This is the river of passion and excitement. Enjoy boundless fun with water activities like rafting, boating, and bamboo rafting; experience the speed and thrill of ziplining through the air; slide down the jungle slide as if returning to childhood; stroll along the canyon boardwalk, following the magical skateboard flight path of A Yu, witnessing the original dream and letting aspirations take flight here. Ba People River is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. It is a magical canyon located on the 30th parallel north, known as "a mountain of masculine strength and a river of feminine gentleness." It is a landscape painting scroll combining mountains, gorges, forests, springs, and caves, and is a homeland of the Ba people that integrates "wonder, beauty, danger, seclusion, and emotion." The average altitude here is 1000 m, with a high altitude of 1650 m and a low altitude of 350 m. The annual average temperature is 13.3°C. It is known as a "natural oxygen bar, serene stream, and charming canyon," and is hailed as the "Shangri-La of the Yangtze Three Gorges." It is an ideal destination for outdoor adventure, summer retreats, wellness and leisure, and experiencing Ba culture. This was once one of the tribes where the Ba people lived and multiplied, leaving behind many Ba legends and relics. Throughout history, it has also been a settlement area for the Tujia people, descendants of the Ba. This is a river of passion. Water entertainment projects such as rafting, boating, and amphibious vehicles will make you have a blast. Ride the high-altitude zipline to feel the speed and passion in the air; slide down the jungle slide and feel like you are back in childhood; stroll along the canyon plank road and listen to the songs filling the sky to experience the passion and wildness of the Tujia people! First, walk 300 m from the attraction entrance to visit Qinglang Peak. Qinglang Peak has an altitude of 1150 m, and there is a temple on the peak called Guanyin Temple. Qinglang Peak rises abruptly, steep and towering, with cliffs like knife cuts on three sides, which is very spectacular. Come to Qinglang Peak to see flowers in spring, sea of clouds in summer, red leaves in fall, snow in winter, sunset in the evening, and golden light at dawn. No matter which season you visit, the scenery you see will be different. Looking at Qinglang Peak from a distance, it rises from the ground, towering and extraordinary. Reaching the top of Qinglang Peak, you can watch the sea of clouds and the sunrise, and feel the heroism of "the mountain is high, man is the peak, and all other mountains look small." Qinglang Peak is like a fashionable and ever-changing lady, presenting a brand-new feeling to travelers every day. Therefore, the Qinglang Peak attraction also attracts many photography enthusiasts. These enthusiasts stay in the attraction for more than a month, using their lenses to capture the various and diverse beauties of Qinglang Peak. Due to the dangerous terrain of Qinglang Peak, the Wingsuit Flying World Cup sub-station competition was held here in June 2016, where wingsuit athletes from 7 countries competed for speed and passion over the river. After visiting Qinglang Peak, walk approx. 30 mins to the "Liuliu slide." This slide has three "degrees": first is length, the slide is 450 m long, which can save you 820 steps; second is slope, with a 26-degree slope, standardized design, safe and exciting; third is curvature, spiraling down along the mountain, which is very smooth. The safe, comfortable, exciting, and entertaining slide will surely make you join in involuntarily, achieving the purpose of tourism entertainment and physical and mental relaxation, letting you find the fun of childhood. After experiencing the Liuliu slide, walk approx. 25 mins to the "high-altitude zipline." The feature of the zipline is excitement, really especially exciting. There are two ziplines here, with a total length of 550 m and a drop of 78 m. Both the length and the drop are rare in the world. Riding the high-altitude zipline is like being a trapeze artist, flying over the canyon, between green mountains and clear waters. You can fully enjoy the charming scenery of the attraction and release your inner fanaticism and passion! The screams of travelers sliding in the air resound through the valley. After taking the high-altitude zipline to the bottom of the valley, walk along the canyon plank road for approx. 30 mins to "Longyin Palace." Longyin Palace is divided into upper, middle, and lower layers. Inside the cave, there are three halls: the Dragon Welcoming Hall, the Jade Pool, and the Dragon Palace Hall. There is also an underground river, where you can faintly hear the sound of underground water flowing. In the dimly lit "Longyin Palace," the stalactites, stalagmites, and stone pillars in the karst cave are in various poses, and under the projection of colorful lights, it is like a magical and wonderful crystal palace. This is a magical creation of nature, called by travelers "the karst cave with the most ornamental value in the Yangtze Three Gorges." The tour time is approx. 20 mins. Longyin Palace: Thousands of strange karst caves created over ten thousand years, no one can match the hundred-year cm. The Dragon King bestows rain with stone evidence, and it will be respected by future generations for all eternity. After visiting the karst cave, walk 10 mins to the Suoxin Building transfer center. Sunlight shines through the dense forest, mottled on the sparkling water surface of "Suoxin Lake." The scenery is beautiful, depicting the landscape impression here, adding color to the natural beauty of the "Shangri-La" of the Yangtze Three Gorges. Go boating on the calm lake and play "passionate rafting" in the canyon. After the eighteen bends of the mountain road, take an electric bike or rubber raft at Suoxin Building to the Southeast Gorge parking lot, transfer to the attraction bus for 25 mins, and return to the upper visitor center of the river after passing the eighteen bends of the mountain road. The entire itinerary is approx. 3.5 hrs. Ba People River travel guide. Self-drive: 1. Drive from various places via G42 to the Badong North expressway exit, then follow National Highway 209 to Badong County, and continue for 28 km to the attraction. 2. Drive from various places via G50 to the Badong Yesanguan expressway exit or Jianshi Gaoping exit, then follow the Baye Highway or National Highway 209 to the attraction. Self-guided tour: 1. Badong County: Take a passenger vehicle from Jubao Pen Passenger Transport Center to the attraction, direct to Ba People River. Reference fare: CNY 15/person, travel time approx. 1 hr. 2. Yesanguan: Take a passenger vehicle from Yesanguan Passenger Station to Badong, passing by Ba People River. Reference fare: CNY 30/person, travel time approx. 50 mins. 3. Take a bullet train or high-speed train from various places to Badong Railway Station (Yesanguan) → take a shuttle bus from Yesanguan to Badong, passing by Ba People River. Reference fare: CNY 30/person, travel time approx. 1.1 hrs. Attraction address: Group 11, Zhushatu Village, Chadianzi Town, Badong County.

