The origin of Shennongjia is related to the story of Shennong tasting a hundred herbs: In ancient times, Shennong found a mountain in order to taste all kinds of people, and when he saw the steep mountain, he thought there must be a miracle medicine. He first taught the people to "build a house with wood to avoid danger"; Following the teachings of "building a ladder for climbing"; I collected 411 kinds of medicines and wrote Shennong Herbal Classic. In order to remember him, later generations called this mountain Shennongjia.
My friend told me that there is a mysterious beauty in Shennongjia, where clouds are lingering and you can reach for them. So, I am full of yearning for that scenery, want to explore the original mystery there, and experience what it is like to reach out and pick up the clouds.
however, you never know. I agreed to go with my friends, and I haven't heard from them since. But the expectation in my heart has not diminished at all. I always want to go there, perhaps for a concern, a expectation, a surprise, or an end.
So, in this early summer season, we started our five-day trip to Shennongjia, Hubei with my sister who just had the desire to travel.
Hubei is far away from Shanghai, so it is difficult to ensure the safety of two people's journey if they choose to travel independently and drive by car in the rugged mountain road. It's easier to take a 5-day group tour on Ctrip (the tour fee is 2,551 yuan/person, including all transportation, accommodation, all tickets, boat tickets and meals for three days in between). Apart from being limited in time and not free in action, peace of mind and convenience are the greatest advantages. In addition, it is another feeling to visit the Three Gorges Dam along the way and the scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River.
there is always a gap between imagination and reality. The imaginary Shennongjia should be endless mountains. Pedestrians walk along the stream in the canyon, surrounded by dense vegetation and golden monkeys that haunt from time to time, asking for food from tourists naughtily, playing along the way, gentle mountain breeze blowing over their ears, and fresh air inhaling into their noses. The more they go into the mountains, the more comfortable they are, the more peaceful they are. The reality is that tourists take a tour bus and drive all the way along the Panshan Highway. After a short stay at the scenic spot, they then go to another scenic spot, without the freedom to walk and the wild and unrestrained contact with the wilderness mountains. The long drive all the way has somewhat disturbed the investment and concentration of the tour. It is not as if it is more fascinating to go to sunset and dusk.
Perhaps, Shennongjia is vast and deep, and the scattered scenic spots need such a Panshan Highway to be realized. But in any case, I finally lifted her mysterious veil and finally enjoyed her unique beauty. DAY1
Shanghai-Yichang
D2216 departed from Shanghai at 8:39 and arrived in Yichang at 16:38. The long journey arrived unconsciously in the chat because of my sister's company. After the Ctrip tour guide picks up at the railway station, he stays at Guomao Hotel.
Due to carelessness on the train, my sister sprained her left neck carelessly, causing pain and swelling. After a short rest, I first bought Yunnan Baiyao aerosol from a nearby drugstore, and then enjoyed the first Yichang food in restaurants around the hotel.
After dinner, walk along Yunji Road West to Binjiang Park. It is the time when the sun sets. Looking at the end of the Yangtze River as far as the eye can see, the setting sun is slowly setting in the west, and the hongxia is piled up, dyeing the western sky and the river, emitting a soft golden glow, like blood and fire, which is extremely spectacular.
Being independent of the riverside, I inadvertently remembered a sentence: "People say that the sunset is the end of the world, but forget the end of the world and never see home". People far away from home will think of their families when they see the sunset. Who am I missing at this time?
the most beautiful sunset
the most beautiful sunset DAY2
Yichang-Three Gorges Dam-Shennongjia Tiansheng Bridge
After a simple breakfast in the hotel, a group of 14 people took a bus along the Three Gorges Dam dedicated road to the Three Gorges Dam reservoir area.
The Three Gorges Dam is the largest water conservancy project in the world today. It was officially started in 1994 and completed in 2116. The dam is a concrete gravity dam with a total crest length of 3,135 meters, a crest elevation of 1.85 meters, a normal storage level of 1.75 meters and a total storage capacity of 39.3 billion cubic meters, which can withstand the once-in-a-century catastrophic flood.
