Yuliangzhou Island
鱼梁洲
A large island in the middle of the Han River with a loop greenway suited to cycling. Across the river you can see the skylines of Xiangyang and Fancheng.
Yuliangzhou Island Yuliangzhou lies in the middle of the Han River at Xiangyang. It covers more than ten square kilometers and is one of the largest river islands in China. In the Eastern Han, the scholar Pang Degong lived in seclusion here. The island is now an urban ecological park. The loop greenway is more than 20 kilometers long and passes sandy beaches, wetlands, rapeseed fields, and viewpoints. It is ideal for renting a bike or taking an evening stroll. The island is also home to OCT and other cultural and tourism projects. Entry is free. Driving from downtown across the Yuliangzhou Bridge or the Dongjin Bridge takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chenlaoxiang Historic Quarter (Fancheng)
- Zhongxuan Tower
- Xiangyang Ancient City Wall & Linhan Gate
- Green Screen Wall of Prince Xiang's Mansion
- North Street & Zhaoming Terrace
- Xianshan & Xianshou Pavilion
- Mi Fu Memorial Temple
- Tang City Film Base