Places of interest and scenic spots in Changsha

The scenic spots and historical sites in Changsha include: Yuelu Mountain Orange Island Tourist Area, Tianxin Pavilion, Yuelu Academy, kaifu temple, Baisha Ancient Well and Xiangjiang River.

1. Yuelu Mountain Orange Island Tourist Area

Yuelu Mountain Orange Island Tourist Area is one of the famous tourist attractions in Changsha, and it is also a national 5A-level tourist attraction. It includes two scenic spots, Yuelu Mountain and Orange Island. The latter is adjacent to Yuelu Mountain, and Yuelu Mountain is one of the most famous scenic spots in Changsha, Hunan Province. Yuelu Mountain is known as a complex of "mountain, water, continent and city", with beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. Juzizhou is an alluvial sandbar in the lower reaches of Xiangjiang River, and has the reputation of "the first continent in China".

2. Tianxin Pavilion

Tianxin Pavilion in Changsha is a tower of Changsha, and it is also a symbol of the ancient city of Changsha. The surrounding city wall is the only remaining ancient city wall site in Changsha. Tianxin Pavilion was built in the 11th year of Qing Qianlong (1746) and was presided over by Yang Xi, then Fujun. The Tianxin Pavilion seen by tourists today was rebuilt in 1983. Tianxin Pavilion has a unique architectural style, supported by 46 red lacquer columns, and 62 stone lions are carved on the stone railings in front and behind the pavilion. On the observation deck, visitors can also enjoy an archway (Chonglie Gate).

3. Yuelu Academy

Yuelu Academy is one of the four famous academies in China history. It was founded in Tianbao period of the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than one thousand years. Yuelu Academy, located at the foot of Yuelu Mountain, is one of the oldest universities in China history. In Yuelu Academy, you can watch the ancient traditional architecture and layout, and experience the rigorous attitude of the ancients. Yuelu Academy has a long history, which preserves the paintings, calligraphy and cultural relics of many literati in past dynasties, and shows the essence of China ancient culture.

4. kaifu temple

kaifu temple is located in Xinhe, the north of Changsha City, Hunan Province, near Xiangjiang River. The main building faces north and south, and it is a Buddhist Zen Linjizong Yangqi Sect temple. Kaifu temple was founded in the Five Dynasties, and was built in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Covering an area of 48, square meters, with a building area of 16, square meters, there are three Buddhist halls, including the Ursa Mahayana Hall and the Pilu Hall. There are also a sitting room, a zhaitang, a warehouse, an abbot's bedroom and a west wing. Kaifu temple is one of the key Buddhist monasteries in China, and is listed as a provincial key cultural relic protection unit in Hunan.

5. Baisha ancient well

is an ancient building with a long history in Changsha. The water quality is pure, and it gurgles from the bottom of the well, and it tastes sweet and delicious. People often come here to fill water, especially in summer, which is very cool. There are other scenic spots around Baisha ancient well, such as Helong Sports and Culture Center and Tianxin Pavilion, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Changsha.

6. Xiangjiang River

Xiangjiang River is the mother river of Changsha, with red cliffs like clouds, white sands like snow and weeping willows like silk on both sides, which constitutes a beautiful Xiangjiang scenic belt. Walking on the Xiangjiang River, enjoying the cool and exercising are all very good choices, and it is even more lively on holidays, and there are fireworks displays. Xiangjiang scenic belt is composed of several leisure fitness squares and green belts, which is a good place to relax.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Tianxin Pavilion

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-kaifu temple.