At present, there are three scenic spots in the Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area: Tanziling, Platform 185 (scenic spot) and Interception Memorial Park. The first two are located on the north bank of the Yangtze River, and the Interception Memorial Park is located on the south bank of the Yangtze River.
Tanziling is the best place to enjoy the panoramic view of the Three Gorges Project, and there are two-way escalators going up and down directly.
dam
tanziling iron and steel book
185 viewing platform
dam
dam five-stage shiplock
scenery of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River taken by intercepting memorial park
After lunch, the vehicle first drove a bumpy road, then drove to expressway, and finally arrived at Shennongjia scenic spot by ecological road. The whole journey took about 4 hours.
Shennongjia is known as the "Roof of Central China", with mountainous areas, ravines, deep valleys, steep slopes and low terrain in the southwest and northeast. It is a primitive eco-tourism area with the original forest scenery as the background, the legend of Shennong and the simple forest culture as the connotation, and it integrates strange trees, flowers, caves, peaks and the strange customs of the mountain people to reflect the primitive ancient times and explore the secrets. In addition, Shennongjia is also a natural oxygen bar, with 1.6 million negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter.
The scenic spot visited in the afternoon is Tiansheng Bridge. Tianshengqiao waterfalls pour down from the cliff
Tianshengqiao, like a milky way, splashes jade beads, displaying thousands of customs; Tiantan Ditan, crystal clear, is full of strange stones, and the fish in groups are free to shuttle, which is refreshing.
Tianshengqiao Scenic Area
Tianshengqiao Scenic Area
Tianshengqiao Scenic Area
It's almost dusk after visiting Tianshengqiao Scenic Area. After dinner, I arrived at Shennong Mountain Villa in Muyu Town, which belongs to the second largest hotel in Muyu Town. It is located on a high slope, with good overall hardware facilities and spacious rooms. From the hotel, I can overlook the opposite Castle Peak.
Muyu Town Muyu Town is located in the south of Shennongjia, with an altitude of 1,211 meters. It has a long history and is an important node and tourist distribution center on the "One River and Two Mountains" golden tourist route in Hubei. You can buy some local specialties and take them home. The main local specialties are: organic tea, walnuts, kiwis, chestnuts, mushrooms and fungus, honey, medicinal materials and so on.
Muyu Town
Muyu Town
The only five-star hotel in Muyu Town is built on the mountain. DAY3
Shennongjia-Shennongjia Valley, _ Wangta, Shennongding, Liangfengya, Banyan, Dajiu Lake and Xiaolongtan
After getting up, the spotless blue sky still comes into view from the window.
after breakfast, take the tourist bus and drive along Panshan Highway for 21 minutes, then arrive at the tourist center and transfer to the special tourist bus for the scenic spot. The first stop is Golden Monkey Creek. Here, the valleys are secluded, the paths are winding, the mountains and flowers are everywhere, the green trees are intertwined with green vines, and the gurgling springs are accompanied by chirping birds. People can't help but think of the artistic conception of "moonlight in its groves of pine, stones of crystal in its brooks".
Golden Monkey Creek
Golden Monkey Creek
The second stop-Shennong Valley
The blue sky is clear and high, and the rhododendrons in the mountains are blooming freely. Because the weather is rare and clear, the visibility is naturally excellent. Looking around, the peaks and valleys are beautiful, the rocks are numerous, and the peaks and peaks are winding, which is pleasing to the eye.
Shennong Valley
The azalea on the mountain in Shennong Valley
The rainbow also shines
The third stop-Shennongding
is 3116 meters above sea level, which is the highest point of the mountain peak. Taking a group photo with blue sky and white clouds as the background actually renders the mood so refreshing.
Shennongding
Shennongding Scenic Area
Shennongding Scenic Area
The fourth stop-Liangfengya
The cool air here is fresh and clean. Even in hot summer, standing at the pass is cool and pleasant, and the heat is gone.
