Bailihuang Highland Meadow
百里荒
A highland grassland more than 1,000 m above sea level, near Yichang, offering summer camping and winter skiing; known as “the grassland closest to the city.”
Bailihuang lies in Fenxiang Township of Yiling District, about 60 km from Yichang's urban area. With an average altitude of about 1,000 m, it has wide alpine meadows, wind turbines and rolling ridges. Summers are cool, and it is a good place for camping, stargazing, grass sledding and watching sunrise over the clouds. In winter, its ski resort makes it a popular winter sports destination in western Hubei. Entry costs about 60–80 yuan, and skiing is charged separately. The mountain roads are winding, so you need a car or a direct shuttle. Weather on the summit changes quickly, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Baibaozhai
- Three Gorges Grand Waterfall
- Yuquan Temple
- Guanling Mausoleum
- Changbanpo Park
- Nanjinguan (Xiling Gorge Mouth)
- Sanyou Cave (Three Travellers Cave)
- Gezhouba Dam