Quzi Valley

　　Quzi Valley is approximately 8 kilometers long. A Qing Dynasty poet once wrote: "A loyal minister leaves his country in sorrow, venturing far into wild streams to find solitude. After hearing the songs of lament, the man is gone, only the vast misty rain beckoning across the river." The valley is flanked by towering mountains that obscure the view, with secluded gorges bordering the river, dense forests, and swirling clouds and fog, creating a scene of breathtaking beauty. Along the banks, you’ll find Tujia stilted houses, the Fubo Temple built in memory of the Eastern Han Dynasty general Ma Yuan, the Yumi Creek Iron Suspension Bridge, as well as the planned Yumi Creek Resort, water park, and farmhouse experiences—all allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the culture of Qu Yuan while enjoying the natural scenery. Experience life in the stilted houses, engage with ethnic traditions, sample local snacks, and enjoy the warm hospitality.

　　

　　Qu Yuan (339 BC~278 BC)　　Qu Yuan (340–278 BC), a native of the State of Chu during the Warring States period, belonged to the Mi clan and the Qu lineage. His given name was Ping, and his courtesy name was Yuan (though he went by Yuan). In his own writing in “Li Sao” (“The Lament”), he referred to himself as: “My given name is Zhengze, my courtesy name is Lingjun.” He was born in Danyang, Chu (present-day Yichang, Hubei Province), a descendant of Qu Xia, son of King Wu of Chu, Xiong Tong. Qu Yuan was a proponent of Huang-Lao philosophy. He is China’s earliest known romantic poet and the first great patriotic poet in Chinese literary history whose name has been recorded. His emergence marked the shift in Chinese poetry from collective composition to individual authorship. Qu Yuan is the... Details+