Changsha County Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Songbaisi Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Checked in at Songbai Temple
Changsha's off-the-beaten-path ancient temple recommendation | View the world with a serene heart When it rains, I like to visit an ancient temple.
The human heart is originally unblemished, and with a calm mind comes clarity, view the world with a serene heart.
Songbai Temple was built during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty
Named for the surrounding green pines and cypresses, though it's not as famous as other ancient temples in Changsha, it lacks nothing in terms of bustling incense offerings.
When feeling restless, why not come here for a walk, pray for blessings, and may all your wishes come true Changsha·Songbai Temple
Opening hours 8:00-17:00 Free
Address | Drive (parking available) or take the subway line 3 to Xianglong Station and then take a taxi
Address Changsha County, Xingsha Cultural Park·Songbai Temple Songbai Temple .
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The lesser-known temples in Changsha fall into the green poetry
The name of Songbai Temple is very pleasant to the ear, and I was attracted by the name before going. After visiting, it truly lives up to its reputation, with ancient trees reaching the sky and pines and cypresses lush and green.
The temple is located in the Xingsha Cultural Park, right at the entrance of a road, which can be described as hidden in the bustling city. It was originally built during the Northern Song Dynasty, and the existing buildings were reconstructed later. The layout of the temple is regular, not much different from other temples, with several main halls arranged in order from bottom to top after entering, and the bell tower and drum tower on the left and right sides. To the right of the entrance, there is a long corridor that leads directly to the scripture repository at the top.
The most conspicuous in the courtyard are a few large trees. When I first went there at the end of March, they had just sprouted new leaves, all fresh green. The corridor next to the Mahavira Hall is very picturesque. Next to the ancient trees, there is a stone pagoda with a simple and attractive design, which is not commonly seen in other temples in Changsha.
I have been there twice recently, both on rainy days. The first time I went, the entire temple was just me and my friend, very quiet. The second time was on a windy day, and there were hardly any people, the bells on the roof were blown by the wind and rang 'clang clang clang', filling the courtyard with the sound of bells.
Scarlett Garcia
99% of people in Changsha don't know that there is such a pure land that is very healing
99% of people in Changsha don't know that there is such a pure land that is very healing
Living in Xingsha for more than 6 years, I didn't know that there was such a thriving temple. I took advantage of the New Year's holiday and went straight to the check-in place. Entering the gate of the temple, the lush cypress trees are decorated with the yellow leaves of winter, the morning bell and the evening drum, the incense is curling, a transcendent realm, which makes people feel relaxed and happy, and can't help but sigh that Xingsha actually has such a hidden pure land in the city! You must come to enjoy this tranquility in your spare time. Location:
Songbai Temple, located in Changsha County, Changsha City, next to Xingsha Cultural Park about ten kilometers away from the city.
ArcherBlazefire34
Songya Lake Wetland Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Before you visit the 'Little Sanya' of Changsha, Songya Lake, make sure to read this article
✨Highlights:
▼The area is vast, suitable for leisurely walks, running, photography, and taking children out
▼One of the places in Changsha that most resembles the sea
▼It's not just about 'seeing the sea'; there are surprises in every season
▼Camping in April and May is just right, with gentle breezes, open views, and fields of flowers and greenery
❶Songya Lake Children's Paradise Beach (entrance at East Gate 1)
A holy land for kids to play with sand and water + photo spots, with soft and comfortable sand.
❷Songya Lake Experience Park (intersection of Binhu Road and East Third Road)
Suitable for taking children out, with pirate ships, bumper cars, etc.
❸Grasslands (everywhere)
For flying kites, camping
❹Metasequoia Forest (south side, location: Lotus Pond Moon Reflection)
Great for checking in and taking photos, especially when the metasequoias turn red in autumn and winter
❺The Loneliest Tree (location: Songya Lake International Friendship Forest)
Good for checking in and taking photos, try to find several angles for photography.
❣️Other Tips
🚌Transportation: Parking is difficult on weekends due to the crowds, especially at the beach entrance. The subway is a bit far from the attractions; we took the subway line 3 to Songya Lake Station and then took a taxi.
