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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Xiangyang [2025]
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Longmen Grottoes
4.7
/5
52234 reviews
9.0
From BHD 4.800
Based on 1,623 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037965980972
Address: 13 Long Men Zhong Jie, Luolong District, Luoyang, Henan, China, 471023
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
View grottoes on 1 km of cliffs along the Yi River
1 km cliffs & grottoes
Saved by 1642 users43276 positive reviews
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Because there were no other people joining the group for the originally booked session, it was changed to a 3.5-hour tour. The tour guide from Elephant Travel said that Xiao Jiang explained things very carefully, had done his homework thoroughly, and explained things in a simple and easy-to-understand way, from which I benefited a lot.
Seamless entry. Overall experience is not that long if you only view one side of the grottoes. Try to check up days where they do maintenance on the lightings (this was in Nov for 2025). The night view is worth a wait.
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Yellow Crane Tower
4.6
/5
71174 reviews
9.0
From BHD 3.470
Based on 1,362 reviews
Yellow Crane Tower/Wuchang Railway Station | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864006960006
Address: No.1, Xishanpo, Snake Mountain, Wuchang District, Wuhan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Famous cultural landmarks in Chinese history
Yangtze River Bridge & 3 towns views
Saved by 967 users50644 positive reviews
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It gets extremely crowded during holidays, making it difficult to get upstairs; you have to wait in line for a long time. The scenery is also quite beautiful. After descending the tower, you can walk along the Yangtze River Bridge and take some stunning panoramic photos.
The Yellow Crane Tower is a landmark building in Wuhan and a famous historical and cultural tower in China. Originally built during the Three Kingdoms period, it was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. The current structure is based on the Tongzhi-era tower from the Qing Dynasty and was rebuilt in 1985. With its five-tiered eaves and a pyramidal roof covered in golden glazed tiles, it boasts exquisite design and a magnificent presence. It is considered one of the "Three Great Towers of Jiangnan," along with Yueyang Tower in Hunan and Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi.
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Laojun Mountain Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
12457 reviews
8.5
From BHD 4.270
Laojunshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037966873890
Address: Laojun Mountain, Geological Square, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Cable car & hike to peak
Rich geological sites with caves & peaks
Saved by 793 users10016 positive reviews
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Highly recommend staying here. The experience was excellent from start to finish. The staff were incredibly welcoming from the moment I arrived until I left. I must say, the owner has impeccable taste; everything was arranged to my aesthetic sensibilities. They even gave me a complimentary gift upon departure – such a thoughtful touch!
"You have to come to Laojun Mountain!" Laojun Mountain in Luoyang, the "Heavenly Palace" atop the 800-li Funiu Mountains. There's truly no off-season! Come, come! Laojun Mountain is a timeless painting, the Yi River a timeless zither. With a heart full of wisdom, the scenery is boundless.
Wait for a sunset, chase the lights! ❤️ A breathtaking feast for the world! Night is the canvas, the golden summit the painting.
Lighting up the 800-li Funiu Mountains, the light of the mortal world is also the starlight of the heavenly palace scattered upon humanity.
All thoughts are entrusted to the thousand-foot golden summit—a majestic fairyland, a dazzling myth! ❤️ After watching the light show on Monday, we queued to descend the mountain. The queues for the first and second levels took about half an hour each, which felt like a long time. Actually, it wasn't. They say the queues can be as long as four hours when it's crowded! Ah!! It was windy when we climbed, but the weather was great the next day, though incredibly crowded. Apparently, there were over 30,000 people – Lao Jun Mountain is so popular! ❤️ I knelt down to pray at the Taoist temple in front of the Ten-Mile Gallery, and an elderly Taoist nun helped ring the bell three times. Thank you! ❤️ What I saw was that it was cold and windy at the summit; a down jacket and hand warmers were definitely necessary. Are things expensive on the mountain? Not at all! Three grilled sausages at Zhongtianmen cost 10 yuan, two hiking sticks cost 10 yuan, Mixue Ice Cream at the Golden Summit cost 6 yuan (supposedly the most popular item on Lao Jun Mountain), and bottled water cost 5 yuan… At 2200 meters above sea level, you think that's expensive?!
After climbing so many mountains and seeing so many sights, the Ten-Mile Gallery on Lao Jun Mountain truly is only ten miles long!!! It takes at least two hours to walk the whole thing 😂 Walking along the razor-sharp ridges, with granite peaks and forests below, every step reveals a new vista.
