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Hunan Travel Guide April 8, 2009?Wednesday?04:46 If you don’t get help from Jiangshan, how can there be poetry in Hunan?

Over the years, due to work, at the same time Due to my personal hobbies, I have traveled to almost all the famous mountains and rivers in Hunan. The ancients said: "The benevolent are happy in the mountains, and the wise are happy in the water." In my opinion, no matter you are a benevolent, wise, ordinary or mediocre person, as long as you walk into the mountains and rivers of Hunan, you will go back and forth happily, for her. The natural beauty of the unadorned primitive ecology, the weather-beaten beauty of vicissitudes, and the rich cultural deposits attract, move, and shock. . .

Have you ever been to Dongting Lake? If you go there, you will be able to experience its majesty and majesty, and feel the vicissitudes and sorrows it carries. "Dongting wave surges to the sky with snow" Eight Hundred Miles Dongting is the mother lake of Hunan, the second largest freshwater lake in China, and its area is six times that of Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. For thousands of years, literati, poets and ordinary people have worked here, leaving behind famous sayings and a splendid and long-lasting farming culture that have been passed down through the ages. According to legend, Xi Shi lived in seclusion on Chishan Island during the Spring and Autumn Period. World cultural celebrities. The great patriotic poet Qu Yuan was worried about the times and cynical about the world. He wandered by the river and read famous works such as "Li Sao" and "Heavenly Questions"; Fan Zhongyan "worried about the world first and rejoiced after the world's happiness". "The famous line is also a work inspired by the lake. ?

Have you been to Zhangjiajie? If you go there, you will be amazed by the uncanny craftsmanship of nature and be immersed in the wildness and magic of the fairyland on earth. As China's first national forest park, Zhangjiajie has many titles. It is a world natural heritage, a world geological park and a national 5A-level scenic spot. With three thousand peaks and eight hundred beautiful waters, it is one of the most famous mountains in the world. Its stunning beauty cannot be described in any words. Therefore, some people say: If you don’t reach Zhangjiajie in your life, it will be in vain to read all the mountains. This is indeed no exaggeration. ?

Have you been to Yuelu Mountain? If you have been there, you will be impressed by the dazzling stars of Hunan's celebrities, and you can't help but sigh that "only Chu travels with talents, and this is where it flourishes". Mountains and rivers provide talents, and times create heroes. As the saying goes, Hunan has outstanding people and a wonderful land, which is best explained here. ?

Have you been to Phoenix? If you go there, you will be able to understand its simplicity, elegance and rich historical heritage. You can also enjoy what the famous New Zealand poet Aiyi Louis calls the most beautiful small city in southern China. ?

Perhaps you have not been to Hunan, or perhaps you have been to Hunan, but have not visited the beautiful scenery of Hunan. Even though you were born in Hunan, your footprints have only touched a corner of Hunan for the time being. So, please pack your luggage, get out of your way, and walk into the mountains and rivers of Hunan to appreciate and appreciate the beautiful scenery, rich history, and splendid culture. . . .

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1: Journey to the hometown of great men; Changsha – Mao Zedong’s former residence – Liu Shaoqi’s former residence (1 day)?

2: Historical and cultural journey; Changsha – Qu Zici – —Yueyang Tower (1 day)?

3: World Wonders Tour; Changsha—Zhangjiajie (4-6 days)?

4: Religious and Cultural Tour; Changsha—Nanyue Hengshan (1-2 days)?

5: Pastoral scenery tour; Changsha - Peach Blossom Spring (1-2 days)?

6: Character style tour; Changsha - Exploring the Taohong River Shy Girl Mountain - Anhua, the hometown of the world women's badminton champions (2 days)?

7: Border town style tour; Changsha - Phoenix Old City - Dehang (3 days) ?

8: Journey to the ancestors of China; Changsha - Mausoleum of Emperor Yan (2 days)?

