Doesn't the beauty of Mulan Qingliang Village make you want to visit again?
Here's a travel guide for Mulan Qingliang Village:
Scenic Area Overview
Mulan Qingliang Village, located in Liujiashan Village, Caidian Township, Huangpi District, Wuhan City, is one of the eight scenic spots of Mulan Mountain and a national 4A-level scenic area. Covering an area of approximately 10 square kilometers, with the highest elevation exceeding 800 meters, it is Wuhan's highest-altitude, largest, and most trail-rich primitive ecological recreation area. The scenery here varies with the seasons: blooming mountain flowers in spring, cool weather in summer, colorful foliage in autumn, and frosty rime in winter.
Transportation Guide
• Public Transportation:
• Hankou Railway Station, Subway Station Exit B → Take Bus No. 292 (CNY 4) → Huangpi Diao Taidao New Passenger Transport Center (terminal station) → Transfer to Tourist Line No. 802 (CNY 5) directly to Mulan Qingliang Village.
• Take Light Rail Line 1 → Hankou North Station → Transfer to Bus P3 → Huangpi Diao Taidao New Passenger Transport Center (terminal station) → Transfer to Tourist Line No. 802 (CNY 5) directly to Mulan Qingliang Village.
• Jinyintan Avenue Subway Jinyintan Station → Take Bus No. 295 → Huangpi Diao Taidao New Passenger Transport Center (terminal station) → Transfer to Tourist Line No. 802 (CNY 5) directly to Mulan Qingliang Village.
• Self-driving: Wuhan City — Daihuang Expressway — Huangpi — Changling — Shikesong (turn left) — Shicai Line — Mulan Qingliang Village.
Ticket Information
• Ticket price: CNY 70.
• Discounts: Free for children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters tall; half price for children aged 6 to 17. Free for seniors aged 65 and above with valid ID or senior citizen's certificate; half price for seniors aged 60 to 64 with valid ID or senior citizen's certificate. Half price for full-time undergraduate students and below with valid student ID. Free for active-duty military personnel, disabled veterans, retired military officers, people with disabilities, and firefighters with valid ID.
Opening Hours
8:00 am–5:30 pm.
Recommended Routes
• Lake Valley Route: Centered around Tongtian Lake and Jiuzui Lake deep in the mountains, this route connects Zhiyin Valley and Feiliu Valley, which are full of primitive ecological landscapes, rare trees, and exotic plants.
• Canyon Scenic Area: Surrounded by mountains and forests, this area features Tongtian Lake, Baihua Lake, Water Curtain Cave, Nine Dragons Waterfall, and the unique 100-meter Pan Shui Waterfall.
• Folk Culture Area: Liujiashan Village, with a history of nearly a thousand years, is the highest and most remote ancient mountain village in Wuhan. The residential buildings are simple and unsophisticated. The village features ancient ginkgo trees, thousands of acres of green tea, bamboo gardens, small bridges over flowing streams, and mountain farm stays.
• Ancient Village Area: This is the highest point of the scenic area, with an altitude of over 800 meters. From this vantage point, you can enjoy panoramic views of the lake and mountains, organic tea gardens, and idyllic villages, like a real-life Shangri-La.
Featured Attractions
• Chinese Cherry Blossoms: Qingliang Village boasts over 3,200 acres of Chinese cherry blossoms, with over 110,000 trees of more than six varieties, blooming in early, mid, and late stages from early March to late April. During the peak season, the mountains are covered in blossoms for miles, like clouds of rosy hues.
• Ancient Ginkgo Grove: There are over 50,000 ginkgo trees in the two high-altitude natural villages of Liujiashan and Dingjiashan within the scenic area, including nearly 100 ancient ginkgo trees that are over a century old. This is the largest high-altitude ancient ginkgo grove in Wuhan.
• 100-meter Pan Shui Waterfall: Known as a wonder of Central China, this waterfall creates a cool summer retreat with temperatures 6–8°C lower than in the city.
• Xifeng Peak: Located in the eastern part of the scenic area, Xifeng Peak is the highest peak at 870 meters above sea level. With its steep terrain, it is the legendary birthplace of Hua Mulan and the site of an ancient Taiping Heavenly Kingdom battlefield.
Local Specialties
• Huangpi Sanxian: This dish features fish balls, meatballs, and meatloaf, a local specialty of Huangpi.
• Bean Threads: These noodles have a smooth texture and are rich in nutrients, a traditional local snack.
• Ciba: This sweet and soft rice cake is a must-have during festivals and holidays.
• Liuzhi Beihu Lotus Seeds: These lotus seeds are plump and sweet.
• Huangpi Steamed Pork with Sugar: This dish is sweet but not greasy, with tender meat.
