Scenic spot introduction:

Shennongjia Xiangxiyuan Scenic Area is the birthplace of Xiangxiyuan, a tributary of the Yangtze River. The scenic area has primitive ecology and beautiful mountains and rivers. It is said that Wang Zhaojun was born in a small village at the source of Xiangxi.

Attractions distribution:

Shennongjia Xiangxiyuan Scenic Area is located 2 kilometers west of Muyu Town, Hubei Province. The Xiangxiyuan watershed covers an area of ​​3,099 square kilometers. Among them, there are beautiful peaks, foggy clouds, clear springs, spectacular waterfalls, towering ancient trees, brilliant mountain flowers, and ravines. Remains of ancient glaciers, Lu Yu, the tea sage of the Tang Dynasty, called the source of Xiangxi "the fourteenth spring in the world".
It is said that Zhaojun dropped a string of pearls into the water when he was washing his face in the stream. Since then, the stream has been fragrant all year round. The real reason for the fragrance of the Xiangxi source is probably the abundance of wild flowers in the forest at the source. Every March, when the peach blossoms bloom along the Xiangxi River, you can see a light red fish called peach blossom fish in the Xiangxi water. Legend has it that Wang Zhaojun returned to his hometown to visit relatives before leaving the fortress. The peach blossoms were blooming on both sides of the Xiangxi River. Before leaving, Zhaojun played the pipa and bid farewell to his relatives with tears. The peach blossoms also fell into the water and turned into peach blossom fish with the sound of the piano.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

Cultural tourism, Wang Zhaojun, historical sites, rivers, strange peaks and rocks
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel guide: Hubei Shennongjia four-day free travel guide 2018

Best time to visit:

Suitable for all seasons, best in summer and autumn

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Hubei Province>Shennongjia Forest Region

How to get there:

From Wuhan, Yichang, and Shiyan, you can take a long-distance bus to Xingshan County, and then take a minibus from Xingshan County to Shennongjia Muyu Town;

From Chongqing, you can take a boat to disembark at Badong Port. Badong is 5:00 a day. There is a shuttle bus to Shennongjia at 30. You can also disembark at Xiangxi Wharf (only small passenger ships stop), take a bus to Xingshan and then take a bus to Shennongjia Muyu Town;

The transportation in the Shennongjia Forest Area is mainly chartered, and there are buses in Muyu Town and Songbai Town. There are many tourist buses available for rent, which can seat about 5 people, and the charges range from 150 to 200 yuan. The price is higher during the tourist season. If you enter on foot, you can also intercept passing cars on the highway.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Xiangxiyuan ticket price:

30 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

6:30-18:30

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