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Prefecture-level city in Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Shiyan (十堰 Shíyàn ) is a city in Northwest Hubei Province, central China.
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十堰博物馆
十堰市人民公园
青龙山恐龙蛋化石群国家级自然保护区, 青龙山恐龙蛋化石群国家地质公园, Qinglong Mountain Dinosaur Egg Fossil Group National Geopark
Thousands of fossilized dinosaur eggs dating from the late Cretaceous Period have been unearthed here since the 1990s. The eggs are displayed at an on-site museum.
武当山 Wudangshan, 武当山风景区 Wudangshan Scenic Area
A beautiful mountain range with a fascinating history. Several old buildings have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "The Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains".
逍遥谷 Xiaoyao Gu
A beautiful hiking area with monkeys, waterfalls, and fresh water pools large enough to take a dip.
金殿 Jin Dian, 金顶 Jin Ding
Built at the same time as the Forbidden City as a thanks to the god Zhen Wu for helping the emperor take over the country.
紫霄宮 Zixiao Gong
A Taoist temple complex dating from the 12th century.
南岩宫 Nanyan Gong
A stunning temple built into a cliff face.
Cheap way: From the Wudang Shan train station to the mountain you can take the Green Express bus that is usually right outside. If it is not there the local bus will pick you up at the main street.
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