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Jiuwanxi Town, a newly added tourist town in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area

(Publish Time::03/07/2020 Info Release::Meiya Yangtze River Cruise Tourist/Author::Guilty‌)

Zigui County, Yichang, Hubei Province

Yichang City is located in the southwest of Hubei Province, historically known as Yiling. The famous Battle of Yiling during the Three Kingdoms period took place in Yichang. Yichang is located at the boundary between the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River and has been hailed as the capital of hydropower in recent years due to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam. The Three Gorges Project has made Yichang a success, and Yichang is also famous for the location of the Three Gorges Dam.

Zigui County is a subordinate county of Yichang City, located in the western part of Yichang City. It is the first county where the Yangtze River flows through Yichang City. Zigui County is the hometown of Qu Yuan, the greatest patriotic poet of the Chu State during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Chu Ci and Lisao are Qu Yuan's representative masterpieces. Zigui is also the birthplace of Loong Boat Festival. Loong Boat Races are held every year during the Loong Boat Festival to commemorate Qu Yuan.

Jiuwanxi Scenic Area is located on the south bank of Xiling Gorge in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, in the western part of Xin County, Zigui. It is 20 kilometers away from the Three Gorges Dam and is one of the few tributaries of the Grand Canyon in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. The total length of the stream is 46 kilometers, and it enters the Niugan Mafei Gorge at the mouth of the river. It is connected to the Bingshu Baojian Gorge upstream and the Gaoling Beach downstream. It is the most dangerous section of the ancient navigation channel in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River.

Jiuwanxi Town, a famous tourist town in the Three Gorges region

Jiuwanxi Town is located in Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, on the south bank of Xiling Gorge in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. It is the place where Qu Yuan, the greatest patriotic poet in China, opened a temple to give lectures, plant orchids, and cultivate his character. It is named Jiuwanxi after the line in the poem "Li Sao" that goes, "Nine thousand acres of orchids are planted, and a hundred acres of orchids are planted.

In June of this year, Jiuwanxi Town was officially named "Hubei Tourism Famous Town" by the Hubei Provincial Government. Only 10 townships made the list this time, and Jiuwanxi Town is one of them. The successful selection of Jiuwanxi Town is inseparable from the local Jiuwanxi Drifting Area, which has the reputation of being the "number one drift in China".

Jiuwanxi Town focuses on Jiuwanxi drifting sightseeing. The Jiuwanxi Drifting Scenic Area is located on the banks of Xiling Gorge in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, 20 kilometers away from the Three Gorges Dam. It is 6.4 kilometers away from passionate drifting, 32 rapids with splashing waves, and 28 unfathomable deep pools. The Jiuwanxi River has a total length of 16 kilometers, with beautiful scenery on both sides, clear streams, and connected beaches and ponds. It is well-known both domestically and internationally and has the reputation of being the "number one drift in China" in the Jiuwanxi drifting area.

Jiuwanxi Town has abundant tourism resources and is the first township in the Three Gorges Dam reservoir to focus on tourism as its leading industry. Passionate drifting, surprising and exciting; Canyon landscape, exquisite craftsmanship; Tujia villages and the charm of Ba Tu have enormous potential for the development of local characteristic tourism.

The Shizhu Tujia Village in Jiuwanxi Town has rich ethnic characteristics, such as high pitched mountain songs and the custom of driving fur dogs, full of the charm and charm accumulated by Ba Tu culture for thousands of years.

In addition to drifting, Jiuwanxi Town also has the national geological park Xiannv Mountain. Ganxigou has a depth of over 40 kilometers and boasts natural scenery such as waterfalls and large water pools. It also has tourist resources such as Heshangyan, Fenghuo Mountain, Yingzui Cliff, Chuanxinshi Forest, and Shengtian Temple. With so many tourist attractions, it is worthy of the title of "Hubei Famous Tourist Town".

After the completion of Zhimao Road, the route to the Jiuwanxi Drifting Scenic Area will become more convenient and diverse, with beautiful mountain scenery at the top and Pinghu scenery at the bottom, forming a large loop and enriching the content.

Zhimao Highway is the first ecological tourism highway in Zigui County, with an altitude of 1500 meters. The air is fresh and the vegetation is abundant, making it the best place to cool off and escape the heat. There are multiple scenic spots along the way, providing a panoramic view of Zigui's new county town and the Three Gorges Dam.

After experiencing the thrilling drifting experience, returning from Zhouju Road, which has the most beautiful hanging wall road, not only can you enjoy the spectacular and beautiful scenery of Gaoxia Pinghu, but also admire natural landscapes such as Xiannv Peak, which is shrouded in clouds and mist, making you feel relaxed and happy.

Come to the famous tourist town of Jiuwanxi and enjoy the unique scenery of the Three Gorges. Come to Jiuwanxi Tourist Scenic Area and experience the uniqueness of China's first drift.

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