Jiuwanxi

Jiuwanxi tourist area is located in the South Bank of Xiling Gorge and the west of Zigui new County, 20 kilometers away from the Three Gorges dam. It is the first tourist scenic spot at the head of the Three Gorges Dam, integrating exploration, leisure and sightseeing. Jiuwanxi used to be a place for patriotic poet Qu Yuan to give lectures and plant orchids for zuotu before he went to Beijing. "I not only nourish Jiuwanxi of orchids, but also grow a hundred mu of trees.". The scenic spot is famous for its wonderful mountains, beautiful waters, cliffs, strange rocks and famous flowers.

Transportation: the starting price of a taxi in Yichang is 3 yuan / 1km, 4 yuan / 2km and 5 yuan / 3km, and the rental price is 1.20 yuan per kilometer for more than 3km, plus a fuel surcharge of 0.5 yuan. However, the phenomenon of taxi drivers in Yichang killing passengers and refusing to take a taxi is quite serious. When taking a taxi, we must recognize that it is a regular company and ask for bills. At present, there are 36 bus lines in Yichang City, which use natural gas as fuel and are green and environmentally friendly. Most of the vehicles operating on each line are new cars, including ordinary new buses, air-conditioned buses, double deck luxury cars and antique sightseeing buses. The ticket price of ordinary bus is 1 yuan, that of air-conditioned bus and sightseeing bus is 2 yuan, and that of special tourist bus is multi-level. Jiuwanxi is located in Maoping Town, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province. There is a shuttle bus from Yichang passenger station to Maoping. The distance is about 70 kilometers. It takes one and a half hours and the fare is 15 yuan. After arriving at Maoping Town, transfer to the starting point of drifting. Self driving: 0202 02 from Xiling Yangtze River Bridge in Yichang, drive 2 km, get off the bridge, turn right, go ahead 500 meters, turn left at the intersection, continue to drive 3 km, see another intersection turn left, drive 1 km, see another intersection turn right, drive 2 km to a zigzag intersection, go straight for 2 km, turn right at the intersection (turn left for 1 km, see the intersection turn right for 7 km, you can reach Sixi scenic spot), drive 5 km, turn left at the intersection, drive 500 meters, you will encounter 10 km Turn right at a zigzag intersection, drive 700 meters, turn left at the intersection (there is a sign for Jiuwanxi), drive 28 km to reach a zigzag intersection, turn left for 28 km, go straight for 1 km to reach a zigzag intersection, then drive 3 km to Jiuwanxi.

Jiuwanxi scenic spot

synonym

Jiuwanxi generally refers to Jiuwanxi scenic area

Jiuwanxi river is located on the South Bank of the Yangtze River and in the west of the new county (Maoping) of Zigui. It originates from the south foot of Yuntai wasteland and the northwest of Zhuxi wasteland in Yanglinqiao town. According to the reach, it is called Sandu River, Linjia River, Laolin River and Jiuwanxi River.

geographical environment

Jiuwanxi rafting and exploration tourism area is located in the South Bank of Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River and the west of Zigui new County, which is far away from the Three Gorges

The dam is 20 kilometers away.

The stream flows to the Yangtze River 20 km upstream of the Three Gorges dam. The total length of the stream is 42.3 km, the drainage area is 514.5 km2, the riverbed width is 40-710 m, the average water depth is 0.8 m, the river drop is 1073 m, the average slope is 2.5%, the annual average flow is 17.5 m3 / s, the maximum flow in flood period is more than 7000 m3 / s, and the minimum flow is 2.5 m3 / s. The place where the stream passes through is dominated by Canyon and karst landform. The scenery on both sides of the Strait is peculiar and beautiful, most of the areas are sparsely populated, and the ecological environment is good, forming many unique landscapes, which is one of the ten landscapes of the new Three Gorges.

History and Humanities

Jiuwanxi used to be a place for patriotic poet Qu Yuan to give lectures and plant orchids for zuotu before he went to Beijing. "I not only nourish Jiuwanxi of orchids, but also grow a hundred mu of trees.".

Main attractions

Jiuwanxi drifting and adventure tourism location is the first scenic spot of the Three Gorges dam.

Jiuwanxi scenic area is divided into two sections: water and land. The land starts from Jiuwanxi bridge and ends at the starting point of Jiuwanxi drifting. Along the way, there are more than ten natural landscapes, such as fairy mountain, Jieya, lovers peak, Shenniu spring, jiangjunyan, Meimei shaimi, scissors cliff and heshangyan; there are nearly two natural landscapes, such as Wentian bamboo slips, Tanbao, Shengui stone, juyufang, Qiuzi stele, yanwotai, Bifeng stone and Lingzhi rock There are ten cultural landscapes, and the rafting on the waterway is even more charming. The river is divided into two sections, the upper section is 6.4km long, and the boat on the rapids is full of passion. The lower section of 6.8km is a leisure drifting in still water. The water depth is 70-80m. The blue waves are long and the cliffs on both sides stand relatively. Along the way, you can enjoy the wonderful scenery such as Bifeng stone, Wangfu stone, Houwang village, Baixiao map and fairy bathing, such as in fairyland.

There are ancient hanging coffin groups with great scientific research value and ornamental value; there are ganxigou, which is completely in the original state and rarely visited by people, and qingzhongdiqiao, which is a wonder in the world and is of uncanny craftsmanship. Drifting in Jiuwan River, the rafting fight between beaches and pools can make you explore, and the simple and primitive natural scenery will make you relax and relax.

The Grand Three Gorges Dam, the majestic Kongling shoal and the majestic jiangjunyan will reveal the majestic and beautiful scenery of the Xiajiang River; the wall standing bamboo slips, the vicissitudes of the giant fish square and the mysterious ancient hanging coffin will display the charm of Bachu culture.

Tourism information

Ticket information

Adult full price ticket: 180.00 yuan

Monday to Friday: 180 yuan, Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 210 yuan.

Special ticket: 280.00 yuan (special ticket is applicable to children under 14 years old or under 1.4 meters in height and the elderly over 50 years old).

Best travel season

Every summer is the peak tourist season of Jiuwan river rafting, and it is also the best time for summer.

Clothing

The temperature in summer is 3-5 ℃ lower than that in the urban area. It's very cool. You only need to wear short sleeves, but you must pay attention to sun protection. Drifting is easy to get your clothes wet. It's recommended to bring a set of spare clothes. Quick drying clothes are better.

Safety tips

Matters needing attention in rafting: the last section of thrilling rafting is only for young and middle-aged tourists over 14 to 55 years old who are in good health. If children aged 7-14 want to insist on rafting, they can go through relevant procedures and be escorted by professional sailors in the scenic area.

Traffic information

Jiuwanxi is located in Zigui, Hubei Province. In the morning, you can take a tour bus at Junyao square or Wanda Square. The fare is 25 yuan. It's about three and a half hours. You can also take a shuttle bus at Yichang passenger station (next to the railway station). On the way, you can pass the Three Gorges dam. It looks very magnificent on the car. You can also observe the transportation trucks in the memorial hall. There will be a place to change water for toilet about an hour.

Address: Yanglinqiao Town, Zigui County, Hubei Province

Longitude: 110.87186397228

Latitude: 30.821497519546

Ticket information: 180 yuan

Opening hours: 9:00-16:00

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