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Jingzhou
Prefecture-level city in Hubei, People's Republic of China

Jingzhou

Jingzhou is a prefecture-level city in southern Hubei province, China, located on the banks of the Yangtze River.

Its total residential population was 5,231,180 according to the 2020 census, 1,068,291 of whom resided in the built-up area comprising two urban districts.

Get in

Getting to Jingzhou

  1. 01
    Jingzhou Shashi Airport
  2. 02
    Jingzhou Railway Station
  3. 03
    Jingzhou Passenger Transport Hub
  4. 04
    Shashi Long-Distance Bus Station

    190, Beijing West Road, Shashi District,.

Eat

Where to eat

Jingzhou's cuisine reflects the rich culinary traditions of the Jingchu region, influenced by the waterways of the Jianghan Plain. The local flavors emphasize freshness and taste, offering visitors a meaningful way to experience regional culture. Gongan beef (公安牛肉): Premium beef slow-cooked with a blend of spices until tender, with rich sauce and savory flavor.

How locals move

Getting around Jingzhou the local way

  • Go nextDanyang is two hours away by bus, and might be worth a day trip if you are a Three Kingdoms fan or a Guan Yu fan.

From Wikivoyage: Jingzhou, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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