🥤Food: There are snack stalls on the roadside selling stinky tofu, cold noodles, pancakes, etc., and there are also sales of sand digging tools and kites for children.
🎈Navigation: Because Songya Lake is large, if you have a specific destination, navigate directly to the relevant entrance or location, such as 'Songya Lake Children's Paradise Beach', otherwise it will be tiring to walk.
🚴♀️Lake Circumference: You can rent bicycles, with a 200 yuan deposit, four-wheel three-seaters are 40 yuan/hour. It took us one to two hours to cycle around the lake, costing 80 yuan.
👀Choose a good weather to go, especially in summer to watch the sunset on the beach, with silvery white fine sand, open lake surface, palm trees, skateboarding youths... it's like being on a seaside vacation.
HarperSutherland84
Open the lonely tree of the beautiful Songya Lake
Songya Lake in Changsha is also one of the check-in places in Changsha. I used to walk around the lake after work, which is about 10 kilometers. It is still under development here, it is best to ride very comfortably, running is also very nice. By the way, there is also a beach here🏖, many parents will bring their children to play with water in summer. The entire cycling road has vending machines, which is very convenient.
My check-in this time is the lonely tree on the cover, the photo is very nice.
📍Location: Songya Lake
📷Camera: Canon Canon 6D II 24-105mm F4
💿Software: Capture One My favorite color grading software.
Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park
JONATHAN MAXWELL
Lesser-known photo spot in Changsha • Songya Lake Wetland Park
There are really too many places suitable for taking pictures in Songya Lake! This water fir forest is full of atmosphere! It's very photogenic! Navigate to Songya Lake bus station and walk down the small road, just go forward from the lotus pond reflecting the sun, and you'll get there after a while~ This is the nearest route! The water fir has not turned red yet! The color is what I photoshopped! You can go and take pictures when it turns red a bit later!
LANDEN MANN
Taogongmiao Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
This small, hidden gem of a Taoist temple in Changsha turns into a fairy-tale world during the ginkgo season
This small, hidden gem of a Taoist temple in Changsha turns into a fairy-tale world during the ginkgo season
"The heart is like a white cloud, always at ease, the mind is like flowing water, going east and west"
💚📍Nan Dynasty Ancient Temple—Taogong Temple
🎫Ticket: 5 yuan (purchase tickets at the entrance)
⌚️Open: 9:00-17:00
🚌Transportation: Take bus 103 to Taogong Temple Station (the transportation is not very convenient, it's relatively close from my place in Wanjiali)
🚇Subway: Line 6 to Shaoguang Station Exit 2, then take a taxi to Taogong Temple, about 2.2 kilometers
Taogong Temple is one of the three ancient temples in Changsha, belonging to Taoist culture, known as "the remaining temple of the Six Dynasties, the famous mountain for a thousand years". Taogong Temple is not very large, consisting of the mountain gate, opera tower, stone steps, main hall, and side hall.
The eaves, wall tops, and ridges display the craftsmanship of ancient artisans. I was left speechless by these magnificent buildings, exquisite carvings, and the colorful wall art!!! The aesthetics of our ancestors are amazing!
If you take a set of Hanfu photos here, it will definitely be amazing!!!
Outside the temple is the Liuyang River, where many fishing enthusiasts gather.
If you have time and interest, you can also take a walk in Langli Ancient Town
This area has not been commercialized yet
It's a very niche place
Suitable for relaxation～
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There's such a beautiful ancient temple from the Southern Dynasties in Changsha! No one knows about it!
It's really too beautiful! I want to shout out to everyone!
Located in Panli, Changsha County, Taogong Temple, which was built in the fourth year of Tianjian in the Southern Dynasty Liang, is known as the 'ancient temple of the Six Dynasties, a famous mountain for a thousand years'. It mainly worships the famous Taoist Tao Dan of the Jin Dynasty and his nephew Tao Yuanming, and is a palace of the Quanzhen Taoism Longmen School in China.
