Zigui County Travel
Hubei Yichang Zigui County - Hometown of great patriotic poet Qu Yuan, China's navel orange homeland, first county at head of Three Gorges reservoir, integrating Qu Yuan culture, gorge scenery, and ecological tourism. 3-day 2-night in-depth tour includes cultural roots tracing, bamboo sea exploration, and drift experience.
Zigui County Three Days Two Nights Qu Yuan Cultural Tour
Visit Qu Yuan's hometown to appreciate Chu Ci elegance, tour Three Gorges Bamboo Sea to admire thousands of green bamboos, enjoy Jiuwanxi Drift to experience gorge excitement, taste Zigui navel oranges to enjoy culinary delights
Morning visit Qu Yuan's Hometown scenic area, learn about Qu Yuan's life story, noon taste Quxiang special dishes at scenic area, afternoon tour Qu Yuan Temple and Art Center, evening watch "Spirit Sacrifice" grand performance.
- Boutique hotels in Maoping Town
- Characteristic homestays at Qu Yuan's Hometown
- Yangtze riverside viewing inns
- Zigui navel oranges
- Quxiang stewed fish
- Zongzi banquet
- Gorge cured meat
- Farmhouse hezha (soybean paste)
- Recommend learning about Qu Yuan cultural background in advance
- Special folk activities during Dragon Boat Festival
- Art center performances require advance ticket purchase
Morning stroll through Three Gorges Bamboo Sea, admire thousands of green bamboo scenery, noon dine at bamboo sea farmhouse restaurant, afternoon tour Sacred Water Lake and Bamboo Sea Buddha, experience bamboo culture theme activities.
- Direct buses from Zigui county town
- Recommend self-driving for more convenience
- Scenic area has sightseeing vehicle service
- Three Gorges Bamboo Sea ticket: ¥88
- Sightseeing vehicle: ¥25
- Bamboo raft experience: ¥50
- Many mosquitoes in bamboo sea, prepare repellent
- Recommend wearing comfortable sports shoes
- Can participate in bamboo craft making experience
Morning experience Jiuwanxi Drift thrilling project, noon dine at drift end point, afternoon tour Lianzi Cliff geological wonder and Wen Tian Crevasse, conclude pleasant journey.
- Jiuwanxi exciting drift
- Lianzi Cliff geological investigation
- Crevasse hiking adventure
- Gorge scenery photography
- Zigui navel oranges
- Quxiang tea
- Three Gorges strange stones
- Handmade zongzi
- Bamboo craft products
- Zigui County about 40 km from Yichang urban area
- Direct buses and ferries available
- Recommend allowing sufficient return time
Must-Try Foods in Zigui County
Zigui Navel Oranges
China National Geographical Indication Product, beautiful fruit shape, bright color, crisp tender flesh, juicy sweet taste, known as 'Hometown of China's Navel Oranges'.
Quxiang Stewed Fish
Zigui specialty dish, selects fresh fish from Yangtze River, paired with local special seasonings slow stewed, tender fish meat, rich soup flavor, rich local characteristics.
Zongzi Banquet
Special banquet created to commemorate Qu Yuan, with zongzi as staple food, paired with various Qu Yuan's hometown specialty dishes, rich cultural connotations.
Gorge Cured Meat
Zigui traditional cured meat, selects local free-range pork, smoked with cypress branches, bright red color, rich aroma, can be steamed, stir-fried, stewed and other cooking methods.
- Dragon Boat Festival period: Rich folk activities, strong cultural atmosphere
- Summer (June-August): Best season for drifting, experience exciting coolness
- Autumn (October-December): Navel oranges ripen, best tasting time
- Zigui navel oranges
- Quxiang stewed fish
- Zongzi banquet
- Gorge cured meat
- Farmhouse hezha (soybean paste)
- Tickets: about ¥280 (Qu Yuan's Hometown + Bamboo Sea + Drift)
- Accommodation: ¥160-300/night
- Dining: ¥80-130/day
- Transportation: about ¥50
- Total: ¥700-1200
- Any age restrictions for Jiuwanxi Drift? → Not recommended for under 12 and over 55
- Special activities at Qu Yuan's Hometown during Dragon Boat Festival? → Dragon boat races, zongzi making, poetry meetings and other folk activities
- When are Zigui navel oranges best tasting? → November to March annually best tasting period
- Best season for Three Gorges Bamboo Sea visit? → Suitable all seasons, summer coolest