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Qiandao Gallery scenic area, Shiyan, Hubei

Updated: 2026-09-11 | China Bound

Located in Shiyan, Hubei province, the Qiandao (Thousand-Island) Gallery scenic area rests in the southern portion of Danjiangkou National Forest Park, at the very source of Danjiangkou Reservoir.

When the Danjiangkou Dam was raised, the rising water turned the rolling hills into a breathtaking maze of scattered islands. Today, lush forests, winding shorelines, and island-dotted waters come together to create a serene landscape overflowing with natural charm.