Summary of fun places by the Qingjiang River in Changyang County, Yichang City, Hubei

1. If you have limited time, join a tour group and choose the Qingjiang Gallery. After all, it is a 5A scenic area and the birthplace of the Tujia ethnic group. There is a guide throughout the trip, which is more enjoyable than just browsing online by yourself. You can also take photos on the boat and try on Tujia ethnic costumes. My sister-in-law and her sister have done this, and I think it looks pretty good. I plan to take the boat next year just for the photo opportunity. 2. If you have more time and are self-driving, I highly recommend heading towards Yuxiakou Town. Starting from Changyang County, take the northern route through Tianzhushan and Yazikou, then pass Taoshan, Zhaolai River, and Banxia, with beautiful river views all along the way. (You will pass an island in the river, which I personally like very much.) At the end, you can reach Zhituping, where rice is produced, and the Shuibuya Hydropower Station. (The rapeseed flowers blooming and golden rice season in Zhituping are indescribable.) Other places include: Shizhuguan: A quiet and beautiful riverside near the county town. County Museum: Several floors with genuine antiques inside. Qingjiang Ancient Town: Near the county town, featuring Qishi Street and a Tujia costume museum. Xiangwangzhai: Opposite the county town, good for dining and overlooking the entire county. Qingjiang Fangshan: Mountains and waters, you can hike up and take the cable car down. Tianzhushan: A Taoist mountain temple. No cable car, climbing is tiring. Changyang Human Site: Mainly a cultural and historical check-in spot. Huoshaoping: High mountain grassland, cool and great for summer retreats. Moshi Ma’anshan: Camping, paragliding, watching the sunrise, and overlooking the Qingjiang Islands. Duzhenwan: My town, passing by Baidao Lake and Sandongshui Bridge. Gaojiayan Town: Bonsai root art, a check-in spot at 1314 km on National Highway 318. Langping Town: Papaya flower festival in spring, Longtangou Bridge on National Highway 318.