Yongzhou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Yunbing Mountain Tourism Sceneic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Yun Bing Mountain | A mountain spans two provinces, with a unique scenery
⛰️ Yun Bing Mountain, due to its special geographical location, is where warm and cold air meet and collide ^_^
💁🏻♀️Here, there are mountain rhododendrons in spring, starry sky and sea of clouds in summer, wild geese flying south in autumn, and ice and snow wonders in winter.
❄️ Every winter, the wonders of 'fog pine, snow pine, snow scene, sea of clouds' take turns on stage~
➡️Those who want to see the snow scene can check the weather of Lan Mountain County in advance, generally there is snow on the mountain below zero~
💁🏻♀️Yun Bing Mountain is part of the Nanling Mountain Range, it spans across four main peaks: Du Pong Ling, Xi Feng Ling, East Side Ling, and Gourd Ling, with an average altitude of over 1200 meters. The highest peak's 360-degree viewing platform is measured to be 1362 meters above sea level, where visitors can experience the fun of stepping across two provinces with one foot.
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1. Navigation: Yun Bing Mountain Tourist Area (Located in Lan Mountain County, Hunan Province, neighboring Lianzhou City, Guangdong Province to the south in the middle section of the Nanling Mountain Range)
2. Transportation: If you drive, take the Yonglian Highway and navigate to Yun Bing Mountain Scenic Area. There is a direct bus from the county town, take the Yun Bing Mountain line at the new bus station, the whole journey is 8 yuan
3. Time: Monday to Sunday 8:00-17:00
4. Tickets: 80 yuan/person including parking, round-trip sightseeing car in the scenic area (local people can enjoy half price with ID card)
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Different seasons' check-in scenery🌸☁️🍂❄️
Spring flower viewing: High rhododendrons, thousand-year-old moss
Summer cool: Bamboo forest valley, starry sky and sea of clouds
Autumn goose viewing: Watch wild geese fly south, admire red maple, white grass
Winter snow viewing: : Admire snow, ice hangings, snow dongs, fog pines
High mountain rhododendrons: Every year from April to May, you can see rhododendrons blooming along the road, with a unique scenery!
Starry galaxy: Summer is a good season to watch the starry sky. You can drive directly to the top of Yun Bing Mountain, look up to see the Milky Way, and even see shooting stars, which is very shocking!
Sea of clouds sunrise: You can possibly see the sea of clouds all year round, usually come to the top of the mountain to watch the sunrise in the morning, there is a high probability of encountering the sea of clouds, the white clouds are flowing under your feet, the feeling of being in the clouds is ethereal and dreamy, like a fairyland!
Dream windmill: A huge group of white windmills scattered in the mountains, paired with the thousand-year-old moss known as the fairy grass of the human world, is very spectacular at a glance.
Thousand-year-old moss: There are many mosses that have grown for billions of years on the mountain belly on both sides of the plank road along the way, which turn green when they meet water, which is very magical.
Iron chain suspension bridge: The cliff suspension bridge leads to the cloud-top coffee shop and mountain-top homestay, and if you are lucky, you can see a rainbow crossing over your head, just like in a fairy tale world.
Cloud-top coffee house: 360 coffee house, Guangdong 'Lonely Snow Mountain Coffee House'.
One foot across two provinces: Walk up 520 steps to reach the viewing platform at an altitude of 1314 meters. There is a 'one foot across two provinces' (Guangdong, Hunan) photo spot here, remember to check in!
Bamboo forest stream: At the foot of the mountain is a bamboo forest wooden house, small bridges and flowing water, antique, like walking into Tao Yuanming's Peach Blossom Spring, you can play in the stream, and there is also a mountain spring swimming pool.
🏠[Accommodation Choices)
There are wooden house homestays at the foot of the mountain
If you want to witness the starry galaxy, you need to get up early to go up the mountain
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1.1-2 sets of change of clothes, hiking shoes, down jacket, fleece storm jacket
2. ID card, small amount of cash
3. Hat, gloves, scarf, ice claws, hiking poles (if conditions permit, bring an extra pair of socks)
4. Hand warmers, charger, backup power, camera
5. Water, dry food snacks, etc. (no need to bring too much, there is also food on the mountain, grilled sausage 5r, instant noodles 10r ginger tea 10r)
⚠️⚠️⚠️Warm reminder: Try to avoid the peak of weekend crowds, arrive at the scenic area as early as possible in winter, and be sure to pay attention to safety when going up the mountain!!!
ulric_5668
Visiting the rime in Yongzhou, it was really tiring this time!
