2018 Shennongjia Tourism Transportation + Accommodation + Attractions + Food + Shopping

The editor has only been to Shennongjia for skiing in winter, but in fact I have not seen the scenic spots in Shennongjia, and the best time to travel to Shennongjia is not in winter, but I want to go to Shennongjia in winter. Friends can also go, but a friendly reminder don’t go on weekends. Introduction to Shennongjia

1. Travel time

The best tourist season in the Shennongjia forest area is from May to October. During this period, the water is abundant and the springs are clear, the Cangshan Mountain begins to drip green, and the flowers bloom. The flowers are in full bloom, and the original and natural beauty is before your eyes. In addition, the temperature is stable at this time, so you can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons by climbing high and looking far into the distance. It is the best time to travel to escape the summer heat, seek secluded places, and explore secrets.

The frost period in the Shennongjia forest area is from November to April of the following year. If you like winter scenery, you can choose to travel during this period. The mountains and fields are covered with snow, and you can enjoy skiing and admiring snow sculptures.

2. Weather clothing

The average altitude of Shennongjia is 1,700 meters. The weather is cold, humid and changeable. The highest temperature can reach 38.5℃, while the lowest temperature can reach -21℃. The average temperature is low throughout the year. Summer in Shennongjia is relatively cool in the morning and evening, but hot at noon. When traveling to Shennongjia, you must prepare necessary cold-proof clothing to avoid catching a cold. When playing, it is best to wear a hat, long sleeves and long trousers, and tighten the cuffs and trousers to prevent bites from poisonous insects and snakes. Shennongjia Transportation

1. External Transportation

1) Aircraft

Shennongjia Airport

Shennongjia Airport was opened to air traffic in May 2014. It is the civil regional airport with the highest altitude (2580 meters) in the region. After arriving at Shennongjia Airport, you can take the airport bus directly to Muyu Town, Songbai Town and various scenic spots along the way. Shennongjia Airport is about 50 kilometers away from Muyu Town and about 70 kilometers away from Songbai Town, which takes about 1.5 hours and 2 hours' drive respectively.

Address: Dacaoping, Hongping Town, Shennongjia Forest District

Tel: 0719-3312187

2) Bus

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Shennongjia Passenger Transport Station is located in Songbai Town and is the main transportation hub in the Shennongjia Forest Area. Buses run to Wuhan, Yichang, Shiyan, Xingshan, Fangxian, Dengzhou, Badong and other places every day.

Address: No. 195, Shennong Avenue, Songbai Town

Transportation: Shennongjia Bus Station is located on Shennong Avenue, the main road of Songbai Town, with a good geographical location. There are no local buses, so you can drive or charter a bus there

Telephone: 0719-3335925

Muyu Bus Terminal

Muyu Bus Terminal is located in Muyu Town, a member of the Shennongjia Forest District The second largest passenger terminal, it mainly sends buses to Yichang and Xingshan. The departure time is around 6 am.

Address: No. 18, Luoyanghu Road, Muyu Town, Shennongjia Forest District

Transportation: Muyu Passenger Station is located on Luoyanghu Road, Muyu Town, Shennongjia Forest District. The transportation is convenient and easy to find. It is recommended to drive or charter a car

Tel: 0719-3493599

2. Internal transportation

1) Sightseeing buses

In important tourist distribution centers Muyu and major scenic spots have tourist buses to all scenic spots in Shennongjia at 7:30 every morning, and the fare is 90 yuan.

Tips: Muyu - Shennongding: There is a tourist bus to Shennongding in front of the Holiday Inn, leaving at 7:30 and 8:30; or you can take the "Muyu to Songbai" bus at the foot of Jiuhuping (10 yuan). When you get off the bus, you can buy scenic spot tickets and environmentally friendly tickets to enter the scenic spot.

