*Xianning: Hot Springs & Bamboo Seas in Hubei Province

#chinatravel ### **🌿 Why Visit Xianning?** Nicknamed *"Hubei’s Back Garden"*, this lakeside city blends **forest therapy** with **cultural gems**: ✔ **#1 Medicinal Hot Springs** in Central China (12+ sulfur-rich pools) ✔ **Chibi Ancient Battlefield** – Where the *Romance of Three Kingdoms* climaxed ✔ **Qianlong’s Hidden Palace** – A Qing emperor’s secret retreat --- ### **🚆 Getting There** - **From Wuhan**: 30-min high-speed train (¥50) - **From Changsha**: 1.5h bullet train (¥120) - **Local Transport**: Taxis to sites (~¥50-80) *Tip*: Visit **November-March** for misty hot spring mornings! --- ### **♨️ Must-Do Experiences** 1. **Soak in Bitan Hot Springs** – Try the lavender-infused pool at sunset 2. **Walk Chibi’s Red Cliff** – Stand where Zhuge Liang defeated Cao Cao 3. **Bamboo Rafting** on Lushui Lake (summer only) --- ### **🍜 Local Flavors** - **Xianning Osmanthus Cake** – Sticky rice with foraged flowers - **Three Kingdoms Fish Soup** – Legend says Zhou Yu’s army ate this --- ### **🏡 Where to Stay** - **Luxury**: Bitan Hot Spring Resort (private pool villas) - **Budget**: Chibi Old Street guesthouses **#xianning #hotsprings #chibi #hubeitravel** 🎋♨️🏯 *Secret Spot: The unmarked tea house near Red Cliff serves wild honeysuckle tea!*