Zhongxiang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Central China's Number One Folk Village

Mochou Village Scenic Area is located in Jingmen City, Hubei Province, and is known as the number one village for Hubei folk customs and arts, as well as a world-renowned village for longevity. The Mochou Village Scenic Area includes five major tourist themes: Mochou Old Street, Mochou Ferry, Centenarian Bay, Peach Blossom Ridge, Peach Blossom Kiln, and Mochou Lake, making it a composite leisure and vacation tourism destination. Central China's Number One Folk Village, Mochou Village, was built in the Mingxiang Mausoleum Scenic Area, adjacent to the Mochou Lake National Wetland Park, and is a tourism complex with unique Chu culture charm. Once you have visited Mochou Village, you will have no worries for life.

Wuhan 3h, the night here transports me to another world

Arriving in Zhongxiang for tourism, I felt during the day that it was just an ordinary commercialized ancient town. But at night, I was utterly amazed, as if I had stepped into the streets of a period drama, a beauty that cameras cannot capture. Every design detail is very intricate and exquisite, and every angle is perfect for taking photos. (The entrance to the ancient town has two costume rental shops, really, taking photos in period costumes couldn't be more stunning!) Mochou Village has various performances all day long, and I've put the performance schedule in the last photo. Since I only went there around 7 p.m., I only caught the last bonfire performance. Personally, I found the whole performance quite magical, but there were too many people, all standing, so I left halfway through. Overall, the night is more stunning than the day, but the day is also a great place to take children. However, the food in the scenic area is just so-so. Mochou Lake, Zhongxiang City Museum These two attractions are very close and can be visited together. Mochou Lake is more suitable for cycling around the lake, with places along the road renting multi-person bicycles at affordable prices and with no time limit. Zhongxiang City Museum, I personally do not recommend it, as there are not many exhibits and most are replicas. If you want to see the real artifacts, you can go to the Hubei Provincial Museum. However, the entrance is very photogenic, and you can take some nice photos.

Checked in at Mochou Village

The beauty of Mochou Village is a serene and rustic charm. The bluestone paths, ancient door lintels, and traces left by the passing years seem to narrate stories of history. Some say it's Hubei's 'Wuzhen', others say it's Hubei's 'Lijiang'. But I feel that it's just Mochou Village of Zhongxiang, with its grey tiles and white walls, beside Mochou Lake, next to Mingxian Tomb, the Mochou Village with the legend of Lady Mochou~ Just hearing the name Mochou, it's especially easy to feel a sense of solace. Life is so tiring, without so much poetry and distant places, urgently needing a time to space out. It feels like, once you go, maybe you really can be free from worries~

6 things you must know before going to Zhongxiang! The birthplace of Chu culture!

😌 A treasure town for a trip around Wuhan Zhongxiang❗️Absolutely worth a visit❗️ Not only is it a cultural city But also a good place to spend the weekend by the mountains and water 1⃣Transportation🚗 Only 2-3 hours drive from Wuhan You can drive there or take the high-speed rail directly I took the high-speed rail directly this time Take a taxi directly for local travel🚙 The distance to the attractions is very close and super convenient 2⃣Accommodation recommendation🏢 Mochou Lake International Hotel by Mochou Lake Highly rated🉑️ and convenient for travel You can stroll around Mochou Lake in front of the hotel You can also choose various homestays in Mochou Village The experience of the characteristic environment🍃 is also very good But remember to make a reservation in advance 3⃣️Must-visit attractions🏞 ✅Ming Xianling: The largest imperial mausoleum in the Ming Dynasty ✅Mochou Village: The first village of Hubei folk art ✅Zhongxiang City Museum: A small museum by Mochou Lake ✅Mochou Lake: Take a walk on the wooden plank road and enjoy nature ✅Yuan You Palace: The Qionghua glazed wall and Yanxi archway are worth a look 4⃣️Recommended surrounding tours ✅Huangxian Cave➕Niangniang Village: The world's unique karst cave is magnificent/ magnificent ✅Dakou National Forest Park: A summer resort recommended by locals🧊 5⃣️Recommended food🐟 🥂Restaurant ✅Zhongxiang Story: Authentic Hubei cuisine, with Panlong vegetable and Gefen Baba! ✅Eat Qi Drink Ha Chicken: Old brand in Zhongxiang, good value for money 🥞Snacks ✅Hongwang special steamed noodles/ Shihpai tofu/ Wenxia rice wine ✅Ask Jun old yogurt/ mouth happy cake 6⃣️Nightlife in Zhongxiang You can enjoy the night in the ancient town here🌃 Night tour and market fun are rare joys The lively atmosphere is a small fortune in a short trip There are also small bars that young people love 🚗 You can check in for a weekend It's definitely a trip full of rewards🚶

