My friend told me that Shennongjia has a mysterious beauty, where there are clouds that are within reach. So, I am full of yearning for that scene. I want to go there to explore the original mystery and experience what it feels like to reach the cloud.
However, things are unpredictable, and my friend who promised to go with me has never been heard from since. But the expectations in my heart have not dropped at all. Always want to go there, perhaps for a concern, an expectation, a surprise, or a home.
So, in this early summer season, we started a five-day trip to Shennongjia, Hubei Province with our sister who just had a desire to travel.
Hubei is far from Shanghai. If you choose to travel freely and drive on the rugged mountain road, it is difficult to ensure the safety of two people's journey. It is relatively easy to take part in a five-day group tour on Ctrip (the tour fee is 2550 yuan/person, including all transportation, accommodation, all tickets, boat tickets and meals for the middle three days). Apart from time limit and freedom of movement, worry and convenience are the biggest advantages. Besides, visiting the Three Gorges Dam and the scenery along the Yangtze River is another feeling.
There is always a gap between imagination and reality. The imaginary Shennongjia should be an endless mountain. Pedestrians walk along the stream in the canyon, surrounded by dense vegetation, and sometimes there are golden monkeys. They playfully ask tourists for food and play all the way, accompanied by gentle mountain breeze. Fresh air is sucked into the nose. The farther you go into the mountains, the more comfortable and peaceful you are. But the reality is that tourists take a tour bus, drive along the Panshan Highway, stop at one scenic spot for a short time, and then go to another scenic spot. They don't have the freedom to walk. In close contact with the wild mountains, they wild at heart. The long driving time also interferes with the investment and concentration of the tour to some extent. It's not that the sunset is more charming.
Perhaps, Shennongjia is vast, broad and deep, and the scenic spots are dotted, which requires such a Panshan Highway to be realized. But in any case, I finally unveiled her mysterious veil and finally enjoyed her unique beauty.
Day 1 day
Shanghai-Yichang
D 22/kloc-0 started from Shanghai at 8: 39, and/kloc-0 arrived in Yichang at 6: 38. Because of my sister's company, my long journey arrived unconsciously in the chat. Ctrip, the tour guide, picked up the plane at the railway station and checked into the International Trade Hotel.
My sister's left neck was sprained and swollen because of carelessness on the train. After a short rest, I went to a nearby drugstore to buy Yunnan Baiyao aerosol, and then enjoyed the first Yichang dish in the restaurant around the hotel.
After dinner, walk along Jiyun Road West to Binjiang Park. It is the time when the sun goes down. Looking at the end of the Yangtze River from a distance, the sunset slowly sets in the west, and red clouds accumulate, dyeing the western sky and river, emitting soft golden light, and the blood is like fire, which is extremely spectacular.
On the Independence River, I accidentally remembered a sentence: "People say that the sunset is the horizon. If you forget the horizon, you won't see home. " People who are far away from home will think of their families when they see the sunset. Who am I missing at this time?
The most beautiful sunset
The most beautiful sunset
the next day
Yichang-Three Gorges Dam-Shennongjia Tiansheng Bridge
After a simple breakfast in the hotel, 14 and his party took a bus along the dedicated road of the Three Gorges Dam to the reservoir area of the Three Gorges Dam.
The Three Gorges Dam is the largest water conservancy project in the world today. 1994 was officially started and completed in 2006. The dam is a concrete gravity dam, with a total crest length of 3035 meters, a crest elevation of 65,438 0.85 meters, a normal water level of 65,438 0.75 meters, and a total storage capacity of 39.3 billion cubic meters, which can withstand a once-in-a-century catastrophic flood. At present, there are three scenic spots open to tourists in the Three Gorges Tourist Area: Tanziling and 1 platform.
Tan's book of steel
85 observation deck
dam
Five-stage dam lock
The scenery of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River photographed by Memorial Park
After lunch, the vehicles first drive on the bumpy road, then get on the expressway, and finally arrive at Shennongjia scenic spot via the ecological road. The whole journey takes about 4 hours.
Shennongjia is called "the roof of Central China". The forest area is characterized by overlapping mountains, criss-crossing ravines and steep canyons. The terrain is high in the southwest and low in the northeast. Based on the original forest scenery, it takes the legend of Shennong and the simple mountain dwelling culture as its connotation, and integrates exotic trees, exotic flowers, exotic caves, exotic peaks and folk customs, reflecting the primitive ancient style, exploration and adventure. In addition, Shennongjia is a natural oxygen bar, with 654.38+0.6 million negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter.
