Yuanshui Huabi (Yuan River Painting Cliff) Tourism Area
沅水画壁景区
About Yuanshui Huabi (Yuan River Painting Cliff) Tourism Area
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)
In Luxi County, Xiangxi, Hunan (Wuqi Town). Nearest HSR: Zhangjiajie ~80 km. No metro.
Ticketed; advance booking not required.
Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)
Hunan Province Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture Luxi County Wuxi Town, No. 159 Zhuzhou North Road
湖南省湘西土家族苗族自治州泸溪县武溪镇株洲北路159号
Hunan Province Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture Luxi County Wuxi Town, No. 159 Zhuzhou North Road
27.9119, 113.2161
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