2) Chartering a car

It is still very easy to charter a car in Shennongjia. There are many minivans (7-seater micro-vans) on the street. Chartering a car now costs about 400 yuan/day (a better car costs 500 -600 yuan/day), if you can get a few people together to charter a bus, it only costs 70-80 yuan/person, which is cheaper than a shuttle bus and offers greater freedom. The only inconvenience is that you can't arrange your itinerary according to your own preferences, so it's best to find people with similar itineraries to carpool with.

Tips: The scenic spots in Shennongjia are very far between and within the scenic spots. If you are not driving by yourself, chartering a car is absolutely necessary. Shennongjia Attractions

1. Shennongding Scenic Area

Shennongding Scenic Area is located in the nature reserve in the southwest of Shennongjia. Many traces of savages have been found here. The scenic area is dominated by beautiful sub-alpine natural scenery. There are six peaks with an altitude of more than 3,000 meters. It is called the "Roof of Central China" and is also the watershed between the Yangtze River and the Han River. The entire scenic area is a huge forest oxygen bar with lush vegetation and gurgling streams. There is also a chance to see the rare animal golden monkey. The main landscapes in the scenic area include Shennongding, the highest peak in Central China, Jinhouling Primitive Forest, the Golden Monkey Activity Area, Scenic Stone Forest, Slab Rock Forest, Monkey Rock, Taizi Ya, Watchtower Protection Area, etc.

The tourist area’s unique geographical location and complex and diverse climate types have created a lush and beautiful forest world and strange and mysterious legends, making it the most charming and representative natural landscape in China. The area is called an "irreplaceable world-class monopoly tourism resource" by relevant experts and is an ideal resort for eco-tourism.

Address: Shennongjia Forest District, a county-level administrative unit directly under the Central Government of Hubei Province

Transportation:

To visit Shennongding Scenic Area, first go to Muyu Town in Shennongjia Forest District, and then Depart from Muyu Town and head to the scenic spot. You can take the shuttle bus from Muyu Town to Songbai Town and get off at the entrance of the scenic spot. The shuttle bus takes about 30 minutes per trip and the journey takes about 30 minutes. You can only rent a car or carpool with other tourists to go from the town to the scenic spot.

Internal transportation in the scenic area

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Transportation vehicles will be provided inside the scenic area. The fare is 90 yuan/person. Generally, the bus is full and the operating hours are consistent with the scenic area. The opening hours will vary greatly due to seasonal changes, please refer to the announcement of the scenic spot on the day. Operation range: Visitor Center-Tianziya (only reaches the watchtower after snow in winter). Visitors can get on and off the bus multiple times in the scenic area.

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If you are traveling by car, you can also drive into the scenic spot to visit. There is no need to buy a bus ticket, but you need to purchase the "Scenic Spot + Dajiu Lake National Wetland Park" ticket Package ticket (package price at the end of 2014: 260 yuan/person).

Telephone: 0719-3335609; 0719-3456018

Tickets: Peak season (May-October): 140 yuan; off-season (November-April): 112 yuan

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Time: Summer (April-October) 6:30-17:30; Winter (October-April of the following year) 7:00-17:30

2. Fragrance Xiyuan Scenic Area

Xiangxiyuan is the tourist area closest to Muyu Town. In the scenic area, there are many beautiful peaks, clouds and mist lingering in the depths of the forest, exotic flowers and grasses blooming in the forest, and crisscrossing ravines in the mountains. The fragrance of flowers and plants is refreshing, and it is a beautiful place with deep valleys and clear streams. If you have enough time, you can also enjoy a variety of leisure and entertainment activities such as camping, exploring, and searching for traces of savages. Tickets for Tiansheng Bridge and Shennong Altar in the scenic area need to be purchased separately. Legend has it that Wang Zhaojun was born in the village at the source of Xiangxi River. There is also a legend that this is Shennong's medicine bath.

