Recommended Tourist Attractions Around Changsha

Speaking of Changsha, Hunan, it is a very popular city. Every year, many tourists come to Changsha for sightseeing. However, many residents in Changsha want to travel around. So, what are some recommended attractions around Changsha? Let me introduce them to you below!

1、Phoenix Ancient Town

Recommended Tourist Attractions Around Changsha

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A beautiful and peaceful town with simple folk customs and rich ancient town culture. It is also very suitable for self-driving tours.

Near Wanshou Palace in Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture

Phoenix Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Xiangxi, Hunan Province. Built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, it is famous for Shen Congwen’s novel “Border Town”.

Phoenix Ancient Town is composed of Miao, Han, Tujia and other ethnic groups, a typical area where different ethnic groups live together. This place, known as Phoenix, is not only a place of auspiciousness but also a place of beautiful scenery.

2、Lushan National Key Scenic Area

Recommended Tourist Attractions Around Changsha

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It has the famous Yuelu Academy, ancient trees and famous trees are everywhere. The transportation is convenient and very suitable for self-driving tours.

On the west bank of the Xiangjiang River, Lushan Mountain is a landmark of Changsha. There are many historical sites, including Yuelu Academy, Aiwan Pavilion, etc.

Most of the cultural sites are near the south gate, including Yuelu Academy at the foot of the mountain, Aiwan Pavilion in Qingfeng Gorge, Gulu Mountain Temple, which has a history of 1700 years, and Yunlu Dao Palace located on the top of the mountain.

3、Daweishan National Forest Park

Recommended Tourist Attractions Around Changsha

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Drive along the winding mountain road of Daweishan Mountain to enjoy the sunrise and sunset, starry sky and sea of flowers.

Daweishan Mountain is located on the border of Hunan and Jiangxi, in the hinterland of the Lianyun Mountain Range. The east side belongs to Tonggu County under the jurisdiction of Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, and the northwest side belongs to the northeast of Liuyang City, Hunan Province. It is both the source of the Liuyang River and the highest peak in eastern Hunan.

4、Nanyue Hengshan

Recommended Tourist Attractions Around Changsha

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One of the “Five Great Mountains” of China. Self-driving to the foot of the mountain and climbing Hengshan to cross the “Three Heavens” brings an unprecedented visual impact.

Hengshan Mountain is famous for its magnificent natural scenery and the humanistic landscapes of both Buddhism and Taoism. The big temple on the top of the mountain has been burning incense for many years. The scenic area is full of deep green valleys and waterfalls, exuding a sense of tranquility.

The scattered and scattered temples and temples add a lot of pious atmosphere to Hengshan Mountain. It is said that making a wish at the top of the mountain on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month is very effective!

5、Furong Town

Recommended Tourist Attractions Around Changsha

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There are unique local customs of the Tujia people. It connects Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan in the north and Dongting Lake in the south, and self-driving transportation is convenient.

Furong Town is a “thousand-year-old town hanging on a waterfall”. It has a history of more than 2,000 years.

The ancient town is built on a high and large rock, surrounded by green mountains and waters. A waterfall with a drop of tens of meters hangs at the foot of the ancient town. The Tujia stilt houses in the town are built close to the waterfall. The waterfall flows into the Youshui River, which is spectacular.

In the daytime, you can wander through the bluestone alleys, as if traveling through time back to a thousand years ago. At night, the cascading waterfall and the sparkling water surface reflect the swaying and hazy lights, glowing with brilliance. The night scene of Furong Ancient Town will make you intoxicated.

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