Hunan's Stunning County Towns in September, Low-Key and Budget-Friendly.
by LARRY FRANCIS
Sep 23, 2025
The mood of "Once heard of Dongting waters, now climbing Yueyang Tower" is finally experienced firsthand with the kids!✨
The kids were super excited to see Yueyang Tower from their textbook in person💖
📍【Must-Visit Attractions】
1️⃣ Yueyang Tower
One of the Three Great Towers of Jiangnan, truly well-deserved! Recommended to enter after 4 PM to catch both sunset and night views at once🌅
Kids love touching the bronze dragon pillars at the entrance (locals say it brings good luck🐲)
2️⃣ Junshan Island
The round-trip boat ride is super fun! The reed marshes are stunning in spring🌾
The Xiangfei bamboo on the island is perfect for parent-child Hanfu photos📸
3️⃣ Baling Square
The night view is gorgeous! The Houyi shooting snake statue is very impressive🗿
The lakeside night market has lots of snacks at affordable prices~
🍜【Food List】
✅ Yueyang BBQ
Dongdan Brother BBQ is legendary!🍢
Kids love the beef skewers and grilled crucian carp
✅ Dongting Lake Fresh Fish
“Return Fish” hotpot is incredibly fresh🐟
Ximao Restaurant is very authentic, don’t forget to add rice noodles
✅ Yueyang Tower Milk Tea
A must-have cup at the scenic spot entrance🧋
Holding it while taking photos with Yueyang Tower feels very ceremonial
📅 One-day itinerary:
Morning at Junshan Island → Lunch with lake fresh fish → Afternoon at Yueyang Tower → Evening at Baling Square
📌【Practical Tips】
Direct bus from high-speed rail station to the scenic area
Buying a combo ticket is more cost-effective
Check sunset time and arrive early
Weekends are crowded, recommend off-peak visits
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