Pingbaying original ecological leisure tourism area

Pingbaying original ecological leisure tourism area

Pingbaying original ecological leisure tourism area is located in the southern end of Xianfeng County in Western Hubei, bordering Laifeng County in Enshi Prefecture and Qianjiang District in Chongqing. Pingbaying tourism area is the largest primeval forest community in central and Western China, which is characterized by the rich primitive flavor of ancient, strange, beautiful, secluded and wild scenery.

brief introduction

With a total area of 154 square kilometers, the tourist area has few people and vast mountains. There are 120000 mu of primary forest, 80000 mu of primary secondary forest and 60000 mu of plantation. There are more than 80 cm long Rhododendron king and ten thousand mu old Rhododendron forest. There are Taxus, Davidia involucrata, Liriodendron, Sinojackia and more than 1300 kinds of plant species. There are 128 kinds of rare birds and animals, such as South China tiger, leopard, Caragana, Swertia and civet. The rare through hole community, deep canyon rapids, unique waterfalls and springs, pleasant alpine climate and primitive customs of the local Miao people can be called the kingdom of trees, the ocean of flowers, the paradise of animals, the fairyland of the world and the natural primitive customs Expo Park.

"The vast expanse of forest is a spectacle, and four great caves are closely connected. One cave has deep fragrance, two caves mirror the world, three caves skylight Acacia dream, four caves Canyon yaochi pool, and a Cupid heart piercing sword. You are in a fairyland and don't want to return.". The poems written by Yang binqing after visiting the wonders of pingbaying in Xianfeng primeval forest vividly depict the beautiful scenery of pingbaying.

Pingbaying primitive eco-tourism area is a virgin land for tourism development. In addition to the standardized construction of infrastructure, the scenic spots still maintain their original style, and the reception and service facilities also retain Tujia, Miao and other ethnic characteristics. In the developed four scenic spots of Sidong gorge, ten thousand mu of ancient trees and arbors Rhododendron forest, Jigong Mountain primeval forest and Qingyun Pavilion, mountain, water, cave and feeling are integrated. Here, you can enjoy wild scenery, wild flowers, cool mountain breeze, rare animals, stay in Miao Village restaurant, listen to Tujia folk songs and feel the true feelings of the world.

1. Sidong Gorge

Sidong gorge is located in the east of pingbaying tourist scenic spot. A 2000 meter long gorge passes through the four mountains, forming four through holes and deep mountain canyons of different sizes and shapes, and forming a scene. Therefore, Sidong gorge gets its name.

Sidong gorge is a rare community landscape, and also a rare geological structure landscape. According to research, these caves began to form about 140 million years ago and are very old. Each cave of Sidong gorge has its own characteristics, and its development is abnormal. It integrates mountains, water, caves, streams, springs, waterfalls and primitive ecology, reflecting harmony, beauty and magic everywhere. In the scenic area, there are "two cascades" with flowing water and mist; colorful azaleas with thousands of postures; auspicious and peaceful "green snake welcoming guests"; clear and transparent, cool and delicious mountain spring; large "conference hall" - dry cave; karst cave, light and dark crisscross, "artificial plank Road" and "underground labyrinth"; flash cave The "pyramid" (immortal tower) with a faint divine light; the "immortal spring" coming out of the huge stones; the "Millennium turtle" that can make your dream come true; the solemn and majestic "Overpass"; the "Arc de Triomphe" with smooth stone walls; the "wind blowing silver curtain" falling from more than 80 meters above the sky like pearls; the rules and roundness, which are meticulously polished by craftsmen The fairies bathed in "Liuhua Lake" and "yaochi Lake". The whole scenic spot is like a natural picture

20000 mu old arbor Rhododendron forest

The scenic spot is named after a Rhododendron king with a diameter of more than 80cm and an ancient tree Rhododendron. There are more than 30 kinds of rhododendrons here. Among them, Yunjin Rhododendron and blood like Rhododendron, which are collectively known as Tujia Rhododendron by local people, are the most unique. They bloom in spring and autumn, with red flowers in spring and white flowers in autumn. There are streams, canyons, wild animals, wild fruits, wild vegetables, wild herbs and colorful wild flowers and weeds along the way; there are natural stone tables, stone chairs, awnings, outdoor mats, etc.

The Azalea Forest has different scenery in four seasons. In spring, the azalea is blooming and enjoying the outing. In summer and autumn, the azalea all over the mountains are dazzling and magnificent. With the cool breeze, you can enjoy the scenery and forget to return. In winter, the scenery of the northern country is full of snow, especially the huge ice waterfall hanging upside down on the cliff, which will make you marvel at the magic of nature.

3. Primitive forest of Jigong Mountain

Jigong Mountain primeval forest scenic area mainly highlights the characteristics of primitive ecology, with diverse and unique landscapes. The mountains, waters, waterfalls, flowers, grasses and trees in the forest are full of primitive sap. The five characteristics of the primeval forest, such as "huge ancient trees, thick vines, thick humus layer, fallen dead trees for thousands of years, and moss (green moss)" are all obvious. There are 500 kinds of animals such as South China tiger, leopard, beaver, Caragana, pangolin, wild boar and rabbit; more than 1300 kinds of plant species such as Rhododendron, Davidia involucrata, Taxus chinensis and Liriodendron; more than 70 kinds of wild vegetables with health functions such as bailongxu, sijishen, maojitui, wild celery, yeyanghe and yajiaoqi; wild strawberry, wild cherry, wild kiwi, wild litchi, August melon and wild chestnut More than 180 kinds of wild fruits, such as Castanea henryi, etc., will surely make your eyes or mouth full. Birds chirp, clear and tactful, animals chant, powerful, lingering in the vast forest, just like a symphony of the forest.

4. Qingyun Pavilion

Walking on the Qingyun Pavilion, you can browse the panoramic view of pingbaying. You can have a panoramic view of pingbaying eco-tourism area. You can have a panoramic view of pingbaying eco-tourism area.

Ticket information

Free ticket information

On February 20, 2020, Hubei announced that all A-level tourist attractions will be free of tickets for medical aid team members within five years. Pingbaying original ecological leisure tourism area is one of them.

On August 7, 2020, Hubei Province announced that the province's A-level scenic spots are free of tickets for tourists from all over the country. This activity starts from August 8, 2020 and lasts until the end of 2020. Pingbaying original ecological leisure tourism area is one of them, including the "11" golden week.

Traffic information

Bus: there are buses from Qingjiang Hotel and Wuyang station to Xianfeng. The distance is about 100 kilometers and the fare is 25 yuan. When you get to Xianfeng County, you can take local transportation to the scenic spot.

Self driving: located in Xianfeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

Address: pingbaying tourist area, pingbaying Town, Xianfeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

Longitude: 108.985084

Latitude: 29.398765

Tel: 0718-6813888; 0718-68

Ticket information: the ticket of Daxi cave is 55 yuan, the joint ticket of Jigong Mountain and Sidong gorge is 100 yuan, and the package ticket of the scenic spot is 240 yuan.

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