Address: 2km west of Muyu Town, Shennongjia Forest District, Hubei Province

Transportation:

Shuttle bus:

The transportation in Shennongjia Forest District is by highway Mainly, National Highway 209 and many provincial highways run through the territory. There are shuttle buses into Shennongjia from Fangxian, Xiangfan, Yichang and Wuhan. There are shuttle buses from Muyu Town and Songbai Town in the forest area to Yichang, Wuhan and other places. Shuttle buses from Muyu Town and Songbai Town before 7:30 in the morning will pass through various scenic spots.

Others:

If you miss the bus, you can also rent a minivan, which costs about 200 yuan per day. There are also many electric tricycles in the local area, and the rental price is about 17 yuan/km.

Telephone: 0719-3335609

Tickets: Xiangxiyuan 30 yuan, Tiansheng Bridge 40 yuan, Shennongtan 60 yuan (children under 1.2m are free of charge, 1.2m-1.4m half ticket; 60 Half-price admission for seniors aged 10 and above with valid ID)

Time: 6:30-18:30 (slight adjustments may be made based on seasonal changes)

3. Shennong Valley National Forest Park

Shennong Valley National Forest Park is divided into five major scenic spots: Jia Shui, Tianxinlin, Dongkeng, Taohuaxi, and Pingkeng. The highest altitude of Shennong Valley is 2,950 meters, and it is known as the "No. 1 Peak in Shennong". The climate of Shennong Valley is rapidly changing and windy, making it a rare summer resort for leisure and adventure. Due to the topography, tourists could only view the Shennong Valley from the external sightseeing platform and were unable to get a full view of it. Now that the sightseeing plank road has been built, visitors can walk into the Shennong Valley and experience the original beauty of nature.

Address: West side of the main peak of Shennongding Scenic Area in the southwest of Shennongjia Forest District, Hubei Province

Transportation: There is a tourist bus to Shennongding Scenic Area at Muyu Town Tourist Distribution Center, 7:30 and 8:30 each; if you miss the sightseeing bus, you can carpool in Muyu Town to Shennongding Scenic Area, and the carpooling fare is about 30 yuan.

Telephone: 0719-3335609

Ticket: 75 yuan

Time: Summer (April-October) 6:30-17:30; Winter ( October to April of the following year) 7:00-17:30

4. Yanziya

Yanziya is a man-made pass at an altitude of 2200m. National Highway 209 runs through the cliff. Rainbow The bridge flies over two mountains. It is very thrilling to walk on it. You can see the surrounding mountains hugging each other and it seems like the horizon. Yanziya and Tianmenya face each other in the north and south, and lie below the Zizhu River Valley. On the edge of the cliff, pines and firs are green, and red birches are covered with brocade. Looking at the mountains on both sides of the cliff from a distance, they look like flying swallows spreading their wings. It is very enjoyable to sit quietly for a while.

Address: Within the Tianyan Scenic Area next to National Highway 209, Hongping Town, Shennongjia Forest District

Transportation

Shuttle buses: There are shuttle buses from Muyu Town and Songbai Town in the forest area Go to places such as Yichang and Wuhan. Shuttle buses from Muyu Town and Songbai Town before 7:30 in the morning will pass through various scenic spots.

Charter a bus: If you miss the bus, you can also charter a minivan, which costs about 200 yuan per day. There are also many electric tricycles in the local area, and the rental price is about 9 yuan/km.

Telephone: 0719-3372136

Tickets: Tickets: 60 yuan (Tickets for Yanziya, Rhinoceros Cave, Tianmenya and Yanzi Cave are sold together for 60 yuan/person, half price with student ID .

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Time: 9:00-17:00

5. Hongping Gallery

Hongping Gallery, also known as Shennong Ladder, is located in the northwest of Shennongjia Forest Area Direction, relatively close to Hongping Town. It consists of eighteen peaks, seven ridges, four villages, eight rocks, nine rocks, six caves, three waterfalls, seven rivers, five pools and seven bridges. Strange, weird, dangerous, beautiful, in various shapes and forms.

