Chibi Ancient Battlefield of the Three Kingdoms sits along the middle Yangtze River in Chibi Town, Chibi City, Xianning, Hubei. Rated a national 5A-level scenic site, this is the actual location of the Battle of Chibi in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, a turning-point battle that shaped the Three Kingdoms era.
In the winter of 208 AD, the allied troops of Sun Quan and Liu Bei defeated the vastly larger army of Cao Cao by using a fire attack. This famous battle created the historical pattern of three rival kingdoms: Wei, Shu and Wu.
The most famous landmark is the “Chibi” characters carved directly on the reddish riverside cliff. Other must-see spots: the 8.58m granite statue of General Zhou Yu, Yijiang Pavilion (said to be Zhou Yu’s command post), Wuhou Palace dedicated to Zhuge Liang, Fengchu Hut and the Battle of Chibi Exhibition Hall. The scenic area also stages live historical reenactment shows. It is a top destination for overseas visitors fascinated by Three Kingdoms history and stories.