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Yiling District, Yichang City, is the largest and most populous county and district in Yichang City. It is known as the "hometown of non-metallic minerals in China, the hometown of orange tea in China, the hometown of folk art in China, and the hometown of ornamental stones in China".
Yiling has abundant tourism resources, including the world's first hydroelectric dam - the Three Gorges Dam (AAAAA level), the most beautiful place in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River - the Three Gorges Residence (AAAAA level), as well as the first waterfall in Central China - the Three Gorges Waterfall (AAAA level), which has passed the national 5A quality review (equivalent to one foot entering the 5A level), and the filming location of "Love of Hawthorn Trees" - the Hundred Mile Wilderness Tourist Area (AAAA level)
Yiling is located on the beautiful banks of the Xiling Gorge on the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei Province, at the boundary of the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River. It belongs to the transitional zone from the western mountainous area of Hubei to the Jianghan Plain. The land controls the throat of Chongqing and Hubei, with Ba Kui at the top and Jing Xiang at the bottom. "The water flows here and the barbarians come here, and the mountains come here and form a tomb," hence the name "Yiling," known as the "gateway to the Three Gorges.
Yiling District is the junction of the Yangtze River and Shennongjia tourist areas in the "One River and Two Mountains" tourist area of Hubei Province. It is also the core area of the development and control planning of the Three Gorges International Tourism Destination in Hubei Province and the key planning and development area of the ecological and cultural tourism circle in western Hubei Province.
At present, 18 scenic spots have been built and opened to the public in the entire Yiling area, including 2 national 5A level scenic spots (Sanxia Renjia, Sanxia Dam), 4 national 4A level scenic spots (Sanxia Waterfall, Jinshi Cave, Bailihuang, Shipai Fortress), and 3 3A level scenic spots (Xisai Country, Garden, Lover Spring Wild Man Valley). The number of A-level scenic spots in the district ranks first among all counties, cities, and districts in the province, making it the only county (city, district) in the country with two 5A level scenic spots.
Number 66 Three Gorges Dam
Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area: AAAAA level
The Three Gorges Dam is located in Sandouping Town, Yiling District. It is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world and is listed as a world mega project. It is known as China's "Great Wall on Water" and consists of a dam, hydroelectric power station, and navigation structures. It is the largest hydroelectric power station in the world; It has the world's largest cascade lock and vertical ship lift, capable of passing through a fleet of tens of thousands of tons. It is like a brilliant pearl, shining on the thousands of miles of the Yangtze River, adding brilliance to the magnificent Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.
Three Gorges Family Tourist Area: AAAAA level
The Three Gorges Residence is located in the most fantastic and magnificent Xiling Gorge in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, between the Three Gorges Dam and Gezhou Dam, spanning the beautiful Dengying Gorge on both sides, with an area of 14 square kilometers, known as the "most beautiful place in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River".
The Three Gorges households are nestled by mountains and waters, with picturesque scenery: traditional Three Gorges stilted houses adorn the mountains and waters, long lost ancient sailboats and black roofed boats quietly anchor in front of the Three Gorges households, girls by the stream wield hammers to wash clothes, and leisurely fishermen cast nets to fish on the river... The various customs and styles that have been passed down for thousands of years reflect the simple hospitality of the people of the Three Gorges.
The majestic Yangtze River nurtures the Three Gorges culture, where the Bachu culture blends, reproduces, and develops. When Boda and Mystery are intertwined, and Brilliance and Profound are combined, the Three Gorges family is destined to be a legend in Three Gorges tourism.
Number 164 Three Gorges Residence
Three Gorges Waterfall Tourist Area: AAAA level (has passed the national AAAAA level quality review)
The Three Gorges Waterfall, originally named Baiguoshu Waterfall, is an AAAA level tourist attraction and is known as the fourth largest waterfall among the "Top Ten Waterfalls in China". It is a natural geological museum that showcases multiple geological periods such as the Cambrian, Ordovician, and Cambrian periods. It is also one of the few national geological parks in the world that integrates canyons, caves, mountains, waters, and fossil cultures.
On February 16, 2007, the Three Gorges Waterfall Tourist Area passed the national AAAAA level scenic spot landscape quality evaluation and obtained a 5A level scenic spot admission ticket. Currently, the scenic spot has invested heavily in upgrading and renovation, and is entering the final stage of striving for a 5A level scenic spot. Therefore, this scenic spot is equivalent to half a 5A level scenic spot.
The Three Gorges Waterfall Tourist Area combines forests, streams, waterfalls, mountains, and caves, known for its green mountains, beautiful waters, unique caves, and stunning waterfalls. The scenic area is 5 kilometers long, with lush green mountains, majestic canyons, murmuring blue water, and cascading waterfalls; The most spectacular one among them is the Three Gorges Waterfall, which is 102 meters high and 80 meters wide. It hangs high on the cliff, hangs straight down to the bottom of the valley, with flying flowers and jade falling. It is a unique zero distance waterfall in the country, allowing people to fully experience the joy and excitement of the "collective wet body", making them intoxicated and reluctant to leave.