He never became an emperor, yet he possesses the most beautiful imperial mausoleum

Xianling is the joint burial mausoleum of Emperor Jiajing's father, Emperor Gongruixian Zhu Youyuan (King Xingxian of Ming Ruizong), and his mother, Empress Cixiaoxian (Empress Dowager Zhangsheng). Xianling was transformed from the tomb of King Xingxian, took 47 years to complete, and is the only Ming dynasty imperial mausoleum in central and southern China, as well as the largest single imperial mausoleum of the Ming dynasty. Xianling played a pivotal role in the imperial mausoleum system of the Ming dynasty, and its 'one mausoleum with two mounds' structure is a unique case among imperial mausoleums throughout Chinese history. Xianling was the result of the significant mid-Ming dynasty event known as the 'Great Rites Controversy'.

After 10 years and an investment of 500 million yuan, this small county in Hubei has finally realized its dream of 5A

After Zhongxiang was upgraded to a national 5A tourist attraction, it offered free admission during the Spring Festival, and the scenic area was crowded with tourists, shoulder to shoulder, and endless. If Mingxiangling can implement a long-term free opening policy, it will greatly attract tourists from other places to visit. Free opening not only reduces the cost of tourists, but also allows more people to have the opportunity to come into contact with this world cultural heritage, and will also promote the further development of the local economy.

World Cultural Heritage National 4A Scenic Area Zhongxiang Mingxian Mausoleum

Mingxian Mausoleum Mingxian Mausoleum was built during the reign of Emperor Jiajing, 'The sacred temple has a Lingxing gate, and the sacred gate is like a heavenly gate.' The outer perimeter of the scenic area is the Outer Mingtang, which is a homophonic of the Ming Hall, and has a protective effect on the earth's energy. Inside is the Inner Mingtang, with a diameter of 33 meters, in a perfect circle. The scenic area has a nine-curved royal river, with a total length of 2000 meters, which is the main drainage system of the mausoleum area. It runs through five stone arch bridges to the Outer Mingtang with the divine road as the central axis.

The obvious tourist center of the Lingjing Scenic Area is about 600 meters away from the obvious tomb. It takes about 20 minutes to walk. The tourist service center has a battery car that can be reached by car. It should be noted that there is no ticket office at the entrance of the obvious Lingjing District. If you do not sell tickets, you must go to the Tourist Service Center to purchase. The obvious mausoleum was built in the 14th year of Ming Zhengde (1519). It was completed in the 45th year of Ming Jiajing (1566). It was built in 47 years. It is the father of Emperor Jiazong of the Ming Dynasty. The burial tomb of the emperor of the filial piety. The owner of the mausoleum, the father of Jiajing Emperor Zhu Youzhen, is the younger son of Ming Xianzong, the younger brother of Ming Xiaozong Zhu Youzhen. When he was alive, he was named Xingwang, and he was in Luzhou Guang'an Luzhou (now Zhongxiang City). When he was alive, he was only a king, not an emperor. After his death, he was buried under the specifications of the king. However, his son was fortunate enough to be ushered in the capital. After he ascended the throne, he pursued the father Zhu Youyu as the emperor and rebuilt the mausoleum with the emperor's specifications. This has the obvious tomb seen today.

