Jia Ling's "Hello Li Huanying" has made the Xiangyang scenic spot popular, so if you want to go to Xiangyang to check in recently, you can choose the following places. These scenic spots are one of the more famous local scenic spots and are very suitable Let's go and visit.

Historically, Xiangyang was a beloved place. Heroes from all walks of life in the Three Kingdoms fought bloody battles for this place. The poets of the Tang Dynasty left behind their landscape poems about "Mountain scenery is beautiful and beautiful" and humanistic poems about "the past and the present". Modern martial arts novelists wrote poems for this place. The stories of Guo Jing, Huang Rong, Yang Guo and Guo Xiang. Nowadays, Xiangyang has firmly secured its position as the "second place" in Hubei Province, and the historical monuments that the locals are proud of are attracting "day trip" travelers.

Fancheng on the north bank of the Han River has Xiangyang Railway Station and Passenger Transport Center, as well as the busiest commercial district in the city. On the south bank, at first glance, Xiangyang Ancient City, which is not too "ancient", is a bit disappointing, and the Qing Dynasty buildings in Gulong are really far removed from the story of the Three Kingdoms. However, the ancient city wall is still there, and the framework, backbone and vitality of the historical city are still there. Scenic Spot Introduction

Xiangyang Ancient City

Compared with the Ming and Qing ancient city walls, which are 8.5 meters high and more than 7 kilometers long, the domineering moat system of Xiangyang Ancient City is even more amazing. The east, south and west sides are all artificially dug rivers, with the widest point being 250 meters; to the north is the water of the Han River - an impregnable water and land defense system that has won the title of "Iron-Forged Xiangyang City" and "The First City in China" Wait for a good reputation.

The plaque on the small north gate facing south says "North Gate Lock Key", and on the north side it says "Linhan Gate". The nearby Xiao Beimen Square is very lively in the evening and is suitable for sitting around and watching street dances. Practice martial arts, square dance, and even go down to the river to play billiards. Madame City (ticket: 5 yuan; 8:00~17:30) can be accessed from the climbing entrance next to the small north gate. It is the only scenic spot in Xiangyang City Wall, and the scenery along the Han River is particularly charming. There is a statue of a heroine in the westernmost pavilion - she is not Huang Rong, but Mrs. Han who really existed in history. She was the mother of Zhu Xu, a general in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. She led the women to build this city wall to withstand the raids of the former Qin army. There are cruise boats for rent at the northern ends of the East Moat and West Moat, and you can enjoy the ancient city wall by paddling.

Alternative route·Free ancient city wall

Dabeimen: Nearby is the seat of Jingzhou’s ancient governance and there is an antique street. The urn city here is well preserved and can be climbed to the top. What's even more rare is that it is close to the Han River (unlike Xiaobeimen, which is separated by a road), and the old wharf paved with bluestones is right outside the door.

East Gate: Go up the city wall from here. Outside the wall are forests of weeping willows, cherry blossoms, and metasequoias, with the moat and ancient pagoda in sight. Walk south to the southeast corner of the city wall, where you will find the restored Zhongxuan Tower to commemorate Wang Can (also known as Zhongxuan), one of the "Seven Sons of Jian'an", who wrote "Ode to the Climbing Tower" here.

West Gate: The section from here to the northeast corner of the city wall is the best for overlooking Xian Mountain. You can go west from the small north gate, go up to the city wall at the northwest corner, and walk all the way south. There are beautiful lakes and mountains in the field of vision, and there are not many pedestrians. It is the best place to sit back and relax.

Laolong Embankment: This section of the stone embankment project on the south bank of the Han River, about 5 kilometers long, has a history that can be traced back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Exit the Dabei Gate, go east along the Laolong Embankment, and after passing the Han River Hydrological Detection Station, you can see a Qing Dynasty stone pillar with inscriptions recording the story of "The Widow Donated the Construction", so this section is also called the Widow's Embankment. Continuing to the east, after passing a bridge, there is a long gate with a locked door, which is the northeast corner of Xiangyang City Wall.

Xiangyang Museum

No. 1 Zhaoming Terrace, North Street, Xiangcheng District, free

Tuesday to Sunday 9:00～17:00

The Zhaoming Terrace where the museum is located is the tallest antique building in the ancient city. It was built in memory of Xiao Tong, Prince Zhaoming of Nanliang. The museum has two floors of exhibition halls. Unfortunately, the facilities are old and the capacity is small. Fortunately, the new Xiangyang Museum located on Shengli Street in the south of the city is almost completed. After visiting the museum, you can continue to climb to the top floor, where you can overlook North Street and the view is pretty good. From Xiangyang Railway Station, take bus No. 1, 13, or 512 and get off at Cross Street. Walk north for 3 minutes. Other areas