Bailihuang High Mountain Grassland Tourist Area: AAAA level
The Bailihuang Grassland Scenic Area is located in Yiling Township, Yichang City, bordering Yuan'an County and Dangyang City. It is adjacent to the Three Gorges Dam to the west and the central urban area of Yichang to the south. The total area is 47700 acres, with an average altitude of 1100 meters. The highest temperature in summer is 28 degrees Celsius, and it is known as the "cooling air conditioning" that does not require electricity by tourists. Unlike the northern grasslands, Bailihuang is a hilly grassland with lush green grass and solitary pine trees selling monsters, full of poetic and picturesque charm. Especially here, there are over a hundred "dwarf stone forests", 5000 acres of "fire qi", a ten kilometer red leaf gallery, and 10000 acres of Huashan pine and horsetail pine forests, which are unique to the Hundred Mile Wilderness Grassland.
The reason why Bai Li Huang is famous is closely related to the movie "Love under the Hawthorn Tree" directed by Zhang Yimou, which is adapted from Amy's novel.
Never before has a tree become the focus of national attention overnight; Never before has such a tree become a sought after object for fans and tourists alike; There has never been a tree like this that has become a love tree for people to express pure and beautiful emotions, but this tree has achieved it. It is the hawthorn tree of the Bailihuang High Mountain Grassland Tourist Area in Yiling District. The hawthorn tree, which stretches for hundreds of miles, has become the most sacred love tree in the hearts of millions of viewers and tourists, and has become a symbol of "China's Pure and Beautiful Love Holy Land".
Jinshi Cave Scenic Area: AAAA level
The Jinshi Cave Tourist Scenic Area, verified by experts from the Sino French Cave Inspection Team, is a limestone cave with a history of about 1 million years. Its stone is tender and moist, with beautiful objects, dense scenic spots, and exquisite layout. The Golden Lion Cave is colorful and magnificent.
The main landscapes include the "War Book Sword Gorge" and "Niu Gan Ma Fei Gorge" on the north bank, and the "Lamp Shadow Gorge" and "Ma Ya Mountain" on the south bank.
Shipai Fortress Tourist Area: AAAA level
The Yangjiaxi Fortress in Shipai, located in the middle section of Xiling Gorge, has been a battleground for military strategists in ancient times and a place where literati lingered. Since the prosperous Tang Dynasty, with the establishment of governance during the Later Zhou and Two Song Dynasties, and the replacement of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the history of local chronicles has been clearly recorded for thousands of years.
During World War II, the capital was relocated to the west, and the Japanese army attempted to use the reverse waterway to intimidate Chongqing. The vast territory of our southwestern region is in danger of being lost! The location of Yangjiaxi is characterized by steep terrain and steep peaks, making it a national defense fortress guarding the capital city of Chongqing. In 1943, the Chinese and Japanese armies engaged in fierce battles here, and the Chinese army achieved a brilliant victory. The small stone tablets became famous for a while and were known as the "Chinese Stalingrad".
Xisai Tourist Area: AAA level
Xisai Forest Park is the source of the Yellow Cypress River West tributary in the Yangtze River Basin, with a highest elevation of 1970 meters and an average elevation of 1382 meters. The total area of the scenic spot is 14647 hectares, including 8000 hectares of well preserved primary forests; There are extremely rare alpine rhododendron communities and large areas of alpine meadows in primitive forests, as well as a variety of rare and endangered animals and plants.
The Xisai Forest Park consists of four major scenic spots: Jiuzhaiwan, Huanyitang, Wangjiangshan, and Heiliang Mountain. The average altitude is 1382 meters, and the highest altitude (Huanyitang) is 1970 meters. It is a rare southern high-altitude wetland.
Legend has it that Tang Monk and his disciples passed through this place while searching for scriptures in the Western Heaven. Seeing the magnificent scenery of the Western Sun, they mistakenly thought they had arrived at the fairyland of the Western Heaven. Therefore, "Xisai Kingdom" was named after it.
Lover Spring Scenic Area: AAA level
Lover Spring is a primitive underground river scenic area that integrates caves, springs, and waterfalls. The perilous and deep golden karst cave is a geological wonder, and the largest underground spring water waterfall in the Three Gorges area is breathtaking. The romantic Lover Stone and ancient legends will make you experience a passionate journey. Since its opening, Lover Spring has received praise from both Chinese and foreign guests and has been rated as one of the new ten scenic spots in Yichang.
Lover Spring was discovered in 1997 and opened to the public on April 28, 1998. According to geologists' research, it is an underground river developed from a fractured water system, with a length of about ten kilometers, integrating caves, springs, and waterfalls. Lover Spring has a very rare Cambrian limestone cave with a geological age of about 700 million years. Its underground river scenery and underground waterfalls are very rare throughout the country.
Three Gorges Qitan Scenic Area: AAA level
Yiling tourism resources integrate famous mountains and peaks, unique landforms, rare organisms, historical relics, folk customs, and modern engineering. It has the scenery of Xiling Gorge, one of the top ten scenic spots in China, the unique Three Gorges Dam and Gezhouba Project in the world, known as "living fossils", and the geological standard profiles of the Sinian and Cambrian periods confirmed by the world geological community. Among them, the scenery of the Two Dams and One Gorge is known as "China's top and world's finest", and the Three Gorges Project dedicated highway is known as the "World Bridge and Tunnel Museum". (Source: Chu Traveling Across the World)
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