Shiyan City is an important city in Hubei Province. The famous Wudang Mountain is here. There are many tourist attractions in Shiyan. So, what are the scenic spots in Shiyan?
Introduction to famous scenic spots in Shiyan
1. Wudang Mountain scenic spot in Hubei (World Heritage 5A scenic spot, national geology)
Wudang Mountain, the holy land of Taoism, is located in Shiyan City, Hubei Province. Wudang Mountain is also known as Taihe mountain, xielo mountain, Shenshang mountain and Xianshi mountain. In ancient times, it was called "Taiyue", "xuanyue" and "Daxue". In the Ming Dynasty, Wudang Mountain was named "great mountain" and "xuanyue mountain" by the emperor, and was honored as the supreme "royal family temple". Wudang Mountain is famous for its "crown of the five mountains" position of "four famous mountains are all Gongyi, five celestial mountains are all imperial families". Wudang Mountain is one of the world cultural heritage sites announced by the United Nations. It is a national key scenic spot and a national AAAAA scenic spot. Wudang Mountain is also the birthplace of Taoism and Wudang martial arts, known as the "unparalleled scenic spot, the first fairy mountain in the world".
2. Yeren Cave (Valley) tourist area
Yeren cave is located 25 kilometers south of Fangxian city. There are many scenic spots, such as the leading rock dragon layer peak, the five elements mountain, the jade belt mountain, the climbing ladder and so on. There are fifty-nine views of five halls and five palaces in the cave, with stalactites in various shapes, such as Buddha, birds, animals, curtains, waterfalls, stalagmites, stone columns, stone pagodas, footprints of savages, and the three junctions of peach garden in savage's dormitory. The underground river in the cave is crystal clear, with a constant temperature of 14 ℃ in four seasons. It can be called a shining pearl in Northwest Hubei. Yeren Valley is adjacent to Yeren cave. It is an ancient and dangerous primitive forest with beautiful mountains, rivers and valleys. It has become a natural museum. There are many scenic spots in the gorge, such as Changcai gorge, Yeyu beach, hiding in the military cave, Longdan cliff waterfall group, Yeren, Tiansheng Valley, climbing cliff, Longmen Dayton opening cliff castle. It is a tourist attraction for enjoying flowers in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
3. Danjiangkou Dam tourist area
Danjiangkou Water Control Project is located in the middle and upper reaches of Hanjiang River, which is the key control project for harnessing and developing Hanjiang River, the middle line control project of South-to-North Water Transfer, and the largest water control project in Hanjiang River Basin. It is composed of concrete dam, power house, ship lift lifting system and two diversion canals 30 km upstream. The project has an average water transfer volume of 9.5 billion cubic meters in the near term and 13 billion cubic meters in the long term. Danjiangkou reservoir is located in the surrounding mountains. The water area spans Hubei and Henan provinces. The water quality is stable above the national class II standard of surface water environment quality all the year round. The water quality is excellent. It is the middle line water source of South-to-North Water Diversion and the drinking water source of nongfushan spring. It is known as the Tianchi Lake in Asia, the second largest artificial fresh water lake in Asia after the Three Gorges reservoir.
4. Shangjin cultural tourism area in Yunxi
Shangjin ancient city is located in Shangjin Town, 70 kilometers northwest of Yunxi County, Hubei Province. It is now the site of Qing Dynasty. Located in the northwest of Hubei Province, bordered by Manchuan town of Shaanxi Province, bordered by Jianghan River Basin in the South and Qinling Mountains in the north, the ancient city is located on the East Bank of the lower reaches of Qianqian River, a tributary of Hanjiang River. It is known as the "early Qin and late Chu" and has been known as the important place of transportation, politics, culture, commerce and military. Shangjin ancient city is the most complete county-level ancient city in Hubei Province. The ancient city proper, architectural style and spatial pattern are well preserved, which has important empirical value for the study of the architectural history and social history of the border area between Hubei and Shaanxi in Ming and Qing Dynasties. In 2013, it was listed in the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units. In May 2013, Shangjin cultural tourism area was officially listed as a national 4A level scenic spot.
5. Yunxian jiulongpu tourist area
Jiulong waterfall is located in the mountains between the first group of Yuliang village and the seventh group of Qingyan village, Nanhuatang Town, Daliu Township, Yunyang District, Hubei Province. Nine dragon waterfalls pour down in nine stacks, one pool in one stack and nine pools in nine stacks, with magnificent momentum and many twists and turns. This famous Nine Dragon Waterfall, if after the heavy rain, roars and thunders, set off on the red rock of Cuibi, just like nine white dragons, one by one, falling from the sky, the scenery is very spectacular. The waterfall group has nine natural landscapes: heilongquan waterfall, Longmen waterfall, Lianhuatai waterfall, Longgong waterfall, Qinglong waterfall, Bailong waterfall, perfume waterfall, Feilong waterfall and Wolong waterfall. The scenic area is 400-800 meters above sea level.
6. Nuwa mountain tourist area
Nuwa mountain scenic spot is located in Baofeng Town, Zhushan County, Shiyan City, Hubei Province, 180 kilometers away from Shiyan City. Provincial Highway 305 crosses the East and west of the town, from which the national 'Xiangfan Tianshui' Expressway passes. Nuwa mountain scenic area has 22 peaks, the main peak is 900 meters above sea level, the surrounding mountains are fluctuating, the long journey is thousands of miles, the trees are dense, the flowers and plants are flourishing, the four seasons are changing, the scenery is different, the flowers, birds, insects and fish are all new. The famous Nuwa mountain scenic spot is located on the top of the main peak. Nuwa mountain is located at the south end of Qinling Mountain and the north foot of Daba Mountain. It is located at the junction of Shaanxi, Hubei and Chongqing provinces and cities. It is a place of natural wealth and outstanding people. It has always been a must for strategists.
