Things to do in Ezhou

Su Dongpo, one of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, pioneered the bold and unrestrained style of ci poetry. His poems "Nian Nu Jiao: Reminiscences of Chibi" and the two "Odes to the Red Cliff," written in Huangzhou, transformed personal sorrow into a sense of cosmic vastness, achieving a pinnacle in the history of Chinese literature. He proved with his life that adversity not only tempers character but also gives birth to the greatest art. The Red Cliff of Su Dongpo in Huangzhou is worth visiting.

Surprisingly, it was alright. You can get close to the animals. The park is large, and it wasn't crowded even on weekends. Tips: 1. Buy tickets one day in advance; there are no discounts for same-day purchases. 2. Mobility scooters are allowed in the self-driving area. It's recommended not to drive your own car (the money spent is enough to rent a scooter). Using a scooter is charged by the minute; a two-seater scooter costs 90 per hour. In the self-driving area, the scooter has no doors or windows obstructing the view, providing a better experience. The walking area is too large, so you'll need to rent one anyway. 3. Pay attention to the show and circus times to avoid missing them. It's best to arrive half an hour early for the circus to secure front-row seats. 4. Don't feed the animals treats. Bring some carrot sticks, fruit, and sunflower seeds; carrots are a bit expensive inside the park. 5. Bring binoculars for children. 6. Prepare mosquito repellent and sunscreen.

Xishan Mountain in Ezhou was called Fanshan Mountain in ancient times. It was named Xishan Mountain because it is located to the west of the ancient capital of Wu Wang, the current urban area of ​​Ezhou City in Hubei Province. Xishan Mountain is located on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, 68 kilometers away from Wuhan, a metropolis in central China. It faces the Red Cliff of Huangzhou in the north, and is adjacent to Yanglan Lake in the south, connected to the vast expanse of blue water. It is connected to the prosperous downtown in the east, and is supported by the 100-mile Fanchuan River in the west, with the river and the lake, rising from the ground. Xishan Mountain has nine bends, nine peaks and six valleys, and mountains and pine and cypress trees cover the sky. There are green gullies and red cliffs, and waterfalls. The whole mountain is about 1.6 kilometers long from east to west and about 1.2 kilometers wide from north to south. The main peak is 170 meters high, and the total area is more than 4,000 acres.

It's especially interesting to see it when the water is high. It's amazing to stand on a high place and take pictures with the river as the background. It may not be interesting when there is no water, but it will feel like a castle on the mountain🏰

Overall, it was a very impressive experience. However, there were many disappointments. Apart from the sinkhole, all other attractions were closed due to rain (we were unlucky), but the "Underground Exploration" attraction was still selling tickets, which I didn't understand. Furthermore, the staff explained that people over 55 years old were not allowed to participate in this experience. The information was somewhat confusing. The park did make efforts to meet visitor needs, but the poor work attitude of a few staff members, and their harsh tone of voice, made for a less than pleasant experience.

The Yiai Lake Scenic Area is very large, and the Yiai Qing Scenic Area is only a part of it. At the north end of the Yiai Lake, you can climb up to the Liuguang Pavilion to overlook the Yiai Lake, or walk across the unique Xugong Bridge to see the shore scenery in the lake. The Yiai Lake North parking lot is free and is located in the Yiai Qing Scenic Area, but parking spaces are tight on holidays.

You can buy and use it at any time, which is very convenient. Buying adult tickets is a little cheaper than buying them on the spot. I was very lucky this time. I got on the boat directly after buying them. There were two tumbler ladies performing at the place where I landed. Fish head tofu soup and Liangzi Lake hairy crabs are must-eats on the island.

Ezhou Museum is the largest comprehensive museum in Ezhou area and is currently a national second-level museum. The scale of the museum is relatively small, the exhibition capacity is average, the lighting is very poor, and the tour effect and experience are very poor. Many of the glass windows of cultural relics have not been wiped, and many pictures and texts are black. The museum is mainly composed of five major museums, including the Ezhou History Museum, the Three Kingdoms Wudu Cultural Museum, the Ezhou Ancient Bronze Mirror Museum, and the Ezhou Folk Customs Museum. The others are not worth mentioning. The History Museum started from the Neolithic Age to the Qin and Han Dynasties, and there was nothing outstanding. The Three Kingdoms Wudu Cultural Museum was the most glorious era in Ezhou's history. Sun Quan ascended the throne here and has been the capital of Eastern Wu since then. Therefore, the Six Dynasties culture was relatively prosperous, and the number of cultural relics unearthed in the Six Dynasties was particularly large. Ezhou is the main production area of ​​ancient bronze mirrors, so the Bronze Mirror Museum has become a special exhibition in Ezhou, but the level of excavation of bronze mirror culture is limited. The Ezhou Folk Customs Museum is very good, and the collections are more local. You can enter the museum by swiping your ID card. The whole tour takes more than an hour. There is Xishan Park next to it, which can be visited together.

Ezhou is a beautiful city, well worth a visit! Home to the largest urban park in southeastern Hubei, its picturesque scenery awaits you! Enjoy the beautiful views, savor Wuchang fish, and experience the local customs and culture of southeastern Hubei!

The environment is good with mountains and water, so I'll continue to go there later hahahahahaha