Gulongzhong

No. 6, Longzhong Road, Xiangcheng District

When you first come here, you must visit Gulongzhong. Although there is still controversy over Zhuge Liang's plowing of Longmu, Gulongzhong here seems to be more famous. After entering the gate and walking straight for a short distance, you will come to the Gulong Zhongshi Archway built in the Qing Dynasty. Go forward and go right when you encounter the pond, and go up along the camphor stone road. On both sides are Longzhong Academy, Mingbei Pavilion, Caolu Stele, etc. At the top is Wuhou Temple. This Wuhou Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty and is now a terraced building with four entrances and three courtyards in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Continuing forward from Wuhou Temple, there is the Sangu Hall. The hexagonal well behind the building is the only ancient relic that has been handed down to this day from 1800 years ago. From the steps next to the well, you can climb to the highest point of Tenglong Pavilion for a distant view. It takes about an hour to walk there and back. On the right side of Sangu Hall is a thatched cottage designed in the style of the Eastern Han Dynasty. In one room, the CCTV version of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" "Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage" is played on a loop. After passing through the bamboo forest to Zhuge Qintang and Laolong Cave, you can return to the gate along the road on the other side.

You can also continue walking up the winding road to Wollongong, and then go down the mountain from the Cherry Blossom Garden back to the gate, or go out from the gate of Wollongong Scenic Area (Longzhong Botanical Garden).

Take bus No. 512 from Xiangyang Railway Station and Ancient City Cross Street to the gate of Longzhong Scenic Area. It takes about 50 minutes to get on the bus from the train station and 30 minutes from the ancient city.

You can get bus No. 543 at Erqiaotou, passing by the gate of Longzhong Scenic Area and ending at the gate of Longzhong Botanical Garden. Huangjiawan (ticket 40 yuan), the hometown of Zhuge Liang's father-in-law Huang Chengyan and his wife Huang Yueying, is located a few mountains away. The scenic spot is more like a park for locals to go on weekend outings. It can be reached by taking bus No. 548 from Nanhu Square outside the south gate of the ancient city, with fewer buses.

Guangde Temple

Longzhong Avenue, Xiangcheng District

The most worth seeing is the Duobao Pagoda from the Hongzhi period of the Ming Dynasty, with an octagonal base There are also small square pagodas surrounding a Lama pagoda - this "five-star pagoda" architectural style is the only one in China. The ancient ginkgo "Dharma Protector" next to it needs four people to hug it. The fallen leaves in golden autumn are like a "gold brick pavement", which is so beautiful. Bus routes 512 and 543 to Longzhong both have Guangde Temple Station, and Longzhong Scenic Area is 3 stops away.

Mi Gong Temple

No. 2, Yanjiang Avenue, Fancheng District

There is a three-entry courtyard from the Qing Dynasty preserved here, which contains the "Mi Xiangyang" Mi Fu and his colleagues. The calligraphy stone carvings of his eponymous three "Su Huang Cai". There is also a "Stone Garden" in the temple, where you can see interesting inscriptions collected from various places; there is also a quiet small garden, suitable for sitting for a while. Take bus No. 2 from Xiangyang Railway Station, get off at Cheqiao Factory, and walk for 5 minutes. Coming from Xiangyang Ancient City, you can take the ferry boat at the pier outside Xiaobeimen and arrive immediately.

Chen Lao Alley

East of Qiaotou of Hanjiang River in Fancheng District

From the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, Fancheng has been the commercial center of the entire Xiangyang City. This old alley sandwiched between Porcelain Street and Yanjiang Avenue (formerly Zhongshan Front Street) was once the busiest street in Fancheng, and is now the best-preserved old street in Xiangyang. The alley is about 200 meters long and narrow. On both sides of the bluestone road, there are rows of old houses and old shops. Some of the old residents are still there, and one has been turned into a bar and a coffee shop. Take bus No. 1 and get off at Shuixingtai, walk to the Han River, and then walk east for about 3 minutes. You will see the Xiangyang Painting and Calligraphy Art Museum, next to it is the entrance to Chenlao Alley. You can also walk east from Mi Gong Temple along the river for about 15 minutes.

Xiangyang Tangcheng

Shengli Street, Xiangcheng District

In the Tang Dynasty, Xiangyang was one of the four major cities together with Chang'an, Luoyang and Yangzhou. Today's "Xiangyang "Tangcheng" is the largest Tang-style ancient city in China. Generally speaking, the imitation Tang Dynasty architecture here maintains a high level, and Qinglong Temple, Dongshi and other places are particularly photogenic.

Like other film and television cities, Tangcheng also has stores that provide costume rentals and various performances - but compared with several well-known film and television cities in East China, this place is much deserted. It is recommended to bring your own food. There are dining stalls in Tangcheng, but there are not many choices and the prices are at the level of scenic spots.

Take bus 66 from Nanhu Square, bus 305 or 505 outside the east gate of the ancient city, or bus 534 or 546 from Xiangcheng Passenger Station to reach Xiangyang Tangcheng Station. After getting off the bus, you can take a battery car (5 yuan) to the entrance of Tangcheng, or you can walk for 15 minutes through the peripheral Tang Dynasty Commercial Street to get there.

