Shimen

Shimen Introduction

Introduction:
Shimen, where Hupingshan National –level Nature Reserve Zone is located, is situated in Changde, the northwest of Hunan Province. The county covers an area of 3973 square kilometers. With many historic sites, Shimen shows its antiquated civilized history.
Jiashan Temple is about 15 km southeast of Shimen County in Changde and was firstly built in the 11th year of the Xiantong reign of the Tang Dynasty (870 AD). There is a Longwang Cave (Dragon King Cave) not far away from Shimen County, which is regarded as o­ne of the biggest and oldest caves in China.
The best time visiting the Shimen is April to June and September to November.

Shimen Features

Highlight:
Shimen is the demonstration county of national-level ecological zone construction, the national culturally advanced county and the national advanced unit of comprehensive management of social security. Shimen is the key tourism county supported by the province and the scenic city of Hunan Province.

Shimen Tickets

Shimen Fee and Opening Hours:
Admission Fee: RMB 120 yuan / person (Hunan Wujidieshui drift), RMB 80 yuan / person (Shi nianzi Channel and Elephant Nose Channel), RMB 40 yuan / person (Jiashan Temple), RMB 50 yuan / person (Mengquan Lake), RMB 40 yuan / person (Longwan Cave), RMB 80 yuan / person (zoology tour)
Opening Hours: Different scenic spots have different opening hours. But normally they open at 7:70 am and close at 18:00 pm.

Shimen Transporation

Traffic:
1. Take railway No. N726 from Changsha City or railway Nos. K268, 8406, 1473, K92, N702 and get off in Hunan Shimen County Station.
2. You can also reach Shimen by bus or taxi.