Apeng River (Youyang)
阿蓬江
The Apeng River rises in Lichuan, Hubei, and cuts deep gorges through Youyang before joining the Wu River at Gongtan. Its emerald waters and cliffs are another highlight around Gongtan.
The Apeng River rises in Lichuan, Hubei, flows through Qianjiang, and enters Youyang, where it joins the Wu River near the ancient town of Gongtan. Along the Youyang section, mountains are high and valleys deep, the water is emerald green, and gorges and Tujia villages line the banks. To the north lie the hills where the Changpu Grassland is located. Visitors staying in Gongtan can watch the Apeng and Wu rivers meet at the confluence just downstream of the old town, or drive along the river. The boat section of the Shenguixia Gorge in Qianjiang belongs to Qianjiang Zhuoshui and is not covered here. Floodwaters rise sharply in the rainy season, so do not enter the water on your own.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gongtan Ancient Town
- Changpu Grassland
- Huatian Terraces & Hejiayan
- Youzhou Ancient Town
- Youyang Peach Blossom Land
- Dieshi Flower Valley
- Longtan Ancient Town
- Houxi Ancient Town