Zhijiang City Travel
Hubei Yichang Zhijiang City - Western edge of Jianghan Plain, land of fish and rice, integrating wetland ecology, river island scenery, and ancient town culture. 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes wetland sightseeing, island leisure, and ancient town exploration.
Zhijiang City Three Days Two Nights Water Town Charm Tour
Tour Jinhu Wetland to appreciate ecological beauty, visit Bailizhou to enjoy river island scenery, explore Dongshi Ancient Town to taste historical culture, try Zhijiang fish delicacies to enjoy culinary delights
Morning tour Jinhu Wetland Park, ascend bird watching platform to observe birds, noon dine at park restaurant enjoying lake delicacies, afternoon stroll along wetland boardwalk, experience ecological education, evening stay at wetland surrounding homestay.
- Jinhu Wetland Homestays
- Zhijiang Urban Area Hotels
- Farmhouse Inns
- Zhijiang Fish Cake
- Qingjiang Fish
- Lake Delicacy Banquet
- Farmhouse Free-range Chicken
- Wetland Lotus Root Shoots
- Please keep quiet when bird watching
- Recommend bringing binoculars
- Fishing and ecological destruction prohibited within wetland
Morning take boat to Bailizhou, tour Yangtze River beach, noon dine at island farmhouse restaurant, afternoon visit ecological agricultural park, experience picking fun, evening return to urban accommodation.
- Need to take boat at Liuxiang Ferry
- Ferry schedules fixed, please check in advance
- Bicycles can be rented on island for sightseeing
- Bailizhou: Free
- Ferry fee: ¥10/person
- Agricultural park picking: Pay as you consume
- Note last ferry time
- Beach activities require safety awareness
- Can taste island specialty agricultural products
Morning tour Dongshi Ancient Town, stroll along Old Main Street feeling historical charm, noon taste ancient town specialty snacks, afternoon visit Folk Customs Museum, learn about Zhijiang folk culture, conclude pleasant journey.
- Ancient town old street strolling
- Traditional handicraft experience
- Folk culture learning
- Specialty food tasting
- Zhijiang Fish Cake
- Dongshi Crispy Candy
- Bailizhou Sand Pear
- Handmade Cloth Shoes
- Wetland Lotus Root
- Zhijiang City about 60 km from Yichang urban area
- Direct trains and buses available
- About 70 km from Three Gorges Airport
Must-Try Foods in Zhijiang City
Zhijiang Fish Cake
Zhijiang traditional famous dish, made with fresh fish deboned, mixed with egg white, starch and other ingredients, steamed, white color, tender texture, nutritious.
Qingjiang Fish
Zhijiang specialty aquatic product, can be steamed, braised or made into hot pot, tender meat, delicious taste, most representative river delicacy of the area.
Dongshi Crispy Candy
Traditional famous pastry of Dongshi Ancient Town, made with high-quality sesame, sugar as raw materials, using traditional process, crispy and sweet, long history.
Bailizhou Sand Pear
Bailizhou specialty fruit, fine flesh, juicy sweet taste, excellent quality, geographical indication product, loved by consumers.
- Spring (March-May): Wetland birds active, pleasant climate
- Autumn (September-November): Clear sky, sand pears ripen
- Summer: Bailizhou beach water play, cool river breeze
- Zhijiang Fish Cake
- Qingjiang Fish
- Dongshi Crispy Candy
- Bailizhou Sand Pear
- Lake Delicacy Banquet
- Tickets: about ¥50 (main attractions free or low charge)
- Accommodation: ¥100-180/night
- Dining: ¥50-90/day
- Transportation: about ¥40
- Total: ¥500-850
- How frequent are Bailizhou ferries? → Peak season half-hour intervals, off-season one-hour intervals
- Best time for bird watching at Jinhu Wetland? → Birds most active at dawn and dusk
- What specialty handicrafts at Dongshi Ancient Town? → Famous for traditional cloth shoes, bamboo weaving, etc.
- Where to buy most authentic Zhijiang Fish Cake? → Recommend buying at time-honored shops in Dongshi Ancient Town