Qingjiang Fangshan Scenic Area

Qingjiang Fangshan Scenic Area

Qingjiang Fangshan Scenic Area, located in Zhengjiabang Village, Longzhouping Town, Changyang, lies at the heart of the Qingjiang National Forest Park. It is 25 kilometers from downtown Changyang and is a large-scale tourist attraction built to national 5A standards. Covering a total area of 60 square kilometers, this mysterious land on the 30th parallel north boasts numerous jagged peaks and cascading waterfalls. With ever-changing scenery that is picturesque and poetic, it is hailed as “Zhangjiajie of Hubei, Jiuzhaigou of the Three Gorges.”

The Qingjiang Fangshan Scenic Area offers six major attractions: unique peaks and peculiar rocks, waterfalls everywhere, ancient vines and old trees, deep valleys and sheer cliffs, caves and rock crevices, and cliffside plank walks.

Unique Peaks and Peculiar Rocks: The foremost highlight of Qingjiang Fangshan. The peak forests here either stand alone, piercing the sky like an upright stroke; or cling together yet remain slightly apart, resembling the harmony of yin and yang; or gather in orderly clusters, mimicking the concept of "three giving rise to all things." Thousands of ridges and peaks display boundless forms and constant transformations. Moreover, peculiar rocks are scattered along forest paths, each with bizarre shapes that spark the imagination.

Waterfalls Everywhere: The second major highlight of Qingjiang Fangshan. To the left flows the Longyong Stream, to the right the Fengwu Stream. Spring water gushing from cliffs and precipices converges into streams that not only nourish the forest vegetation of Fangshan but also cascade like dancing dragons and phoenixes, tossing snow and jade, forming a breathtaking and awe-inspiring waterfall cluster. The Longyong Grand Waterfall of the Longyong Stream has a vertical drop of over 700 meters, making it the highest discovered mountain spring waterfall in the world to date.

Ancient Vines and Old Trees: The third major highlight of Qingjiang Fangshan. The area is rich in scenic beauty, and its forests harbor rare treasures. As part of the core zone of Qingjiang National Forest Park, Fangshan’s excellent ecological environment makes it a paradise for wild plants. It is home to more than 3,000 species of wild flora, including 38 rare species. Along the walking trails, ancient trees tower above, and old vines twist around. Visitors can see up to 1,000 plant varieties, including 18 rare species such as small-hook tea, holly, and golden-thread nanmu, which can be touched by hand.

Deep Valleys and Sheer Cliffs: The fourth major highlight of Qingjiang Fangshan. Here, you can experience what it means to be carved as if by knives and axes, or to gaze into bottomless abysses. A valley carries a clear stream, while a sheer cliff holds a cluster of peaks. Mist rises from the waters, the cliffs shine white like clouds, and the valley exhales fresh vapors, creating a heavenly realm crafted by nature.

Caves and Rock Crevices: The fifth major highlight of Qingjiang Fangshan. Within the 60-square-kilometer area, there are more than 30 hidden caves of various sizes and countless rock fissures. The cave stalactites create ever-changing landscapes, while the crevices vary unpredictably in depth. When mountain rains come, these caves and cracks emit clouds and mists, presenting an ever-shifting mystique.

Cliffside Plank Walks: The sixth major highlight of Qingjiang Fangshan. Stretching 6,300 meters through the clouds above the sea of clouds, these plank walks are the longest of their kind in the world. Walking along them feels like strolling through the air, riding the mist and clouds. Perched on the edge of cliffs, you overlook the surrounding mountains, taking in all the spectacular views.

Address: Longtan Chong, Zhengjiabang Village, Longzhouping Town, Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang City

Type: Forest, Geological Landform, Mountain, Waterfall

Phone: 0717-6988212; 0717-6988313; 0717-5488966

Opening Hours:

8:30–18:00, ticket collection time 8:30–16:00