Qingjiang Gallery
清江画廊
A boat-tour scenic area on the Qingjiang reservoir in Changyang Tujia Autonomous County. Emerald waters reflect Daoying Gorge, Xianren Village and Wuluo Zhongli Mountain, a landscape gallery at the birthplace of the Tujia people.
Qingjiang Gallery is located in Changyang Tujia Autonomous County, Yichang City. The green mountains along both banks of the Qingjiang reservoir, formed by the Geheyan Dam, are as beautiful as a painting, which gives the area its name. It is the largest national 5A-rated scenic area and national forest park in the Three Gorges region. Sightseeing is mainly by boat, with two routes. Route A runs from the visitor center through Tujia Folk Street, Daoying Gorge, Xianren Village and Wuluo Zhongli Mountain, the birthplace of the Tujia ancestor Lin Jun. The mountain has the Lin Jun Hall and the White Tiger Hall, and it takes about an hour to climb. It costs about 158 yuan including the boat ticket, takes about 5 hours in total, and departs at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 and 13:30. Route B does not go up Wuluo Zhongli Mountain. It costs about 100–135 yuan including the boat ticket, takes about 3 hours, and has several departures between 9:30 and 16:00. Daoying Gorge is the first attraction after entering the scenic area. On windless, sunny days, you can capture a perfect reflection of "fish swimming in the branches and birds roosting in the water." Xianren Village has caves, plank walkways and a troop of macaques. Opening hours are 8:00–17:00. Getting there: Changyang County town is about 50 km (1 hour) from downtown Yichang. Direct buses leave from the Yichang Long-Distance Bus Station, and from Changyang County town, take the Qingjiang Gallery direct shuttle (10 yuan round trip) to the scenic area. Self-drivers take the Hu-Yu Expressway's Changyang exit. Notes: the Tujia song and dance performances and commentary on the boat are the main attractions. Upper open-deck seats offer the best views, but bring sun protection. The last boat departs early, so arrive in the morning. Route A to Wuluo Zhongli Mountain involves many steps, so older travelers may prefer Route B. Try Qingjiang fish at the scenic area.
Opening hours
8:00 am–5:00 pm (Line A first train 9:30 am, last train 1:30 pm)
Nearby sights
- Wuluozhongli Mountain
- Chexi Folk Scenic Area
- Mojishan Park
- Tianran Pagoda
- Yichang Riverside Park & Yangtze Night Cruise
- Yichang Museum
- Gezhouba Dam
- Shipai Anti-Japanese War Memorial