From Guangzhou to Yongzhou to see the rime, it was really tiring this time!
We went with a group by coach (118r+ticket 40), 7:40 from Zhujiang New Town to Hunan Yongzhou (which is the border of Guangdong Province), about four hours (not counting traffic jams), arrived around 12:30~ The journey is very far, it is recommended to prepare some food on the bus (there is hot water on the mountain to make ginger tea 10r a small cup is not recommended to buy, grilled sausage 5r). It is recommended to bring your own water cup, if you are not physically strong, you can bring a climbing stick. 💦🏞️
My friend and I both felt that it was not cold on the mountain, just that the wind was very strong, because the slope was very steep and there were no stairs. It is recommended to wear a quick-drying shirt + windproof inside, my thermal clothes were all wet on the mountain 😅 My friend was also so hot that he didn't want to wear a hat. Because the slope is very steep, if you walk, your body is always heating up, but it is recommended to pay attention to keeping warm when you go, the wind is strong and it is easy to get headaches and colds~ 🌬️❄️
The scenic area is divided into four sections by individuals. The first section is from getting off the bus to the entrance of the scenic area (Yunbing Mountain Scenic Area). My friend and I walked for more than 20 minutes, which is considered fast. When I got there, I found the team leader and got the tickets. The tickets must be kept well and not lost, because the second section will check the tickets for the second time. 🎟️🚶
The second section is from the entrance of the scenic area to the first rest area (very far, the whole journey is 5km, it is not easy to walk, the slope is very difficult to walk!! It is harder to climb than Baiyun Mountain). At this time, you can see some snow and rime, but it is recommended not to stay for too long, because the scenery on the top of the mountain is better and the snow is cleaner! ❄️🏞️
The third section is next to a big sign saying that you can post on Moments in 3km. This is the third section, you must wear ice claws, the road is slippery and there is melting snow (recommended to buy on pdd, the scenic area 20/pair quality is not very good, my friend's is rotten, although the quality of pdd is not much better, but it is cheap haha). You can also pick it up on the mountain, but I personally do not recommend it, because the claws worn by others are not sharp, and you may still slip. It is also recommended to walk in the middle, because there are many ice or snow blocks on the side, which is a bit dangerous. 🚶♂️❄️
The fourth section is from the mountain to the place where you can "step on two provinces" with 520 stairs. When I went up, it was all ice, and I didn't even see these words haha, but I still went up with the belief that I had come all the way, and it was exhausting. Those who are not physically strong can take a motorcycle up the mountain, we are 40/two people. 🏔️🏃♂️
It seems that the scenic area does not allow black cars, also for safety reasons, you can also refer to it. The scenery on the mountain is really beautiful, but it's too tiring, I won't come again 😅🏞️
NathanRussell.79
Yunbing Mountain Scenic Area spans across two provinces
Children from the south have an endless love for snowfall, and the rime of Yunbing Mountain Scenic Area is truly astonishing, so beautiful.
Yunbing Mountain is located at the junction of Guangdong Province and Hunan Province. The rime seen in winter is truly beautiful. The entire mountain peak is 1314 meters above sea level. When approaching the top of the mountain, you need to climb 520 steps. It's so romantic. And we were particularly lucky that the day we went was a sunny day. We could see the rime all over the mountains. The snow scene really shocked the southerners, and we were extremely happy.
When climbing, you have to wear ice claws, otherwise it's really too slippery. It's really super cold on the top of the mountain in winter and the wind speed is really high. When climbing the stairs, it feels like people are being blown up. It's really cold on the top of the mountain, but when you look down from the top of the mountain, it's really beautiful. Southerners have an endless love for snowfall.
