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Nanshan scenic area in the southern part of Chengbu County occupies an area of 152 square kilometers in which the immense mountain is covered with grass. This area is called the Hulunbuir Grassland in the South. At present more than five scenic spots on Nanshan Mountain are open to visitors. The scenic area is a nature pasture, a sanatorium and a summer resort.The annual mean temperature there is 11 degrees Centigrade. The scenic zone looks like a landscape painting with an immense grassland of more than 10,000 hectares, undulating green hills, verdant fields and white clouds in the blue sky.The scenic zone consists of Nanshan Grassland, Double River Gorge, White Cloud Cave, Silver Fir Park, Changan Camp and Wutuan Miao Village. The six scenic spots, covering an area of 199 square kilometers, have been audited as provincial scenic zone. Within the Nanshan Scenic Zone, high mountains, tablelands and grasslands are primary sights. Due to the moderate climate and abundant rainfall, 48 level grounds and 48 streams are formed in continuous mountain. Nanshan Scenic Zone, integrating gorge, cliff, lava, fantastic rock, primeval vegetation, flying waterfall and flowing spring, artificial lake together, enjoys the laudatory title of “A Bright Pearl in Southern Land”.Apart from its natural beauty, Nanshan Scenic Zone is also rich in ecological sport resources. Located in subtropical zone with warm climate and altitude of most land between 1600m to 1900m with moderate gradient, Nanshan, benefiting by this unique landform, is built as an ecological sport land which is suitable for various plateau trainings and sports competitions for athletes of different training level and age. In comparison with western plateau training base, Nanshan enjoys advantage of location, climate and environment. In recent 10 years, Nanashan Scenic Zone has fully taken advantage of these resources to develop more experienced ecological sports.Transport: Take shuttle buses from Chengbu County to the scenic areaAdmission (for reference): RMB 40 yuan /adultTel: (86)739-7315088
Hunan & Other regions
2017-11-17 16:26
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In the Museum of Nvshu, tourists can not only find the display and introduction of Nvshu works but also enjoy the unique female social life and cultural ecological environment. Those exhibits including Nvshu, needlework and female songs perfectly combine local natural environment, buildings and daily production supplies with local’s daily way of life.
Hunan & Other regions
2017-10-28 16:17
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Located 16 km away from Yiyang City, Sea of Bamboos in Taohuajiang, one of the biggest bamboo ecotourism spots in south of Yangtze River, is a national famous county of phyllostachys pubescens where it is the best place to appreciate bamboos, close to nature and escape from hot summer for tourists both at home and abroad.In the scenic region, natural and cultural landscapes are harmoniously united together. Bamboo Appreciating Building, Quzi Ancestral Temple, Bamboo Museum, Folk Village and Water Park were built to attract and entertain tourists. What’s more, the first newly built four-star level eco-hotel―Sea of Bamboos Holiday Hotel in Taohuajiang, is an ideal place for commercial activities and leisure. Experts and tourists from over 10 countries and regions have been attracted to here and people of Taohuajiang are striving to forge the Sea of Bamboos into a demonstration base for international eco-cultural tourism.Gateway of the bamboo seaJade green bamboo tower among the bamboo seaBamboo viewing towerTaohuajiang bamboo museumBy Brenda#gallery-1 {margin: auto;}#gallery-1 .gallery-item {float: left;margin-top: 10px;text-align: center;width: 33%;}#gallery-1 img {border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;}#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {margin-left: 0;}
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2017-09-06 13:26
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Brief Introduction of the Dongjiang Lake:Location:Located in the Zixing Conty of Chenzhou City, southeast of Hunan, Dongjiang Lake is 38 km away from its downtown. The transportation is very convenient.Main Attractions:① The Dongxiang Lake has been acclaimed as “The Oriental Switzerland”. You can enjoy the romantic Small Dongxiang overcast with fog and the spectacular Great Dongjiang Reservoir here. Besides, the Waterfall of Mount Hougu, Efficacious Doushuai Rock, Yongcui Gorge and Fruit Garden are also inviting.② In the Swan Mountain and National Forest Park, mountains contending for beauty, green trees crowding as clouds, murmuring streams, fowls and beasts, singing birds and fragrant flowers give you a sense of freshness of nature.③ Down along the downstream of Great Dongjiang Reservoir by boat, you will reach the Chengjiangkou Scenic Zone where red rocks and cliffs, luxuriantly green woods cover the two shores of the lake.