No. 10 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Chongqing

Wu Gorge

Wu Gorge is located between Wushan County, Chongqing and Badong County, Hubei Province. It starts from the Daning River mouth of Wushan in the west and ends at Guandukou in the east. It stretches for 45 kilometers. It is commonly known as the Daxia. "Famous. Wu Gorge is a relatively coherent and tidy canyon in the Three Gorges. It is divided into two sections: the western section is composed of Jinkui Yinjia Gorge and Jianchuan Gorge, and the eastern section is composed of Iron Coffin Gorge and Menfan Gorge. The whole canyon is abrupt with strange peaks and jagged rocks, like a tortuous gallery. The famous twelve peaks of Wushan are located on both sides, six in the north and south. The twelve peaks are beautiful and picturesque, and they are the essence of Wu Gorge. Among the twelve peaks, the Goddess Peak is especially famous. The beautiful stone pillar on the peak is like a slim girl. She welcomes the sunrise every day, and sends the sunset away in the evening, so it is also called "Wangxia Peak". However, if you visit Wu Gorge by boat, you can only see nine of them. The three in the south of the Yangtze River (Rising Peak, Qiyun Peak, and Jingtan Peak) have to abandon the boat and go ashore, and can only be seen near Qingshi Town. The Wu Canyon is deep and narrow, with short sunshine hours. The water vapor in the canyon does not dissipate, and it is easy to form clouds. The clouds and mists are in a variety of shapes, like swimming dragons, jade belts, waterfalls, and veils. Under the sunlight, they are very graceful and form the famous Wuxia Buddha Light. Yuan Zhen, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, left behind the eternal sing of "Once the sea was difficult to become water, except Wushan is not a cloud", which is a wonderful description of Wushan's clouds and mists. There are many scenic spots and historic sites in Wu Gorge. In addition to the well-known twelve peaks of Wushan Mountain, there are also Luyou Ancient Cave, Dayu's Teaching Platform, Goddess Temple Site, Kongming Stone Stele, etc., all of which attract tourists from all over the world with their profound historical heritage. A more suitable way to visit Wu Gorge is to take a boat downstream from the Yangtze River Ferry Terminal in Wushan County, and watch the magnificent twelve peaks of Wushan Mountain and the misty clouds and rain of Wushan Mountain all the way.

