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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2013

Qingjiang Gallery Tourism Area

宜昌市清江画廊景区

Hubei, Yichang★ 4.5Designated 2013·30.7850°N, 111.2164°E

Ticket Price

CNY 135; CNY 90; CNY 135. 6

Duration

2 to 5 hours

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

Designated

2013

About Qingjiang Gallery Tourism Area

Qingjiang Gallery follows the emerald Qingjiang River through the karst mountains of western Hubei, the ancestral homeland of the Tujia people. Day cruises glide past sheer cliffs, waterfalls and small villages, earning the route the name 'Eight Hundred Li Gallery'.

Highlights

A karst river gorge on the Qingjiang with green hills and the Butterfly Spring and Yachi scenic spots; boat-cruise landscapes.

Suggested Route

Take a boat from the wharf along the Qingjiang to the main viewpoints and a lakeside walk; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Changyang Tujia cured fish and Hezha (baked tofu); stay in Changyang county or Yichang.

Facilities

Cruise boats, visitor center, restrooms, parking and boarding piers (unverified).

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮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

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

In Changyang County, Yichang; from Yichang by airport bus to coach station then intercity bus 813 to Changyang + Bus 8, or direct shuttle from Yichang East Station. Nearest HSR Yichang East Station.

Reservation

Online booking via official site qjhlw.com / OTA recommended (boat tours timed).

Ticket Price

CNY 135 (≈ $19); CNY 90 (≈ $13); CNY 135 (≈ $19). 6

Address

Hubei Province Yichang City Zhangyangtujiazu Autonomous County Tujiafengqing Street

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

宜昌市清江画廊景区

湖北省宜昌市长阳土家族自治县土家风情街 ,0717-5319721

Hubei Province Yichang City Zhangyangtujiazu Autonomous County Tujiafengqing Street

30.7850, 111.2164

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