Things to do in Yunmeng

The festive atmosphere was strong, the performances were wonderful, and the scenery was delightful. As the wall lights came on at night, every corner was a picturesque scene. The white walls and black tiles, the Hui-style architecture, the small bridges and flowing water—all exuded the gentle charm of Jiangnan.

Yunmeng County Museum (Yunmeng Branch of Hubei Provincial Museum) has implemented an exhibition renovation and upgrading project since August 2022. It is now closed and is expected to be completed and open to the public in May 2023. The opening time will be notified separately.

The Yellow Crane Tower is a must-see attraction in Wuhan, located in Wuchang District. It has several entrances, but the current site is not the original location of the tower. The main attraction is the cultural atmosphere and the beautiful poems left by the ancients. You can go up the tower by elevator, but there's a separate fee. A leisurely stroll through the area can easily take two or three hours; if you just want to see the tower and leave, it will be much faster.

The scenic area is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Yangtze River Bridge and the Yellow Crane Tower. At the very top, watching the ships on the Yangtze and the cars and trains on the bridge, with the breeze blowing, is very pleasant, and it's not too crowded. The scenic area isn't large; a leisurely hour is about right to appreciate the scenery. Qingchuan Pavilion and Guishan Scenic Area are directly connected by the Iron Gate Pass, which leads to the West Gate of Guishan. Climbing the mountain and enjoying the breeze and osmanthus fragrance is a wonderful experience.

The exhibited artifacts were quite good; I've also been to joint exhibitions organized by museums like the Hunan Provincial Museum. The Kremlin artifacts here are well-prepared and thoughtfully designed. However, the souvenir and merchandise section was rather boring. I was thinking of buying a pendant or something, but that saved me some money.

The tour takes approximately 3.5 hours. From the visitor transfer center, take a sightseeing bus to Tanziling. After descending Tanziling, proceed to the 185 Park, where you can take an electric cart or walk. From the 185 Park, take a sightseeing bus to the Interception Memorial Park. Finally, take a sightseeing bus to the Miniature Landscape Park (the park's exit), concluding the tour.

This year, we had a long holiday for National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, but we didn't travel far for fear of traffic jams. The elderly in my family missed Xiaogan where they had stayed when they were young, so the whole family went to Xiaogan for some fun. The most famous place in Xiaogan is Dong Yong Park. The park is in the city center. It is not too big, but it has a lot of cultural connotations. The park is full of various idioms about filial piety, as well as the legend of Dong Yong and the Seven Fairies. There is also a museum of filial piety. It is worth taking time to see and appreciate it.

Lovely place for a hiking trip. Nice village on top with a lot of shops, hotels, restaurants, banks, and villas. Stops are well connected and it’s easy to take a break.

Yueyang Tower, located on Dongting North Road in Yueyanglou District, Yueyang City, Hunan Province, sits atop the western city wall of the ancient city of Yueyang, close to the shore of Dongting Lake. Overlooking Dongting Lake and facing Junshan Mountain, it was built atop the ancient Yueyang Gate and is considered one of the "Four Great Towers of Ancient China," along with the Yellow Crane Tower, Tengwang Pavilion, and Penglai Pavilion. Yueyang Tower, along with the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and the Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, are known as the Three Great Towers of Jiangnan.