01Built Heritage
Yan Emperor Cultural Tourism Area
炎帝文化旅游区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 70 per person; optional activities and sightseeing-cart rides are separate.
Typical Visit
About 1.5 hours for the central axis; 3–4 hours with the extension stops.
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for heritage, mountain, ginkgo and lakeside routes; summer rafting needs seasonal and weather checks
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and weather-sensitive mountain, lake, outdoor and seasonal-water routes
Top Attractions
02City Guide
Dahong Mountain Scenic Area
大洪山风景名胜区
Adults Focused
Admission
CNY 95 per adult from April to November; CNY 70 from December to March; shuttle and optional carts follow separate charges.
Typical Visit
About 3–4 hours for a short route; 5–7 hours for the highlights route.
03City Guide
Millennium Ginkgo Valley Cultural Tourism Area
千年银杏谷文化旅游区
All Ages
Admission
Current adult ticket CNY 78; online price may vary, and village viewing is separate from core-area admission.
Typical Visit
About 1–2 hours for the outer villages; 3–5 hours for a core-and-village visit.
04Historic Walk
Suizhou Museum
随州博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free admission; real-name reservation is currently required.
Typical Visit
About 1.5–2 hours for the core route; 3–4 hours for the themed exhibitions.
05City Guide
Journey to the West Rafting
西游记漂流
Adults Focused
Admission
Ticket purchase and verification take place at the reception area; ticketing and children's safety eligibility follow the travel date.
Typical Visit
About 2.5–3 hours on the water, plus ticketing, shuttle transfer and return time.
06City Guide
Gaogui Santan Scenic Area
高贵三潭风景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 40 adult; CNY 30 concession; the Biyu Lake sightseeing cart is CNY 10 one way or CNY 20 return.
Typical Visit
About 1–2 hours for the waterfall route; 4–5 hours for the Jinding highlights route.
07City Guide
Tianwangzhai Scenic Area
田王寨景区
Adults Focused
Admission
CNY 30 adult; about CNY 20 for eligible students and seniors aged 60–69; visitors aged 70 and above may enter free; sightseeing cart CNY 15.
Typical Visit
About 2–3 hours for the short route; 3–5 hours for the full stream route.
08City Guide
Dahong Mountain Pipa Lake
大洪山琵琶湖风景区
All Ages
Admission
Current online listing CNY 20 per person; boat trips, parking, cafés and accommodation are separate.
Typical Visit
About 2–3 hours for the lake loop and island; 4–5 hours for the highlights route.
09City Guide
Suizhou Cultural Park
随州市文化公园
All Ages
Admission
Free entry all day; parking may be chargeable and there is no admission ticket.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for the short route; 2–3 hours for the relaxed lakeside route.