I'm stunned that there is a beautiful "Emerald Lake" hidden around Wuhan

Looking for the "Emerald Lake" in the green fairy tale Feel the happy splashes of the spring water This is the Dakou Forest Park It is also the mini version of Hubei's "Semporna" in my heart - Compared to many sceneries that require arduous journeys to see The beauty here can be easily GOT Just a 5-8 minute walk Summer is comfortable, the scenery is beautiful, the difficulty level is very low, and you can catch fish along the way Highly recommended for family trips - 📍Address|Dakou Forest Park in Zhongxiang 🚗Transportation|Departing from Wuhan, about 2.5 hours by car ⏰Business Hours: 8am-5pm 📒Tour Route: Can be long or short - Route & Tips: 1️⃣There are many mosquitoes in the forest, be sure to pay attention to mosquito prevention, especially for children 2️⃣The highlight of the hike is the two beautiful "Heavenly Pools". After parking, it takes 5 minutes to reach the first one, and another 3 minutes of climbing to reach the second one. The water is really clear, and in summer it's irresistible to want to soak in it. My water play equipment, Huawei WATCH Ultimate, has also been upgraded, with accurate data, various underwater modes, a 14-day battery life, and 360° protection of underwater health. I really miss the crystal-clear water of Semporna in 2018, and I'm planning to take annual leave to go diving again soon – exploring the secrets of the deep sea with the Ultimate. 3️⃣The whole journey takes 2 to 3 hours. The path beyond the Heavenly Pools is a bit steep, not suitable for the elderly and children, but it's more suitable for kids to play in the water below. 4️⃣You can bring a net to catch fish and flip crabs (please release them after the experience) 5️⃣Be sure to wear good walking shoes for hiking 6️⃣Very suitable for weekend trips, can be combined with visits to Shimen Reservoir and Mochou Village -

Checked in at Dakou Forest Park

Dakou is located at the southern foot of Dahong Mountain, where the mountains are steep, the forests are dense, the ancient paths are secluded, the springs are connected to the sky streams, the caves are linked with waterfalls, and the average altitude is around 350 meters. Here, there is no severe cold in winter and no extreme heat in summer, the climate is pleasant, and throughout the year, it exudes a charming atmosphere of 'casual spring fragrance ceases, where the noble can stay at will.' The whole body and mind are immersed in this natural oxygen bar, 'where the gusts stir the pine waves, and the flowers send forth their fragrance,' and the rolling green waves cleanse the long-agitated heart, making one feel refreshed and indescribably wonderful. It is a perfect paradise for people to cultivate their minds and bodies, heal and return to nature. The caves in Dakou are not many, but Yingzi Cave can give you a sense of the magic of the Water Curtain Cave in the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit. The waterfall, 6 meters wide with a drop of 36 meters, hangs like a silver curtain. On the side wall of the waterfall, there are hundreds of caves of various sizes, resembling a honeycomb, and the caves are interconnected, leading to the inside of the waterfall. Entering them, with twists and turns, is like a maze. Whether viewing the caves from behind the waterfall or viewing the waterfall from behind the caves, both are interestingly complementary. Especially in the summer afternoon, when the setting sun slants and shines above the mist of the waterfall stream, a rare 'rainbow reflection in the pool' appears, which is considered a spectacle. Yuntai Temple is located in the primitive forest of Dakou in Zhongxiang City. It is above the main peak of Liaoqu Mountain, with an altitude of 565.4 meters. Yuntai Temple was founded in the Tang Dynasty, and reached its peak in the Ming Dynasty, with 48 pavilions built and connected by plank roads. Palaces, temples, monasteries, and hermitages are quietly nestled among the pine waves. Birds and beasts come and go among them, forming a harmonious whole, a sight too beautiful for words. Climbing to the top to watch the sunrise in the east, the clouds are steaming and the sky is colorful; looking west at the Han River, the river flows like a silver belt, with hundreds of boats competing. The ruins still have stone walls over a meter high, and dozens of stone steles, from which one can clearly see the records of the Wudang Mountain officials meeting for Taoism and the Chief Eunuch of Xianling paying homage. It is said that Zhang Sanfeng attained immortality here and founded Chinese Taoism on his own, making Yuntai Temple known as the first temple of Taoism in China.