The scenic spot to be visited in the afternoon is Tiansheng Bridge. Tianqiao Waterfall pours down from the cliff Tiansheng Bridge, just like the Milky Way, and jade beads splash, showing thousands of customs; The Tiantan Ditan is crystal clear, with all kinds of strange stones in the pool and groups of fish swimming freely, which makes people relaxed and happy.
Tianqiao scenic spot
Tianqiao scenic spot
Tianqiao scenic spot
Tianqiao scenic spot
It's almost dusk after visiting Tianshengqiao Scenic Area. After dinner, I arrived at Shennong Mountain Villa in Muyu Town. The hotel belongs to the second largest hotel in Muyu Town. Located on a high slope, the overall hardware facilities are good and the rooms are spacious. From the hotel, I can overlook the green hills opposite.
Muyu Town Muyu Town is located in the south of Shennongjia, with an altitude of 1200m and a long history. It is an important node and tourist distribution center on the "One River and Two Mountains" golden tourist route in Hubei, and you can buy some local specialties to take home. The main local specialties are: organic tea, walnuts, kiwifruit, chestnuts, mushrooms, honey, medicinal materials and so on.
Muzhen town
Muzhen town
Muzhen's only five-star hotel is built on the mountain.
the third day
Shennongjia-Shennonggu, _ Wangta, Shennongding, Liangfengya, Slate, Dajiu Lake, Xiaolongtan.
After getting up, looking out of the window, you will still see the blue and spotless sky.
After breakfast, take the shuttle bus, drive along Panshan Highway for 20 minutes, arrive at the tourist center and transfer to the scenic tourist bus. The first stop is Golden Monkey Creek. There are quiet valleys, winding paths, mountain flowers, lush trees, green vines, gurgling springs and chirping birds everywhere. People can't help but think of the artistic conception of "moonlight in the pine forest and crystal stone in the stream".
Jinxi
Jinxi
The second stop-Shennong Valley
The blue sky is clear and high, and the azaleas all over the mountains are open and charming. Because the weather is unusually clear and sunny, the visibility is naturally excellent. Looking around, the mountains are stacked and beautiful, and there are many strange rocks, which are pleasing to the eye.
Shennonggu
Rhododendron alpine in Shennonggu
The rainbow also radiates light under the radiant light.
The third stop-Shennongding
At an altitude of 3 106 meters, it is the peak. Taking a group photo with the blue sky and white clouds as the background feels so relaxed.
Shennongding
Shennongfeng scenic spot
Shennongfeng scenic spot
The fourth stop-Liangfengya
The cool breeze here is fresh and clean. Even in the hot summer, standing in the pass is cool and pleasant, and the summer heat is gone forever.
Xuzhou
White azaleas dot the green hills.
Endless green hills
Fifth stop-flat rock
The stone forest in the scenic area is full of strange stones of different shapes. Whether viewed from the front or from the side, the image and posture are different, but they are all lifelike. You can give full play to your imagination.
Shennongding
Shilin landscape
Shilin landscape
Shilin landscape
Shilin landscape
Shilin landscape
Shilin landscape
After lunch, go to the sixth stop today-Dajiuhu Wetland.
The Great Lakes is the largest alpine wetland with the highest altitude in central China. Surrounded by mountains, there is a stream and nine lakes, hence the name Dajiu Lake. Here, away from the noise, indifferent to peace, the lake is blowing gently. Cattle and sheep flock on the grassland, and the surrounding hills are green. Here, the water is bright, the lake is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, and the beautiful flowers of Haitang in the distance are quiet and beautiful. In this environment, all the unpleasantness
Leaving Dajiu Lake, I drove along Panshan Highway, surrounded by cliffs, deep valleys and winding roads. In a daze, I finally arrived at the seventh stop: Xiaolongtan Field Test Station.
This is the base camp of Shennongjia savage expedition; At the same time, it is also the main observation point and wildlife rescue station of golden monkey.
The noble golden monkey in the cage has no freedom and freedom, which actually makes me feel very poor.
The fourth day
Shennongjia Tianyan Scenic Area-Xilingxia-Yichang
The first stop-Yanziya: It's the gateway at an altitude of 2200 meters. Pine trees and birch trees spread green on the cliff, and the mountains on both sides of the cliff look like swallows spreading their wings and flying. Because there is a famous swallow cliff cave nearby, it is named "swallow cliff".
