Shennongjia

神农架|MountainsWetlandsForestCulture

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
April to October for the main mountain, forest and wetland routes; check seasonal access and mountain weather
Climate
Cool, changeable mountain climate with weather-sensitive roads, viewpoints, boardwalks and high-altitude walks

Top Attractions

01Nature Escape

Shennongjia Scenic Area

神农架风景区

All Ages

Admission

The six-area pass costs about CNY 299 per person and is valid for five days; Dajiu Lake transport is arranged separately.

Typical Visit

At least two days for the main routes; three days and two nights suits a core loop.

02City Guide

Shennongding Scenic Area

神农顶风景区

All Ages

Admission

Single-entry pricing varies; the area is also included in the CNY 299 per person, five-day six-area pass.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for a drive-through; 4–6 hours for the main viewpoints and short walks.

03City Guide

Dajiu Lake National Wetland Park

大九湖国家湿地公园

All Ages

Admission

Single-entry pricing varies by visit date; the park is also included in the CNY 299 per person, five-day Shennongjia six-area pass.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for Lakes 1–3; 4–5 hours for the Lakes 7–9 and deer-park transfer route.

04Historic Walk

Shennong Altar

神农坛

All Ages

Admission

The regular ticket is about CNY 55 per person and is also covered by the Shennongjia six-area pass.

Typical Visit

About 40 minutes for the short route or 1.5 hours for the complete main route.

05City Guide

Tiansheng Bridge Scenic Area

天生桥

All Ages

Admission

Usually covered by the CNY 299 per person, five-day Shennongjia six-area pass; single-entry pricing varies by visit date.

Typical Visit

About one hour for the front section or two hours for the 2.6-kilometre complete loop.

06City Guide

Guanmen Mountain Scenic Area

官门山

All Ages

Admission

The single-entry ticket is about CNY 95 per person and is also covered by the Shennongjia six-area pass.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the quick route or 3–4 hours for the exhibition and nature highlights.

07City Guide

Tianyan Scenic Area

天燕景区

All Ages

Admission

The single-entry ticket is about CNY 45 per person and is also covered by the CNY 299 per person, five-day six-area pass.

Typical Visit

About 1.5 hours from the North Entrance or 2–3 hours from the South Entrance, excluding the drive from Muyu.

08City Guide

Xiangxi Yuan Scenic Area

神农架香溪源景区

All Ages

Admission

The separate ticket is about CNY 30 per person and is not part of the Shennongjia six-area pass.

Typical Visit

40–60 minutes for the quick route or 1.5–2 hours for the highlights route, plus the return to parking.

09City Guide

Shennong Tianchi Scenic Area

神农天池景区

All Ages

Admission

The full ticket is about CNY 55 per person; current concession options may include a CNY 30 half-price ticket or eligible Huimin Card entry.

Typical Visit

About one hour for the lake and fir; 2–3 hours for the lake, camping and leisure facilities.

10City Guide

Banbi Rock

板壁岩

All Ages

Admission

There is no separate Banbi Rock ticket; it is covered by the Shennongding and Shennongjia six-area passes.

Typical Visit

About 30 minutes for the viewpoint or 1–1.5 hours for the 2.1-kilometre loop.