Picturesque autumn scenery of Guzhao Highway in Hubei (1/5)

Guzhao Highway winding above the Xiangxi River in Xingshan County, central China’s Hubei Province. (Photo: China News Service/Yuan Xuanguo)

Guzhao Highway, ranging from Gufu township to Zhaojun Bridges in Yichang City, stretches 10.9 kilometers at full length, among which 4.4 kilometers were constructed above the river in the valley fearing deforestation, and giving the reputation “the Highway on Water.”

The highway got its name for its location at the hometown of Wang Zhaojun (51 B.C.-15 B.C.), a woman popularly known as one of the “Four Beauties” in ancient China.

During the Autumn season, the highway is shrouded with picturesque scenery of green mountains and lush waters from the roadside.

Guzhao Highway is dubbed "the most beautiful water highway in China." (Photo: China News Service/Yuan Xuanguo)

Guzhao Highway was constructed above rivers in valleys for forestation protection. (Photo: China News Service/Yuan Xuanguo)

Autumn scenery alongside the Guzhou Highway attracts visitors to take pictures. (Photo: China News Service/Yuan Xuanguo)

Autumn scenery of Guzhao Highway in Xingshan County, central China’s Hubei Province. (Photo: China News Service/Yuan Xuanguo)