In the swallow cliff in early summer, azaleas and lilacs are in full bloom, and the greenery of distant mountains is spreading, which makes people relaxed and happy.
Yanziya
Yanziya
Yanziya
Yanziya
Yanziya
Yanziya
The second stop-Xiangxi Garden
Legend has it that Wang Zhaojun was born in a small village at the source of Xiangxi. Around the source of Xiangxi, there are beautiful peaks, misty clouds, clear springs, spectacular waterfalls, towering ancient trees and blooming mountain flowers. This is a beautiful place in Zhong Ling.
Xiyuan
Xiyuan
Xiyuan
Xiyuan
Xiyuan
Third stop: Xiling Gorge
After lunch, arrive at Xingshan Xiakou Tourist Terminal at 1: 30. Wait for the cruise ship Changjiang 15: 00 to 17: 30. Free seats are provided on the first floor of the ship, and the second and third floors are basically paid cafes, providing tea and snacks, with a per capita 80 yuan.
dock
Riverside scenery
Riverside scenery
No matter how beautiful the scenery is, there is nothing more beautiful than smiling face.
Beautiful scenery along the river
Yichang wharf
Two and a half hours of cruising time, while enjoying the beautiful scenery and blowing the river wind, passed unconsciously. After disembarking (you can walk ashore or take a free cable car ashore), take an hour's drive back to Yichang city according to the designated tourist vehicles broadcast on the cruise ship.
Fifth day
Yichang-Shanghai
After breakfast in the hotel, we walked west along Jiyun Road and arrived at Binjiang Park. The riverside in the morning is a picture of a leisurely life. Square dance, ballroom dancing and fitness crowds can be seen everywhere. People living here should enjoy life comfortably, instead of being full of repressed desires like the bustling crowds in big cities.
Yichang binjiang park
Yichang binjiang park
Yichang binjiang park
/kloc-0: 30 to East Railway Station, ready to take D22 18 back to Shanghai.
Tired and engaged in long-distance travel, I seem to have lost my enthusiasm for chatting after coming, so novels and videos have become the best companions for travel. At 9: 20 pm, the train finally pulled into Hongqiao. In the crowded crowd, it seems like a lifetime ago. All the peace and comfort seem to be far away from me, and I have to devote myself to my busy life again. But the good memories of this trip will stay in my mind and be comforted when I am tired. The spotless sky there will erase the haze in my heart in my memory.
When is the next departure time and place? Maybe it's Xinjiang, maybe it's a rice city, maybe it's a landscape that can be seen everywhere.
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1. cost: the tour fee is 2550 yuan/person, meals and shopping (mushrooms, fungus, snacks, etc. ) 80 yuan/person group meals are excluded. ) In 300 yuan. 2. Total * * *, 930 yuan. Traveling with a group is not so free, but it is still cheaper.
2. Because I wanted to visit Yichang and Three Gorges scenic spots, I chose a five-day tour to reach Yichang. Tourists with short holidays can fly directly from Shanghai to Shennongjia, but the uncertainty of the plane is strong and there may be alternate flights.
Even in hot summer, Shennongjia is a good place to escape the heat, because it is cooler in the morning and evening. If the weather is bad, you should consider taking a down jacket.
: preparation before departure
1. Take a thick coat and umbrella and pay attention to the weather. On the first day of departure, we watched the weather and it rained for three days. On the day of departure, we found that the weather was fine and the sun heard that it was poisonous, so a thick coat and umbrella were necessary. I went to Shennongjia on May 19. The summer resort is quite cool at this time, but when I play, the wind on the mountain is very strong and the temperature is much lower, about 15 to 25 degrees. I might as well bring a thicker coat (the trousers and short-sleeved thin coat I was wearing at that time made my nose run at night)
2. Prepare motion sickness medicine (it is best to buy the kind that won't get sleepy, and the scenery along the way is good). From Shiyan to Shennongjia, almost all mountain roads can be played once, along the way. When we came back,
3. It is best to wear sports non-slip shoes. There are many rides along the way, but there are also many places to walk.
4. Of course, students should bring their student ID cards ~ tourist attractions passes (including Shennongding, Tianshengqiao, Shennongtan, Guanmenshan, Dajiu Lake and Tianyan scenic spots) and enjoy a half-price discount of 269 yuan! That's $ 135! This ticket is for you. Don't lose it. You can go to these scenic spots in five days (I wonder if you can enter the same scenic spot again)
The bus from Shiyan to Muyu doesn't leave until nine in the morning! There is a bus with only three eyes at the bus terminal, and the fare is 84. If you book a hotel in advance, if you are not in Muyu, you must tell the driver in advance, and he will remind you where to get off and how to transfer.