Xijiachi

Southern foot of Xianshou Mountain, Xiangcheng District

Xijiachi is one of the oldest existing garden buildings in China and the best park of its kind in Xiangyang of one. The Guanyu Pond, which draws water from the White Horse Spring, is said to have existed since the early Eastern Han Dynasty. The antique buildings, rape fields, peach blossom groves and bamboo gardens have become the preferred outing destination for Xiangyang citizens. There are some open-air food stalls at the Xijiachi intersection, and there are fish restaurants along the Han River. The national highway outside Xijiachi is adjacent to the mountains and rivers, and is the area where Gufeng Lin Pass is located. There is the newly built Guanyin Temple on the riverside, overlooking the blue Han River.

Create a different path·The mountains and rivers leave scenic spots, we will come again

If you have a free half day in Xiangyang, you might as well go to Xian Mountain in the southern suburbs of the ancient city and review Meng Haoran's "With the Scholars" Climbing Xian Mountain". The Fenglin Pass where Huang Zu shot Sun Jian, the Tanxi River where Liu Bei's Luma jumped over, the Tears Monument (Yanggong Monument) commemorating Yang Hu, and the Zhang Gong Temple to commemorate Zhang Jianzhi are all in the Xian Mountain area. Even though the ancient ruins have been lost and difficult to find, the mountain is still a good place for citizens to go on an outing as it is adjacent to the city.

Take bus No. 14 or 530 and get off at the terminal, walk back for 3 minutes to the Mayue Tanxi ruins and the cliff of "Li Zengbo's Gongming Inscription"; then turn into the gate of Xianshan Forest Park and go straight along the road. At the intersection, continue taking the road on the right; it takes about 40 minutes to reach Hutou Mountain. There is a viewing platform to overlook the panoramic view of Xiangyang, and you can feel the spirit of Meng Shi. Then go down the mountain along the stone steps on the other side. After reaching the col, turn left and follow the road back to the city; you can also continue straight, climb over another hill, and then go all the way north to the Martyrs Cemetery, or go east and go south to Xijiachi at the southern foot. .

Xiangyang Food

The most famous food in Xiangyang is beef noodles (also called butter noodles). When eating noodles, you should drink them with a bowl of rice wine (similar to rice wine). The fire brought by red oil and alkaline noodles. Fancheng has the most abundant restaurants. The old streets and alleys and riverside roads hide the gourmet food stalls frequented by locals, such as Yicheng prawns, which are popular in summer. Unfortunately, due to demolition over the years, many old shops no longer exist. Good chain food stores such as Luoji Greedy Duck, Luoji Chestnut, Qiaotou Pork Ribs, and Paris Fragrance can often be found in the local area. Explore the surrounding areas of Xiangyang

Chunqiu Village

The "Nanzhang Ancient Village" was hailed as "a major discovery in 2006" by "China National Geographic" magazine. Most counties in Nanzhang are low mountains and hills in the remnants of Jingshan Mountain. There are more than 400 villages located on the top of each mountain.

This is because Nanzhang is located on the west side of the Jingxiang Ancient Road. Whenever there is chaos in the world, bandits and rebels will always pass by. In order to protect themselves, the villagers built condescending villages with stones. Most of the ancient villages are remote on mountain roads. Nowadays, Chunqiu Village, the only one that has been developed for tourism, has become the best choice to experience the ancient villages in Nanzhang. The original name of Chunqiu Village is Luping Village. It is said that Guan Yu once camped here and read "Spring and Autumn" at night. The tourism development of the scenic spot is of a high standard. Travelers must take cableways and cruise ships to see all the scenic spots; and the views are scattered throughout the whole journey, and there is no need to spend much effort on foot. A three-hour tour is just right for most people.

The scenic area includes Chunqiu Village and Zhongyi Village, separated by the Maoping River Valley and connected by cableways or cruise ships. Take the ascending cableway and overlook the Maoping River Valley trembling in the wind. After reaching the top of the mountain, there is a martial arts performance field, Zhongyi Village, as well as the newly built Chunqiu Tower and Qie Stop Pavilion. The best view of Chunqiu Village on the ridge on the other side is best. Bypassing the Colossus of Guan Gong, you can go down to the river and change to a bamboo raft with a motor. After landing, there is a path to the Chunqiu Village. The stone village is well preserved and you can see the village gate, barracks, general building, reservoir, granary, private school and other ruins. After passing through Chunqiu Village, you can return to the gate of the scenic spot. It is recommended for photography enthusiasts to take the two-way cableway, which will give you two opportunities to take pictures of Chunqiu Village from another angle on the cableway.

When to go

From March to May, spring is warm and flowers are blooming, and the mountains and rivers are beautiful again. Rapeseed flowers spread for hundreds of miles in Shayang, and Zhongxiang held a "March 3" temple fair to worship the emperor. From June to September, in Quzi’s hometown, the Dragon Boat Festival dragon boat race is a grand event, kicking off the summer. Crayfish are becoming more and more plump, and fresh lotus roots are on the market. When the weather is hot in summer, you can stay in Dahongshan and Jingshan to escape the summer heat, and go boating on Honghu Lake and Jingshui River to enjoy lotuses. From October to November, the weather gradually turns cooler. The ginkgo trees in Dahongshan are golden, attracting "long guns and short guns"; from December to February of the following year, the absolute temperature in winter is not very low, but the humidity is high, and there is no central heating, so it is not warmer than in the north.