Jingshan Tourism
Jingshan City, Jingmen, Hubei — the emerald in central Hubei, the birthplace of the Lulin Uprising, and the hometown of China's Qiaomi Rice. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes visiting Lulin Mountain for historical exploration, admiring the scenery of Beauty Valley, and exploring the wonders of Empty Cave.
3-Day 2-Night Lulin Culture and Landscape Adventure Tour in Jingshan City
Visit the ancient Lulin battlefield, admire the waterfalls of Beauty Valley, explore the wonders of Empty Cave, and experience the primitiveness and elegance of the landscapes in central Hubei
Arrive in Jingshan, first explore Lulin Mountain to trace the history of the Western Han Dynasty Lulin Uprising. In the afternoon, visit Beauty Valley to admire waterfalls, flowing springs and Danxia landform, and in the evening, explore the Lulin Stockade Ancient Battlefield site.
- Lulin Mountain Resort Hotel
- Homestays around Beauty Valley
- Farmhouses in Lulin Town
- Lulin Mountain Chestnut Braised Chicken
- Wild River Fish Hot Pot
- Farmhouse Tofu Casserole
- Cold White Flower Vegetable
- The trails in Beauty Valley are slippery, wear non-slip shoes
- Climbing Lulin Stockade takes 1.5 hours, bring drinking water
- Hanfu rental is available in the scenic area (¥50/hour)
In the morning, explore Empty Cave to admire the stalactite wonders and underground dark river. In the afternoon, roam Prince Mountain National Forest Park to experience the forest oxygen bar, and in the evening, visit the historical site of Wang Mang Cave.
- Take Bus No.6 from urban area to Empty Cave
- Prince Mountain is 25km from Empty Cave, self-driving is recommended
- Bicycle rental is available in the forest park (¥20/hour)
- Empty Cave: ¥60 (including boat ride)
- Prince Mountain National Forest Park: Free
- Wang Mang Cave: ¥30
- The constant temperature in Empty Cave is 18℃, bring a thin coat in summer
- Prince Mountain is most beautiful during cherry blossom season (March-April) in spring
- Wang Mang Cave is narrow, people over 1.8 meters tall should watch out for hitting their heads
In the morning, stroll around Huiting Lake to admire the lake and mountain scenery and wetland ecology. In the afternoon, experience Mandarin Duck Stream Rafting to feel the summer passion, and in the evening, visit Qiaomi Rice Cultural Park to learn about farming civilization.
- Huiting Lake Boat Tour (¥40/person)
- Mandarin Duck Stream Rafting (about 2 hours for the whole journey)
- Rice Seedling Planting Experience in Qiaomi Rice Cultural Park
- Handmade Rice Cake Making
- Jingshan Qiaomi Rice
- Lulin Mountain Chestnuts
- Jingshan White Flower Vegetable
- Prince Mountain Shiitake Mushrooms
- Qiaomi Rice Cultural Park is 18km from Jingshan Station
- You can shower and change clothes in the scenic area after rafting
- There are high-speed trains from Jingshan Station directly to Wuhan and Jingmen
Must-Try Food in Jingshan City
Jingshan Qiaomi Rice
A China Geographical Indication Product, named after being produced on both sides of the "Qiaohe River" in Sunqiao Town, Jingshan. The rice grains are long and thin, crystal clear, with a soft and sweet taste, known as "the premium among rice".
Lulin Mountain Chestnut Braised Chicken
A famous specialty dish of Jingshan, made by stewing free-range local chickens from Lulin Mountain with wild chestnuts. The chicken is tender, the chestnuts are soft and glutinous, the soup is rich, and it is nutritious.
Jingshan White Flower Vegetable
A traditional pickled vegetable in Jingshan, made by pickling local wild white flower vegetables. It has a crisp and tender taste, slightly sour and spicy, and is an appetizer to go with rice and noodles, with a history of over 100 years.
Wild River Fish Hot Pot
Using wild small fish from the streams in Jingshan as the main ingredient, boiled with tofu and chili peppers. The fish meat is tender and odorless, the soup is milky white, reflecting the deliciousness of the landscapes in central Hubei.
- Summer (June-August): Suitable for Mandarin Duck Stream Rafting and lake summer vacation
- Autumn (September-October): Chestnuts are ripe, climate is cool
- Spring (March-April): Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Prince Mountain, full of greenery
- Jingshan Qiaomi Rice
- Lulin Mountain Chestnut Braised Chicken
- Jingshan White Flower Vegetable
- Wild River Fish Hot Pot
- Rice Cake
- Tickets: About ¥200 (including rafting)
- Accommodation: ¥80-150/night
- Catering: ¥20-40/day
- Transportation: About ¥70
- Total: ¥550-950
- Is Mandarin Duck Stream Rafting suitable for children? → Children over 6 years old and 1.2 meters tall can raft
- Where to buy authentic Jingshan Qiaomi Rice? → Direct sales store in Qiaomi Rice Cultural Park, Sunqiao Town
- Is transportation convenient in Lulin Mountain Scenic Area? → Sightseeing cars are available in the scenic area (¥20/person)
- Do I need to book the boat ride in Empty Cave in advance? → No reservation needed, board the boat immediately upon arrival