2025 Hengdong Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Located at No. 161 North Street, Wuji Town, Hengdong County, Yangshan Temple was first built during the Ming Dynasty's Jiajing era (1522-1566) and renovated during the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong era (1735-1796). This temple was constructed by later generations to commemorate Marquis Yangshan, a loyal minister of Emperor Yan, who passed away here from overwork while governing the Mi River. Facing north, the temple covers a construction area of approximately 300 square meters. Built with brick and wood, it features a traditional hard hill roof with small blue tiles. The structure consists of two halls: the front hall is square-shaped with a caisson ceiling, while the back hall houses a seated statue of Marquis Yangshan. The temple walls are embedded with over ten stone carvings from the Ming, Qing, and Republic of China periods. It is now a Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit of Hunan Province.

The Luo Ronghuan Memorial Hall was built in 2002, covering a construction area of approximately 1,200 square meters and an exhibition area of 6,100 square meters. It is divided into five main sections showcasing precious photos and historical documents of Marshal Luo from various periods. The memorial features a courtyard-style architectural design, including a preface hall, epilogue hall, four exhibition rooms, and restored displays of Marshal Luo's office and bedroom. It presents his glorious life through numerous valuable photographs, historical documents, and artifacts. The recommended visiting time is about 40 minutes.

Wuji Old Street, now called "North Street," was built during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty. The ancient town is nestled at the foot of Yangshan Mountain in Hengdong County. The old street runs north-south, stretching nearly 500 meters, and consists of 360 neatly arranged shops. The center of the street is paved with 3,670 standardized granite slabs, resembling a giant centipede. Some original residents still live here, mostly elderly, as younger generations have moved away to seek opportunities elsewhere. The narrow, winding ancient stone-paved street, lined with well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture, along with aged doors, windows, stone thresholds, pedestals, and mills, exudes the town's unique charm. Wuji hosts a bustling market on the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th days of the lunar month, serving as a major hub for grain, tea oil, livestock, bamboo, timber, and other agricultural products, attracting merchants and ensuring smooth trade. The old street boasts numerous cultural relics, including 24 former temples—only three remain today: the provincial-level protected Yangshan Temple, Tianfu Temple, and Xuandi Temple. The foundations of demolished temples are still visible. Additionally, the site of Qin Xiaoyi's former residence, a provincial-level cultural heritage site, is located here. Wuji Old Street was designated as a key cultural protection unit of Hengdong County in 1992.

Xiapu Village is located in the western part of Ganxi Town, Hengdong County, situated at the junction of the second terrace of the Mishui River and hilly mountainous areas. The village faces west with the Xiao Family Mansion at its center, featuring a four-courtyard, seven-row layout covering approximately 20 acres. Built in the second year of the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty (1822), the structures adopt a brick-and-wood framework with grayish-blue tiled roofs and a stepped courtyard layout that is lower in the front and higher at the back. Currently, the ancient village remains largely intact, representing a sizable Qing Dynasty architectural complex. It preserves numerous exquisite architectural components that embody rich ancient construction techniques and reflect strong local cultural characteristics, making it a precious heritage of ancient architecture. It is designated as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit of Hengdong County and is listed among the second batch of China's Traditional Villages.

The history of the old street in Yanglin Ancient Town, Hengdong can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when it was called "Yanglin Port", named after the willows lining the riverbank. The ancient town was built along the Mi River, with a superior geographical location. It was an important commercial town at that time. It reached its peak in the mid-Qing Dynasty. Due to the prosperity of the wharf and commerce, streets gradually formed. In the course of historical changes, the old street was destroyed several times by war or floods. Today's old street is mainly composed of blue brick, blue tile, and wood structures built in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. There are shops lining both sides of the street, including grocery stores, dyeing workshops, and banks, showing the prosperous scene at that time. Because the old street is close to the Mi River, it has been hit by floods many times in history, especially a severe flood in the early 1980s, which caused the old street to be submerged. After careful planning, the government decided that all residents of the old street should be relocated to a new location. The ancient town was gradually abandoned. Today, although Yanglin Old Street is relatively well-preserved, it is overgrown with weeds, desolate, and full of moss on the remaining walls, presenting a scene of decline. In recent years, in order to promote the rural tourism economy, the local government has put a lot of thought into planting flowers and grass around the old street and in front of and behind the houses, turning it into an Internet-famous spot to attract tourists to visit, which has brought a little popularity!