9: Journey to seek roots and inquire about ancestors; Changsha - Mausoleum of Emperor Shun (2 days)

The place "Xiaoxiang" can be summed up as "an outstanding place with outstanding people". ——Over the past few years, there have been quite a few places to visit: Yueyang Tower by Dongting Lake, which has left eternal quatrains, Juzizhou Head, which is famous for Mao Zedong's "Independence Cold Autumn", Zhangjiajie with stunning scenery, and Phoenix City in Western Hunan, which is full of charm. The small town, the Yuelu Academy where Zhu Xi taught, and the Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue, which is still world-famous after 2,000 years... There are many kinds of local dramas in Hunan. Hunan Opera and Qi Opera have the greatest influence; Huagu Opera is the most popular. ?Hunan Opera has a history of two to three hundred years and is popular in Changsha and Xiangtan areas. Qi Opera originated from Qiyang and became popular in Hunan and western Hunan. It is said that it is the product of the fusion of Qiyang folk tunes and foreign opera art. Flower Drum Opera is the most influential local opera in Hunan. ?You can see a lot of beautiful scenery when traveling to Hunan, but perhaps the most important thing is to carefully feel the ubiquitous Hunan charm.

Not to be missed

1. The paradise still exists today: Taoyuan County is located in the northwest of Hunan Province. The paradise described by Tao Yuanming, the great poet of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, is here. The main features of Peach Blossom Spring: scenery, tea, and Peach Blossom Spring Garden Party (the people of Peach Blossom Spring choose March 28th to April 5th every year as the Peach Blossom Spring Garden Party, commonly known as the "Peach Blossom Festival" by locals). ?

2. Huaihua: ?Huaihua, also known as "Five Streams" in history, is a place with beautiful scenery and multi-ethnic communities.

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3. Hengshan: ?The most beautiful of the five mountains, a holy place for worship?

4. Phoenix in western Hunan: Rich folk customs and passionate landscapes interweave to create "the most beautiful town in China"?< /p>

5. Hunan cuisine: If you like spicy food, there are many specialties in the spiciness in Hunan cuisine, including hot and sour, spicy, spicy, oily, spicy, crispy, spicy, bitter and spicy, etc. Various spicy flavors have different seasoning effects in different dishes. Budget Travel to Hunan is relatively cheap. In terms of accommodation, hotel prices in Changsha are relatively moderate. The standard room price of ordinary hotels is between 100 and 200. Compared with other big cities, the price of high-star hotels is relatively low. The price of some small hotels and guest houses is below 100. Accommodation in other places is cheaper than in Changsha. For example, in Phoenix, as long as it is not the peak period, the price is generally around ￥20-30 yuan. The key is to bargain. In terms of food, local restaurants are very cheap. For example, in Fenghuang, fried vegetables are generally 5-6 yuan, the local famous blood rake duck is 25 yuan for a large portion, and spicy and sour fish is about 20 yuan. There are also many snacks, including jelly for 1 yuan a bowl, community rice for 2 yuan a box, plum blossom cake for 2 yuan for a large piece, pickled radish for 1 yuan for two pieces, stinky tofu for 1 yuan for two pieces, and glutinous rice balls for 2 yuan for a bowl. There is also glutinous rice wine, usually 5 yuan per catty, and the better ones are 10 yuan per catty. Zhangjiajie is a little more expensive. Meat dishes in the scenic area cost more than 30 yuan per portion, game dishes such as wild boar, bamboo chicken, fir fungus, wild fungus, etc. cost more than 80 yuan, and vegetables cost more than 15 yuan. But it’s very cheap in the city. There are food stalls all over the streets at night. For 50 yuan, four people can eat well. It’s also cheap to have meals at a farmhouse.

Generally speaking, the minimum cost of a day's travel can be controlled within 50 yuan.

Internet cafes?

There are many Internet cafes in Changsha. There are relatively concentrated areas around colleges and universities and residential areas. Internet access generally costs 1 to 2 yuan/hour. In particular, Internet cafes around colleges and universities also provide data printing, CD burning, and photo scanning services. There are also many Internet cafes in Phoenix.

Bank?

All major domestic banks have branches in Changsha, supporting deposits and withdrawals. ATM machines are located around pedestrian streets, shopping malls, and bookstores, and they accept UnionPay cards.

Tour of ancient towns in western Hunan? (3 days)

D1:?Mengdong River→Furong Town?

D2:?Phoenix→Shen Congwen’s former residence→Miaojiang Great Wall (Great Wall of the South)?

