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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Xin County [2025]
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Yellow Crane Tower
4.6
/5
68599 reviews
9.0
From US$ 9.14
Based on 1,361 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
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The Yellow Crane Tower is a must-see when visiting Wuhan. Climbing to the top offers a panoramic view of the mountains and the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge. Visitors over 65 are also exempt from admission fees and can simply pay with their ID card, making it convenient for tourists.
If you come to Wuhan for the first time and don’t visit the Yellow Crane Tower and see the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, your trip to Wuhan will be in vain! The night view of the Yellow Crane Tower is still very beautiful, especially the light show is worth seeing.
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Lushan National Park
4.5
/5
17248 reviews
8.6
From US$ 22.50
Based on 146 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864009006162
Address: No. 19, Hexi Road, Guling Town, Lushan City, Jiujiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Maple Leaf Viewing at Lushan Botanical Garden in Autumn
360° view of Mount Lu
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During the summer vacation, I went to Lushan Mountain for a tour and chose to take the cable car up the mountain. I first took a shuttle bus to the cable car station. The cable car was very large and could accommodate more than ten people. It went up the mountain very quickly and arrived in ten minutes. It was really the most convenient way to go up the mountain.
I went to Lushan Mountain during the summer vacation. I played on the mountain for three days and played at the foot of the mountain for one day. It is suitable for slowly experiencing the scenery. The temperature on the mountain is ten degrees lower than that at the foot of the mountain. It is a good place to escape the summer heat. There are both natural landscapes and cultural and historical landscapes on the mountain.
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Hubei Provincial Museum
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6266 reviews
8.2
Based on 482 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
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Admission to the Hubei Provincial Museum is free by reservation. The museum features a comprehensive exhibition hall, a Chu Culture Hall, and a chime bell hall, all showcasing the history and culture of the Jingchu region. The Goujian Hall, King of Yue, has a limited waiting time, so wait times are approximately half an hour.
I strongly recommend that you come to Wuhan. If you come, please explain it. Otherwise, you won't understand anything. This time, the tour guide Xiao Han is really not easy. He is beautiful, gentle and responsible. I was careless and missed booking one person's name. Thank you to the tour guide Xiao Han for letting us listen to the explanation first and then pay the extra fee.
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Qingchuan Pavilion Park
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6365 reviews
8.2
Based on 49 reviews
Wuhan International Expo Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602784710887
Address: No. 86, Xima Chang Street, Hanyang District, Wuhan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Faces Yellow Crane Tower (Yangtze River）
Wuhan's top wedding photo spot
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After taking the ferry from Qingchuan Wharf, we arrived at the Qingchuan Pavilion scenic area. Qingchuan Pavilion, facing the Yellow Crane Tower across the river, is considered one of Wuhan's three major scenic spots, along with the Yellow Crane Tower and Guqin Terrace. Qingchuan Pavilion was originally built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, when Hanyang Prefect Fan Zhizhen constructed the Xue Yuji Palace. Qingchuan Pavilion itself is perched on a hill. Ascending to the second floor offers panoramic views of the Yangtze River and the Yangtze River Bridge in the distance. The gentle river breeze from the pavilion is a truly relaxing experience.
I chose this B&B based on reviews about the hostess's hospitality and clean rooms. It was exactly as described, and I truly experienced it. The second-floor ocean-viewing terrace was also incredibly nice. I spent some time there, enjoying the fresh air and beautiful views. If it weren't for the weather, I'd have loved staying another night. I'll definitely be back for more next time. I highly recommend this B&B!
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East Lake Scenic Area
4.6
/5
7202 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
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Wuhan's East Lake Scenic Area does not charge admission, but the area is vast, encompassing Wuhan University, the Provincial Museum, and Liyuan Hospital. However, electric vehicles, boat tours, and balloon launches within the area are subject to additional fees. The scenic area primarily encompasses the Liyuan District, Moshan District, Luoyan District, Tingtao District, and Chuidi District. Distances between these areas are long, so electric shuttles are available. Shared bicycles and electric vehicles are available for rental within the area, but these vehicles are not interchangeable between the various districts.