OliverChamberlain98
No need to go far to the south, the little potato bravely explores the snow town in the south
Let's cut the crap and get straight to the guide, preparation before departure:
1️⃣ Understand the weather
Look at the rime and ice hangings on the astronomical pass, especially the rapid drop in temperature and below 0 degrees Celsius ⬇️⬇️ ❄ and the display of snow are all stable ❄️
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2️⃣ Book a homestay
There are at the foot and top of the mountain 🏔️ in the Yunbing Mountain 🛖 scenic area, the price is over a thousand, book 1-2 weeks in advance, if you think it's expensive, you can live outside the scenic area, but the homestay in the scenic area allows guests 🚗 cars to drive in, which is convenient for the visitor center, while the parking lot outside the scenic area is 1 kilometer away from the entrance, a 20-minute walk is deadly steep
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3️⃣ Time control
When it snows ❄️ the shuttle bus in Yunbing Mountain stops running 🚗 the whole family is hiking 🧗♀️ the total length is 5 kilometers, the ice and snow road is extremely difficult to walk, if you want to climb to the top to go to the landmark of one foot across two provinces, please reserve 6.6 hours, because playing and stopping, taking pictures, resting at the service area all take time ⛰️ it starts to get dark at 5:30 in the afternoon
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3️⃣ Must check-in locations
❄️ 520 steps - 1314 meters above sea level is simply too romantic‼️
❄️ The iron rope bridge on the left 👈🏻🌁 of the handrail staircase
❄️ The popular photo spot of one foot across two provinces 📷
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📍Address: At the junction of Yunbing Mountain Scenic Area in Lianshan County, Yongzhou, Hunan and Lianzhou City, Guangdong, search for Yunbing Mountain
GISELLE JIMENEZ
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Lingling Ancient City Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
A Trip to the Ancient City of Lingling in Yongzhou
Traveling with family
Travel: Shaoyang to Lingling Ancient City Self-driving via expressway + national road takes about one and a half hours to arrive
Expense: Highway toll is 24.5 yuan for a single trip, free admission to the ancient city, 25 yuan per person for a boat ride, meals depend on the individual, our group of five spent 300 yuan on ordering dishes for lunch
Personal feelings: Lingling Ancient City is worth a visit! It's very serene and beautiful, the old street is not heavily commercialized, and there's a strong sense of daily life. When we went there in the afternoon, several households were playing cards, mahjong, or watching TV. The Yu Creek that surrounds the entire ancient city is also very clear, and every snapshot is super beautiful! You can also take a boat ride to experience it, and by the creek, there are grandmas washing items and grandpas sorting old things, the warmth of human life is right beside you
Duration of visit: 2-3 hours is enough
SavvySaverSquad
To settle in Yongzhou, I actually bought a house there
1 Liuzi Temple (P3)
Visiting duration: 1-1.5 hours Admission: 25 yuan
Highlights: The stage on the gate of Liuzi Temple has a beautiful overall design. Two coiling dragons are carved out in relief on the main ridge, and the corners of the eaves are upturned, each decorated with lion or dragon-shaped stone carvings. Above the second layer of eaves, there are carvings of the Eight Immortals and Laozi, which give the eaves a high artistic value. Inside the temple, there are four exhibition halls introducing the life and deeds of Liu Zongyuan, as well as a hall with stele inscriptions copied from various districts and counties of Yongzhou, all worth a visit, and you can also listen in on the explanations others have paid for.
2 Gubu Tan - Xi Xiaoqiu - Xiaoshitan Site (P4-P6)
Visiting duration: 0.5-1 hour Admission: Free
Highlights: Turn right out of Liuzi Temple and walk straight ahead on Liuzi Street for about 5 minutes, and you'll arrive at the place where Liu Zongyuan wrote 'Gubu Tan Ji', 'Xi Xiaoqiu Ji', and 'Xiaoshitan Ji'. It is actually just following Yu Creek upstream. Here you can look across the ages at Liuzi while comparing these three essays. This place is very quiet, in stark contrast to the noisy and bustling Lingling Ancient City.
3 Lingling Wen Temple (P7-P9)
Visiting duration: 0.5-1 hour Admission: Free
Highlights: Lingling Wen Temple is located in a small alley next to the main gate of Lingling Middle School, which is currently under repair, and there are very few tourists. This Wen Temple is not as complete as Ningyuan Wen Temple, with only one Dacheng Hall and two steles behind it. The corridor in front of Dacheng Hall has four relief-carved dragon and phoenix stone columns and two openwork dragon-patterned wooden columns, with cute carvings of fairy deer and lions on top of the stone columns. A whole beam above the columns is carved with several long dragons, making the whole structure exquisitely gorgeous. The caisson ceiling paintings inside the hall were painted in the 1980s and are brightly colored.
4 Yongzhou Wu Temple (P10)
Visiting duration: 0.5 hour Admission: Free
Highlights: Wu Temple is located inside Dongshan Park, most of the buildings are modern reconstructions, only the main hall of Wu Temple is an ancient building from the late Qing Dynasty. The main hall is relatively simple, without too much decoration. In front of the hall, there is a Baosha, and the corridor has two carved bluestone columns with dragons holding treasure beads in their mouths. The dragon heads are huge and are the largest stone-carved dragon heads I've seen in Yongzhou.
