"Yichang Bailihuang: The Romance and Wild Charm of the Cloud Grassland"

Yichang Bailihuang Scenic Area is located in Fenxiang Town, Yiling District, bordering Yu'an County and Dangyang City. It is 50 kilometers from Yichang urban area and 70 kilometers from the Three Gorges Dam. Here is a detailed introduction:

Natural Scenery
• Alpine Grassland: The scenic area covers a total of 47,700 mu, with an average altitude of 1,200 meters. The vast meadows stretch endlessly, dotted with herds of cattle and sheep, and huge windmills turning in the wind, like a scene from a fairy tale.
• Canyon Scenery: The area features deep canyons and babbling streams. For example, the mysterious Grand Canyon beside the Cloud Ranch has steep peaks on both sides and lush vegetation at the valley bottom, creating magnificent views.
• Sea of Clouds Wonder: Due to the high altitude and high humidity, Bailihuang often presents a sea of clouds phenomenon. The mist rolls among the mountains, sometimes like a surging ocean, sometimes like a delicate veil.

Cultural Attractions and Featured Activities
• Hawthorn Tree Culture: As the filming location of Zhang Yimou’s movie "Under the Hawthorn Tree," the hawthorn trees in the scenic area witness that pure love story, attracting many visitors to check in.
• Cloud Flying Car: With a total length of 1,800 meters and a maximum drop of 200 meters, it is built around the mountain. Visitors ride the flying car to speed through the mountains and fields, experiencing the thrilling excitement of a roller coaster.
• 9D Glass Skywalk: The longest 9D glass skywalk in Central China, stretching 350 meters. Walking on it, you can not only feel the thrill of the high altitude but also take in the boundless views of the alpine grassland.
• Equestrian Performance: On the vast grassland, the scenic area hosts exciting equestrian shows and horse battle dramas, such as "The Legend of Zhao Zilong," allowing the audience to feel the passion and boldness on horseback.
• Sika Deer Park: Yichang’s first high mountain forest deer park, where visitors can interact closely with gentle sika deer and enjoy the beautiful harmony between animals and humans.

Supporting Facilities
• Transportation: The scenic area is conveniently accessible, with free parking lots suitable for self-driving visitors, and there are also dedicated shuttle buses to the scenic area.
• Accommodation: There are various lodging options, such as the Hawthorn Tree Yunshang Hotel and tent hotels, meeting different visitor needs. If time permits, you can also choose to stay in the health and wellness town for a while and fully enjoy the natural oxygen bar.
• Dining: Highland beef and mutton, the Chinese restaurant at Hawthorn Tree Hotel, campsite food house, Donglai farmhouse, forest bar, self-service barbecue, snack street—there are really many food choices here!

Post by EthanHendersonsdc | Aug 14, 2025