99% of Changsha residents don't know about Wanzhou Island, a fantastic winter camping spot! Wanzhou Island, located at the southwest end of Longchuan Town, Lukou District, Zhuzhou City, is 1,800 meters long and 800 meters wide, adjacent to Hengdong County. It is not only the largest river island in Zhuzhou, but also one of the four largest islands in the Xiangjiang River. 🛤️Wanzhou Island was featured in the third season of *Aerial China* and mentioned in *Traveling with Tang Poems*. Back then, Du Fu, in his later years, set foot on this river island in the Xiangjiang River, moored his boat ashore, and wrote the poem *Ci Wanzhou*. This adds a touch of poetry to our camping trip and makes the journey full of anticipation. 🚘It takes less than 2 hours to get there from Changsha. You may have missed the spring rapeseed flowers, but you can't miss the reed flowers by the river. In early winter, we camped on this island, ate hot pot, had barbecues, watched the sunrise, and enjoyed the joy of camping. It was a wonderful memory for all of us. 📍To get to Wanzhou Village from Longtan Lake Wharf, you need to drive from the wharf on the Hengdong side. Although there is also a wharf in Shenshan Village, Zhuzhou, cars cannot be ferried across. The ferry fee is CNY10 per car, and CNY20 for a round trip. 🌳After arriving on the island, you'll see the Xizhou Camphor Tree on the right. This camphor tree is 1,260 years old. When the poet Du Fu stayed on this island, he moored his boat to this tree. Stop by the Xiangjiang River under the big tree, make a pot of tea, chat with friends, and take a break. It's very relaxing. 🗾Go down the main road in the middle of the island, and go left through the woods and vegetable fields to reach the reed marshes. Walk through the reed flowers, and you'll see the river. Both the woods and the riverside are perfect for a relaxing daytime camping trip. 🏕️For camping on the island, we recommend the abandoned primary school. There are cement platforms, as well as water, electricity, and toilets. If you plan to camp here at night, just let the relevant personnel know in advance. ⛺️Jiahe Ferry is also a good choice for camping. There is a cement flat next to the ferry where you can barbecue, eat hot pot, light a bonfire, and park your car. You can set up tents in the grass nearby or on the cement platform above. There is also a cantaloupe base here, producing sweet and crisp cantaloupes for CNY10 per kg. Camping here, you can enjoy the beautiful sunrise in the morning and go fishing by the river at night. However, the downside is that there is a garbage station nearby, which may attract flies in the morning. 🌲Every second and seventh day of the lunar month is a market day on the island, which is very lively. 🗺️When the weather is fine in the morning, you can take your children to visit the abandoned primary school on the island. Afterwards, you can go to Shiwan Town for lunch. There is also Aozhou Island nearby, which also requires a ferry to reach. The island is rich in sweet oranges. 🫖If you are not in a hurry, we highly recommend going to the Xiangjiang South Hot Spring Resort for a relaxing hot spring bath to wash away your fatigue. 【Reference Itinerary】 ⏺️Have lunch in Sanzhang Town, Hengdong County➡️Board the island and tour the Xizhou Camphor Tree➡️Stroll through the reed marshes➡️Camp at Jiahe Ferry and enjoy a barbecue and hot pot feast➡️Visit the abandoned primary school on the island the next morning➡️Have lunch in Shiwan Town and taste the local sesame seed cakes➡️Go to Xiangjiang South Hot Spring Resort for a hot spring bath➡️Embark on your return journey.