• Youmian: These noodles have a chewy texture and are a local specialty.
• Xiazha (Pickled Shrimp): This dish features fresh and flavorful shrimp with a unique taste.
• Ciba Fish: This dish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with delicious fish.
• Glutinous Rice Balls: These rice balls are soft, sweet, and delicious.
• Fried Lotus Root Sandwiches: These sandwiches are tender and crispy.
• Meatloaf: This is a delicious local specialty.
• Yinmi (Steamed Glutinous Rice): This dish is soft, sweet, and delicious.
• Wuhu Silverfish: This fish is fresh and tender.
• Huangpi Zengji: This is a delicious local specialty.
• Qishui Meat: This is a delicious local specialty.
• Qianji Pastries: These pastries are smooth, sweet, and delicious.
Shopping Recommendations
You can buy Huangpi Sanxian, bean threads,
Mulan Qingliangzhai is a hidden gem of a summer escape near Wuhan. Nestled in the mountains, where temperatures are 8°C cooler than in the city, lies a wealth of hidden delights. The 3.6-kilometer glass rafting system plunges from 136 meters above the ground, creating a 360-degree rotation, with splashes of water echoing alongside the colorful slides, creating a mix of screams and laughter. For a waterfall climb, wear straw sandals and ascend upstream, letting the heat evaporate as the mountain spring water laps ankle-deep. A mountaintop glass bridge soars above the sea of clouds, while a cliffside swing offers a panoramic view of Tongtian Lake.
I went there for the second time. It was very good. The scenic area was well designed. My daughter, who was less than three years old, could climb the mountain independently. My mother kept saying that the scenery was very good. At the top of the mountain, adults can rest when they are tired, and children can also play in the children's playground on the top of the mountain.
The scenery is pretty good in late autumn. You can walk along the lake, enjoy the red leaves, and climb the mountain. It's not too tiring. Unfortunately, there are no waterfalls to see during the dry season. The mountain road is a little narrow for driving up the mountain for a few kilometers. It's just wide enough for two cars to pass each other. You have to drive slowly on sharp bends, otherwise it's a bit dangerous.
Mulan Qingliangzhai is located near Jinligou. From the gate, you can overlook the full view of Jinligou's colorful flowers on the left. The Qingliangzhai scenic area is very large, and you need to climb the mountain. Climbing the waterfall is the characteristic here. There is a beautiful tea garden on the top of the mountain. There are many recreational projects, such as boat trips, zip lines, etc. Now there is a glass bridge, which charges 40 yuan. Autumn is the most beautiful season in Qingliangzhai. There are also cherry blossoms in spring, but they are not connected and not very spectacular. I saw four little ducks here two years ago. Now they have grown up. No, one of them has grown into a goose! I hope that Qingliangzhai can also transform better and better with the accumulation of time.
Qingliangzhai is a beautiful Mulan scenic spot group! The mountains and rivers are beautiful, azaleas can be appreciated in spring and red leaves in autumn. It feels good to climb mountains with moderate intensity. The distance is slightly far, suitable for self-driving. Spring and autumn have been here, half a day a day, beautiful scenery but not tired. It's good to walk a few kilometers inside Liu Jiashan Village.
Mulan Qingliangzhai, visited once in 2009. At that time, Qingliangzhai was not perfect, many recreational projects were not developed, belonged to the pure natural era, and the scenery was also the most beautiful time. At that time, there should be no haze, the air in the scenic area was very fresh, it was completely natural oxygen bar. The waterfall and the tea garden on the top of the mountain are impressive. Qingliangzhai is a good place to visit many times.
It's not bad, but the place is remote. The glass bridge on the mountain is fun. Children 1.2 meters or younger are free, which is very humane. The cliff fall is 50 yuan per person and it takes a few minutes to play. Step by Step is 30 yuan per person, which can be challenged back and forth. The glass rafting is 100 yuan per person, and there is no half-price ticket for children of all ages. It's too expensive. If you don't take rafting or the slide (children under 1.2 meters cannot slide) when going down the mountain, and don't take the sightseeing bus, it's best to return to the bottom of the mountain from the original route. Otherwise, there is only a trail next to the slide when going down the mountain, which is too difficult to walk. The road has not been repaired and there are no handrails. I was fooled this time. The rafting is too expensive. I didn't slide with my children on the slide. There was no one in the sightseeing bus, so I had to return by the original route. It's just that there is a playground on the mountain if you don't return by the original route, and the children had fun. I hope the Mulan Scenic Area will develop better and better!
The scenic spots are still worth visiting. The mountains are much cooler than the mountains. There are many projects to participate in. There are downhill slides, water-climbing waterfalls, and flying ropes. The only bad thing is that all the projects are charged separately.