JANELLE ROBBINS
Stroll leisurely through the small town and follow Liu Zongyuan to see the Eight Views of Yongzhou
Yongzhou is a national forest city, and by spring, it's filled with fresh greenery. Walking under the trees by the Xiang River, you are surrounded by lush greenery, which is very relaxing and pleasant.
If it's a rainy day, it's the perfect time to listen to the 'Xiaoxiang Night Rain' and watch the misty rain over Xiangling.
📷Eight Views of Yongzhou
Morning Sun
Returning Dragon at Sunset
Pingzhou Spring Tide - You can see Pingzhou from the shore
Xiangling Misty Rain
Enyuan Wind Lotus - Lotus is only available in summer
Yu Creek Snow Gaze - There is no snow in spring, but strolling along Yu Creek is also very pleasant, and the scenery along the creek is beautiful
Green Banana Shadows
Mountain Temple Evening Bell
To see all of the Eight Views of Yongzhou, one would have to experience all four seasons in Yongzhou. But even with just two days, you can still stroll through Liuzi Street, tour Yu Creek, climb Dongshan, visit the Jiewu Temple, reread Liu Gong's 'Eight Records of Yongzhou', and appreciate the calligraphy of the monk Huaisu's 'Crazy Cursive', and get a sense of the literary spirit that the greats of the Tang and Song dynasties bestowed upon this beautiful landscape.
Yongzhou Cuisine
In a place where delicious food is everywhere, there's generally no need for a special food guide. Just pick any restaurant that looks appealing, and as long as the ingredients are fresh, even a simple stir-fry can be delicious. Try the Yongzhou Luos, also known as Yongzhou Suoluo, a famous dish in Hunan's Yongzhou. The locals have been eating Luos for over two thousand years. The soup in Luos is quite savory, and with a sip and a slurp, the snail meat comes right out, allowing you to taste the chewy, crunchy, and refreshing snail meat and the spicy deliciousness of the soup.
🚘Transportation: Direct high-speed train access. Yongzhou city is not big, so walking, taking a taxi, or using public transport are all options.
🏠Accommodation: You can choose a homestay hotel in the Lingling ancient city, which is very convenient for transportation and eating.
ROWAN TOWNSEND
Guangxi Self-Driving Tour (Part 13)
I didn't know until my second visit to Yongzhou that the ancient city of Yongzhou is located in Lingling District. Last time I went to the northern Lengshuitan District, which is more than twenty kilometers away from Lingling. The ancient city of Lingling has been established as the earliest administrative division of Yongzhou since the Western Han Dynasty, for over two thousand years. It is also widely known thanks to Liu Zongyuan's 'The Story of the Snake Catcher' and 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being included in Chinese textbooks. Liu Zongyuan was demoted to Yongzhou for ten years, leaving behind the famous 'Eight Records of Yongzhou,' with 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being one of them. The Liuzi Temple is the best memorial the people of Yongzhou have for him, and not far upstream from the temple is the location of the Little Stone Pool. In order to recreate the scenery of the Little Stone Pool, the Yongzhou government blew up the dam that submerged it, which is in line with the repeated destruction and reconstruction of the Liuzi Temple. On both sides of the Yu Creek in the ancient city of Lingling, the ancient streets and lanes blend with the newly built antique-style architectural district. The pleasure boats on Yu Creek and tourists dressed in ancient costumes have become a scenic spot in the ancient city. Walking down along Yu Creek, you can reach the confluence with the Xiao River, which is especially beautiful at night.
The confluence of the Xiao River and the Xiang River has a small island with a Pingzhou Academy on it. To get there, you need to take a ferry, which costs 20 for a round trip, and the entrance fee for Pingzhou Academy is 40. We didn't go to the island but walked along the riverside path to an abandoned ferry dock, where the view of the Xiao and Xiang rivers converging is also very beautiful.
Yongzhou Hunan Lingling Ancient City
STEPHANIE THOMPSON
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Shang Gan Tang Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
These five ancient villages are a perfect escape from the world!
Unrelated to the romantic charm, they are simply frozen in time
Just like the old days, songs echo in the empty valley, the ridges sway, watching the rain fall in the courtyard, guarding the blooming of a garden
In these five villages, with very few tourists, one can watch the seasons change, spring plowing, summer weeding, autumn harvesting, winter storing... simple and prolonged through the daily meals and overnight stays.
Zhejiang Lishui Longquan Xia Zhang Village. The mountain springs babble, the houses stand dignified, a waterfall hangs flying, resembling a scene from a Song Dynasty painting.
