Shennongjia Travel Guide
Hubei Province | Population: 74,000
The city of Shennongjia lies in close proximity with a wonderful UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Hubei Province of China. The famous Shennongjia Nature Reserve (also called Shennongjia Forest Zone) is just a few hour’s away from the city by car. The nature reserve is situated on Shennongding (Shennong Peak) at more than 3,000 meters above sea level and is a superlative subtropical forest area. Ecotourism has made Shennongjia City a very popular tourist destination in the last few years. The nature reserve has more than 20 picturesque mountain peaks full of diverse flora and fauna, of which some are very rare species. Hiking or cycling along the nature trails is a popular tourist activity.
There is an ancient story about how the city got its name. It is believed that a mythical being with two horns on his head named Shennong, prepared herbal medicines and tried to heal the local people whenever they had any ailments. The city was named Shennongjia in his honor. Since 2013, the nature reserve has been declared the 28th World Geopark in China.
Shennongjia City has a large number of incoming domestic and overseas tourists throughout the year because it has a pleasant climate without any extremes. Consequently, the city has grown into a prosperous urban area with good infrastructure, hotels, transport systems, restaurants, bars, markets, malls, recreational centers, and a tourist-friendly culture.
Shennongjia City has a large number of incoming domestic and overseas tourists throughout the year because it has a pleasant climate without any extremes. Consequently, the city has grown into a prosperous urban area with good infrastructure, hotels, transport systems, restaurants, bars, markets, malls, recreational centers, and a tourist-friendly culture.