Yesanguan Forest Town

Yesanguan Forest Flower Sea

Yesanguan Forest Flower Sea Scenic Area is a benchmark project of western Hubei ecotourism invested and led by Hubei Huameng Tourism Development Co., Ltd. The Attraction is located in Yesanguan Town, Badong County, Hubei Province, known as the "Central China Cool Capital". It is located on the southern foot of the Green Congpo Mountains, one of the "Central China Forest Seas" and the "Roof of Western Hubei". It is the first high point from the Jianghan Plain to the central and western parts of the country, with an altitude of about 1,700 meters. The average temperature in summer is 21°C, and it is known as the "First Stop for Summer Vacation in Central China". The Attraction is located on the watershed between the Yangtze River and the Qingjiang River, in the Tiechanghuang Forest Park, with one mountain and two rivers relying on each other. The forest coverage rate reaches 92%, and the negative oxygen ions in the air are as high as more than 6,800 per cubic centimeter. It has been officially awarded the title of "National Forest Oxygen Bar" and is a natural summer resort! The Attraction is 168 kilometers east of the center of Yichang, 157 kilometers west of the center of Enshi, and 94 kilometers northeast of Badong County. It is the throat of the land route to southwest Hubei, the eastern gate of Enshi Prefecture, and the geographical hub connecting the Three Gorges Reservoir and Qingjiang Reservoir. The Attraction can be easily reached by public transportation such as National Highway 318, Provincial Highway 245, Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway, and Yichang-Wanzhou Railway. Yesanguan Forest Flower Sea Scenic Area is planned into six major areas: Forest Lung Washing Area: From the gate of the Attraction, go up the mountain through the forest trail (about 2 kilometers). There are ecological wilderness on both sides of the trail, with towering trees; during the walk, the sun is mottled and the birds are singing crisply. The scenic spots in the area are: Cangchun Pavilion, Jinghua Tower, Lizhu Cave, Wucai Pool, Yulu Dike, which are ideal places for hiking, lung cleansing, and taking pictures. Leisure and entertainment area: There is a 208-meter colorful slide with a sliding speed of 10 meters per second. The thrill of rapid weightlessness is deeply loved by young people. There are mountain karts here, which can be freely controlled by those with quick eyes and hands. There is a fashionable Internet celebrity bridge here, which swings left and right, showing youth and charm. The joy of bumper balls and the madness of Internet celebrity halls make people relive the childhood deep in their memories. Outdoor development area: There are play areas for young children, play areas for older children, and jungle crossing challenge projects with up to 29 levels. It is deeply loved by young people and is the best place for parent-child interaction and outdoor development. There are also agricultural plantations in the area, which are natural classrooms for cultivating children's hands-on ability. Forest Rest Area: The area is half forest and half flower. You can live in the forest, listen to the gurgling stream, smell the fragrance of flowers, stay away from the world, calm your mind and relax your heart. It is a secret place for strolling and recuperation. Flower Sea Sightseeing Area: This is the alpine flower sea in central China. The natural climate gives the flower sea a unique season of blooming in summer and autumn. There are more than 20 kinds of flowers in 100,000 square meters. The view is colorful and butterflies are flying. There is an alpine "wedding photography base" here, with love trees, love lock bridges, love gates, flower sea swings, etc. scattered among them. The colorful flower sea and romantic wedding dresses are combined here, and the happy time is frozen in the sea of ​​flowers. Cliff Sightseeing Area: There is a glass viewing platform built on the cliff. The platform is located on the cliff line at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters and extends 15 meters in the air. Standing on the corridor bridge, we can see the elevated suspension bridge Siduhe Bridge and the thousand-year-old town of Yesanguan. There are sunrises in the sea of ​​clouds in the morning and sunsets in the mountains in the evening. It is an ideal place for photography enthusiasts. At the same time, the Attraction is also equipped with Yuanmeng Resort Hotel. The hotel is built according to four-star standards and is a high-end wild luxury resort hotel integrating accommodation, Dining and conferences. The hotel has more than 100 rooms of various styles, which are spacious and comfortable with complete functions. It also has Chinese restaurant private rooms and a buffet restaurant, which can provide dining services for 200 people at the same time, so you don't have to worry about eating, staying and traveling; high mountains and forests, flowers blooming in dreams, Yesanguan Forest Flower Sea welcomes you!

Shennong River Trackers Cultural Corridor Scenic Spot

The Badong Shennong Stream Qianfu Cultural Tourism Zone is a national 5A-level tourist scenic spot located in the Yangtze River's Three Gorges between the Xiling and Wu Gorges. The stream flows continually into the Yangtze River on the north side of the river in Hubei's Badong County. Because the southern slopes of Shennongjia's original ecological forest are the source of the creek, it is called the Shennong Stream. Created by Mother Nature, beautiful and magical, the attraction of Shennong Stream is embodied in its unadulterated, wild and pure nature. All around Shennong Stream lies abundant greenery. The mountains and the water are beautiful shades of emerald. The golden jade waterway combines the majesty, thrill and beauty of the Three Gorges into a single destination.