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Shennongjia
Once we mention about Shengnongjia, we will remind of wild human beings and primeval forest. Located 480 km west of Wuhan, Shennongjia is world famed for its myth of ape-man, its densely forested peaks and medicinal plants.Shennongjia is mainly composed of Shennongjia Nature Reserve, Yantian Scenic Area, Xiangxiyuan Tourism Zone and Yuquanhe Tourism Zone. Shennongjia is the only well preserved large piece of the green land in China.
The 40th session of the World Heritage Committee put China's Hubei Shennongjia on the prestigious World Heritage List as a natural site, bringing to 50 the number of listed Chinese properties.Hubei Shennongjia is considered as a treasure of wildlife renowned with high plant diversity.Shennongjia has been a place of significant scientific interest particularly for botanists and the mountains have featured prominently in the history of botanical inquiry.
Shennongjia National Nature Reserve was listed on UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. The reserve includes 2,618 square kilometres of forest, and, due to a variety of natural conditions at different elevations, has high plant diversity.
With pleasant weather of 12℃ annual temperature, Shennongjia is suitable for any time visit and the best time to go is from May to October where you can appreciate rhododendrons blooming, enjoy the climbing and even cycling around. Apart from these activities, there are some featured scenic spots in Shennongjia Nature Reserve needed to visit, like:
Shennongding Scenic Area
As the highest peak Shennongding lies in the southwest of this reserve. With two square kilometers, this area dotted with bamboo forest, rhododendron forest and alpine fir forest along the way to the top and was called four seasons mountain. There is a natural forest nearby, where you can see some waterfalls, canyons and caves. The wild animal shelter adopted some wild animals, like golden haired monkey, spotted deer, etc.
With pleasant weather of 12℃ annual temperature, Shennongjia is suitable for any time visit and the best time to go is from May to October where you can appreciate rhododendrons blooming, enjoy the climbing and even cycling around. Apart from these activities, there are some featured scenic spots in Shennongjia Nature Reserve needed to visit, like:
Shennongding Scenic Area
As the highest peak Shennongding lies in the southwest of this reserve. With two square kilometers, this area dotted with bamboo forest, rhododendron forest and alpine fir forest along the way to the top and was called four seasons mountain. There is a natural forest nearby, where you can see some waterfalls, canyons and caves. The wild animal shelter adopted some wild animals, like golden haired monkey, spotted deer, etc.
Shennong Altar Scenic Area
Located in the south gate of Shengnongjia, Shennong altar spot is the place for Chinese people memorize ancestors and worship gods for peace. Any Chinese tourist can pray here. In the center of altar, there is a majestic statue of bull head and human body, the symbol of Shennong standing between mountains with up to 21 meters tall and 35 meters wide. Going down the steps, you can find many bells, drums, tripod and censer which are the tools for sacrificing.
Travel Tips
Get to /out of Shennongjia mainly depends on highway when you are from/to Shiya, Yichang and Wuhan city. Mostly first arrive in Xingshan County then take a bus directly to Shennongjia.
From Shiyan: with 202 km, there is only one long-distance bus with 7-hour, departing at 7:00 am each day.
From Yichang: Each 30 minutes, there is a coach for Xingshan County within 3.5 hours. Then take bus for Shennongjia about 1.5-hour.
From Wuhan:Take sleeper at Wuhan Xinhua Road Bus Station at 20:00 and arrive in Xingshan County in next morning about 6:00 am.
Note: Located in Hongping Town with 50 km away from Shennongjia Forest Zone, Muyu Town, Shennongjia Airport was operated its first flight from Shanghai, passing by Wuhan, which means now you can take flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Shennongjia within 50 minutes.
As the Shennongjia Forest Zone is quite large and each spot is decentralized, so after arriving, you need to take tourist bus to visit them or rant car.
From Shiyan: with 202 km, there is only one long-distance bus with 7-hour, departing at 7:00 am each day.
From Yichang: Each 30 minutes, there is a coach for Xingshan County within 3.5 hours. Then take bus for Shennongjia about 1.5-hour.
From Wuhan:Take sleeper at Wuhan Xinhua Road Bus Station at 20:00 and arrive in Xingshan County in next morning about 6:00 am.
Note: Located in Hongping Town with 50 km away from Shennongjia Forest Zone, Muyu Town, Shennongjia Airport was operated its first flight from Shanghai, passing by Wuhan, which means now you can take flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Shennongjia within 50 minutes.
As the Shennongjia Forest Zone is quite large and each spot is decentralized, so after arriving, you need to take tourist bus to visit them or rant car.
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