| The perfect place to soak in a hot spring this winter. 🌨️ Winter is the perfect time to enjoy a romantic hot spring getaway. This time, we're sharing Hengyang's amazing Xiang Jiangnan Hot Spring Resort, a hidden gem that's well worth a visit. Let's take a look 👇 📍[Location] The resort is located in Hengdong County, Hengyang, and is easily accessible by both car 🚗 and public transport 🚌. There's no need to worry about a long journey or getting lost. 🌳[Environment] Entering the resort is like stepping into a paradise 🎄. The architecture is unique, combining the elegance and grace of the Jiangnan water towns. The white walls, black tiles, and small bridges over flowing water create a poetic atmosphere. Surrounded by lush mountains and clear waters, you can enjoy the natural beauty and fresh air while soaking in the hot spring, and all your fatigue and worries will melt away 😌. ♨️[Hot Spring Features] The hot springs here are incredibly diverse 🧐! There are pools with different effects and temperatures to choose from. For example, there are medicinal hot spring pools with various traditional Chinese herbs, which are said to help relax the body and improve circulation. There are also fragrant flower petal hot spring pools, where you can soak and feel like you're surrounded by a romantic aroma 💕. The lakeside scenic hot spring pools are particularly noteworthy, where you can soak in the hot spring while enjoying the shimmering lake view. The water quality is excellent, clear and clean, and your skin will feel smooth and soft after soaking 🥰. 💒[Facilities] The resort is well-equipped with all the facilities you need 👍. After soaking in the hot spring, if you feel hungry, there are specialty restaurants 🍲 offering a variety of local Hengyang delicacies and other delicious dishes. The food is authentic and generously portioned. If you want to rest, the guest rooms are comfortable and clean, with a Jiangnan-style decor. You can lie on the soft bed, have sweet dreams, and enjoy a relaxing vacation 🛏️. There's also a children's play area 🎠, so parents don't have to worry about their kids getting bored. They can let their children play to their heart's content. 🎉[Leisure and Entertainment] In addition to the hot springs, there are many fun activities here. You can stroll along the resort's garden paths, admire the flowers and trees 🌼, and take beautiful photos 📷. Or you can invite a few friends to the game room 🀄️, play mahjong, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. In the evening, there are occasional folk performances, which are very interesting and allow you to experience the local culture 🤩. 🎈Overall, Hengyang Xiang Jiangnan Hot Spring Resort is perfect for a family or friends' vacation. In this cold winter, come here to soak in the hot spring, relax your body and mind, and let yourself be surrounded by warmth and comfort 💕.

Liuyang Hanpo'ao is located in Gugang Town, Liuyang City, Hunan Province. It belongs to the Lianyun Mountains, with a maximum altitude of 1,345 meters. Duration: 7-8 hours (rest + photo + meal on the way) Name: Han Po Ao Circle Line Han Po Ao Transportation: About 2 hours by car from Changsha Recommendation index: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Challenge Index: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Going uphill through the fallen bamboo forest, stepping on the soft fallen leaves (I call this section the ceiling of the entire hiking experience), the mechanically plowed gravel road up and down the ridge, the rolling clouds on the top of the mountain, the endless mountains, and the mountains. Walking up the mountain, I seem to have found a natural entrance Let’s go! Being a child of nature will always give you unexpected surprises. The autumn air is crisp and it feels great to hike in this season! Hiking Tips 1. It is easier to travel in good weather and take the reverse route 2. Bring enough water and road snacks as needed😍 3. Trekking poles, raincoats, quick-drying jackets, hiking shoes👟, headlamps, emergency blankets, power banks, and kneepads are essential 4. There are risks in the outdoors. Go together according to your ability and respect nature☀️ Take away the garbage with you.

Xiangjiangnan Hot Spring Resort, a good weekend destination for Hunan people Winter is either skiing or hot spring vacation It’s too difficult for Hunan people to wait for snow So I went out to find a hot spring by myself This place can only cater to people with cars. You can only drive by yourself and there is no other mode of transportation. Just look at my pictures for the environment Breakfast, hot pot and dinner are all available. Hot springs are open from 9:00-22:00 There are more than 40 types of swimming pools, there is always one suitable for you There are also outdoor movies, fishing and self-driving bicycles. Take the expressway (it’s still 40 minutes away after getting off the Zhuting Toll Station) The environment is really nice for taking photos. It’s very suitable for family fun and relaxing.

It’s winter now, let’s visit Xiangjiang South Hot Spring and enjoy a wonderful vacation! The beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, and the calm hot springs make every place a picturesque fairyland. A beautiful landscape in the southern Xiangjiang hot spring area. The hot springs are surrounded by beautiful mountains and clear waters, making people feel as if they have entered a mysterious fairyland. Here, you can not only enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, but also feel the power and beauty of nature. The Xiangjiang South Hot Spring is a highlight here! Hot spring therapy is a great way to relax your body and mind. At Xiangjiang South Hot Spring, you can find tranquility and relaxation, enjoy a comfortable soak in the hot springs, and get comprehensive relaxation and healing for your body and mind. In addition to hot springs, Xiangjiangnan Hot Spring also has a beautiful sea of ​​flowers. Walking along the lakeside, amidst the sea of ​​blooming flowers, it feels like walking into a fairy tale world. The fragrance of flowers and the gentleness of the lake make people feel happy, as if they are in a dream garden. Xiangjiang South Hot Spring is a place where you can enjoy sunbathing during your vacation. The bright sunshine shines on the lake, and the warm sea breeze blows across your face, making you feel relaxed and happy. At Xiangjiangnan Hot Spring, you can enjoy the summer sunshine and feel the warmth and beauty of nature.

