Scenic spot introduction:

Xie Mountain in Gucheng has majestic mountains and lush forests. The main peak, Daughter Peak, is 1,009.3 meters above sea level. The terrain of one protruding peak and two rivers (Nanhe River and Hanshui River) is full of winds, which makes the place rich in vegetation. The forest coverage rate reaches 93.3%, and the annual average temperature is 12 ℃, with an average summer temperature of 25 ℃. The pleasant climate has made Xieshan enjoy the reputation of "Southern China's Summer Resort" since the 1870s.

Attractions distribution:

Xieshan Mountain has colorful scenery, including more than 60 scenic spots such as Dressing Table, Daughter's Peak, Fengdong Stone, Millennium Liquidambar Tree, and Nanzhu Garden. It has been an ideal summer resort in Central China since ancient times. At the beginning of the 19th century, missionaries from Britain, Norway, Canada, Italy and other countries built 54 Chinese and Western villas in Xieshan, 16 of which have been restored; the former senior Canadian diplomat Ronning's villa still exists; during the Great Revolution, He Long led The Red Army entered Xieshan to carry out the revolutionary struggle and established the Red Army headquarters in Xieshan, which has been restored; the villa of Li Zongren, the former acting president of the Kuomintang, is well preserved.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Landscape travel, mountains
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Tour route:

Western Villa Group → Daughter Peak → One-line Sky → Deer Park → Nanzhu Garden → Millennium Liquidambar Tree

Best time to visit:

summer

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Hubei Province>Xiangyang City>Gucheng County

How to get there:

Xieshan Scenic Area is located 35 kilometers southwest of Gucheng County, Xiangfan City, Hubei Province. You can take shuttle buses directly to Xieshan from Xiangfan, Shiyan, Laohekou and Gucheng. For the convenience of tourists, the scenic spot has built two winding roads for self-driving tourists It can reach directly to the top of Xie Mountain.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Dase Mountain ticket price:

Forest Park: 20 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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