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Ancient trails along Three Gorges
 Yichang enjoys the reputation of "A Gate to the Three Gorges", "throat between Sichuan and Hubei". The strategic position of Yichang was important and every troop in history tried to control it.
Many historic event took place here.During the Three Kingdoms period,the troops led by Cao Cao and that led by Liu Bei fought a fierce battle at Changbanpo and the State of Wu fought against the State of Shu in Yiling. You can also find the historical place where the famous Zhang Yide,general of the State of Shu,brandished his sword and broke the bridge with his loud shouting.Recommended spots: Yuquan Temple, Changbanpo,Guanling Tomb, Xiaoting Ancient Battlefield.
Qingjiang River
The Qingjiang River was called Yi(Smooth and safe) Water in ancient time.It originates in Xiaojia Pond and joins the Yangtze River in Zhicheng City extending 423 km long.It is called the mother river of the Tujia ethnic group,the origin of the ancient Ba nationality. The mountains here are lofty and rugged.The water looks green,the rocks appear fantastic and the woods are luxuriant.The climate is pleasant.It is cool in summer and warm in winter.
Shennongjia Nature Reserve
This attractive scenery are composed of the hometown of the patriotic poet Quyuan, who was regarded as the first oriental great poet, the birthplace of the ancient beauty Wang Zhaojun, who made great contribution to the nation reunion and the Shennongjia natural reserve. Together they form a splendid scenic corridor including historical cultural relics,beautiful forest landscape as well as some "Natural Riddles " . Since ancient times,Shennongjia gained the fame as "Home of Wild Man". Wanna find out the secret of "Wild Man" yourself? Come here and you won't be disappointed!
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