The incense burning since the Northern Wei Dynasty, every stone and tree embodies the Daoist principle of nature ❤️ Man follows the Earth, Earth follows Heaven, Heaven follows the Dao, and the Dao follows Nature.
Upon reaching the Golden Summit, watch the live performance! Knowing Lao Jun Mountain, it's worth it; buying it together with the ticket gets you a discount. The Golden Hall, Liangbaotai, and Jade Emperor Peak shine brilliantly in the sunlight during the day, and the lighting at night is unbeatable! Looking down at the vast sea of clouds, with mountains appearing and disappearing, all worries vanish with the wind. The vastness of heaven and earth versus the insignificance of our own hearts—if there weren't so many people, the clarity and expansiveness of mind would be even more pronounced.
We took the first-level cable car, climbed the steps and walked along the ten-mile gallery to the Golden Summit, watched the live performance and light show, queued for the second-level cable car, queued for the first-level cable car, had a bowl of soup at the exit, and stayed at a guesthouse at the foot of the mountain for the night—perfect!
Flaws: Littering! Smoking! Who are these people?! So many pretty young boys and girls are smoking everywhere, so inconsiderate! And is Mixue offering you a ridiculously low price? While queuing to go down from the Golden Summit, I saw a man in front of me casually throw away half a cup of cigarettes. I reminded him that he had dropped something, but he wouldn't admit it or pick it up!
The trash they carelessly throw away is being picked up by staff working tirelessly. Please respect each other, okay?
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Hubei Provincial Museum
4.9
/5
6646 reviews
8.2
Based on 483 reviews
Chuhehan Street/East Lake/Hubei Provincial Museum | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602786794127
Address: No. 156, Donghu Road, Wuchang, Wuchang District, Wuhan
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Enjoy the rich sound of chime bells show
Stroll East Lake Scenic Area
Saved by 415 users5322 positive reviews
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The museum is free, just need to make a reservation. We arrived an hour before closing time, so it was very rushed, but the advantage was that we didn't have to queue to see the Sword of Goujian, King of Yue; we could just walk in. Unfortunately, we missed the chime bell performance. The gold artifacts of King Liangzhuang were absolutely stunning. We also managed to buy the souvenirs we wanted before closing time!
The experience was great. Although it was a bit crowded, the cultural relics were truly a feast for the eyes. The tour guide, Shu Ping, was also excellent; her pronunciation was clear, complete, and fluent. Highly recommended! 😍😍😍
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Wudang Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
12277 reviews
8.0
From BHD 14.070
Based on 31 reviews
Wudang Scenic Spot/Wudang Dream | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607195668567
Address: No. 13, Yongle Road, Taihe Street，Danjiangkou City ，Shiyan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
From base to Golden Summit
Thrilling cliffside incense experience
Saved by 431 users7960 positive reviews
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We stayed overnight at Nanyan the day before, and then climbed to the Golden Summit the next day. We took the cable car down to Qiongtan and then the shuttle bus to the visitor center. The itinerary wasn't rushed, and we saw both the sunset and the sunrise – beautiful! In the morning, we went to Nanyan Palace; there were no tourists there. The mountain gate opened, and other tourists only entered after we left Nanyan Palace. It was a very leisurely and comfortable morning.
Wudang Mountain Scenic Area is vast. Enter early and take the shuttle bus to Taizipo, Zixiao Palace, and Nanyan for sightseeing, then hike up the mountain. When you reach Chaotian Palace, be sure to take the back mountain route to experience the essence of Wudang Mountain. Pass through the First Heavenly Gate, Second Heavenly Gate, and Third Heavenly Gate to reach Zijincheng and the Golden Summit. Hike down the mountain via Qiongtan or take the cable car down to Qiongtan and then take the shuttle bus back to the main entrance.
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The Three Gorges Dam Tourism Area
4.6
/5
7004 reviews
8.0
Based on 590 reviews
Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area/Sandouping | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607176763498
Address: Sanxiaba District, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
262m-high viewpoint & 185 platform
Explore Qu Yuan & Wang Zhaojun
Saved by 130 users4403 positive reviews
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This was my third visit to the Three Gorges Dam. The first time was before construction even began, the second time it was under construction, and this time, seeing the completed Three Gorges Dam was truly awe-inspiring. The Chinese builders are truly magnificent. I carefully watched the raising and lowering of ships through the five-stage ship lock, and I was completely captivated.
The Three Gorges Dam is free to enter, and there's a 35 yuan bus ticket, which is very cost-effective. However, there's an electric cart section inside that requires a separate ticket (10 yuan per person). If you don't take it, you have to walk 1.5 kilometers. It's inconvenient to not know this and only find out you need to buy a separate ticket when you get to the front of the line. It would be much better if people were informed in advance that they could buy the ticket in advance, or if it could be combined with the bus ticket, saving the hassle of buying tickets twice.
