Yueyang Lantern Festival Free Attractions Inventory of Yueyang City’s Free Attractions

Dongting Lake

Introduction to attractions

The Dongting Lake below Yueyang Tower is a relic of Yunmengze in ancient times. Its lake surface is very wide, and there are "eight lakes" since ancient times. "Hundred Miles of Dongting" is said to be the second largest freshwater lake in the country. Dongting Lake consists of four larger lakes: Dongting Lake in the east, west and south, and Datong Lake. It presents a landscape of water flow swamps and river network plains. , surrounded by mountains on three sides on the west and an open horseshoe-shaped basin in the north, the lakeside has beautiful scenery and many scenic spots, such as Yueyang Tower, Junshan, Du Fu's Tomb, Yangmozhai, Tiejingzhuang, Quzi Temple and other places of interest.

Opening hours: Open all day long

Attraction address: Yueyang County, Yueyang City

Official phone number: 0730-8639473

Ba Ling Square

Introduction to attractions

Baling Square is located on the bank of the beautiful Dongting Lake. Nearby are Yueyang Food Street Bianhe Street and Yueyang Tower Park. It is a lively place in Yueyang. The obvious symbol of this square with an area of ??more than 40,000 square meters is the 16-meter-tall "Hou Yi Shoots the Ba Snake" sculpture. It is taken from the story of the Ba Snake eating the elephant in the Book of Mountains and Seas. According to legend, Hou Yi once killed the Ba Snake in Dongting Lake. Yueyang is built up of hills formed by bones. Myths and legends explain the origin of the name "Baling" of the city of Yueyang, and also embody the meaning of "Yi shoots the Ba snake, and all the people are safe." The entire square is magnificent. The central square is surrounded by sparse forests and grasslands. The square is basically symmetrical, highlighting the east-west axis of urban historical development. Standing on the steps of the lakeside landscape area, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dongting Lake. The platform leads directly to the water, and the atmosphere is spectacular. There are rock fences along the lake, and many thought-provoking poems left by literati are engraved on them. There are also towers such as Zhanyue Gate and the Museum beside the square, offering a sweeping view of the square and Dongting Lake.

Opening hours: Open all day long

Attraction address: No. 31, Baling West Road, Yueyanglou District, Yueyang City

Travel tips

Not far from Baling Square is Yueyang Food Street-Bianhe Street. You can visit the two places together.

Bianhe Street

Introduction to attractions

Bianhe Street starts from the Yueyang Tower Scenic Area in the south and borders Dongting Lake in the west. The total length of the street is more than 300 meters. It is famous for its Yueyang Tower culture. , Dongting culture and Baling culture as a characteristic antique commercial street. The architectural design of Bianhe Street is simple and elegant. The scattered Qingshi Terrace Road and melodious Guqin music add a charm to this antique street.

Walking along the bluestone road, there are inns, restaurants, tea houses, theaters and pavilions on both sides, all with blue bricks, green tiles and white walls, carved windows and painted buildings with cornices. There are views and buildings in the streets, which are simple and elegant. There are also many food, snacks and handicraft shops along the street, which has become a food street in Yueyang.

Opening hours: 6:00-24:00

Attraction address: Yueyang Tower District, Yueyang City, near Dongting North Road

Nanhu

Introduction to attractions

Nanhu Lake was called Yong Lake in ancient times. It connects to the vast Dongting Lake in the west. Baihe Mountain in the north confronts Guishan Mountain in the south. The Nanjin Port Embankment connects the two mountains like a long thin belt. At the dividing line between the two lakes, the lake water spreads and intersects, and overlaps between the peaks and mountains. The waves reflect the peak scenery, which is full of interest. It is now listed as a provincial natural scenic reserve and an international dragon boat racing venue.

Since ancient times, Nanhu Lake has been a place for literati to go boating, taste fish, drink tea, and recite poems. Li Bai once wrote a poem praising it, "The autumn water of Nanhu Lake is smokeless at night, and one can ride the current straight to the sky." Now Nanhu Lake is still a new national development. The water sports base is equipped with sailing boats, motor boats, water bicycles and other sports facilities. A new tour path, gardens and pavilions around the lake were built in the lake, where the annual International Dragon Boat Festival in Yueyang is held.

Opening hours: Open all day long

Attraction address: Yueyang Lou District, Yueyang City