Chibi Ancient Battlefield Scenic Area, Xianning

Spot Facts

1. Scenic Area Main Gate (Entrance)

   Start · Entrance
2. Red Cliff Inscriptions

   about 620 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

   Head along the main road toward the river and see the "Red Cliff" inscription on the cliff face. Why this route: said to be written by Zhou Yu on his triumphant return, the most striking marker of the ancient battlefield.
3. Zhou Yu Statue

   about 10 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

   Climb Shipai Mountain to the statue of Zhou Yu on horseback with sword drawn, facing the Yangtze. Why this route: overlook the Red Cliff and the Yangtze from the riverbank.
4. Yijiang Pavilion

   about 90 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

   Climb Nanping Mountain to the Borrowing-Wind Terrace, said to be where Zhuge Liang summoned the east wind. Why this route: the "borrowing the east wind" legend, with a hall dedicated to Zhuge Liang.
5. Baifeng Terrace (Wuhou Palace)

   about 660 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

   Descend from Nanping Hill to the foot of Jinluan Hill. Why go this way: Pang Tong's secluded study site, with a thousand-year-old ginkgo.
6. Fengchu Hermitage

   about 340 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
7. Battle of Red Cliffs Exhibition Hall

   about 790 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight

   See weapons unearthed from the Battle of Red Cliffs; the film studio recreates the Three Kingdoms naval camp. Why go this way: the fire attack defeated Cao Cao—a classic case of winning with fewer troops.
8. Three Kingdoms Film and TV City

   about 960 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
9. Scenic Area Main Gate (Entrance)

   about 490 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Entrance

Things to Note