Soliciting the best plan for a self-guided tour from Huangshi to Shennongjia

Summer is the best time to travel to Shennongjia. Many people also adopt the fashionable self-guided tour. I hope this complete guide to self-guided tours in Shennongjia can bring you some help.

1. Overview of Shennongjia

Before self-guided tours, travelers must understand the location of the destination and the surrounding environment. Shennongjia is located in the northwest of Hubei Province and consists of the edge areas of Fangxian, Xingshan and Badong counties, covering an area of ??3,250 square kilometers.

It is said that in ancient times, Shennong (Emperor Yan) once tasted all kinds of herbs here to cure diseases for the people. Due to the steepness of Qianfeng Peak, precious medicinal herbs grew on the cliffs of the peaks. The Shennong family cut down trees and set up structures on the top, collected medicinal herbs, and saved the lives of the people. Shennongjia got its name from this. The highest peak in Shennongjia is Shennongding, which is 3105.4 meters above sea level. The lowest point is 398 meters above sea level. The square altitude is 1700 meters. There are 6 peaks above 3000 meters, which is known as the "Roof of Central China".

2. The best tourist season in Shennongjia

When is the best time to see and have fun? This is a question that friends who participate in self-guided tours are very concerned about. For Shennongjia, the climate is based on the subtropical monsoon climate. As the altitude increases, various climate types such as warm temperate zone, mid-temperate zone, and cold wave zone occur successively. The extreme low temperature within the territory is -21°C, and the extreme high temperature is 38.5°C.

Every year From the end of September to April of the following year is the frost period, and the climate in the mountain is not very stable. The phenomenon of sunrise in the east and rain in the west sometimes occurs. One poem describes the climate characteristics of Shennongjia like this: "It is summer at the foot of the mountain and spring in the mountains, and autumn is brilliant at the foot of the mountain and at the top of the mountain." Ice is available in four seasons: red, orange, yellow and green, but spring, summer, autumn and winter are the most difficult to distinguish.”

The best season for traveling to Shennongjia is from June to October every year. However, the Shennongjia Ski Resort from December to February is not to be missed.

3. Transportation in Shennongjia

Transportation in self-guided tours is an issue that cannot be ignored. You don’t want to waste time blindly searching for it. The transportation in Shennongjia is not very convenient, mainly by highway. The total length of highways in the territory is more than 1,300 kilometers, running through the region from north to south and east to west. And it is connected with highways in Xiangfan, Shiyan, Yichang, Xingshan, Badong and other cities and counties to form a network. It is very convenient to get to Shennongjia from Yichang. The express bus from Yichang to Xingshan County runs every half hour, and then take the minibus from Xingshan to Shennongjia Muyu, which runs every half hour.

The scenic spots in Shennongjia are relatively scattered and far apart, so it is necessary to make a reservation when visiting the scenic spots.

4. The main attractions of Shennongjia:

Although there is enough time for self-guided tours, the best scenery cannot be missed.

1. Banbi Rock

Slab Rock is located in the southwest of the Shennongjia Forest Area, facing Shennongding and Singjingya.

There are three wonders in Banbiyan: one is the stone forest with strange and abrupt rocks; the other is the impenetrable arrow bamboos all over the mountains and plains; the third is that people have discovered "savages" many times. footprints.

2. Scenery Mountain

Located on the west side of the main peak of Shennongjia, with an altitude of more than 2,700 meters, the peaks and valleys are beautiful, colorful and attractive.

It is the main scenic spot of Shennongjia. one. There are numerous strange rocks and curved peaks in the gorge, some twisting and twisting, some standing gracefully, some proud and rugged, some covering the cliffs and the sky, and there are various scenes.

3. Thousand-year-old ancient fir

The tree is 48 meters tall and has a chest circumference of 8.2 meters. It requires five people to hug it and is called the sacred tree.

4. Golden Monkey Ridge

Golden Monkey Ridge is connected to the Red Rock Cave in the south and Xiaolongtan in the north. It has high mountains, cold climate, dense forests and beautiful scenery. It is listed as a national first-class The golden monkey, a protected animal, rests and climbs here.

5. Prices of the main attractions in Shennongjia

Price is also an issue that self-guided tour friends are more concerned about.

Shennongding Scenic Area 140 yuan/person

Shennongtan Scenic Area 40 yuan/person

National Forest Park 60 yuan/person

Shennongjia Ski Resort 50 yuan/person

Xiangxiyuan 30 yuan/person

Natural Museum 25 yuan/person

Tshengsheng Bridge 50 yuan/person

Shen Nong Altar Bonfire Party 40 yuan/person

Gallery Valley 20 yuan/person

Taping Primitive Forest 20 yuan/person

Wushan Lake Scenic Area 20 Yuan/person

Ticket price includes tourist personal accident insurance of RMB 1.00 (accidental injury liability insurance of RMB 10,000.00 and additional medical expenses of RMB 2,000.00). Some scenic spots will provide certain discounts to students, the elderly, and the disabled with valid documents; active military personnel, revolutionary disabled military personnel, "three old" military personnel (old Red Army, Old Eighth Route Army, New Fourth Army veterans) and teaching, Scientific research activities are free and open with valid certificates.

6. Accommodation in Shennongjia

After a tiring day, self-guided tour friends most want to find a clean, comfortable and affordable place to sleep. When traveling to Shennongjia, most people stay in Muyu Town, where hotels are concentrated and available for tourists to choose from. The local two-star hotels mainly include Shennong Villa and Tianlu Resort, with better living environment and conditions, and the price is mid-range (the retail price is 280 yuan/room); others include Heping Hotel, Caiyuan Hotel, Shenbao Hotel, and Yunzheng Hotel , Shennong Resort, etc., the price is also relatively moderate, around 200 yuan, and can be negotiated to around 100 yuan/room in the off-season.