Hongping Gallery is a grand canyon in the virgin forest. The scenic area is about 15 kilometers long from Changshan Dam to the majestic Hongqi Rock. The stream here is clear and the trees are lush. It is a natural forest oxygen bar. . The scenic spot is quite deep, so tourists can determine the time and distance of their visit according to their own circumstances.

Address: Hongping Town, Shennongjia Forest District (about 6 kilometers north of the town center)

Transportation: Hongping Gallery Scenic Spot is on National Highway 209, 100 meters away from Shennongjia Airport, Songbai Town, Muyu Town and Shennongding Scenic Area are both an hour's drive away, and it is 14 kilometers away from Tianyan Scenic Area. It can be reached by car in half an hour. The transportation is convenient. Along the 209 National Highway, you can get to the major scenic spots in the Shennongjia Forest Area.

Telephone: 0719-3372186

Tickets: 40 yuan for adults (ticket prices vary greatly in scenic spots, mainly based on the announcement of scenic spots on the day), children under 1.2 meters tall, and over 70 years old Senior citizens aged 60 to 69 are free of charge; senior citizens aged 60 to 69 have a half-price ticket.

Time: 7:00-18:00 (will be adjusted according to seasonal changes, mainly based on the announcement of the scenic spot on the day) Shennongjia Food

1. Local Food

1) Shennongjia bacon

Mainly include cured pork, cured beef, cured sausage, cured liver, cured pork ribs, cured hooves, etc. This is a must-have delicacy for Shennongjia people during the Chinese New Year. When eating, the meat skin is boiled and stir-fried with garlic and chili peppers; or made into hot pot, it has a faint smoky flavor. Preserved bacon can be stored for several years without losing flavor or insects. In farmers' homes, the host usually takes out bacon to entertain distinguished guests. The age at which the bacon is smoked shows the host's enthusiasm for the guests. The longer the bacon is smoked, the more enthusiastic the host is.

2) Lazy Tofu

Grind the soybeans and water into a slurry with a stone mill, then filter the bean dregs without a baguette, put it directly into the pot, add various green vegetable leaves and Oil, salt, condiments, etc. are boiled over fire and eaten immediately after they are cooked. Because it does not require filtration and brine, it is very convenient, so it is named - lazy tofu.

3) Zhaguangjiao

It is a unique dish of the Tujia people, mostly made after the white dew of the lunar calendar. The method is to wash the bright red broadleaf peppers, chop them into pieces, mix them with an appropriate amount of rice flour and salt, or stew or steam them before frying them for consumption. The color is reddish and the hot and sour taste is very special, especially when stir-fried with local bacon. It will be more refreshing and increase the appetite when eating.

4) Stir-fried native fish

The native fish is a local freshwater fish. The stir-fried fish is delicious and crispy. You can crush the whole body of the native fish in one bite and it is full of flavor.

5) Shennong’s cured pig’s trotters

The main ingredient is smoked cured pig’s trotters from local farmers in the lower valley of Shennongjia, supplemented by sun-dried small potatoes. The aroma of bacon and the unique cooked aroma of Shennongjia potatoes give the cured pig's trotters the texture of lean meat, dry but not woody, fragrant but not greasy.

6) Madou

It is a kind of pickle. The raw material of Madou is soybeans, which are soaked in pickle jars. The seasonings include pepper, ginger, garlic and chili, with pepper as the The main condiment is soaked in old kimchi water for a long time to brew a jar of sour and numb Shennongjia beans.

7) Stewed local chicken with fragrant rhubarb

Cut the local local chicken into small pieces, stew it in a casserole with wild fragrant rhubarb, and mix in seasonings. The aroma is fragrant and delicious.

8) Mound meat

The food customs of Shennongjia reveal strong primitive and simple traditional customs. When the mountain people kill pigs, they must first cut off a piece of meat and rub it with salt. , cooked in the fire pit, torn into pieces for the children to eat, and told the children that this is how our ancestors lived. This is where the meat comes from, and it is very delicious.