Zhejiang Jinhua Lanxi Changle Village. The ancient village has a rich texture and orderly heritage, where lovers of ancient architecture can find high-quality examples of large Ming Dynasty woodwork from the Jiangnan region. The He Garden upper hall, Jin Dazong ancestral hall, and Xiangxian Hall are all spectacular. The village is quiet and tidy, with very few tourists, and the villagers are simple and hospitable.
Hunan Yongzhou Shang Gantang Village. A village that seems to have walked out of a painting, with the Song Dynasty bridge quite mottled, ancient houses lined up in order, under the setting sun, intense and profound.
Anhui Shexian Hongkeng Village. The archways are extremely beautiful, and the Hong family ancestral hall is also a rare example of a Ming Dynasty ancestral hall in the Jiangnan region. The village is not large, but it has many treasures and almost no tourists.
Anhui Yixian Shiting Village. The original appearance of Huizhou, with mottled support, light chanting of small characters, hastily exchanging time for years...
William.Brooks@43
Travel through a millennium, and uncover the historical imprints and geomantic secrets of Gantang Ancient Village in Yongzhou, Hunan
Gantang Ancient Village in Yongzhou, Hunan, is a tranquil place that carries a thousand years of history, and it is an excellent destination for experiencing the ancient culture of southern Hunan. Here is a detailed travel guide to help you better plan your trip to Gantang.
Transportation Guide:
- Train: You can take a train directly to Jiangyong County from cities like Changsha, Wuhan, and Shanghai. If there is no direct train from your city, you can transfer at Yongzhou.
- Plane: Yongzhou Lingling Airport has flights to and from Beijing and Changsha. You can fly to Yongzhou first and then take a train to Jiangyong County.
- From Jiangyong County to Gantang: After getting off at Jiangyong Railway Station, you can rent a car to the old bus station and then take a bus to Taochuan, getting off at Gantang Village.
Accommodation Suggestions:
- Choose local homestays or inns to experience the warm hospitality of the locals and enjoy authentic southern Hunan cuisine.
Attractions Recommendations:
1. Xiemu River: The river is clear, and the scenery on both banks is charming, making it the soul of the ancient village.
2. Buyun Bridge: A three-arch stone bridge built during the Song Dynasty, it is a historic and iconic structure of the ancient village.
3. Wenchang Pavilion: Built during the Ming Dynasty, it is a public cultural space of the ancient village, with a magnificent pavilion worth visiting.
4. Yuebei Pavilion: A natural stone pavilion with precious cliff inscriptions, it is a favored place for literati to compose poetry.
5. Ancient Village: Stroll along the cobblestone lanes and feel the historical accumulation of the ancient village.
Cultural Experience:
- Visit the history of the Zhou family and learn how this family has continued for a thousand years in Gantang.
- Experience the local geomancy culture, feel the Bagua layout of the ancient village, and the harmony of Yin and Yang.
- Taste the special cuisine of southern Hunan, such as spicy fish head with chopped chili and stinky tofu, and enjoy the flavors of Hunan on the tip of your tongue.
Notes:
- Respect local customs and protect the environment of the ancient village.
- Arrange your itinerary reasonably to avoid the peak of tourist flow during holidays.
- Pay attention to safety, especially when visiting ancient bridges and stone pavilions.
Gantang Ancient Village, a place full of historical charm, awaits your exploration. Here, you can slow down, listen to the whispers of history, and feel the sediment of a thousand years of culture.
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Yongzhou Jiangyong| The Shanggantang Village by the mountain and water
| The Shanggantang Village by the mountain and water. Shanggantang Village is a Han ethnic village. Its architectural style and layout are ingeniously similar to the surrounding Yao ethnic villages. The Zhou family has settled here for more than 1000 years and has passed down more than forty generations. This family has produced many talents, including more than 100 officials above the seventh rank, two imperial scholars, and countless scholars and talents.
I originally thought the village would not be very large, but in fact, it is much larger than I imagined. There are more than 200 buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties preserved here, but apart from the area along the river, most of the old houses on the mountainside have been abandoned.
Like Goulan Yao Village, Shanggantang Village also does not require a ticket, and vehicles do not need to be parked in the parking lot outside the scenic area gate (the navigation only leads to here), you can drive directly to the parking lot near Wenchang Pavilion.
Shanggantang Village and Goulan Yao Village both have various restaurants and inns, and they are not far from Jiangyong County, only 25 kilometers away, and it takes half an hour to drive.
