With an area of more than 2000 mu,Changsha Botanical Gardenis a huge natural oxygen bank, providing a square meter area of green land for every Changsha citizen. Founded in 1985, it has later developed into Tianjiling National Forest Park of Changsha and Hunan Provincial Wildlife Rescue Center after being approved by States Forestry Bureau. Broad-leaved forest makes up of its main tree species and forest coverage rate tops 90%.Therefore, the air is clean and fresh there, which is a treasure in an industrialized society. Adjacent to the Changsha Southern Bus Station, it’s very convenient to get there. After twenty years’ development, it has become a comprehensive botanical garden featuring by flora and fauna, with scientific research, production, ecological tourism, sports and leisure rolled into one.By Brenda

Changsha & Zhuzhou & Xiangtan 2012-08-23 11:59 View：3025

Yuhuang Cave is located in Makong Mountain, West of Zhangjiajie downtown. It is 8 kilometers away from the downtown. Yuhuang Cave is main culture relic protection site in Hunan province and is another scenic spot in Zhangjiajie city. Generally, Yuhuang Cave is famous for the Jade Emperor chiseled in this cave. This cave is 10 meters high.Yuhuang Cave is just one of nine caves there. Others are Fengquan Cave, Yujin Cave, Haobi Cave, Mochi Cave, Hulong Cave, Xiongshi Cave, Kongsheng Cave and Yinguo Cave. These nine caves almost enjoy equal reputation. As for the reason why set Yuhuang as their name overall, one is for the Jade Emperor who has the highest status among all Buddhaholy, the other is for Yuhuang Cave is the highest when judging from their location.Yuhuang Cave is preserved the most intactly in all ellora caves in Hunan province. Tens of various human beings and animals are chiseled in the grotto, including supernal, world and nether world. This cave was shaped in about AD1807.Translated by Becky

Yongding District 2012-08-22 22:54 View：3874

Situated in Shangjiang town, Fenghuang, county,Hunan,eighteen kilometers away from Fenghuang ancient city,valley of Miao people in Fenghuang covers an area of four square meters and is an iconic attraction of pure Miao culture in Fenghuang. Thanks to its natural scenery with uncanny workmanship and well-protected ancient stockade village, it is universally accepted the “living fossil of Miao people” by experts and scholars both from home and abroad.Hundreds of flowers in bloom, hundreds of birds contending in singing, a limpid stream winding its path smoothly and two deep and serene valleys riding its way into the unknown, all of these sceneries speak a sense of quietness and beauty. In the two caves, roads extend in all directions and three springs cascade as if from the sky. Standing in the cave, you may feel that the cave is hidden in the valley and the valley is also hidden in the cave. More especially is the invisible Miao people’s head, which can not be seen by naked eyes, but camera can catch it. Thus it is called “An odd in the world”. Bestowed with beautiful natural scenery and strong folk customs, the valley of Miao people unfold itself before us like a nature picture. It remains many relics of Wu nuo culture and creats unique belief in gods and memorial ceremony.Except appreciating its mysterious culture, tourists can taste authentic and delicious Miao dishes. Here you can both feast your eyes as well as your stomach amid a pure and miraculous Miao culture and scenery.By Crystal

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-08-22 13:47 View：2957

Located at the Chaoyang Village in Cili County, Xingde Mountain is a pearl that decorates the way between provincial road line 1801 and Changde- Cili highway and possesses an elevation of 842.5 meters. It is facing with the Taoist holy place, Wulei Mountain with human landscape and natural landscape rolled into one.Xingde Mountain is surrounded by many famous scenic spots including Seven-star Cave under the top of the mountain cliffs ,which creates a marvelous spectacle with Heaven wain shining in the sky and it reflects and mirrors in turn on the earth when entering the period between autumn and winter, the independent and solitary pines with one-thousand years towering on the summit, the ridge on the north of the summit like a lion swooping down on the stranded stone boat ahead of him and the penguin-and-man-like rock on the western part of the summit whose root disjoints from its base like flying to fall.Legend has it that the relics of Sky-hole patched by Nvwa left here.By Brenda#gallery-2 {margin: auto;}#gallery-2 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 33%;}#gallery-2 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}