9) Fried Pork with Purple Moss Vegetables

Fried Pork with Purple Moss Vegetables is a dish that uses laver moss as the main raw material and is fried together with meat. It is a special delicacy of Shennongjia one. Stir-fried meat with purple moss is bright green in color and tastes fresh and refreshing, making people never tire of eating it.

10) Baogu wine

Shennongjia is famous for its farmhouse Baogu wine. It uses its own corn as raw material to make wine. Some add a small amount of honey to make it taste sweet and delicious, and some add Shennongjia precious wine. Medicinal materials such as "a bead on the top of the head" and wild gastrodia elata are soaked into medicinal wine, which not only protects against the cold but also cures diseases. The alcohol content is very high, mostly above 50 degrees.

2. Recommended restaurants

1) Bashang Family

The environment is very good, just next to Lake No. 5, the dishes are very local, and the boss is very special The price is very good compared to Wuhan and the portions are sufficient. It also provides accommodation, which is convenient for visiting the Nine Great Lakes. It is a very good choice for food and accommodation.

Address: No. 5 Lake Scenic Area, Dajiu Lake Wetland Park, Muyu Town

Telephone: 15571401865

Per capita: about 70 RMB per capita

2) Alpine Wild Vegetable Restaurant

It is located at the end of the main road in Muyu Town. It has a small facade and an ordinary environment, but the cold pot fish meat is delicious. It's one of the better restaurants in the scenic area.

Address: No. 97, Muyu Road, Muyu Town (near Holiday Inn)

Telephone: 0719-3452791

Time: 9:00-22:00

Per capita: about 50 RMB per capita

3) Axiangpo Hotel

A relatively high-rated hotel in the Shennongjia Forest District. It is available for accommodation and dining. The dishes are mainly It is a special dish of Shennongjia. It is very authentic, rich in variety, fresh in taste, fair in price, and cost-effective. The boss and his wife are amiable, the service is considerate, and they are sincere to people. This popular restaurant is also popular among locals. Tourists can enjoy a hearty meal of Shennongjia Tujia cuisine here after playing in Shennongjia.

Address: No. 92 Yingbin Avenue, Muyu Town, Shennongjia

Telephone: 0719-3452838

Time: 10:00-22:00 Shennongjia Shopping

1. Muyu Town Souvenir Street

Shennongjia Muyu Town Souvenir Street is an ideal place for tourists to shop. It sells Shennongjia mushrooms, chestnuts, fungus, tea, Chinese herbal medicine and other local products. , as well as various tourist souvenirs and night market services.

Address: Muyu Street, Muyu Town, Shennongjia Forest District

2. Shoukang Yongle Shennongjia Shopping Plaza

Shoukang Yongle currently has the most outlets and the most complete business formats in northwest Hubei. , the largest modern local chain retail enterprise, built a shopping plaza branch in Shennongjia in 2012. Its business scope covers nearly 30,000 categories of famous cigarettes and wines, fresh food, beverages, condiments, household appliances, clothing, shoes and hats, etc. A variety of commodities that can basically meet the consumption needs of the people in the Shennongjia forest area and tourists from all over the world.

Address: Shennongjia Accommodation, Changqing Road, Songbai Town, Shennongjia Forest District, Hubei Province (opposite to the Transportation Bureau)

1. Shennongjia Kangdi Junlan Hotel

Address: Hubei No. 34, Chulin Road, Muyu Town, Shennongjia Forest District, Shennongjia City, Hubei Province (Shennongjia)

Tel: 0719-3388888

2. Shennongjia Arcadia Forest Hotel

Address: Longjiangping, Muyu Town, Shennongjia

Telephone: 0719-3366666

3. Shennongjia Huiyuan International Hotel

Address: Shennongjia, Hubei Province Yingbin Avenue at the entrance of Muyu Town in the forest area.

Telephone: 0717-2528260