The Taoist temple is a group of buildings composed of a mountain gate, a play tower, forty-eight steps, a main hall, and a side hall. The whole is well preserved, whether it is the roof ridge, the wall head, the hanging eaves, or the painted murals, especially the ancient stage, which is the most complete, most representative, and largest ancient stage in Hunan Province.
Standing in front of the tall main hall, looking back at the golden ancient stage, it seems that the story of a thousand years has never stopped here.
If you love the lively, you can't miss it here.
Every year on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, there will be a lively temple fair here, and there will be a Taogong Temple Fair on the two birthdays of Taogong Bodhisattva every year.
Address: Taogong Temple, Panli, Changsha County
Ticket: 5 yuan
Transportation: Self-driving is the most convenient (there is a large parking lot in front of Taogong Temple);
Metro Line 6 Shaoguan Station, walk for 20 minutes to get there
GamingGurusGuild
Changshabei Mountain Forest Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Changsha·Changjiazhai Scenic Area Hiking
This route is my favorite hiking route in Changsha, without a doubt!
The day before yesterday, Sunday, we went hiking as usual, and this time we chose the Changjiazhai Scenic Area.
Although it's called a scenic area, it's somewhat abandoned, and the visitor center is closed.
Departing from Changsha city, we drove to the 'Beishan Forest Park Visitor Center'. After getting off the car, we hardly saw anyone.
The Changjiazhai Scenic Area is a small loop from the entrance to the exit, with an ascent of about 100 meters, and the whole journey takes about 2 hours. The first half of the route is a steep bamboo forest, and the second half is a relatively gentle high mountain rhododendron.
The mountain road here is a sightseeing route maintained by the scenic area. There are handrails in the steeper places. The mountain road is rugged and steep. It is recommended that young children and elderly people should not come here.
There is no route sign at the entrance. There is a free parking lot in front of the visitor center, and there is a restroom at the back. The entrance to the scenic area is a very inconspicuous place. After coming out of the restroom, there is a small road to the left in the direction of the main road (see the last picture) which is the entrance to the scenic area.
James Taylor
Isn't this off-the-beaten-path hiking secret in Changsha too cool!
Freedom is the oxygen of the soul, always free as the wind
Always fascinated and moved by everything in nature💓
This hiking secret in Changsha is like being on another planet
The wild grass is desolate and lonely, worth exploring
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⛰️Fengmeiling Reservoir Lake Line
📍Fengmei Lake Ridge Reservoir, Beishan Town, Changsha County
🗺️The whole journey is about 5km (hiking and taking pictures for about 3-4h)
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Especially in autumn, it's like a palette overturned by God
Not only can you pass by the cliffs of the Moshishi Park landscape
You can also see the clean and healing scenery like little Switzerland
You can also see the leisurely fishermen fishing by the reservoir
Picking persimmons and chestnuts along the way are unexpected gains
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The lake road is mostly cement road with a section of gravel road
The climbing difficulty is not high, very suitable for hiking beginners
If you have enough time, you can walk with Beishan
About 10 kilometers, you will see more beautiful scenery
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Hiking tips：
1. Hiking equipment: storm jacket, sports trousers, climbing shoes, double backpack, climbing stick, mosquito repellent, water.
2. Hike according to your ability, replenish water and energy in time.
3. Please do not litter along the way, love the environment and leave no trace when hiking.
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See you at the next place💃
BRIAN BURNETT
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Wow! I've discovered a photo spot even more beautiful than the cherry blossoms at Mochizuki Park!!
I went to Mochizuki Park a few days ago, and although the cherry blossoms weren't in full bloom yet, it was already packed with people.🤔 If you want to take beautiful pictures of flowers, why not visit the Plum Garden at the Agricultural Science Academy? It's just as stunning as the cherry blossoms!😜
🎡 Agricultural Science Academy Plum Garden
🚌 Transportation: Bus or taxi (navigate to Agricultural Science Academy Plum Garden)
🎫 Admission: Free
Prof. Lelah Ledner
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