Xuzhou
White azaleas are dotted with the green hills
The fifth stop-Banbiyan
The stone forest in the scenic spot is rugged with various postures. Whether viewed from the front or from the side, the image and posture are different, but they are just as lifelike. You can give full play to your imagination.
Shennongding
Stone Forest Landscape
Stone Forest Landscape
Stone Forest Landscape
Stone Forest Landscape
Stone Forest Landscape
After lunch, go to Dajiuhu Wetland, the sixth stop today.
Dajiu Lake is an alpine wetland with the largest area and the highest altitude in Central China. Surrounded by mountains, there are nine lakes strung by a small stream, hence the name Dajiu Lake. It is far away from the hustle and bustle, indifferent and quiet, the lake is sparkling with a gentle breeze, there are herds of cattle and sheep on the grassland, and the surrounding hills are green and dripping; Here, the water is bright and clear, and the mirror-like lake reflects the blue sky and white clouds, and also reflects the delicate flowers of this begonia flower, which is quiet and beautiful. In such an environment, the unpleasant things in life will be forgotten!
Dajiuhu Wetland
My sister's photo on Dajiuhu Wetland
I also want to take a photo of such a beautiful scenery
Dajiuhu Wetland
Dajiuhu Wetland makes the decoration of flowers warm
Dajiuhu Wetland
Dajiuhu Wetland
Dajiuhu Wetland is sparkling <
After leaving Dajiu Lake, I drove all the way along Panshan Highway, surrounded by cliffs and deep valleys. The road was winding, and I finally arrived at the seventh stop: Xiaolongtan Yekao Station in a daze.
this is the base camp of Shennongjia savage expedition; At the same time, it is also the main observation point of the golden monkey and the wildlife rescue station.
The noble golden monkey in a cage has no freedom and freedom, which makes me feel sympathy. DAY? 4
Tianyan Scenic Area in Shennongjia-Xilingxia-Yichang
The first stop-Yanziya: It is a pass at an altitude of 2,211 meters. The cliff is covered with pine trees and green flowers, and the mountains on the two wings of the cliff look like flying swallows spreading their wings from a distance. Because there is a famous swallow cave nearby, it is named "Yanziya".
In Yanziya in early summer, azaleas and lilacs are competing to open, and the distant mountains are green and spread, which is refreshing.
Yanziya
Yanziya
Yanziya
Yanziya
Yanziya
The second stop-Xiangxi Source
It is said that Wang Zhaojun was born in a small village at the source of Xiangxi. Around the source of Xiangxi, there are wonderful peaks, fog around the clouds, clear springs, spectacular waterfalls, towering ancient trees and blooming mountain flowers. It is a beautiful land of forests and valleys in Zhong Ling.
Xiangxiyuan
Xiangxiyuan
Xiangxiyuan
Xiangxiyuan
The third stop: Xiling Gorge
After lunch, we arrived at Xingshan Xiakou Tourist Terminal by 1:31. Waiting for the cruise ship to set sail along the Yangtze River from 15: 11 to 17: 31. Free seats are provided on the first floor of the ship, and the second and third floors are basically paid teahouses, which provide tea and snacks, with 81 yuan per capita.
pier
scenery along the river
scenery along the river
beautiful scenery, but smiling face
scenery along the river
Yichang pier
two and a half hours of cruise time passed unconsciously while enjoying the beautiful scenery while blowing the river wind. After disembarking (you can walk ashore or take a free cable car ashore), you can return to Yichang city by car for one hour according to the designated tourist vehicles broadcast on the cruise ship. DAY? 5
Yichang-Shanghai
After breakfast in the hotel, we went west along Yunji Road and finally came to Binjiang Park. The riverside in the morning is a picture of a leisurely life. Square dance, ballroom dancing and fitness crowds can be seen everywhere. People living here should be enjoying life comfortably, not as full of repressed desires as the people in a hurry in the big city.
Yichang Riverside Park
Yichang Riverside Park
Yichang Riverside Park
11:31, the travel agency will take a special bus to the East Railway Station and prepare to take the D2218 back to Shanghai.