In Hengyang... it seems like I strayed into a landscape painting... 🎨🍃 Came to the hot spring with friends, and it was snowing in Hunan❄️ In the morning, I was watching a fisherman casting his nets. Just then, two birds flew by. It was like a scene in a painting, so beautiful that it left me speechless! The scenery is pretty good when I usually go there! 🌄 Xiangjiang South Hot Spring Resort 🚗 It takes 2 hours to 2.5 hours to drive from Changsha, and about 1.5 hours to drive from Hengyang East! It's perfect for a day trip or a two-day weekend to relax! ♨️ There are dozens of pools of different sizes indoors and outdoors in the hot spring. It is so relaxing to soak in the hot springs in this season! In addition to hot springs, there are also KTV, massage SPA, children's playground 🎠, chess and card room, Chinese style health tea house 🍵, and a strawberry picking garden 🍓 nearby. It is really suitable for a family to bring their children to play! 🌃 If you stay overnight, you can stay in the hotel directly at night. There is a buffet in the morning, and you can also order food in the restaurant at noon and in the evening. The environment is very good and there are private rooms! You can book the New Year’s Eve dinner in advance! 🏨🍽️

🏨Xiangjiang South Hot Spring Resort Taking advantage of the less crowded time before the New Year, I came here to play with friends~ I really like the Chinese courtyard style. There are many activities: Hanfu Experience Hall, boating, fishing, children's playground and strawberry garden, etc. The villa area has private soup, and then the strawberries in the strawberry garden are really super big and sweet. The hot spring also has many kinds of medicinal baths, wormwood baths, red wine baths and so on~ In short, this trip is worth it.

Hunan actually has such a fairyland hot spring, the small Jiangnan is really worthy of the name. Let's go to Hengyang Xiangjiang South Hot Spring together, I guarantee you will never forget it once you go. Hengyang Xiangjiang South Hot Spring Resort! Therapeutic hot springs·Forest oxygen absorption·High-end banquet hall·Water fun The overall Chinese-style architecture, mountain birds and water blend into one ancient charm The hotel can have a few good friends, or team building gatherings, get together to chat, the facilities are quite complete The hotel provides coffee➕tea bags Open-air large balcony Push to oxygenate! 20,000 square meters of hot spring park, with more than 40 different effects because of different Chinese medicine ingredients! Foot bath➕sweat steaming➕large and small pool hot springs Contains 44 natural hot spring pools, divided by efficacy, there are petal baths, red wine baths, Chinese medicine baths and other types of warm soup Outdoor steam room, slate hot spring, water fun equipment, infinity pool! KTV, chess and card room, afternoon tea, fishing, Hani baby children's playground, water games, outdoor movies and other entertainment activities After soaking, you can drink a cup of ginger tea to dispel the cold, and you feel full of blood after soaking in the hot spring! The hotel provides a buffet breakfast, with a variety of dishes The hotel is a genuine Hengdong local dish, the taste is relatively light and not greasy!

address- Hengdong Hengrui International Hotel Environment/Facilities - The hotel fitness room is too small. The facilities include dumbbells, a treadmill, and two cycling machines. Shower was ok. The foot bath room might be closed due to the off-season. There are Chinese and Western restaurants in the hotel building. But the price is very high in a small county town. A meat dish costs ￥88. Go to the snack bar downstairs and eat a full meal for 50 yuan. feature- It is close to the Fen River and has nice scenery. Price per person - Because it is off-season, ￥250, including breakfast. score- Based on the price, I give it 7/10 #Hengdong

Hengdong Hengrui International Hotel has a nice view of the Fen River next to it. Just a few steps downstairs you will find snack shops, shopping malls, and food streets.