[2025 Huanggang Attraction] Travel Guide for Dongpo Red Cliff (Updated Apr)

🌿Want to experience the double healing power of "Dongpo's legacy + spectacular mountain scenery"? This Huanggang guide will take you through the millennium-old cultural site of the Red Cliffs, ascend the most dangerous peak in Central China, and savor authentic hanging pots and meat cakes. Let's go! 📅 Day 1: Dongpo Culture: A Slow Life in the Ancient City Morning: Dongpo Red Cliffs: Immerse Yourself in a Thousand Years of Literary Charm - Must-see highlights: ✅ Two Fu Hall: The collection of wood-carved steles of the *Ode to the Red Cliffs* and the stunning replica of Su Shi's handwritten calligraphy. ✅ Qixia Tower: Ascend the tower and overlook the Yangtze River. Feel the river breeze on your face as if you can hear Dongpo's chanting of "The Great River Flows East". ✅ Liuxian Pavilion: Exhibits historical materials about Su Shi's life in Huangzhou. Don't miss the interesting exhibition panels on "The Birth of Dongpo Pork". - Tip: The scenic area is not large and can be visited in 2 hours. It is recommended to hire a guide (CNY 30/person) to listen to the historical stories. Lunch: Dongpo's Culinary Memories - Must-try combinations: 🌟 Huangzhou Shaomei: The glutinous rice shaomei at "Dongmenlu Gusao Breakfast" has a thin skin and generous filling. It's perfect with a bowl of egg wine. 🌟 Dongpo Pork: The yellow wine braised pork at "Meizhou Dongpo" is tender, not greasy, and goes perfectly with rice. Afternoon: Yi'ai Lake Park: Take a Deep Breath in the City's Green Lung - Recommended route: 1. Yi'ai Pavilion: The best viewpoint for the lake and mountain scenery. You can rent Hanfu (CNY 30/hour at the scenic spot) for ancient-style photos. 2. Dongpo Memorial Hall: Immersive projections recreate Su Shi's life in Huangzhou. The "Xuetang Painting Snow" interactive installation is super fun. 3. Lakeside Greenway: Rent a shared bike (CNY 20/hour) and watch egrets skim over the lake's surface. You might even encounter newlyweds taking wedding photos. Evening: Sleep by the Lake: Listen to the Wind by the Water - Hotel recommendation: The New Beacon Walden Hotel next to Yi'ai Lake. Some rooms have balconies with lake views, offering stunning night views. 📅 Day 2: Tiantangzhai: The Pinnacle of Scenery in Central China Morning: Reaching the Summit: Spectacular Sea of Clouds - Transportation advice: - Drive 2 hours directly from the city center, or take the "Huanggang → Luotian" bus from Huangzhou Bus Station (7:00-16:00, CNY 30). - Combined ticket for scenic bus + cable car (CNY 280). The cable car is recommended for going up the mountain (saves 2 hours of physical exertion). - Highlights: ✅ Zheren Peak: The cliff resembles the outline of a human face, and when surrounded by clouds and mist, it looks like a "Cloud Immortal". ✅ Tiantang Grand Canyon: Hike to see the Nine Shadows Waterfall and Lovers' Waterfall. The clear stream water is perfect for chilling watermelons. Lunch: Luotian Hanging Pot: Rustic Charm in the Mountains - Ordering guide: - Must-try combination hanging pot with "chicken + ribs + tofu", heated on a wood-fired stove, with a ring of corn cakes. - Pair it with local "chestnut braised pork" (Luotian chestnuts are soft, waxy, and sweet, and are a National Geographical Indication product). Afternoon: Queqiao Immortal: Romantic Check-in Spot - Must-do for couples: - Walk across the "Magpie Bridge" and take hand-in-hand photos. Hang a love lock on the chain wall (locks can be purchased at the scenic spot). - Walk on the "glass walkway" (ticket: CNY 60) to challenge your courage and overlook the undulating mountains. Evening: Mountain Living: Healing Under the Stars - Hotel recommendation: Bodao Peak Resort Hotel within the scenic area. Open the window to see the starry sky, and capture the sunrise and sea of clouds in the early morning. 📅 Day 3: Guifeng Mountain: Geological Wonders and Nostalgia Morning: The Turtle Swallows the Sun: A Geological Lesson from Millions of Years Ago - Core landscapes: ✅ Guitoushi (Turtle Head Rock): A 300,000-ton boulder shaped like a turtle exploring the sea, which is said to be a sacred beast left by Yu the Great when he controlled the floods. ✅ Guifeng Temple: An ancient temple from the Tang Dynasty. The "Beamless Hall" inside the temple has a unique architectural style, and the fortune-telling is said to be very accurate. ✅ Azalea Sea (April-May only): Thousands of acres of ancient azalea communities, covering the mountains in red during the flowering season (miss it, wait a year!). Lunch: Macheng Flavors: A Carbohydrate Feast - Locals' hidden gems: 🌟 Macheng Meat Cake: The fish cake + meat cake combo at "Laomijiu Meat Cake Shop" is springy, fresh, and fragrant. It's perfect with steamed rice. 🌟 Macheng Oil Noodles: Plain boiled noodles sprinkled with chopped green onions, served with a pickled mustard green and shredded pork soup. Refreshing and palate-cleansing. Afternoon: Souvenirs for the Journey Home: Take the Taste of Huanggang with You - Must-buy list: - Luotian chestnuts (vacuum-packed), Macheng Laomijiu (slightly sweet and fragrant), Huangzhou Dongpo Cakes (thin, crispy, and sweet). - One-stop shopping at "Huanggang Specialty Supermarket" in the city center, with express delivery available. ⚠️ Practical Tips (Pitfall Guide) 1. Ticket discounts: - Dongpo Red Cliffs: Half-price student tickets (CNY 25), free for seniors over 60. - Tiantangzhai/Guifeng Mountain: Book 2 days in advance on the "Hubei Culture and Tourism" official account for a CNY 20 discount compared to on-site prices. 2. Clothing suggestions: - Tiantangzhai has a high altitude, so bring a light jacket in summer (temperature difference of 10°C+) and wear non-slip hiking shoes. - New Chinese style/Hanfu is suitable for Wen Red Cliffs, and bright-colored clothes can be worn at Guifeng Mountain (to contrast with the rocks). 3. Food map: - Huangzhou "Kuaizi Road": In addition to the Miyazaki wall, try the lotus root and pork rib soup at "Xiaoshihou Wei". The soup is milky white. - Qichun "Medicinal Cuisine Banquet": Coix seed stewed pork tripe and Poria cocos cake are a must-try for health enthusiasts (you can book stewed dishes in advance by phone). The beauty of Huanggang lies in the "rocks piercing the sky" described by Su Shi, in the surging sea of clouds at Tiantangzhai, and in the rustic charm of the boiling hanging pots. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, come here—read a poem at Wen Red Cliffs, experience a mountain rain at Tiantangzhai, watch a sunset at Guifeng Mountain, and let your body and mind return to the poetry of nature.🌄

