Yueyang tourist attractions

Yueyang tourist attractions: Yueyang Tower, Junshan Island, Zhang Guying Village, Shiniuzhai National Geopark, Quzi Temple.

1. Yueyang Tower

Yueyang Tower Park covers an area of ??45 acres and consists of Yueyang Tower, Xianmei Pavilion, Huaifu Pavilion, Dianjiang Terrace, Xiao Qiao's Tombstone and other scenic spots. The garden is planted with pines and cypresses, and is shaded by green trees. The environment is elegant and the scenery is pleasant. In January 1988, it was announced as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council. In August of the same year, it was approved by the State Council as the second batch of national scenic spots.

2. Junshan Island

Junshan Island, also known as Love Island, was called Dongting Mountain, Xiangshan Mountain, and Youyuan Mountain in ancient times. It is located in Yueyang City. Junshan is a small island in Dongting Lake, located southwest of Yueyang City, with a water distance of 12 kilometers. The total area is 0.98 square kilometers. It faces the famous Yueyang Tower across the lake. It consists of seventy-two peaks, large and small, and is listed as the eleventh blessed place in the world by the "Book of Taoism".

3. Zhang Guying Village

The ancient building complex of Zhang Guying Village is located in Zhang Guying Town, Yueyang County, Hunan Province. The ancient village group was built by the founder Zhang Guying in the fourth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1371), and was built many times during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its biggest feature is complete drainage facilities, complete lighting, ventilation and fire prevention facilities.

4. Shiniuzhai National Geological Park

Shiniuzhai National Geopark is located in Shiniuzhai Town (formerly Daping Township), Pingjiang County, Hunan Province, on the border of Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi. Shiniuzhai, with an altitude of 523 meters and an area of ??more than 10 square kilometers, is an ancient military important site. It is a world of Danxia stone composed of strange rocks, strange peaks and caves. It is uncanny, diverse and beautiful.

5. Quzi Temple

Quzi Temple was built in memory of Qu Yuan, the great patriotic poet of our country. It stands on the bank of Miluo River at the foot of Yuji Mountain. It was first built in the Han Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty. It was rebuilt during the Qianlong period. The entire building faces south and is a typical Jiangnan ancient architectural style. The existing buildings include the main hall, Xinfang Pavilion, Quzi Temple stele, etc.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Yueyang City