Changsha Shiyan Lake

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Shiyan Lake is a 5-square-kilometer scenic spot that is located in the junction of Changsha City, Zhuzhou City and Xiangtan City. It receives about 500 thousand visitors every year on average. In general, Shiyan Lake is not only one of the first batch of AAAA scenic spots evaluated by National Tourism Administration, but also the first wild animal park in Hunan Province, one of the top ten water-based tourist attractions in Hunan Province, a base for residents’ dragon-boat racing and one of the most popular resorts in the eyes of Changsha citizens.

Shiyan Lake is hugged by various mountains and blue water. Over here, the forest coverage rate exceeds 98%, with a good reputation as “Natural oxygen bar” since its high content of anion. In addition, Shiyan Lake also has deep cultural deposits, for instance, Guandi Ancient Spring. Up to now, more than ten characteristic tourist projects such as the Shiyan mountain villa, water recreation center, horse racing club, diving club, outward bound base, etc. has already been built.

Translated by Becky

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