Route guide for Yueyang attractions around Changsha

Yueyang is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hunan Province. It has extremely convenient transportation. It has various transportation routes such as the Yangtze River, Beijing-Guangzhou Railway and Haoji Railway. It is also very convenient to travel by car. When visiting Yueyang, it is recommended to visit Yueyang Tower, Dongting Lake and Hunan Yueyang Dongting Lake Tourist Resort. If you have enough time, you can also visit scenic spots such as Junshan Island and Zhang Guying Village. The scenic environment is beautiful and the tourism equipment is relatively complete. Introduction to Yueyang

Yueyang, known as "Baling" in ancient times, also known as "Yuezhou", is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hunan Province, a provincial sub-central city, the second largest economy, and one of the first batch of open cities along the river by the State Council. An important regional central city in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, a large city in Hunan Province, and the Hunan Free Trade Zone

. The construction of the city began in 505 BC. It was named because the original county seat was located to the south of Tianyue Mufu Mountain. It is a famous cultural city with a long history of more than 2,500 years. It is located in the northeastern part of Hunan Province

, with the Yangtze River in the north, the Three Hunan and Four Rivers in the south, embracing Dongting, and the intersection of rivers and lakes. Yueyang has beautiful scenery and a profound cultural atmosphere accumulated in the long history. It integrates famous mountains, famous waters, famous buildings, celebrities and famous literature. It has many tourist attractions and is a well-known tourist city at home and abroad. Must-see attractions

Yueyang Tower: Yueyang Tower is one of the "Three Famous Towers in the South of the Yangtze River". It stands majestically by the Dongting Lake. It has a unique and simple structure and exquisite craftsmanship, demonstrating the exquisite skills of ancient craftsmen. Throughout the ages, Yueyang Tower has been praised by many talented poets. It is the palace of Confucian culture and has accumulated profound historical culture. Yueyang Tower is located at the head of Ximen City in Yueyang City, close to the Dongting Lake. It is known as the three famous towers in Jiangnan together with Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang, Jiangxi and Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, Hubei.

·Be worried about the world first, and be happy after the world is happy." Fan Zhongyan's famous work "Yueyang Tower" in the Northern Song Dynasty made this famous building on the bank of Dongting Lake a household name.

The roof of Yueyang Tower is very unique. It adopts the roof structure of an ancient general's helmet. There is no iron nail or beam in the whole building. It is also unique in the history of ancient Chinese architecture.

·Climb to the top of the three-story building and lean on the railing to look out. In front of you is the vast 800-mile Dongting Lake, and your ears can’t help but hear those ancient sayings.

Opening hours: 7:30-18. : 00 (October 1st - April 30th); 7:00-18:30 (May 1st - September 30th)

Tickets: Yueyang Tower Junshan Island Scenic Spot Coupon Ticket: 160. Yuan/person; Yueyang Tower Scenic Area: 80 Yuan/person

Transportation guide: Take bus No. 15, 22 or 10 from Yueyang Railway Station to Yueyang Tower

Dongting Lake: 800. The blue waves of Dongting are rippling and majestic. If you stop and look far away, the water and sky are the same color, seemingly boundless. It is the birthplace of traditional Chinese culture and an important strategic location in history. It flows along with the long river to this day; it is the Yangtze River. The important flood storage tank in the river basin has protected people on both sides from floods many times; it is the birthplace of traditional Chinese agriculture, has always nourished the people on both sides, and enjoys the reputation of the country's "Land of Fish and Rice"

Opening hours: 06: 30~19:00

Tickets: Free

Transportation Guide: You can take bus No. 15 from the city’s railway station to Yueyang Tower Dongting Lake Scenic Area

Yueyang, Hunan. Dongting Lake Tourist Resort: "Smile before you go to Jiangnan, facing Junshan from Yueyang Tower." Junshan is a small island in Dongting Lake, located in the southwest of Yueyang City, with a total area of ??0.98 square kilometers. It is separated from the famous Yueyang Tower. Facing the lake, it is an oval-shaped island with high sides and a low center. There are 72 large and small peaks on the mountain.

Junshan is a small island located 15 kilometers southwest of Yueyang City. The 100-hectare island was originally named Dongfu Mountain, which means the immortal "Town of Dongfu". Legend has it that this "Dongting Mountain" floats on the water, with hundreds of golden halls under it, where jade girls live, and the sound of gold, stone, silk and bamboo can be heard all the time. "On the top of the mountain". This romantic myth and legend cannot be believed. Later, because Emperor Shun's two concubines E Huang and Nv Ying were buried here, Qu Yuan called them Xiang Jun and Xiang Lady in "Nine Songs", so later generations will The mountain was renamed Junshan. Recommended attractions

Junshan Island: Junshan Island is a small island in Dongting Lake, facing Yueyang Tower across the lake. It is surrounded by water and has 72 peaks. The forest is lush, there are countless famous trees on the island, and the scenery is as beautiful as a picture scroll.

There are many scenic spots on the island, and every one of them has a long history. It is like a witness to history, carrying the imprint of a long history. It is praised by the "Book of Tao" as the eleventh blessed place in the world.

Opening hours: 07:00~19:00

Tickets: 80 yuan

Transportation guide: Take the No. 15 tourist bus from the train station directly to Junshan Island Scenic Area ;Personal boating route: Take a cruise ship from Nanyuepo Tourist Pier to Junshan Island Scenic Area, the round-trip fare is 80 yuan/person.

Zhang Guying Village: Zhang Guying Village is the most complete preserved ancient residential building community in the south of the Yangtze River in China. It has existed for more than 500 years. It is named after Zhang Guying, the ancestor who moved here. The current residents are all the 26th and 27th generation descendants of Zhang Guying. The reading culture in the village has been passed down from generation to generation. Zhang Guying Village is surrounded by green mountains and green waters. The house layout is symmetrical and rigorous, forming countless "well" structures. The eaves are exquisitely carved, and the drainage, ventilation, fire prevention and lighting facilities in the village are complete, reflecting the superb architectural skills of the ancient working people.

Opening hours: open all day

Tickets: 45 yuan

Transportation guide: There is a direct bus at Wulipai Bus Station in Yueyang City (opposite to Wal-Mart) The shuttle bus to Zhang Guying Village takes about 2 hours. Recommended route

①Yueyang Tower---Dongting Lake---Pingjiang Shiniuzhai---Lianyunshan Rafting---Du Fu Ancestral Hall---Zhang Guying Village ②Yueyang Tower---Dongting Lake--- Junshan Island---Pingjiang Shiniuzhai---Lianyunshan Rafting---Wujianshan National Forest Park

Transportation guide: By plane, Yueyang is close to Changsha Huanghua International Airport, and the airport is connected to major cities Direct flights. Yueyang Sanhe Airport is under construction and is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.

Train: Many cities have direct or passing high-speed rail and trains to Yueyang, so you can choose freely. After arriving in Yueyang, there are many bus lines in Yueyang City, and buses can reach all nearby tourist attractions, which is very convenient. Yueyang, this city favored by poets and talents from both ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad, integrates humanities, history and natural wonders. It has a charm that cannot be ignored, attracting more and more tourists to leave their footprints. Interested friends You can plan it carefully and discover its beauty for yourself.