7. Yunxi Longtan River tourist area (national AAAA level scenic spot)
The scenic spot is located in Yangwei Town, Yunxi County, at the junction of two provinces (Hubei, Shaanxi) and three counties (Yunxi, Yunyang District, Baihe county). The scenic spot is 32 kilometers and 98 kilometers long from the east to the west, and 10 kilometers away from Baihe county. The transportation is very convenient. Longtan River scenic spot is decorated with ancient natural mountains, stones, rocks, ditches, caves, trees, rattan, flowers, grass, fruit, bamboo and ancient buildings of human landscape. It has beautiful natural scenery, distinctive scenic features, old and simple style, cool and fresh air. There are more than 60 scenic spots, including Tianguang first line, Yinhe feixie, Longnv bathing, Longtan xieyue, Longzi drum beating, Gongye ancient residence, Millennium ancient town, etc.
8. Shiyan Museum
Shiyan museum is located at No. 91, North Beijing Road, Shiyan City, adjacent to Liulin primary school, Municipal Finance Bureau, Land Bureau, sports center, art museum and municipal government reception center. The construction investment of the museum is more than 90 million yuan, covering an area of 35 Mu and a building area of 11000 square meters. It is divided into exhibition area and comprehensive service area. The museum is a comprehensive museum, which belongs to the sub county level unit of Shiyan Municipal Bureau of culture and sports. In 2007, the new museum of Shiyan City was completed. The new museum of Shiyan City was officially moved to No. 91, North Beijing Road, with the sign of "Hubei south to North Water Diversion Museum" and opened to the public.
9. Daliu Huxiao Beach Scenic Spot
From Baiquan, the birthplace of "Lihua village" famous wine and holy water, to the nearly 100 li long gorge formed by Mituo temple, the birthplace of "Australopithecus fossils" in quyuanhekou, there are many beautiful sceneries with flowing fragrance and emerald, just like a picture scroll on a long corridor. Huxiaotan natural scenic spot, which lives in the middle of it, leads Daliu Township alone, Wutai Mountain, Baihu cave, triple waterfalls, Tianjing mountain, Jingshu cliff, and tourism The trend of tourist attractions has formed a natural tourist attraction with Taoism Holy Land Wudang Mountain, Liupi 'Dinosaur Lake', Huangshi 'Fairy Cave' and 'Longyin gorge'. It is a part of Yunyang District striving to be an advanced tourism County in Hubei Province.
10. Wudang canyon rafting
Wudang Canyon is located in Huanglongshan scenic area, Langhe Town, south of Danjiangkou City. The drifting River starts from Daping of Huanglong village in the West and ends at Huanglong village in the East, which belongs to Xiaohe River Basin. The whole process of rafting takes 2.5 hours, which is the largest scale, the longest natural river course, the most complete infrastructure and the best ecological protection in Northwest Hubei Province. The geographical position here is superior. There are mountains and waters. The canyon winds and twists and turns. The time is slow and the time is urgent. The rocks on both sides stand tall and the trees are dense. During the day, you can not only enjoy the thrill of the water, but also enjoy the beautiful scenery along the coast. The river valley is long and narrow, with nine bends and eighteen bends. The river course is wide and narrow, and the water flow is slow and fast. The two sides are covered with mountains, cliffs, rocks and trees.
11. Wulong River Scenic Spot
Wulong River tourist area is located in Yunxi County, Hubei Province, the "wedding city and dating town". It is 18 kilometers away from the Yunxi exit of Fuyin expressway. It is a national AAAA level tourist scenic spot, national scenic spot and national natural forest reserve. The main river of the scenic spot, Wulong River, with a total length of 58 kilometers, originates from Tianchi mountain at the junction of Hubei and Shaanxi at the south foot of Qinling Mountain, known as "China's small Jiuzhai" and "natural oxygen bar". Wulong River is a mysterious and secluded Canyon world. The theme landscape is based on the original ecology, with some tourists participating in the project. The core of Wulong River is a series of main scenic spots surrounded by Qifeng and xiugu, such as' thousand pools and hundreds of waterfalls, Lianluo old trees, six bridges and four holes, two lakes and one dam, Zhinv rainbow pool, Niulang ranch '. The beautiful scenery is endless.
12. Danjiangkou Reservoir Scenic Spot
Danjiangkou reservoir is the largest artificial reservoir in Asia. It was built in 1958 and completed in 1973. The water area is 1.26 million mu, and the total water storage volume is 29 billion cubic meters. The Danjiangkou reservoir, built in the 1960s, is located in the middle and upper reaches of the Han River, at the junction of Funiu Mountain and Qinling Mountains. It covers an area of 400 square kilometers and crosses the two provinces of Hubei and Henan. In 2017, Danjiangkou Reservoir Scenic Spot in Hubei Province was selected as the 9th batch of national scenic spots. Danjiangkou reservoir is mainly located in Danjiangkou City, Shiyan City, Hubei Province and Xichuan County, Henan Province, covering two provinces, Hubei Province and Henan Province. With a total area of 846 square kilometers, the reservoir is known as the natural water level regulator of the Han River and is known as the "Tianchi in Asia".