Scenic spot introduction:
Liye Wulong Mountain Scenic Area in Xiangxi is a national natural and cultural heritage. It has two precious landscapes, the "Qincheng in the World" and the "World Cave Museum". It is a shining pearl of tourism in the Xiangxi region of Hunan. Not only is there the ancient city of the Qin Dynasty, one of the top ten archaeological discoveries in the country, but it also has a beautiful ecological valley. You can not only review the sighing historical feats, but also enjoy the tranquility and vastness of nature, and understand the original Tujia culture. of profoundness. Regardless of tourism or scientific archeology, Riye Wulong Mountain is one of the first choices in the country.Attractions distribution:
Liye and Wulong Mountains are located in Longshan County in northwest Hunan. The two scenic spots are more than 70 kilometers apart. The total area of the scenic spot is 269.9 square kilometers, consisting of five major scenic spots: Liye, Bamian Mountain, Wulongshan Grand Canyon, Luota Stone Forest, and Washche River. Among them, the ruins of the ancient city of Liye have many attractions such as ancient city walls, ancient streets, ancient tombs, ancient buildings, "China's No. 1 Well", Youshui River Wharf, and the Qin Bamboo Slip Museum. Nearly 30,000 Qin bamboo slips were unearthed, and the famous film and television series The work was also shot in the ancient city. Tongtianmen, caves, Pidu River, etc. in Wulong Mountain have become the best landscapes for eco-tourism.Scenic spot qualifications:
Provincial scenic spots, Chinese historical and cultural towns, national natural and cultural heritageScenic spot features:
Visiting, visiting ancient times, leisure, mountain climbing, ancient cities, museums, historic sites, peaks, canyons, waterfallstravelling guideline:
Every Spring Festival, Tujia people, men, women and children, dressed in festive costumes, gather in front of the hand-waving hall, dance the lingering hand-waving hall, sing cheerful hand-waving songs, and perform various art performances. There are also a few places where it is held in March or May, so it is also called "March Hall" or "May Hall". In some places, it is also held on the Society Day in the second month of the lunar calendar, which is called "She Baba".
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Brocade, batik, tie-dye, silver jewelry, ginger candy, folk handicrafts.
(Gourmet food) Rice tofu, glutinous rice cake, oil cake, sugar sprinkles, Ganzhou duck, lichen, bracken, twice-cooked pork, canned mushrooms, tofu residue, pickled cabbage soup.
Scenic spot location:
China>Hunan Province>Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture>Longshan County
How to get there:
Bus route: Take long-distance buses from Jishou in Xiangxi and Zhangjiajie in Hunan to Liye Town; Wulongshan Scenic Area is relatively close to Longshan County and can be reached by car or taxi in the county. The journey takes about 50 minutes.
Self-driving route: Changzhang Expressway passes through Zhangjiajie City and enters S228, then passes S305 → S231 to reach Wulong Mountain, and continues forward to Liye; or take Baomao Expressway and exit from Tuanjie/Biancheng/G319 Leave and drive along G319 → S231 to the ancient city of Liye, and continue along 231 to Wulong Mountain.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for Riye Wulong Mountain:
Liye Ancient City Ruins Park: 60 yuan, half price for students.
Qin Bamboo Slips Museum: Free admission with ID card
Wulongshan Grand Canyon: 80 yuan
Scenic area opening hours:
Old Town of Liye: 09:00-17:00