Of course, you have to take a boat tour of East Lake, and there's also a zoo on the lake's island. Both are fantastic. If you have time, take a bike ride along the lake. Bird World and the circus are also great, perfect for kids. It was my first time at Bird World, and I was able to get up close and personal with the birds, including sika deer, parrots, cormorants, and more.
The botanical garden is also in this scenic area, but on the easternmost side. I haven't been to the Chui Di and Luo Yan scenic areas yet, but I'd love to visit someday.
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Wuhan Liangjiang Cruise (Night Cruise on Yangtze River)
4.5
/5
5733 reviews
7.5
From US$ 10.13
Yanjiang Avenue /Jianghan Road | >100 km from downtown
Phone +862788109920
Address: Hankou Yuehan Wharf: No. 181, Yanjiang Avenue, Jiang'an District, Wuhan; Wuchang Hongxiang Wharf: No. 58-8, Linjiang Avenue, Wuchang District, Wuhan; Hanjiang Tourist Wharf: No. 276, Yanhe Avenue, Qiaokou District, Wuhan.
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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Nice trip to do it with friends or family. It is a must in Wuhan nights.
People from Chongqing say that the Yangtze River only shows its true appearance in Wuhan. It is majestic and you can't see any cargo ships in the upper reaches of the city. The night view is also very good. It is very lively on the boat, with brothers traveling alone and lovely elderly tour groups.
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Tianzhu Mountain
4.7
/5
4960 reviews
7.4
From US$ 18.28
Based on 6 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864000556900
Address: Chazhuang Country, Qianshan, Anqing, Anhui, China, 246309
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Ridge to breathtaking cliff platform
Breathtaking sunrise & cloud sea
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Revisiting Tianzhu Mountain
Thirty-two years later, returning to Tianzhu Mountain, the mountain's color remains the same indigo I remembered, like an ancient painting, its ink still wet, quietly sprawling between heaven and earth. The rocks remain as steep and jagged, standing tall in an ageless gesture. The mountain paths are deep and mossy, and walking along them distances the hustle and bustle of the world.
"Yiju B&B," a mountain retreat. The owner, Lao Lin, has spent half his life in business, having witnessed prosperity. Returning to his hometown in his twilight years, he builds his homestead with stone walls and offers mountain views from the windows. He lacks the shrewdness of a business world, but instead exudes the simple simplicity of a mountain dweller. He greets guests, refills tea and water, and speaks little, yet his warmth is like the sun shining on a doorstep on a winter day. This genuine warmth seamlessly connects with the impression I made thirty-two years ago, bringing a sense of peace.
Tianzhu Mountain is not a simple mountain. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty ascended and worshipped the mountain, naming it "Southern Peak." Although Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty later designated Mount Heng as the Southern Peak, Tianzhu Mountain retains an imperial aura and a celestial spirit within its very being. It is a sacred site for Taoism and was once the site where Sengcan, the Third Patriarch of Zen Buddhism, preached his teachings. The silent rocks carry a millennium of cultural heritage and legends.
The highlight of this trip was revisiting the Mysterious Valley. It was truly a remarkable journey. Entering the valley, it felt like entering a maze of massive rocks. The path didn't meander around the rocks, but unfolded within them. Massive granite blocks piled, overlapped, and intertwined, forming countless caves, crevices, and narrow passages. One must duck, sidestep, climb, and maneuver through them. Sometimes it was pitch black, barely wide enough for one person to pass, forcing one to grope along the stone walls. Sometimes, after a sharp turn, a ray of light suddenly appeared overhead, casting a ray of light. Every step required caution, every moment filled with uncertainty. This process felt like a metaphor. When you finally emerge from Stonehenge, using your hands and feet to navigate the cramped terrain and perilous obstacles, the view opens up. Unprepared, the towering peak, the Pillar of Heaven, rises majestically before you! Its face is chiseled, its entire body perfectly rounded, reaching up to the sky. It exudes a sense of solitary, unwavering determination that no one else can match. In that moment, all the hardships melt into awe and relief.
