Overview: It is a holy land of Taoism in China, with numerous ancient architectural complexes and magnificent natural scenery.
Main Attractions
Golden Summit: The essence of Wudang Mountain, where you can enjoy the beautiful sea of clouds and mountain views, and also see the glittering Golden Hall.
Nanyan Palace: Known for its buildings on the cliff, it is called “the Forbidden City hanging on the cliff”, and the famous Longtou Incense (Dragon Head Incense Burner) is here.
Zixiao Palace: The whole architectural complex is solemn and majestic, with red walls and green tiles, showing the style of a royal Taoist temple.
Travel Tips
You can choose to climb the mountain on foot or take a cable car. Hiking allows for a more in-depth experience of the charm of Wudang Mountain but requires good physical strength. Taking the cable car can save energy and time and enjoy the beautiful aerial scenery.
It is recommended to spend 1 2 days here. You can stay on the mountain for one night to experience the morning and dusk of Wudang Mountain.
Danjiangkou Reservoir
Overview: It is the largest artificial freshwater lake in Asia and known as the “Water Capital of China”, with beautiful lake and mountain scenery.
Main Activities
Boat Tour: Appreciate the lake scenery, feel the vastness of the water, and you can visit the islands in the lake.
Cycling or Driving around the Lake: The scenery along the way is picturesque, and there are many viewing platforms where you can park and enjoy the view.
Surrounding Facilities: There are many farmhouses around that can provide accommodation and special cuisine.
Wulong River Scenic Area in Yunxi
Overview: Known as the “Jiuzhaigou in Northwest Hubei”, it has beautiful mountains and clear waters, with many streams and waterfalls.
Activities
Hiking and Sightseeing: Walk along the stream, wander through the mountains and forests, breathe the fresh air, and enjoy various waterfall landscapes, such as Tianle Waterfall.
Summer Retreat: Due to its rich vegetation, the temperature in summer is lower than that in the urban area, making it a good place to escape the summer heat.
Facilities: There are rest areas and dining areas in the scenic area to meet the basic needs of tourists.
Food Guide of Shiyan
Sanhe Soup
Overview: It is a special cuisine in Yunyang, mainly made by mixing three ingredients: sweet potato noodles, beef slices, and dumplings.
Taste Features: The taste is mellow, sour and spicy, appetizing. The beef is tender and chewy, the sweet potato noodles are smooth, and the dumplings have thin skins and rich fillings.
Recommended Restaurants: Some time-honored restaurants in Yunyang urban area, such as [specific restaurant name], where you can taste the authentic Yunyang Sanhe Soup.
Sour Soup Noodles
Overview: A special noodle dish in Zaoyang, also quite popular in Shiyan. It uses sour soup water as the soup base and is paired with handmade noodles.
Taste Features: Sour and refreshing, the noodles are chewy, and with side dishes like bean sprouts and celery, it is refreshing and not greasy.
Where to Taste: Some special noodle restaurants in Shiyan urban area serve it. For example, the sour soup noodles at [famous noodle restaurant name] are highly praised.
Steamed Basin of Zhuxi
Overview: A traditional famous dish in Zhuxi with a complicated production process. It contains a rich variety of ingredients, including native chickens, pig trotters, mushrooms, fungus, etc.
Taste Features: The soup is fresh and the meat is delicious. The flavors of various ingredients blend with each other, and it is rich in nutrition.
Recommended Places: You can taste the authentic Zhuxi Steamed Basin in some big restaurants or special local restaurants in Zhuxi, such as [well-known local restaurant name in Zhuxi].
