Name: Jingzhou

Chine name: 荆州

Province: Hubei

Status: Prefecture-level city

Population: 6,300,000

Area: 14,067 km²

Jingzhou is an ancient historic city in Hubei province located along the Yangtze River in the Jianghan Plain between the Three Gorges and Wuhan.

Jingzhou is a charming city crisscrossed by waterways and rivers, making it a perfect tourist stopover.

History

Jingzhou boasts a rich history spanning more than 2,000 years. The city was the capital of the Chu Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period and saw twenty emperors in succession. The city's fertile lands enabled the development of flourishing agricultural practices. Silk weaving tools have even been discovered here.

It is said that the city was built during the Three Kingdoms period by Guan Yu. Many relics from this era remain an integral part of the city today.

Today

Jingzhou is an excellent tourist stopover for discovering Hubei. Its rich past has left it with vestiges and historic sites not to be missed.

The fortified city of Jingzhou, the ancient capital of the Chu Kingdom, is the city's most famous site. It houses the Xuanmiao Temple, the Guan Yu Temple, the Iron Maiden Temple, and other small buildings. This ancient city, also known as Jinsha, is considered one of Chine's 24 finest historic ancient cities.

The city walls surrounding the city were rebuilt in 1646 and constitute one of the finest relics from the Three Kingdoms period.

The Jingzhou Museum allows you to understand the city's historic past and foundations. You will discover, among other things, a perfectly preserved mummy found in 1974.

Beyond temples and other historic sites, the city benefits from magnificent landscapes and gardens in which it is pleasant to stroll and rest to escape urban hustle and bustle.

Climate

Jingzhou is characterized by a humid subtropical climate with four well-defined seasons.

Spring is sunny, summer is hot and humid, autumn is mild, and winter is cold and dry.

The average temperature in January is 4.1°C, while in July, the warmest month, the average temperature reaches 28°C.

The best times to visit Jingzhou are from March to May or from September to October, with pleasant temperatures and fewer precipitation.

Its proximity to Wuhan makes it easily accessible.

Air

Jingzhou Shashi Airport offers domestic flights to and from Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Xiamen.

Train

The railway station is connected to major lines and can therefore be served from Wuhan, Beijing, and other major cities in neighboring provinces.

Long-Distance Bus

Well served by highways, Jingzhou is easily accessible by bus from Wuhan, Shanghai, and Chongqing.

Boat

Jingzhou is accessible by boat from Chongqing and Wuhan.

There is a train line that crosses the city from north to south.

Taxis traverse the city to quickly take you to your desired destination.

What to Do in Jingzhou?

• Immerse yourself in the ancient Chu capital and visit the ancient city of Jingzhou.
• Walk along the walls that encircle the city.
• Visit the Jingzhou History Museum.
• Stop by the temples, relics from the Three Kingdoms period.