#AprilGoodPlaces2025 Coming here because of its reputation, and stepping into Dongpo Chibi, it feels like traveling through time and entering the golden age of Northern Song Dynasty literature. The ancient ruins of Chibi stand before our eyes, and the mottled traces left by the years tell stories of the past. The blue bricks and black tiles are filled with a long-lasting ancient charm. Walking along the river bank, the water flows slowly, and you can almost hear the voice of Su Dongpo reciting poems and composing essays here. Classic literary works are displayed in Erfu Hall. Only by reading them carefully can one appreciate the talent and wisdom of Mr. Dongpo. The ancient buildings in the park, with their flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, showcase the charm of traditional architecture. The pavilions and towers are arranged in an orderly manner, adding a touch of elegance. Visiting here, you can not only feel the profound history and culture, but also appreciate the charm of literary masters. Dongpo Chibi is a spiritual treasure house that is worth visiting again and again to savor its cultural essence.

114/2/2 Dongpo Chibi Tour

To the north of Hanchuan Gate in the ancient city of Huangzhou, there is a mountain as steep as a wall. Because the rocks are red in color, it is named "Chibi". That year, the 45-year-old Huzhou prefect Su Shi was demoted to Huangzhou because of the "Wudai Poetry Case". He was open-minded and easy-going. He worked as a farmer and expressed his feelings in nature. In four years and two months, he created nearly 500 poems, letters and other literary works, including the famous "Red Cliff Nostalgia" and the "Red Cliff" before and after, so this place is called Dongpo Red Cliff. Go up along Chibi to Jiandao Peak, pass by Xijiang Pavilion, Poxian Pavilion, Shuixian Pavilion, Fanggui Pavilion, Wenhe Pavilion, ask about the way to Qixia Tower, Liuxian Pavilion, and Beige Pavilion, appreciate calligraphy and paintings in Erfu Hall, and feel Su Shi's bold and unrestrained life in Dongpo Exhibition Hall. The river flows eastward, but its waves never cease to wash away the fallen. Among the thousands of great figures throughout history, besides Zhou Yu of the Three Kingdoms, there is also Su Dongpo of the Northern Song Dynasty.

Hubei Travel | Must-visit Attractions in Huanggang❗ 🌈We have already shared travel guides for must-visit attractions in Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Henan, Shandong, and Jiangsu. ✅This time, we will share the first part of our must-visit attractions series for cities and counties in Hubei Province: Huanggang🎉 1️⃣Dongpo Red Cliff 📍Address: No. 11, Gongyuan Road, Huangzhou District, Huanggang City 🕰Opening Hours: 8:00 am–5:30 pm 🎫Ticket Price: CNY 35/person ✅Recommended Reason: A major national cultural heritage site, it is famous for being the place where Su Dongpo wrote the famous poem "Chibi Nostalgia" and has a rich historical and cultural heritage📕. 2️⃣Tianzhai Scenic Area 📍Address: Luotian County, Huanggang City 🕰Opening Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm 🎫Ticket Price: CNY 108/person ✅Recommended Reason: One of the main peaks of the Dabie Mountains, it is known for its beautiful mountains and rivers and is known as the "last primitive forest in East China"🌳. 3️⃣ Dongshan Wenmei Village 📍Address: Wuzu Town, Huangmei County, Huanggang City 🕰Opening Hours: 9:00 am–9:00 pm 🎫Ticket Price: CNY 39.9/person ✅Recommended Reason: With the theme of "Zen", it is a characteristic town that integrates culture, tourism, and leisure, and is a great place to relax🌼。 4️⃣ Guifeng Mountain 📍Address: Guishan Town, Macheng City, Huanggang City 🕰Opening Hours: All day 🎫Ticket Price: CNY 110/person ✅Recommended Reason: Named after its resemblance to a turtle, it is home to the world's largest ancient rhododendron community, and in April and May each year, the rhododendrons bloom all over the mountains, creating a beautiful sight🌺。 5️⃣ Baodao Peak 📍Address: Shengli Town, Luotian County, Huanggang City 🕰Opening Hours: 7:30 am–5:00 pm 🎫Ticket Price: CNY 65/person ✅Recommended Reason: With steep mountains and a thin knife-like shape, it is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts, and you can also enjoy beautiful sunrises and sea of clouds🌅。 6️⃣ Ezhou Animal Kingdom 📍Address: Outang Village, Shamu Township, Huangmei County, Huanggang City 🕰Opening Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm 🎫Ticket Price: CNY 98/person ✅Recommended Reason: With nearly 100 rare animals, such as giant pandas, golden monkeys, and Siberian tigers, you can observe and interact with them up close🐾。

