Hunan is not just about Changsha, encounter the treasure city of Hengyang in southern Hunan

Don't just focus on Changsha when traveling in Hunan! Hengyang, this treasure city in southern Hunan, boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage, magnificent natural scenery, and a variety of delicious foods 🥰. With the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approaching, come and experience the unique charm of Hengyang!

🌄 Recommended Attractions:
📍 Mount Hengshan: One of the Five Great Mountains of China, located in the Nanyue District of Hengyang City. Known as "The Most Beautiful of the Five Mountains", "The Longevity Mountain of China", and "A Sacred Place of Religion", it lives up to its reputation. The towering Zhuhong Peak, the ancient and mysterious Cangjing Pavilion, the lively and beautiful Water Curtain Cave, and the serene and tranquil Fangguang Temple all showcase the unique charm of Mount Hengshan. You can take an eco-friendly car to easily reach the mountain or hike to enjoy the scenic beauty along the way.
📍 Nanyue Grand Temple: Built during the Sui Dynasty, it is a place to worship the Holy Emperor of Nanyue. The temple has eight Taoist temples to the east and eight Buddhist temples to the west, coexisting with Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. It is the largest traditional cultural museum and art hall in the south, truly deserving the title of "The Forbidden City of the South".
📍 Shigu Academy: Originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, it is located at the confluence of the Zheng, Xiang, and Lei rivers, one of the birthplaces of Huxiang culture. The two-meter-high stone drum stands tall, a granite long bridge spans across, with gentle riverbanks below, and Shigu Mountain surrounded by water on three sides and lush trees, creating a beautiful environment. It is an academy of ink and books that has spanned a thousand years.
📍 Cailun Bamboo Sea: Covering 160,000 acres of continuous bamboo forest, it is the largest contiguous bamboo sea in China. The spectacular bamboo forest scenery is mesmerizing, and you can also learn about the history and culture of Cailun's papermaking. Strolling along the bamboo forest paths, breathing in the fresh air, you feel as if you are in a green world.

🚄 Travel Tips:
🌟 From Guangzhou, you can take a high-speed train to Hengshan West Station to visit Mount Hengshan first, then take a bullet train to Hengyang East Station to visit Shigu Academy.
🌟 To visit Cailun Bamboo Sea, go to Leiyang first and then transfer to the appropriate transportation.

🍲 Hengyang Cuisine:
🥢 Hengdong Crispy Tripe, with a crispy and tender texture, spicy and delicious, is a must-try.
🥢 Hengyang Rice Noodles, available in various flavors such as fish noodles, braised noodles, minced meat noodles, raw noodles, and pork noodles. The rice noodles are smooth, and the broth is rich, a must-try when visiting Hengyang.

💕 Come to Hengyang! Start an exciting journey and feel the unique charm of this city. 🎉

Post by IsabellaWatson_76 | Sep 2, 2024