Lingxiu is colorful, quiet and quiet, lofty mountains, here is Chaibu Creek. This trip to Chaibu Creek is just right, even if you miss the cool summer escape, fortunately, before the winter comes, catch up with the Tujia specialty New Year goods market, a hundred miles long dragon feast.
When I first arrived at Chaibu Creek, I came with the green of the mountain forest fragrance, suitable for recuperation and relaxation, I could not see the rush of rushing, climbing the mountain was also stop-and-go, and I admired the quiet and leisurely atmosphere of the canyons along the road.
The unique geographical location has created "opposite mouth stone", "holy water Guanyin", "Quega Stone", and a peculiar peak forest landscape.
In addition to climbing the mountain, you can also experience a lighter way of excursion, take the sightseeing ropeway, the ropeway cable car of Chaibu Creek is smaller, but the drop difference between the upper and lower levels is greater, and the sky is hanging over the sky, and you can enjoy the whole view of the canyon.
Eroded by flowing water, the mountains and mountains create a narrow and long gorge that follows the water, making it a great place for summer rafting.
In addition to climbing high and looking far away from the city, drunk and slow, enjoying the natural landscape, Chaibu Creek can also feel the traditional customs and culture such as the Long Dragon Feast, the Tujia Sacrifice, the New Year Pig Parade, and the Tujia Song and Dance Welcome.
There is a sacrifice platform in the Dawankou scenic spot of Chaibu Creek, and after the annual pig parade, it is enshrined on the sacrifice platform, followed by incense, wine, and prostration, praying for a safe and smooth year in the coming year, and abundant grain.
Square tables are lined up in crescent squares, and when the sacrifice is over, they are placed with raised lattices, copper pots, and new pig feasts. Before the end of the festival, the copper pot is already in place in advance, and the broth is boiled under the heating of charcoal, waiting for fresh ingredients to be boiled.
"Lifting the lattice" is a must-have dish for the annual long dragon feast, freshly killed farmhouse pork, wrapped in golden bun grain noodles. Soft old pumpkins and potatoes, filled with a whole grid, set up a wood stove and steamed in a large steamer. Steaming up.
In addition to the Long Dragon Feast, the upcoming Nianguan Market is also busy, and the New Year goods are alpine bacon, sausages, native honey, alpine radish, dried potatoes and other grounded "mountain goods" that can be carried home by hand.
Chaibuxi is located in Wufeng County, Hubei Province, about 2h drive from Yichang high-speed railway and airport, located in Wuhan 5-hour self-driving circle, the whole high-speed.
traffic:
Self-driving: Navigate and search for "Chaibuxi Grand Canyon Grand Bay Mouth Scenic Area" or "Chaibuxi National Forest Park".
High-speed rail: Take the high-speed rail to Yichang East Railway Station, then transfer to the intercity bus to Yuyangguan Station, and take a taxi to ChaibuXi Scenic Area.