Hubei Huanggang Dongpo Red Cliffs Nian Nu Jiao·Chibi Huai Gu The great river flows eastward, waves washing away, the heroes of ages past. By the old rampart's west side, people say, is the Red Cliffs of the Three Kingdoms' Zhou Yu. Chaotic rocks shatter the clouds, startling waves split the shore, rolling up a thousand heaps of snow. The landscape is like a painting, filled for a moment with so many heroes. In distant thought of Gongjin back then, with young Qiao just wed, a figure so brave and handsome. With a feather fan and a silk cap, between talks and laughter, the mighty enemy is reduced to ashes and smoke. A spiritual journey to the old country, sentimental should laugh at me, for prematurely graying hair. Life is like a dream, toasting the moon over the river with a cup in hand. 'Nian Nu Jiao·Chibi Huai Gu' is a masterpiece that has shaken the souls of the Chinese people. Coming to Dongpo Red Cliffs located in Huanggang, Hubei, one can see how many people through the ages have chanted and engraved this work. Su Shi, one of the most charismatic poets in Chinese history, had an astonishing talent, blending a personality of boldness and innocence, unstrained elegance and wisdom.

Chibi Rock is backed by green mountains and faces the Yangtze River. It has many scenic spots, including Jiandao Peak, White Stone Turtle, Erfu Hall, Dongpo Exhibition Hall, Qixia Tower, Liuxian Pavilion, Beige Pavilion, Lijiang Pavilion, Poxian Pavilion, Sleeping Immortal Pavilion, Fanggui Pavilion and Wenhe Pavilion. At Poxian Pavilion, you can see the stone carving of Su Shi’s poem "Reminiscence of the Past at Chibi". The woodcut of "Red Cliff Fu" in Erfu Hall is truly every word is as precious as a pearl. The Dongpo Exhibition Hall houses many cultural relics related to Su Shi, especially the full stone carving of Su Dongpo's handwritten "Jing Su Yuan Tie", which can be regarded as a rare treasure. Climbing up to the Wenhe Pavilion, you can see the winding lotus pond under the Red Cliff, the cherry blossom garden on the southwest bank, the jade-belt-like Yangtze River, the distant mountains like eyebrows, and the endless green fields.

In Huanggang City, Hubei Province, there is a rather special scenic area known as "Su Dongpo's Red Cliffs," which is different from the ancient battlefield of Chibi in Xianning City, with vastly different connotations. Su Dongpo's Red Cliffs is where Su Dongpo was demoted to Huangzhou to serve as the deputy commander of the local militia. From the title alone, one can guess it was a relatively low-level official position, but Su Dongpo was, after all, an optimistic and renowned scholar. During his more than four years in Huangzhou, he managed to write two prose compositions and one poem, which might represent the pinnacle of his poetic achievements. However, the real battlefield of Chibi, located 100 kilometers away from Huangzhou, was a place of actual warfare... The core area of Su Dongpo's Red Cliffs is not very large, but it is extremely exquisite and worth visiting, featuring attractions like "Su Dongpo's Shrine" and "Heavenly Spring"... Looking through the core area, it seems to be under expansion, which feels somewhat unnecessary.

During the Spring Festival holiday, I went to the Dongpo Red Cliff Scenic Area, and it's really a pity that such a good scenic spot has few people. 🤔 However, having fewer people also has its advantages, making the experience more leisurely and comfortable. 😜 📢I strongly suggest everyone to spend 80 yuan for a guide, you will really gain a lot! The guide will give you a deeper understanding of the history and culture here, adding more fun. 🎓 The scenery of the scenic area is really beautiful, with the river flowing leisurely and the green mountains surrounding, making people feel happy. 🤗 There are also many steles, calligraphy and paintings and other cultural relics, showing the long history and cultural heritage. 📚 Walking here, it seems to be able to feel the pride and talent of Su Dongpo in those years. 😍 🙅‍Don't miss this beautiful and meaningful place!