Jingmen Dakou National Forest Park, a hidden gem in Hubei

🌳Dakou National Forest Park combines the essence of natural, cultural, and meteorological landscapes, integrating exotic flowers and plants, ancient trees, rare birds and animals, and ancient caves and waterfalls. Walking in Dakou Forest Park, breathing fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, is a very good choice. 🏞️Attractions: 1️⃣Hubei Dakou National Forest Park is divided into four major scenic areas: Jiuji Tianxi Scenic Area, Yuntai Viewing Area, Yingzi Cave Scenic Area, and Liumenkou Scenic Area, with a total of 17 small scenic spots 2️⃣Yingzi Cave Waterfall, Liumenkou Triple Waterfall, Hundred Feet Deep Gully, serene and peaceful Upper and Lower Tianchi, and a variety of animals and plants with unique ecological and ornamental value 3️⃣Main attractions of Yingzi Cave Scenic Area: Songmen Temple, Jingzhong Ancient Road, Yingzi Cave 4️⃣Main attractions of Jiuji Tianxi Scenic Area: Small Tianchi, Jiuji Tianxi, Wulong Cave, Turtle Mountain, Nan Bamboo Forest, Wulong Platform 5️⃣Main attractions of Yuntai Viewing Area: Liao Foot Mountain, Bailu Temple Tianxing Eye, Fir Tree One Line Sky, Hundred Feet Deep Gully 6️⃣Main attractions of Liumenkou Scenic Area: Liumenkou Waterfall, which is a four-level stepped waterfall, with jade-like flying pollution, magnificent, and the main landscape of Dakou. 💰Tickets: 1️⃣Ticket: 40 yuan. (Online ticket purchase 35 yuan, need to buy tickets two hours in advance) ‼️Local people in Jingmen can buy tickets at half price of 20 yuan with their ID 2️⃣Time: 08:00—18:00

Must-visit attractions in Jingmen

1, Jingmen Zhanghe Scenic Area Review: Mainly natural landscapes, you must take a boat to the island in the lake! A must-go place for kids! Recommendation Index: ★★★★★ 2, Sunshine Beach Review: The super large beach, barbecue area, and time-space gate are all essential for new tourism check-ins. Recommendation Index: ★★★★ 3, Mochou Village Scenic Area Review: The bonfire party is one of the must-check-in, jumping around with everyone. Recommendation Index: ★★★ 4, Sacred Flower Valley Review: Enjoy flower fields, rural amusement, a must-go place for flower lovers. Recommendation Index: ★★★

Jingmen Luhe Scenic Area is known as China Mediterranean, Hubei Hawaii, Guanyin Island surrounded by green water, beautiful scenery, sunny beaches with colored sand sculptures, dreamy flowers...

6 things you must know before going to Zhongxiang! The birthplace of Chu culture!

😌 A treasure town for a trip around Wuhan Zhongxiang❗️Absolutely worth a visit❗️ Not only is it a cultural city But also a good place to spend the weekend by the mountains and water 1⃣Transportation🚗 Only 2-3 hours drive from Wuhan You can drive there or take the high-speed rail directly I took the high-speed rail directly this time Take a taxi directly for local travel🚙 The distance to the attractions is very close and super convenient 2⃣Accommodation recommendation🏢 Mochou Lake International Hotel by Mochou Lake Highly rated🉑️ and convenient for travel You can stroll around Mochou Lake in front of the hotel You can also choose various homestays in Mochou Village The experience of the characteristic environment🍃 is also very good But remember to make a reservation in advance 3⃣️Must-visit attractions🏞 ✅Ming Xianling: The largest imperial mausoleum in the Ming Dynasty ✅Mochou Village: The first village of Hubei folk art ✅Zhongxiang City Museum: A small museum by Mochou Lake ✅Mochou Lake: Take a walk on the wooden plank road and enjoy nature ✅Yuan You Palace: The Qionghua glazed wall and Yanxi archway are worth a look 4⃣️Recommended surrounding tours ✅Huangxian Cave➕Niangniang Village: The world's unique karst cave is magnificent/ magnificent ✅Dakou National Forest Park: A summer resort recommended by locals🧊 5⃣️Recommended food🐟 🥂Restaurant ✅Zhongxiang Story: Authentic Hubei cuisine, with Panlong vegetable and Gefen Baba! ✅Eat Qi Drink Ha Chicken: Old brand in Zhongxiang, good value for money 🥞Snacks ✅Hongwang special steamed noodles/ Shihpai tofu/ Wenxia rice wine ✅Ask Jun old yogurt/ mouth happy cake 6⃣️Nightlife in Zhongxiang You can enjoy the night in the ancient town here🌃 Night tour and market fun are rare joys The lively atmosphere is a small fortune in a short trip There are also small bars that young people love 🚗 You can check in for a weekend It's definitely a trip full of rewards🚶