Changsha scenic
spot
Changsha located in the middle of Hunan, and in the lower reaches of Xiang
River. The major scenic touring areas are Mountain Yuelu、Orange Island、Tianxin
Pavilion; the major historical resorts are Mawangdui Han Tomb Site, Yuelu
Academy,Kaifu Temple、Jiayi Residence、No. 1 Normal School in Hunan..
Xiangtan---Shaoshan
scenic spot
Xiangtan, which
is called Tanzhou in ancient times is located in the east of center in Hunan,
the west bank of the lower reaches of Xiangjiang River. It is the city with
over 1400 years history. The touring in Xiangtan is unique. The major scenic
touring areas are Shaoshan, Yuhu Park, Qibaishi Residence, Yunmen Temple,Zhaoshan,and
Pengdehuai Residence.
Wulingyuan scenic spot
Wulingyuan is located in the west part of Hunan province. It is 400 km far
from the capital, Changsha. It is the national famous touring area which in
consisted with Zhangjiajie、Suoxiyu,
Tianzishan, and it is listed in the list of the world natural heritage.. There
are 53.5 km? belongs to the national first class preserved area in 369km?
, and 55.5km? belongs to the second class preserved area, and other 203 km?
belongs to the third preserved area. There are 14 touring routes with 70 km,
and more than 560 scenery
Yueyang scenic spot
Yueyang is located in the northeast of Hunan province, the lower reaches
of Xiangjiang River. It
is at the join point of Dongting Lake and Changjiang River. The scenery here
is very beautiful and there are a lot of resorts. The major touring areas
are: Yueyang Tower, Dongting Lake, Lian Lake, Junshan, Quzi Temple and Zhangguying
Village.
Hengyang Nanyue scenic spot
Nanyue scenic spot is located in the middle of Hunan province. The major
touring areas are Hengshan、Goulou Peak、Tomb of Wangchuanshan、Wangchuanshan
Residence、Caihou Ancestral Temple、Huiyan Peak
Changde Taohuayuan
Taohuayuan is 200 km west to Changsha. The major touring areas are De Mountain,
Tiejing Pillar、Jiashan
Temple、Huping Mountain、Taohuayuan.
Chenzhou scenic spot
Chenzhou is located in the joining point of Hunan province and Guangdong
province.Chenjiang is a river which is round the city in the northeast. In
Song Dynasty, there was a poet named Qinguan was relegated to the south of
Hunan, and he lived there isolated. He made a poem .Although it is blue, it
draws the beautiful view in Hunan. After that, Chenzhou becomes famous.
Chenzhou has a long history and holds splendid culture. There are many historical
resorts and moving stories in Chenzhou. There are nearly 100 resorts in Chenzhou.
The major touring areas are Suxianling,Wanhua Rock,Dongjiang Lake,Wugaishan
Moutain.
Mengdong River scenic spot
Mengdong River is located in the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Region,
and it covers two counties of Yongshun and Guzhang. The total length is over
100 km. In the lower reaches, it joins
You River, and goes into Yuan River. It named Mengdong River after the hole
in its sources in Mengbi Vally in Longshan County.
Mengdong River is one of the sources of the culture of Tujia. One can know
more about the history, culture and customs of Tujia though visiting the old
city of Yongshun, the Old Town of Wang Vally, Laoci City,Tujia history museum,
Tujia Custom Museum, Copper Post in Xizhou and the ancient tripod, pot, incense
burner, axe and alms bowl and other living equipment. At the same time, one
can take part in the various cultural activities in Tujia. The festivals of
Tujia are very interesting and the Dongdongkui,Maogusiare boorish and let
one thinks something.
Nowadays, the so-called Mengdong River scenic spot in tourism is not only
the certain part of Mengdong River, but the middle and lower reaches of Mengdong
River, a part of Youshui River and a large area of the middle and lower reaches
of Lingxi. The major touring areas are: Mengdong River, the Old Town of Wang
Vally, Buermen, Laoci City .Drifting in Mengdong River is very exciting.
Wuxi scenic spot in Yongzhou
Yongzhou is
located in the south of Hunan province, the higher reaches of Xiangjiang River.
We usually call it Xiaoxiang just because Xiangjian River and Xiao River join
at Ping Island which is to the 4km north in the city.
Fenghuang scenic spot in
Jishou
The capital part of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous region, Jishou which
is unique and mysterious is located in the northwest of Hunan, the hinterland
of Wuling Mountain.
Jishou is located in the east of Wuling Mountain; to its east is Lu Stream,
to its south is Fenghuang, to its west is Huayuan, and to its north is Baojing,Guzhang.
There are many rivers crossing here and the scenery is very beautiful. In
the circumference of hundred li, there are many queer peaks, a lot of rivers,
and countless limestone caves, gorges, and waterfalls. It is just like a natural
galley with hundreds of thousands splendid pictures.
Jishou is a region which minority nationalities live in compact communities,
and the main minority nationalities are Tujia and Miao. In the queer peaks
and beautiful rivers, there are Diaojiaolou . You can feel the elegant and
tradition on the scenery of poplar and willow, wind path made by stone and
cobblestone, the turning waterwheel,elegant baishou dance, clang Miao dump
and attractive Miao dance.
The scenic spots in Jishou are mainly in the city of Jishou, Ganzhou and
Dehang. The characteristic
of Jishou is that it reflects the history and culture of Tujia and Miao. The
main scenic spots are nationality museum, nationality youth museum, nationality
cultural museum, Tongmutan ancient barracks, Dong River park and Yuan Stream
Academy.
Jishou not only has the wonderful natural scenery, but also has a strong
folk nationality tradition of Tujia and Miao. Miao which inhabited here has
a long history, and they hold many celebrations, sacrificial ceremony, entertainment
activities. The history is long, the content is rich and they are very interesting.
Jiuyi Mountain scenic spot
Jiuyi Mountain scenic spot is located in Ningyuan County, Yongzhou. The
major touring areas are: Jiuyi Mountain, Shun Temple, Ningyuanwen Temple.
Emperor
Yan -Taoyuan Cave scenic spot in Zhuzhou
The major touring areas in Zhuzhou are Dajing scenic spot、Tomb of Emperor
Yan and Taoyuan Cave.
Shaoyang Mountain scenic
spot
Shaoyang is located in the southwest to the center of Hunan. It is surrounded
by mountains from three sides, and there are lots of mountains inside of it.
Zi River is in the northwest, and Shao River is in the southeast which is
through Shaoyang City and goes into Zi River.
Yuan River, Tao River in
Yiyang
Yiyang is located in the north to the middle of Hunan, and the lake side
of Dongting. Zishui River goes into Dongtong through here. It is named Yiyang
because it lies to the north of Yishui
which is the old name for Zishui River.
The historical tourism resources in Yiyang is very rich. There are 42 places
are listed into provincial and county protection of cultural relics places.
Since 1949, there are 23 relicses and over 500 tombs are explored and unearth
over 3000 pieces of pottery, jade article, wooden furniture, ironware, bronze
sword, painting on silk, lacquerware and glass containers.
Mei River in Loudi
Loudi is located
in the middle of Hunan province, and the middle reaches of LianSui.