Hubei Province with Wuhan as its capital is located in the central part of China
on the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. Nestling amid lofty and beautiful mountains in its east, west and north, its southern part is of a fresh rural scenery. The
Yangtze, Hanshui and Oingjiang rivers irrigate the fertile land of the province.
With green wooded mountains, densely covered rivers and lakes, a long history
splendid culture, unique folk customs and gigantic modern construction achievements
tourism resources of Hubei are rich and unique.
Three Gorges of the Yangtze River are one of top ten tourist zones in China. The
198-km-long gorges from the city of Baidi in Chongqing's Fengjie in the west to Nanjin
Pass of Yichang in the east are composed of Qutang, Wuxia and Xiling gorges. Lo-
cated in the Three Gorges scenic zone are many natural and human landscapes,
Baidi, Shibao stockaded village, Wushan Lesser Three Gorges, Shennong Stream,
the Three Gorges Dam construction site and hometown of Qu Yuan. The Three Gorges
Dam construction site has become a brilliant landscape of the tour. After the second
closure of the Three Gorges in 2003, the landscape of the Three Gorges will be changed
slightly. However, its majestic appearance is still existent.
Shennongjia is one of the noted virgin forests and nature reserves in China and
has joined the world biosphere protection net of the United Nations. With a special
geographic environment, rich plant and animal resources, many plants and animals to
the verge of extinction can be found there. Shennongjia has been veiled by the mystery of the existence of the wild man, queer albino animals and the whereabouts of
unknown rivers. Apart from the well preserved environment and distinctive natural
landscapes, other special tours such as scientific investigation, rock-climbing, drifting
and forest bath have been launched.
Mt Wudang, a famous sacred place of Taoism and a state-listed scenic spot, is
reputed for its curious scenery, magnificent and ancient structures, valuable cultural
relics, Chinese boxing and touching folk tales.
Imposing buildings of Mt Wudang merge rocks and cliffs into an organic whole
and constitute the great achievements of architectural culture of ancient China. In
1994 ancient buildings of Mt Wudang were listed in the World Heritage List
The Mingxian Mausoleum in Zhongxiang is the only emperor mausoleum of the
Ming Dynasty which has been listed in the World Cultural Heritage List. The grand
mausoleum which is luxuriously decorated is composed of over 30 grand architectural
complexes. Its marvelous layout and exquisite engravings are gems of ancient Chi-
nese buildings.
Located on the beautiful and fertile Jianghan Plain and gifted for rich products and
ample provisions and fodder, Hubei, the transport center of the country, was a place of
strategic importance during the Three Kingdoms. Noted ancient relics of the Three
Kingdoms include Jingzhou ancient wall, ancient Longzhong, the ancient battlefields
of Red Crag and Xiaoting, Guan Gong's Tomb and Shuijing village.
Wuhan in the middle of Central China on the middle reaches of the Yangtze River
flourishes because of the Yangtze River. It is a cultural and historic city thanks to its
gorgeous natural scenery, brilliant human landscapes and special folk customs.
The national economy of Wuhan has made rapid progress in recent years. The
city is changing fast and its service facilities are complete and being perfected. Wuhan
has become a communication, economic£¬trade, cultural and tourist center and is a
noted tourist city in China.
Hubei will greet domestic and foreign tourists with its beautiful landscapes, brilliant
culture, colorful customs and cuality services
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