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White Emperor City Qutang Gorge Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
3294 reviews
7.9
From BHD 3.040
Based on 54 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8602385991001
Address: Baidi City Scenic Spot, Qutangxia Community, Qimen Sub-district Office, Fengjie County
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Historically famous cultural sites | Iconic Kui Men
Majestic view of Kui Gate
Saved by 592 users2271 positive reviews
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I departed Baidi City amidst colorful clouds at dawn, returning to Jiangling a thousand miles away in a single day. The cries of monkeys on both banks never ceased, yet my light boat had already passed countless mountains. (Tang Dynasty, Li Bai, "Departing Baidi City at Dawn") Baidi City is so famous, I had to go check it out. I even bumped into two Hong Kong celebrities! [laughing]
The Baidi City-Qutang Gorge Scenic Area is excellent and well worth a visit, offering both historical significance and beautiful scenery. We spent a total of 8 hours there, a truly in-depth tour, experiencing cloudy skies, hail, moderate rain, and finally, sunshine – we were so lucky! The scenic area is very well managed, and the prices are reasonable.
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Songshan Shaolin Scenic
4.4
/5
15891 reviews
7.9
From BHD 4.270
Based on 752 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86037162745000
Address: Nanyue Mountain, Zhongyue Mountain, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City (about 13 kilometers northwest of the city)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
7 daily Shaolin Kung Fu performances
The ancestral monastery of Zen, where Bodhidharma founded the mind-to-mind transmission
Saved by 592 users9056 positive reviews
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Totally recommended. Magical Shaolin historical trip. My dream come true.
Shaolin Temple is located in Dengfeng, nearly two hours' drive from both Zhengzhou and Luoyang, so be sure to plan your trip in advance.
Upon entering the scenic area, the first stop is a Shaolin martial arts performance. Even in the off-season, you need to queue for half an hour in advance. We arrived late, and all the seats were taken, with even fewer on the second floor. We simply found a spot on the first floor and stood against the wall to watch.
Further on, you reach the actual Shaolin Temple. At this time of year, the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees inside are a vibrant yellow, perfectly complementing the red walls and gray tiles of the surrounding buildings.
Next to the temple is the Pagoda Forest, the final resting place of eminent monks throughout history.
Next to the Pagoda Forest, there's a sightseeing cable car going up the mountain for 100 yuan round trip. Unfortunately, we had booked a vehicle in advance and didn't have time to go, so we just took the sightseeing bus directly from there, which was a bit of a disappointment. If you want to go up the mountain, you should allow at least 5 hours.
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Two Dams And The Xiling Gorge
4.7
/5
5824 reviews
7.8
From BHD 13.750
Wanda Plaza/Three Gorges Visitor Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607176910001
Address: Three Gorges Visitor Center, No. 142, Yanjiang Avenue, Wujiagang District, Yichang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Saved by 103 users4786 positive reviews
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The cruise on the Two Gorges and One Dam offered beautiful and spectacular scenery.
The Three Gorges Dam is awe-inspiring, truly a testament to China's national strength.
Our tour guide, Mr. Song, was attentive and responsible, providing detailed explanations. The bus driver drove smoothly and safely. Overall, we were satisfied with the experience and it was well worth the trip.
It's well worth the trip to see the Two Gorges and the Dam, especially the Three Gorges Dam's elevator, which you absolutely must experience. It's a magnificent national project; you have to experience it yourself to truly understand its awe-inspiring nature. And don't miss the delicious, tender fish for dinner.
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East Lake Scenic Area
4.7
/5
7518 reviews
7.8
Based on 755 reviews
Wuhan Railway Station/Qingshan Industrial Zone | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602786793760
Address: No. 16 Yanhu Avenue, Wuchang District, Wuhan
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Cherry blossom (spring) & maple (fall)
Abandoned factory becomes kaleidoscope
Saved by 449 users4489 positive reviews
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The driver was very enthusiastic and attentive during the tour, patiently explaining things to us and acting as both guide and photographer. It would have been even better if he could have been punctual. I'll contact you again if I don't have any friends coming next time.
There were too many people during the National Day holiday, and the sightseeing bus had to wait for a long time, which made the time a bit rushed. The scenery of Luoyan Island is very beautiful, the tickets are not expensive, and the children's playground is also suitable for children. It is no problem to stay there for a whole day on a leisurely weekend.
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