JANELLE NGUYEN
Yongzhou Jiangyong| The Shanggantang Village by the mountain and water
|The Shanggantang Village by the mountain and water. Yongzhou Jiangyong| The Shanggantang Village by the mountain and water
Shanggantang Village is only 9 kilometers away from Goulan Yao Village, but due to lack of time yesterday, Shanggantang was left for today.
Shanggantang is a Han village, and its architectural style and layout are similar to the surrounding Yao villages.
The Zhou family has settled here for more than 1000 years and has continued for more than forty generations. The family has produced many talents, with more than 100 officials above the seventh rank, two scholars, and countless scholars.
The village is much larger than I expected, with more than 200 Ming and Qing buildings preserved, but apart from the area along the river, most of the old houses near the mountain inside have been abandoned.
Like Goulan Yao Village, there is no need for tickets, and cars do not need to be parked in the parking lot outside the scenic area gate (navigation only leads here), and can be directly driven to the parking lot near Wenchang Pavilion.
Both Shanggantang Village and Goulan Yao Village have restaurants and guest houses, and they are not far from Jiangyong County, 25 kilometers, half an hour by car.
Andreanne Blick
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Pingzhou Academy Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Guangxi Self-Driving Tour (Part 13)
I didn't know until my second visit to Yongzhou that the ancient city of Yongzhou is located in Lingling District. Last time I went to the northern Lengshuitan District, which is more than twenty kilometers away from Lingling. The ancient city of Lingling has been established as the earliest administrative division of Yongzhou since the Western Han Dynasty, for over two thousand years. It is also widely known thanks to Liu Zongyuan's 'The Story of the Snake Catcher' and 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being included in Chinese textbooks. Liu Zongyuan was demoted to Yongzhou for ten years, leaving behind the famous 'Eight Records of Yongzhou,' with 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being one of them. The Liuzi Temple is the best memorial the people of Yongzhou have for him, and not far upstream from the temple is the location of the Little Stone Pool. In order to recreate the scenery of the Little Stone Pool, the Yongzhou government blew up the dam that submerged it, which is in line with the repeated destruction and reconstruction of the Liuzi Temple. On both sides of the Yu Creek in the ancient city of Lingling, the ancient streets and lanes blend with the newly built antique-style architectural district. The pleasure boats on Yu Creek and tourists dressed in ancient costumes have become a scenic spot in the ancient city. Walking down along Yu Creek, you can reach the confluence with the Xiao River, which is especially beautiful at night.
The confluence of the Xiao River and the Xiang River has a small island with a Pingzhou Academy on it. To get there, you need to take a ferry, which costs 20 for a round trip, and the entrance fee for Pingzhou Academy is 40. We didn't go to the island but walked along the riverside path to an abandoned ferry dock, where the view of the Xiao and Xiang rivers converging is also very beautiful.
Yongzhou Hunan Lingling Ancient City
STEPHANIE THOMPSON
The unique Pingzhou Academy
Located at the confluence of the Xiao River and the Xiang River, eight miles northwest of the ancient city of Yongzhou, there is a small island called Ping Island. It is surrounded by water on all sides, like two dragons playing with a pearl. The island is full of ancient trees and lush bamboo and banana trees, with a quiet and elegant environment and beautiful scenery. On the island, there is the Pingzhou Academy, which was established in the fourth year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1739). The academy is in the form of a quadrangle, with gray bricks and green tiles, and a sense of age.
The Pingzhou Academy is known as one of the four major academies in Hunan, along with Yuelu, Shigu, and Chengnan.
The unique and beautiful natural landscape of Ping Island has long attracted people's appreciation. During the Tang Dynasty, Liu Zongyuan was demoted to Yongzhou, where he traveled by boat on the Xiao and Xiang rivers and visited Ping Island. He wrote the poem 'Xiangkou Pavilion, where the two waters of Xiao and Xiang meet'.
As soon as you enter the 'Xiaoxiang' gate, you can see an arc-shaped stele forest arranged on the left, with both sides, there are many famous people's handwriting, worth slowly tasting.
The Pingzhou Academy is simple and quiet, and some viewing platforms in the style of Han white jade have been added to the back of the academy, which are also very beautiful for taking pictures.
To visit Pingzhou Academy on Ping Island, you need to take a boat, which costs 20 yuan for a round trip. Taking photos in Hanfu on the boat is also very harmonious.