④ There are also some adventurous activities like Dongjiang Raft, Aquatic Parachute, Aquatic Plane, Water Scooter, Lakeside Fishing, Hot Spring Bath and so on.Tickets and Schedule:There are four lines provided for tourists. The A line is a tour around the Dongjiang Lake and costs you 52 yuan. The B line is a visit to Doushuai Karst Cave and is 72 yuan. The C line is the raft on Dongjiang Lake, 212yuan. The D line includes Doushuai Karst Cave tour and Dongjiang Raft and costs you 252 yuan.The opening time is from 8:00 to 18:00.Traffic:You can first go to the south station of Chenzhou by No. 18 or No.26 bus, then take the direct coach from Chenzhou to Great Dongjiang Reservoir to theDongjiangLake.By Patricia
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2017-07-14 02:17
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Hospitable Yiyang welcomes you appreciate green bamboos, trace Ancient Tea-horse Road, sample dark tea and local delicious food.Since ancient times, Yiyang has been famous as a land of fish and rice. Located where the Zijiang River empties into Dongting Lake, the area has a temperate climate.The city’s landscape consists of vast Dong Ting Lake contrasted with various snow-capped peaks; here you will find one half of the city is taken by mountains and the other by waters.In the land of bamboo in Taohuajiang, you may enjoy a cup of tea in a farmer\'s house, watch a dance show and drink some of the local wine. Be careful, it’s rather easy to get lost in Yiyang’s vast sea of flowers. Heshan District owns many large fishing grounds with a total area of over 7,000 hectares, where tourists may go fishing and taste the delicious fish prepared by local fishermen.The city is categorized as having a “subtropical humid monsoon climate,” meaning the annual average temperature is a bit higher than its neighborhood regions. Comparatively, it has cooler summers and warmer winters.Some historical sites of interest include the Bamboo Sea, Anhua Ancient Tea-horse Road Scenic Spot, Taohuajiang Forest Park and Yiyang Olympic Park.Anhua Ancient Tea-horse Road Scenic SpotAnhua-Hometown of Dark Tea
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2017-05-22 16:54
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In the east of Yuanjiang City and southwest of Dongting Lake, the wetland has the geomorphologic features of marshland, and is the largest area growing reed-like perennial herbs in the world. It is home to over 10 species under first-class state protection. The South Dongting Lake Wetland contains over 20 natural scenic spots, such as grasslands on the water, a willow forest that stretches over 100 miles, a vast marsh as well as Petal Mountain.Transport: Mini buses from Ziyang Bus Station in Yiyang City to Yuanjiang County can reach the scenic spots.Website: www.sddth.net
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2017-05-22 16:52
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The Ancient Tea-horse Road, located in Anhua County of Yiyang City, is about 150 kilometers away from Yiyang downtown area. This ancient commercial passage has long been dubbed as the last caravan road and the best-preserved remnant of ancient tea-horse road in south China. Today, although the Tea-horse Road is no longer active as a trade route, it still keeps primitive folk custom alive, with abundance of unique natural scenery far away from the bustling city.Besides its picturesque location, the scenic spot has also been highly appreciated for its cultural and historic value. Visitors can not only experience the joy of horse riding, but also trace the cultural relics of the caravan. Surrounded with verdant trees, clear water, high mountains and deep valleys, the scenic area is characterized by mightiness, uniqueness and elegance.The places of historic interest, workshops, classic exhibition hall, religious buildings, folk customs and resorts make tourists want to stay longer. The scenic spot is equipped with tourist service center, sightseeing bus, direct drinking water, natural gas, broadband network, satellite television, floodlighting and automated parking lot. Favorable accommodation facilities are also offered here in characteristic guest rooms, diversified resort hotels, high-level business clubs and theme culture hotels.
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2017-05-22 16:51
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Located about 30 kms from the county of Taohuajiang, the undulating mountains embrace the Taohua Lake and cover an area of over 467 hectare or so. The main tourist attractions in the park include a large memorial archway with an inscription tao hua sheng jing (wonderful scenery of peach blossom), the dam of Taohua Reservoir, and a bamboo sea covering an area of 4670 hectares or so in Mount Hongshan, which is considered a marvel in China.
Hunan & Other regions
2017-05-22 16:51
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