Hubei Xiangxiangxiang River丨"Chutian Jiuzhaigou" and "Xiaolu Mountain" are famous summer resorts in Hubei.

Xiangshui River Scenic Area is located within the scope of Xueping Town, Nanzhang County, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, 38 kilometers away from the county town. Its unique topography and ecological environment allow for cooler temperatures to be maintained during the summer season. Even in the hottest dog days, the breeze is still blowing in the scenic area, which is very cool. The average summer temperature in the Xiangfu River in Hubei is about 19°C. This is one of the famous summer resorts in Hubei, because the summer temperature is lower, suitable for summer vacation, leisure and health care. Here is an overview and travel tips for Perfume River: 1. Overview: [Natural Landscape] The Perfume River Scenic Area belongs to the northern subtropical humid monsoon climate with an average annual temperature of 13°C and an average annual rainfall of 1120 mm. The scenic area is mainly composed of canyons, caves, waterfalls, ancient trees, eroded landscapes, primitive workshops, ancient cottages, ancient houses, religious buildings and red sites. The main attractions are Colorful Waterfall, Three Stack Waterfall, Male Eagle Waterfall, Skyscraper, and Zhoujiadong Village. [History] In 1998, the Perfume River Scenic Area was discovered during a geological team survey and was developed and opened to tourists that year. In July 2011, Fushun Yu Landscaping Engineering Co., Ltd. invested RMB 500 million to develop the Xiangshui River tourist area. In 2018, the Xiangshui River Scenic Area was listed as a national AAAA-level tourist scenic spot by the Hubei Provincial Tourism Scenic Spot Quality Grade Assessment Committee. [Scenic Area Features] The Perfume River Scenic Area is famous for its waterfalls and is known as "Chutian Jiuzhaigou" and "Xiaolu Mountain". There are strange and pictographic rocks, caves, waterfall groups, streams, ancient trees, cottage temple sites, etc. Among them, the most peculiar "colorful waterfall", with a drop of more than 100 meters, is formed by 5 clear springs, on a sunny day from 8 am to 11 am, the sun shines from the forest, with the water droplets splashing water droplets reverse angle, showing a confusing state: red, orange, yellow, green, green, blue, purple. 2. Travel Strategy: 【traffic】 - By car: From Xiangyang, drive along the Erguang Expressway to Nanzhang Exit and get off, then drive along Provincial Road 305 to Xueping Town to reach the Xiangshui River Scenic Area. - Public transportation: Take the shuttle bus to Nanzhang from Xiangyang Bus Station. After arriving in Nanzhang, transfer to the shuttle bus to Xueping Town. [Tickets] Tickets are priced at RMB 100, and students, the elderly, military personnel, etc. can enjoy half-price discounts. - Opening hours: 08:00-16:30 (Monday to Sunday, January 1-December 31). - Playing time: Recommended play time is 1-3 hours. [Accommodation] There are colorful mountain mansions available for accommodation in the scenic area, or you can choose to stay in Nanzhang County Town or Xueping Town. [Food] There are farmhouses in the scenic area, where you can enjoy local specialties, such as Nanzhang lard cake, Nanzhang chestnut, and Nanzhang mushrooms. - Notes: - The mountain roads in the scenic area are rugged, it is recommended to wear comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes. - There are numerous waterfalls in the scenic area with greater water vapor. It is recommended to bring rain gear or waterproof clothing. - The scenic area is rich in vegetation and more mosquitoes. It is recommended to carry mosquito repellent. - Smoking, littering and other uncivilized behaviors are prohibited in the scenic area.