6. The driver's uncle said that their hotel has a car that can take you for 80 nights (Muyu Town) for half a day and 50 hours, one day 100 people. But I think this should be with someone else. You can ask the details before you decide. We booked a hotel in Dajiuhu in advance and didn't check in.
7. In the off-season of tourism, there are few bus services in that scenic spot, which have long since disappeared. It is said that there are only five scenic spots in Shennongding Scenic Area, and the others are non-stop, and it seems that only tour groups are taken. I don't know exactly, because I haven't been there for two days.
8. When we arrived in Shennongjia, there was no bus and we had to rent a car. The price is 400 yuan, but I don't know how much it costs in the peak season. Very expensive! By private car, the driver is very skilled and the journey is not so bumpy. If you want to rent a car, I think it's cheaper to ask several people (three or four, not too many private car owners) to share it equally. The advantage of chartering a car is that you can stop at a small scenic spot and take a picture. The driver will wait for you. In short, it's like vip haha, but it's expensive!
9. Dajiuhu Scenic Area is on the other side of Shennongding. After visiting Shennongding, you can stay in Dajiu Lake and wait until the next morning to see the morning fog.
(The ticket seller in the scenic spot told me that morning fog doesn't exist every day. It depends on luck. We are very lucky. ) 1
10. The earliest 6 o'clock bus in Dajiu Lake Scenic Area. If you want to see the morning fog, you'd better get up early to catch the bus. We caught the 7 o'clock train and saw the morning fog, but the time was short.
1 1. Dajiu Lake Scenic Area still needs the ticket price of 60 yuan. If you go in, take a bus to the scenic spot. There is a small train (scenic bus) in the scenic spot for 20 minutes, which will take you to several lakes (not every lake stops).
12. The bus from Dajiu Lake to Muyu disappeared at 8: 30 in the morning, or we can charter 400 to Muyu. Several people can consider it together, but the bus from Muyu to Shiyan doesn't leave until 8: 30 in the morning. You can choose to go back to Muyu to play around Tianshengqiao, Shennongtan and other scenic spots. Stay one night and take a ride back to Shiyan.
13. We stayed in Dajiu Lake until noon the next day, so we chose to stay in the hotel for another night. There is a shuttle bus from Pingqian Ancient Town (outside Dajiu Lake where we live) to Baisong Town (the largest town in Shennongjia) at 7: 00 the next day, and it will arrive at about 10: 00. We take the bus 1 1:30 (the last bus back to Shiyan, the fare is 70) and arrive around 4 pm.
Shennongding Scenic Area departs from Shiyan at 9:00 a.m. and stops at a small restaurant for dinner at noon 12:00 (a little expensive, 15 dishes, 20 eggs, 25 meats and a bowl of rice in 2 yuan). At three o'clock in the afternoon, I arrived at Muyu. It took 10 yuan to take the village bus to the transfer center because I didn't make an appointment with the driver at the hotel in Dajiuhu in advance. There was no bus before 4 o'clock, so we had to spend 400 yuan.
1. The golden monkey in Xiaolongtan (wildlife rescue station) is very beautiful ~ I hope there will be less poaching, as well as golden eagles and bears.
2. Golden Monkey Ridge (look at the waterfall, the water is as cold as ice water)
There are too many steps in Shennongding. I don't want to climb. I didn't go directly.
4. Shennong Valley (must go, it's spectacular and difficult to shoot)
5. Small scenic spots on the road
6, slate, not deep.
Stay in a hotel outside the Dajiu Lake Scenic Area at night, and the off-season price is 78.
The price of food is more expensive, but the price there is basically the same. I thought it would be cheaper to find a small restaurant that night, but I didn't expect it to be expensive and not delicious. I suggest going to a better restaurant. The price should be similar.
Huda scenic spot
The alarm clock rang at 5: 30 in the morning, but Mo Xiang didn't.
Then I came out by train ~
4. Pingqian Ancient Town at night.
On the third day, at seven o'clock in the morning, the driver's master came to meet us. That's nine trucks, 50 each, one more person. It's a little crowded. It rained lightly in Shennongjia today and it was very cold. On the way back, Shennongding scenic spot was quite beautiful.