Yuquan River Scenic Area
If you love adventure and challenge, this is absolutely the place to come. Located in northeastern Shennongjia, it has the best-preserved primeval forest, as few people venture here.…
Yuquan River Scenic Area, Shennongjia
Key facts
- Getting there
- Located in Songluo Township, Shennongjia Forestry District; reachable by self-drive or chartered car from Muyu Town (about 1h); no direct bus
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2047. Open in Google Maps
About Yuquan River Scenic Area
If you love adventure and challenge, this is absolutely the place to come. Located in northeastern Shennongjia, it has the best-preserved primeval forest, as few people venture here. Highlights include the Shennongjia Natural Museum, Wushan Lake, Liudao Gorge, and more than 30 other sights.
Liudao Gorge: The cliffs here are the steepest, and you can also witness the most distinctive local rural customs of Shennongjia.
Laojun Mountain: Legend says Taishang Laojun once refined elixirs here for the Jade Emperor and crafted furniture for Yandi Shennong.
Shennongjia Natural Museum: After seeing this “miniature Shennongjia,” you will understand why it is called a “wildlife park,” a “species gene bank,” and a “natural medicine garden.”
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Yuquan River Scenic Area?
Located in Songluo Township, Shennongjia Forestry District; reachable by self-drive or chartered car from Muyu Town (about 1h); no direct bus
Where is Yuquan River Scenic Area?
Yuquan River Scenic Area is in Shennongjia, Hubei Province, in the Central China of China. Songluo Township, Shennongjia Forestry District, Hubei Province
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