Jingzhou Citywalk: 3-Day Itinerary — Thousand-Year Wall of the Three Kingdoms
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Jingzhou Citywalk: 3-Day Itinerary — Thousand-Year Wall of the Three Kingdoms
Overview
Jingzhou, where Liu Bei "borrowed" the city and Guan Yu "lost" it. Lonely Planet calls its city wall "the best-preserved ancient wall in southern China." Three days on the 11km wall, exploring the Jingzhou Museum and Three Kingdoms sites.
Best Season: Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Budget: ¥600–1,000 Transport: 1 hr HSR from Wuhan
Day 1: Ancient City
Morning: Jingzhou City Wall (¥35 East Gate)
Built in Three Kingdoms period, current brickwork from Ming/Qing. 11.28 km total length, climb Bin Yang Tower for panorama.
Afternoon: Jingzhou Museum (free)
Warring States silk, Han dynasty corpse, Yue King Goujian sword replica.
Evening: Bianhe Square
Day 2: Three Kingdoms Trail
Morning: Guan Yu Temple
One of China's three great Guan Yu temples. Guan Yu guarded Jingzhou for 10 years.
Afternoon: Zhang Juzheng Former Residence (¥20)
Ming Dynasty Grand Secretary's birthplace.
Evening: Shashi night market
- Jingsha Fish Cake: Steamed fish+pork+egg (~¥40)
- Morning Hall Noodles: ¥12
Day 3: Chu Culture
Full Day: Xiongjiazeng Archaeological Park (¥60)
China's largest high-ranking Chu tomb complex. 40+ chariots, 160+ horse skeletons — 200 years older than Qin Terracotta Warriors.
Food
- Jingsha Fish Cake
- Softshell turtle
- Lotus root soup
- Sticky rice wrapped fried dough