If you are staying in Songbai Town, you can choose the Shennongjia Hotel. The conditions and prices are acceptable to the working class.

Of course, it is best to check the website in advance, such as the "Free Travel" website If you make a reservation, you will get a better price.

7. Food in Shennongjia

With travel and accommodation, you can’t treat your stomach badly when your eyes are full. There is a jingle in the Shennongjia area: "I eat potato fruits, roast them on fire, and drink shochu with bacon. Besides the gods, I am the one." When you get to Shennongjia, you have to try the local bacon, potatoes and lazy tofu.

In addition, the bamboo shoots, fungus, mushrooms, potatoes and some wild vegetables in Shennongjia are quite fresh and delicious. The Shennong Tujia Banquet and Shennong wild vegetables are a feast for the palate.

8. Shopping in Shennongjia

Friends who travel here will definitely buy something to remember later. There are many local specialties for you to buy when traveling to Shennongjia. Mainly include: Shennong tea, shiitake mushrooms, Chinese herbal medicine, wooden cutting boards, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, wild honey, red birch sap, root carvings, wild animal specimens, crystal stones, wild walnuts, chestnuts, etc.

If tourists want to shop, they can go shopping on the streets of Muyu Town and Songbai Town. Local specialties can be bought in the stalls and shops everywhere.

9. Things to note when traveling to Shennongjia

Safety is important when traveling alone, especially in places with complex environments. Things to note when going to Shennongjia:

1. The virgin forest is very large, the transportation is not developed, and many places are not open to tourists. It is best to hire a tour guide to prevent getting lost.

2. When traveling in the forest, wear a hat, long clothes and long trousers, and tighten your cuffs and trousers to prevent being bitten by poisonous insects and snakes.

3. Remember to wear gloves. There are many thorns in the forest. Buy a pair of wear-resistant and non-slip shoes. It is best to prepare two pairs in the rainy season. Remember to bring a shoe dryer.

4. If you are in When encountering a storm in the mountains, you must first know your direction and find a relatively open flat to avoid getting lost and avoid lightning strikes.

5. The best things to bring: sealed containers (for matches and raincoats), UV-resistant glasses, a knife, a rope, and a compass.

6. There is a care for two people traveling together. It is best not to travel alone.

10. Shennongjia self-guided tour reference route

D1: Arrive in Yichang by train from all over the country. Depart from Yichang Long-distance Passenger Station in the morning to Xingshan County (one trip every 30 minutes, it takes Three hours, 30 yuan), have lunch and rest in Xingshan. After lunch, you can visit the famous Xingshan Zhaojun Village (cost 30 yuan, the tour takes about 1 hour) and Panlong Cave (ticket 20 yuan), take a minibus there in the afternoon Muyu Town (departure every 15 minutes, takes one hour, 10 yuan). Then walk 2 kilometers to Xiangxiyuan Scenic Area (ticket 8 yuan). The water here is of excellent quality and you can take a mineral bottle home with you. The tour takes one hour. Then walk back to Muyu Sinuma (15 minutes, 5 yuan) and arrive at the Shennong Altar to visit the thousand-year-old tree (seven people hug each other) and worship Emperor Yan (ticket 25 yuan). It takes about two hours. You can have dinner at the scenic spot. Enjoy the ethnic song and dance bonfire party (ticket 25 yuan). After the party, take a bus to Muyu Town for accommodation (standard room is about 50 yuan).

D2: Charter a car in the morning (small bread costs 200 yuan per day, can be shared) to Yakou (entrance), which takes one hour. After purchasing the ticket, first arrive at the Banbiyan Scenic Area (it is easy to get lost here, so please be careful). , it will take two hours, then go to the scenic spot for sightseeing, it will take another hour, then go to Xiaolongtan for dinner, and then visit the "Savage" expedition exhibition and the animal circle (including golden monkeys), which will take two hours, and in the afternoon go to the Golden Monkey Ridge for a hike It takes two hours to go to the primeval forest (the scenery is charming), and then walk to Hongping Gallery (the peaks on both sides of the canyon are colorful, with every step) and two hours to Hongping Town for food and accommodation (standard room 40 yuan). You can also rent a tent (80 yuan per day) in Muyu Town for accommodation on the first day.

D3: Depart in the morning for a tour of Yantian Scenic Area (15 kilometers, ticket 30 yuan, including all attractions). View the sea of ??clouds (sometimes you can see the light of the Buddha), visit the Swallow Cave, and take the "Ascension" Road (it is said to be the place where Shennong ascended to heaven). The vertical height difference here is more than 2,000 meters, which is extremely spectacular. It takes four hours. Lunch will be eaten locally at the scenic spot. Special dishes (25 yuan per person). After dinner, set off to Songbai Town (40 kilometers) to visit the Shennongjia Natural History Museum (ticket 15 yuan). It takes two hours. Dinner and accommodation will be in the town (standard room 45 yuan). You can shop here in the evening. .

D4. In the morning, you can go up the mountain to collect chestnuts, kiwis and other wild fruits. Then take a bus to Yichang (fare 40 yuan, 7 hours) and arrive in Yichang in the afternoon. You can also take a bus to Shiyan City and transfer to visit Wudang Mountain.