A quick search on Baidu(often dubbed as the Google of China)will show you two towns named Muyu: one in Qingchuan County, Sichuan Province, and the other in Shennongjia Forestry District, Hubei Province. The latter is a familiar name for many, thanks to the popular tagline, "The world is vast, but I most want to visit Shennongjia." Muyu Town is the essential gateway and a must-stay destination for those visiting Shennongjia. This is because most of Shennongjia's breathtaking scenery is concentrated within Muyu’s 400-square-kilometer jurisdiction. Given the vast area and numerous attractions, it’s impossible to explore them all in a single day. As a result, tourists often use Muyu as a base to gradually discover the surrounding natural wonders.
From January 14 to 16, 2025, a team led by Professor Song Ke from the Department of Stomatology at Tongji Hospital affiliated to Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and another led by Yang Jingyuan from the Scientific Research Institute of Shennongjia National Park braved harsh weather conditions to conduct groundbreaking research on the stomatognathic system of golden snub-nosed monkeys. The research was carried out at the Xiaolongtan Wildlife Rescue Center within Shennongjia National Park, using rescued individuals of the species.
At 9:34 PM on January 2, an unexpected and heartwarming scene unfolded at the Guoyuan Hotel in Muyu Town, Shennongjia Forestry District. Two tourists from China Three Gorges University(CTGU), while taking a walk, encountered a special "visitor"—a male sika deer, a first-class nationally protected species. The sudden appearance of the deer disrupted the hotel’s tranquility. Initially startled by the large animal, the tourists concerned for its safety and feared it might get injured in the town, so they immediately called the police. Thus a heartfelt rescue operation began.