Cili County 2012-08-18 02:01 View：4025

As the roof of Hunan province with an average elevation of more than 2,000 meters,it has been one of the Global 200 Key Ecotope and is crowned as the natural maze at the” Strange Circle on the Earth“( north latitude 30 degrees) and the ” Noah’s Ark” on the Eastern Hemisphere. Now, it has opened two tourism ecological lines including Shizhanzi groove and Xiangbizi groove. As the saying goes: speaking of the most beautiful scenery in China, the most gorgeous mountains are in Zhangjiajie, the most memorable water in Jiuzhai Village and the most splendid canyons in Huping Mountain.The national natural reserve of the Huping mountain in Hunan is situated in Shimen county and lies the longitude between 110 degrees 29 minutes and 110 degrees 59 minutes east and latitude between 29 degrees 50 minutes and 30 degrees 9 minutes north. It borders on the east to Taiping town in Shimen county, on the south to Suojie village, on the west to Luoping village and Dongshanfeng Directorial Area, and on the north to Wufeng county and Hefeng county in Hubei province and covers an area of 15 square kilometers.It became a provincial natural reserve in 1982 under the ratification of People’s Government of Hunan Province and was promoted as a national natural reserve in 1994 by State Council to protect wildlife such as the endangered south China tiger and their habitats , Gongtong and other rare plants and their communityBy Brenda

Changde & Yueyang & Hengyang 2012-08-18 01:49 View：3401

As the top drifting in Asia, Golden Cave Driftig has attracted a number of tourists who are abosorbed by its thrilling, Exciting and safe drifting experience. It is located in Yongzhou, 83km away from Yongzhou Railway Station and 66 km away from Qiyang Railway Station.After reconstruction, Golden Cave Drifting has been built into a brand new and charm scenic spot by taking full advantage of the natural beauty. Drifiting starts at Mount Tongzi and ends at Qiao Pai Dang. Drifting course is as long as 12 km with drop height as high as 108m. Coves are as many as 28, dangerous shoal are 16 amd green pools are 11. Meandering coves leads you to a world just like driting in your winding stomach. The turbulent river crashes its way through and sprays into dancing spoondrift. At the deep of pool, fish freely swim in pool and shadow in pool is just like a beautiful drawing.Under the foil of those beautiful natural scenery, Golden Cave Drifting is more charming and enjoyable.By Patricia

Hunan & Other regions 2012-08-15 09:55 View：2126

Ximen gorge is located in Jixin ancient town, Which is only 20 kilometers away from famous Chinese historic and cultural city Fenghuang County. Traffic there is really convenient since it is near to 209 National Road.The whole length of Ximen gorge drifting is 6 kilometers. Ximen gorge belongs to Wanrong river drainage basin. Along the way, cliffs can be seen here and there. All kinds of trees are flourishing. Water is clean. Riffles, dangerous shoals are all around. Overall, there are more than 30 dangerous shoals. Qinglong shoal is the most famous one, which has a overall length of 400 meters. Qinglong shoal and Longway shoal are called the classics in drifting with China.Ximen gorge drifting area is divided by a river. In the left area, Miao people live there and Han people live in the right area. Along the river, many relics and historical sites are there. It is also the location of many famous movies and television plays, like Putting Down Bandits in Wulong Mountain.All in all, The stimulating degree and cultural atmosphere make Ximen gorge drifting irreplaceable.Translated by Becky

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-08-15 00:28 View：2834

The stream natural preserve is located in the southern part of Mengdong River scenic spot ,covering an area of 130,000 hectares . It is a natural wildlife reserve with hills rolling towards the horizon , trees flourishing and tall ancient vines and trees interlacing with each other unpredictably, where rare and valuable animals inhabit . Of the total, 26 species of trees and 31 kinds of animals have been listed in into the national key protected rare wildlife. The stream is home to a primitive forest landscape which is mysterious and attractive. Furthermore ,the unique folk culture blessed with nature may seclude you from the world. So if you are interested in seeking for something tranquil and mysterious , in a vocation or a scientific research, it is the best choice!by Brenda

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-08-14 13:47 View：2721