D3:? Huangsiqiao Ancient City → Shanjiang Miao Village → Laer Mountain → Qiliang Cave

Zhangjiajie and Baofeng Lake Nature Tour (3 days)?

D1:?Huangshi Village→Golden Whip Stream→Yuanjiajie?

D2:?Tianzi Mountain→Tianbo Mansion→West Sea?

D3:? Huanglong Cave→Baofeng Lake

Attachment: Guangzhou/Shenzhen---Chenzhou self-driving route

Hunan has a subtropical humid monsoon climate with changeable spring temperatures, hot summers, and sunny autumns. Winter cold is short. The average annual temperature is between 16°C and 18°C. In the spring, go to the Peach Blossom Spring, where the grass is delicious and the fallen flowers are colorful; in the summer, you can go rafting on the Maoyan River and Mengdong River to feel the coolness; in autumn, it is the most beautiful season in western Hunan; in the winter, go to Hengshan Mountain to enjoy the snow and savor the rare southern snow scene.

Traveling to Hunan is suitable for all seasons: in summer, you can go rafting on Maoyan River and Mengdong River; in autumn, Western Hunan is the most beautiful; in spring, the Peach Blossom Spring is so beautiful; in winter, you can go to Hengshan Mountain to see the snow scenery.

Traveling during local festivals to experience Hunan culture is also a good choice. The people by Dongting Lake in northern Hunan attach great importance to four festivals in a year, the first is the Spring Festival, the second is the Dragon Boat Festival, the third is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the fourth is the twelfth lunar month festival. The Dragon Boat Festival should be regarded as the most lively festival. On this day, people put calamus and mugwort leaves on their doors, eat rice dumplings, drink realgar wine, and race dragon boats. ?The Tujia people in Xiangxi celebrate the New Year three times every year. The 29th (or 28th) of the twelfth lunar month celebrates the "rushing year", the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month celebrates the "June year", and the first day of October celebrates the "October year". On the night of "catching up with the New Year", a bonfire is lit in the village, and Tujia men and women dance around the bonfire and sing New Year songs. The "June Year" originated from an important migration in the history of the Tujia people. The day when the migration was completed was the 25th day of the sixth lunar month. After settling in the country, the Tujia people decided to celebrate the New Year first and slaughtered cows to worship the gods on this day. This gradually formed Developed the habit of celebrating the "June Year". The "October Year" is celebrated by the Tujia people after their migration to welcome the first harvest season in their new homeland. On the first day of October, the Tujia people organize celebrations, kill pigs, drink wine, and pay New Year greetings to each other, thus forming the "October Year" . ?

The Bai people in Zhangjiajie City have the traditional custom of holding a Torch Festival on the 25th day of the sixth lunar month every year. This is an activity related to eliminating pests and protecting crops. On this day, the Bai people will hold a celebration ceremony to wish for a good harvest and fattening of livestock. The main activities include worshiping ancestors, worshiping torches, playing with torches, lighting torches, and jumping on torches.

Aviation?

Hunan Province’s aviation center is Changsha. Changsha Huanghua International Airport has multiple flights to major cities at home and abroad. The other two civil airports are Zhangjiajie. Airport and Changde Airport.

Railway?

The railway network in Hunan Province is relatively developed, with five main railway lines running through the province: Beijing-Guangzhou, Zhejiang-Jiangxi, Hunan-Guangxi, Hunan-Guizhou and Zhiliu. Cities or regions are basically accessible by railway.

Highway?

The province’s highway mileage reaches more than 60,000 kilometers. National highways 106, 107, 207, 209, 319, 320, 322 and other national highways pass through Hunan Province. There are shuttle buses between the city and scenic spots.

Water transportation?

The four rivers of Hunan, Zi, Yuan and Li in the province are navigable. Cities such as Changsha, Hengyang, Zhuzhou, Xiangtan, Shaoyang, Huaihua, Changde, and Yueyang are not only the hubs of railway and highway transportation in the province, but also important transfer stations for waterway transportation. Among them, Yueyang Chenglingji Port is also an important port on the Yangtze River waterway and the only port in Hunan Province that can reach the river and the sea.