# Jingzhou Ancient City Historical and Cultural Tourist Area (荆州古城历史文化旅游区)

Yichang, Hubei Province · Central China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/jingzhou-ancient-city-historical-and-cultural-tourist-area
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** City-wall combo ticket ¥90; museums free
- **Time needed:** 0.5–1 day
- **Getting there:** Near Zhang Juzheng's Former Residence (bus stop)
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Photography

## About Jingzhou Ancient City Historical and Cultural Tourist Area

Legend has it that the city was built by Guan Yu during the Three Kingdoms period. Climbing the city walls gives you a full view of the ancient city's layout. At the east gate, the Jiangling Stele Forest holds ancient inscriptions and calligraphy that will appeal to fans of old stone carvings and Chinese calligraphy.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2067. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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