John Gonzalez
Along the Xiao River, it feels like traveling through a thousand years
🚣♂️ Along the Xiao River, it feels like traveling through a thousand years. Walking in the poetic land under the pen of Liu Zongyuan, Pingzhou Academy is a historical relic of the four major academies in Hunan, like a quiet literary hall, bathed in a long history, as if you can hear the low chant of the Xiao Xiang night rain. 📜🌙
🛥️ Take a boat up, pass through the ancient city of Lingling under the Dongfeng Bridge, come to Xiakedu, the floating bridge in the rain and the Xiao River reflect each other, like a classical landscape painting, intoxicating. ⛵️🌧️
🏞️ Chaoyang Rock, Liu Zi fishing alone in the cold river snow, along the Xiao River, the rock with many inscriptions records the vicissitudes of a thousand years, as if time is frozen here. 🌄📜
🏔️ Xiangling Mountain is like a watcher, standing tall on the bank of the Xiao River, the huge rocks in the river witness countless stories about Xiao Xiang, walking through the floating bridge of Xiangling Mountain Village, feeling the precipitation of a long history, as if in the ideal country under the southern sky. 🏞️📖
On this mysterious and distant land, the soul of Lingling wakes up in the cold river and dusk rain, and the heart with sorrow and resentment pursues the open-minded realm between the mountains and rivers. Everyone who has walked through Lingling will suddenly become enlightened in the melodious Eina sound, feeling the deep affection of Xiao Xiang. 🌿🌧️
PAULA LAWRENCE
Stepping into the Pingzhou Academy in Yongzhou is like reading a small poem of Xiaoxiang
Coming from the bustling metropolis to the Pingzhou Academy, the body and mind are as comfortable as if they have been bathed and incensed. The Pingzhou Academy was built in the Qing Dynasty, located on Ping Island in Yongzhou, where the Xiao River and Xiang River converge, and you must take a small boat to get to the island. The island is full of ancient trees and abundant bamboo and bananas. The bluestone path in the academy is planted with 320-year-old ancient osmanthus trees. Although the osmanthus has withered, the four seasons osmanthus is in full bloom, and the fragrance is attacking people's hearts. The lingering piano sound is revolving around the ears, strolling in it, enjoying the tranquility of the island, and the beauty seeps into every cell. It can be described as 'When you wield a brush, you should get the help of the country, and if you don't go to Xiaoxiang, how can there be a poem'.
Skarlett_Wh1spl@sh
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Liuzi Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Guangxi Self-Driving Tour (Part 13)
I didn't know until my second visit to Yongzhou that the ancient city of Yongzhou is located in Lingling District. Last time I went to the northern Lengshuitan District, which is more than twenty kilometers away from Lingling. The ancient city of Lingling has been established as the earliest administrative division of Yongzhou since the Western Han Dynasty, for over two thousand years. It is also widely known thanks to Liu Zongyuan's 'The Story of the Snake Catcher' and 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being included in Chinese textbooks. Liu Zongyuan was demoted to Yongzhou for ten years, leaving behind the famous 'Eight Records of Yongzhou,' with 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being one of them. The Liuzi Temple is the best memorial the people of Yongzhou have for him, and not far upstream from the temple is the location of the Little Stone Pool. In order to recreate the scenery of the Little Stone Pool, the Yongzhou government blew up the dam that submerged it, which is in line with the repeated destruction and reconstruction of the Liuzi Temple. On both sides of the Yu Creek in the ancient city of Lingling, the ancient streets and lanes blend with the newly built antique-style architectural district. The pleasure boats on Yu Creek and tourists dressed in ancient costumes have become a scenic spot in the ancient city. Walking down along Yu Creek, you can reach the confluence with the Xiao River, which is especially beautiful at night.
The confluence of the Xiao River and the Xiang River has a small island with a Pingzhou Academy on it. To get there, you need to take a ferry, which costs 20 for a round trip, and the entrance fee for Pingzhou Academy is 40. We didn't go to the island but walked along the riverside path to an abandoned ferry dock, where the view of the Xiao and Xiang rivers converging is also very beautiful.
Yongzhou Hunan Lingling Ancient City
STEPHANIE THOMPSON
You should definitely visit Yongzhou at least once to experience the source of Liu Zongyuan's 'Record of the Little Stone Pool'
🚩 Yongzhou Prefecture City Lingling is a place greatly favored by classical literature, and the most brilliant of Liu Zongyuan's works in his life, 'Eight Records of Yongzhou', was also written in Lingling.