Standing before the peak, a sudden feeling strikes me. Isn't this journey through the mysterious valley similar to the trek we're currently experiencing on this land? Finding a path amidst the maze of boulders, navigating dark, winding crevices, relying on wisdom passed down through generations and the courage to brave hardship, we move forward bit by bit, inch by inch, upwards. The journey is bound to be arduous, and even fraught with setbacks. But as long as we remain committed to that "pillar of heaven," we will eventually break free and embrace the most magnificent sky. The character of this mountain may be secretly containing the code for the revival of an ancient nation.
Yesterday, I was exploring the mountains of Yixing and saw the newly opened Sunday B&B on Ctrip. Thinking I'd give it a try, I booked it and it was fantastic. Across from Yaohu Town, the environment is beautiful, and the rooms are well-equipped and clean. I was surprised that such a small B&B even had a smart toilet – a nice touch! The owner is a typical mountain dweller 😛. He even picked me up at the high-speed train station when I arrived! The owner also made breakfast himself, and it was delicious and hearty!
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The City of Tang Dynasty
4.4
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5594 reviews
7.2
From US$ 11.25
Xiangyang Ancient City/China Tang Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607103063333
Address: Group 4, Shijiamiao Village, Xiangyang Road, Xiangcheng District, Xiangyang City (opposite to Xijiachi)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Watch Tang Dynasty Dream Show
Live Tang Dynasty show regularly
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Tangcheng Film and Television City, except for Monday when daytime tickets are 80 (there are no performances on Monday night), all other tickets are 120. It is recommended to go in at 3 or 4 in the afternoon. You can experience the scenery during the day and at night after the lights are turned on. There are quite a lot of performances. I checked in at Qinglong Temple, the Taoist temple where Jiang Changyang first met He Weifang, and I was very satisfied haha.
I made a special trip to check it out, as it's quite a distance from the city. I recommend visiting the park in the evening, when the lights begin to come on, to stroll through and relax. The scenery becomes even more beautiful as the sky darkens, and the various performances are also worth seeing.
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Ancient Longzhong
4.4
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4109 reviews
7.1
Based on 66 reviews
Gulongzhong/Hubei College of Arts and Sciences | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607103775067
Address: Yinji Village, Xiangyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Lush forest & 1,004 ft peak
Historical reenactment & performance
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The garden is filled with sweet-scented osmanthus trees, which are refreshing. Some areas are still under renovation, but the overall experience is very good. The scenic bus is also very new, and the driver is very kind. It's amazing!
Follow the cement road to the left of the "Ancient Longzhong" stone archway until you reach the scenic shuttle bus stop. To the right of the stop is a road up the mountain, the gentlest and easiest of all the uphill roads. This road leads to Tenglong Pavilion. Another road descends the mountain (on the side of Tenglong Pavilion) to Sangu Hall and Zhuge Thatched Cottage (two adjacent attractions) and then to the scenic entrance. I personally think you can skip Laolong Cave; it's quite ordinary and I might have mistaken it for a fake mountain if I hadn't noticed.
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Tian Tang Zhai
4.5
/5
4580 reviews
7.1
From US$ 16.59
Based on 42 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8605647528098
Address: Tiantangzhai, Luotian, Huanggang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Waterfalls & beacon views
Summit 5674 ft Dabie Mountain
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After all, I'm from Anhui, and this is a local Anhui attraction quite close to us. Although the journey was tiring, I persevered and persevered, and soon reached the Jianghuai watershed. The view finally opened up, and it was truly breathtaking. From the top, I could see the nearby beacon towers and the mountains and rivers below! It was also quite cost-effective, after all, Lu'an is a wonderful place. However, I personally recommend that after reaching the summit, you absolutely have to take the cable car down. Trust me, you absolutely have to take the cable car, or you'll regret it!
The scenery is beautiful. It took nearly four hours to climb up. Although it was tiring, it was all worth it when I reached the top. It was really blue sky, white clouds, strange peaks and rocks. It really felt like a view of the mountains.
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