The Chuwang Chariot and Horse Formation Scenic Area (Xiongjiazhong National Archaeological Site Park) is Hubei's first national archaeological park and a national 4A-level tourist attraction. Covering 731 acres, it centers on the royal tomb complex of the Chu Kingdom, featuring the main tomb, subsidiary tombs, sacrificial pits, and chariot-horse pits. Excavations uncovered 138 burial tombs, 40 chariot pits, and over 200 sacrificial pits, with more than 3,000 cultural relics unearthed. The on-site exhibition hall displays valuable bronze and jade artifacts, showcasing the rich heritage of Chu culture. Occasionally, the park hosts a special event where visitors can recite Chu Ci to gain free admission.
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荆州方特东方神画
Opened in September 2019, Jingzhou Fantawild Oriental Heritage is a high-tech cultural theme park focused on Chinese history and Jingchu regional culture. The park includes 41 indoor and outdoor themed attractions and around 200 facilities, using technologies such as laser multimedia, 3D effects, and miniature scenes to present themes related to figures and stories such as Qu Yuan, Nüwa Mending the Sky, and the Cowherd and Weaver Girl.
荆州博物馆
A local history museum with an area of 100,000 square meters. The Jingzhou Museum mainly displays ancient cultural relics from the Yangtze River and Han River areas. There is a rich collection of art works and artefacts, among which the most famous are the relics from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, the relics of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770BC-256BC) and those of the Qin and Han Dynasties.
关羽祠
Jingzhou Guan Yu Temple is a nationally recognized 3A tourist attraction, that was built in the early Ming dynasty to honor Guan Yu, the historic defender of Jingzhou. Destroyed in 1940, it was rebuilt in 2010. The temple features traditional Ming and Qing architectural styles, with key structures including the main gate, main hall, Xianghe Hall, and Chengxin Hall. The main hall houses statues of Guan Yu and his sons, while the second floor displays a bronze statue and a "Guan Gong Life Map" sand model. Xianghe Hall features statues of Guan Yu's entire family, and Chengxin Hall displays statues of Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang, and Zhao Yun. The temple combines historical, cultural, and architectural elements, serving as a major site for worship, cultural appreciation, and the celebration of Guan Yu’s loyalty, righteousness, benevolence, and courage.
关帝庙
The Jingzhou Guandi Temple, also known as the Guanyu Temple, is a national AAA tourist attraction built in 1396 during the Hongwu period of the Ming dynasty. It has been rebuilt several times, with the current structure reconstructed in 1987 based on Qing-era designs. Together with the Guandi Temples in Jiezhou, Dangyang, and Luoyang, it is one of the four major Guanyu memorial sites in China. The complex includes the main gate, main hall, and Sanyi Tower, housing statues and murals of Guan Yu and cultural relics such as the Green Dragon Crescent Blade. Temple fairs are held annually in the first lunar month and on the 13th day of the fifth lunar month, continuing local traditions honoring Guan Yu.
荆州古城
Also known as Jiangling City, it was built during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods as the capital of the Chu State. The current structure mainly dates from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Shaped like an irregular oval, the city covers about 4.5 km² and features a three-layer defense system of earthen walls, brick walls, and a surrounding moat. The existing walls, rebuilt in 1646, are made of brick and rammed earth joined with sticky rice lime mortar. With nine gates and two towers, it is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in southern China. Listed as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level in 1996 and rated a National 4A Tourist Attraction in 2003.
张居正街
Zhang Juzheng Street is a district focused on food and cultural displays, featuring a range of local snacks and traditional pastries, along with shops from long-established brands. The area includes digital exhibitions, heritage displays, and festival performances such as Sichuan opera face-changing, fish lantern dances, and light shows. It also offers cultural products such as Chu-style lacquerware and embroidery, as well as related craft activities.