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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2012

Shennongjia Eco-tourism Area

神农架生态旅游区

Hubei, HuanggangDesignated 2012·31.8347°N, 110.7802°E

Ticket Price

Combo CNY 269 (6 scenic area)

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Designated

2012

About Shennongjia Eco-tourism Area

A UNESCO-listed wilderness in western Hubei, Shennongjia protects primeval forests, rare wildlife and alpine lakes such as Dajiu Lake, and is famous for the legendary 'wild man' Yeren.

Highlights

A UNESCO wilderness reserve famed for the 'wild man' legend, primeval forests, Shennong Top and the alpine Dajiu Lake meadows.

Suggested Route

Enter at the visitor center, shuttle to Shennong Top and Dajiu Lake; allow 1-2 days to cover the main zones.

Food & Lodging

Try Shennongjia wild mushrooms and Tujia dishes; stay in Muyu town or the reserve lodges.

Facilities

Shuttle buses linking zones, restrooms, parking, visitor centers and cooler high-altitude facilities.

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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Tickets & experiences

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.

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Opening Hours

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

Getting There

HSR to Shennongjia Station / Xingshan Station ('Shennongjia South') / Badong Station ('Shennongjia West'); shuttle buses to Muyu/Songbai. Shennongjia Airport ~80 km from Muyu. No metro.

Reservation

Online reservation via 'Shennongjia Scenic Area'/'Shennongjia Tourism' WeChat recommended; 6-site combo ticket.

Ticket Price

Combo CNY 269 (≈ $37) (6 scenic area)

Address

Hubei Province Shennongjialin District

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

神农架生态旅游区

湖北省神农架林区

Hubei Province Shennongjialin District

31.8347, 110.7802

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