I am tired and engaged in a long journey. It seems that I have no enthusiasm for chatting when I come, so novels and videos have become the best companions for traveling. At 9:21 pm, the train finally entered Hongqiao. Being in a crowded crowd, it seems like a lifetime ago. All the peace and comfort seems to be far away from me, and I will devote myself to my busy life again. But the good memories of this trip will eventually remain in my mind and be comforted when I am tired. The spotless sky there will sweep away the haze in my heart in my memory.
when and where will the next departure be? Maybe Xinjiang, maybe Daocheng, maybe a scenery that can be seen everywhere at once. Summary
1. Expenses: tour fee 2,551 yuan/person, food and beverage expenses except group meals 81 yuan/person, shopping (mushrooms, fungus, snacks, etc.) in 311 yuan. Total 2,931 yuan. Team travel is less free, but it is still cheaper.
2. Because I wanted to visit Yichang and the Three Gorges Scenic Area, I chose a 5-day tour to get in and out of Yichang. For tourists with short holidays, they can fly directly from Shanghai to Shennongjia, but the uncertainty of the plane is relatively strong, and there may be alternate flights.
3. Even in hot summer, the weather in Shennongjia is cooler in the morning and evening, and it is a good place to escape the summer. In case of bad weather conditions, you need to consider taking down jackets. Prepare before departure
1. Take a thick coat and umbrella, and pay attention to the weather. On the first day of departure, we observed that it rained for three days. On the day of departure, we found that it was sunny and the sun heard that it was poisonous, so a thick coat and umbrella were necessary. I went to Shennongjia on May 9th, and the summer resort was still quite cool at this time. However, when I visited the mountain, the wind was very strong, and the temperature was much lower by about 15 to 25 degrees. It was best to bring a thick coat (the trousers and short sleeves thin coat I was wearing at that time kept running nose at night)
2. Prepare motion sickness medicine (it is best to buy one that won't be sleepy, and the scenery is good all the way). From Shiyan to Shennongjia, it is almost a mountain road to play again, all the way to the bend. Someone threw up all the way back.
3. It is best to wear sports non-slip shoes. There are many cars along the way, but there are also many places to walk.
4. Of course, students should bring their student ID card ~ The scenic spot pass (including Shennongding, Tianshengqiao, Shennongtan, Guanmenshan, Dajiu Lake and Tianyan Scenic Area) is 269 yuan, which is half price! That's 135 yuan! This ticket is for you. Don't lose it. You can go to all these scenic spots in five days (it is not clear whether you can enter the same scenic spot again)
5. The bus from Shiyan to Muyu only leaves at 9: 11 in the morning! Only Sanyan bus terminal has cars, and the fare is 84. If you book a hotel in advance that is not in Muyu, you must tell the driver in advance, and he will remind you where to get off and how to transfer.
6. Uncle driver said that their hotel has a car for 81 nights (Muyu Town) that can take you for half a day for 51, and one person for 111 a day, but I think this should be accompanied by someone else. We can ask before deciding the specific situation. We booked a hotel in Dajiuhu in advance and didn't stay.
7. In the off-season, there are very few buses in that scenic spot, and they disappeared long ago. It is said that there are only five big scenic spots in Shennongding scenic spot, and everything else is non-stop, and it seems that only tour groups are accepted. The specific situation is not clear, because I have never been there for two days.
8. When we arrived at Shennongjia, there was no bus, so we had to charter a bus. The price was 411 yuan. I don't know how much it was in the peak season. It was very expensive! In the private car, the driver's skill is quite good, and it's not so bumpy all the way. If you want to charter a car, I think it's cheaper to ask more people (three or four, and private cars can't hold too many people) to share it. The advantage of chartered cars is that you can also stop at small scenic spots and take a photo, and the driver will wait for you. In short, it's like vip haha, it's expensive!
9. Dajiu Lake Scenic Area is on the other side of Shennongding. After visiting Shennongding, you can live in Dajiu Lake until.