✨ Stepping out of the solemn courtyard of the Liu Zi Temple and strolling up and down along Yu Creek, by the Cobalt Manganese Pool, at the head of the Little Stone Pool, one literary allusion after another that is well-known to the ear unfolds before your eyes, and the image of this literary master, who was concerned for the country and the people and possessed outstanding talent, gradually becomes towering.
📍 Yongzhou Lingling Ancient City
🎫 Free attraction, open all day
🅿️ Free parking
✅ In the ancient city, you can see people renting clothes for photos everywhere. It's more lively at night, so if you want to take photos, it's recommended to come earlier when the daylight is good; there are a lot of people taking photos by the river, the scenery is really beautiful, and there are many snacks on the street, which feel more delicious without any special characteristics.
✅ The Liu Zi Temple is built to commemorate Liu Zongyuan, and its scale is not too large, with an admission fee of 19 yuan per person.
✅ You can take a boat to experience the charm of Liu Zongyuan's 'Record of the Little Stone Pool'.
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❗️ It is not recommended to make a special long trip here, but if you are nearby or on the way, you can come and have a look. Friends who like photography, ancient cities, and cultural history can boldly visit~
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Sunrise, sea of clouds, and a sky full of stars are worth your everything
Hunan Yongzhou's lesser-known attractions, starry sky, sea of clouds, sunrise, didn't expect Hunan to have such beautiful places🥰 You can see the starry sky, sunrise, tea fields, and sea of clouds❗️
⛰️Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area📍Shuangpai County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province
The navigation to the tea field is more accurate, or navigate to Yuntai Mountain and continue to drive forward until you find the wooden mountain trail and Sanhe Farmhouse sign and then park) 90 kilometers from the city, two hours by car.
⛰️The scenic area is in the picturesque Yao village by the Xiaoshui River~ There are quite a few wooden stilted buildings with charm p12, and many ancient pine forests
🌄Sunrise needs to check the time and weather, arrange reasonably! It is recommended to leave enough time, because all five of us feel that the stars above the clouds and before sunrise are more beautiful!
☁️The sea of clouds needs good weather and good luck! It's best if it rains the day before, and the sun comes out the next day, the chances will be great!
🏠Accommodation is the Starry Sky Homestay on the top of the mountain, including standalone villas/standard rooms; Sanhe Farmhouse at the foot of the mountain; accommodation and dining next to the tourist center in the scenic area (five minutes by car)
👑The tea field should also be good for taking pictures, didn't go, the ethnic characteristic corner tower looks very good~
The next day we went to Lingling Ancient City, also known as Yongzhou Ancient City, which was built in 124 BC and has a history of more than 2000 years. Lingling is a city where mountains, rivers, and rivers blend
Detailed address丨Lingling Ancient City, Lingling District, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province
🎫🎫🎫About tickets丨Free
1⃣️Some attractions require tickets→Liuzi Temple Tickets 25/person Time: 8:30～17:30
2⃣️Pingzhou Academy Tickets 50/person (On Pingzhou Island, take a 10-minute boat ride from Lingling Ancient City to the island
3️⃣Rent costumes, you can bargain. Makeup + clothes + headwear around 75.
✅About eating
Eat→Yongzhou Blood Duck→Coming to Yongzhou without eating blood duck is equivalent to coming in vain, to eat authentic Yongzhou blood duck, you must come to experience it locally.
WESTON EVANS
The ancient city of Lingling in Yongzhou, which is rich in cultural temperament
Yongzhou, a prefecture-level city in southern Hunan, is elegantly named 'Xiaoxiang' because the two rivers of Xiao and Xiang converge here. The ancient city of Lingling has a history of more than 2,000 years. Just these place names are full of poetic and picturesque feelings. With the blessing of literati and ink guests from all dynasties, it is the hometown of historical figures such as the Three Kingdoms general Huang Gai, the 'Grass Saint' Tang Dynasty calligrapher Huai Su, the Dali scholar Zhou Dunyi, and modern leaders Li Da, Tao Zhu, etc. It can be said that all rivers and mountains are articles, and the heavy cultural atmosphere is coming. The most important thing is that Liu Zongyuan, one of the eight great masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, was demoted to Yongzhou for ten years and wrote famous poems such as 'Yongzhou Eight Records'. Among them, 'Xiaoshitanji', 'The Snake Catcher's Talk', and 'River Snow' are all must-read texts in middle school textbooks. When you walk into Liu Zimiao to reread these texts, those famous sentences that have been precipitated for decades can still be resurrected in an instant.