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Yangmingshan National Forest Park
Located in Shuangpai County, Yongzhou City, Yangmingshan National Forest Park is replete with trees, with clear streams in mountains, forming impressive surroundings. The main peak in the forest park, Wangfotai, has an altitude of 1,600 meters and travelers can climb up the peak and overlook the vast scenery. It will be ideal period for admiring azaleas from late April to early May, and tourists can stand in a high place to enjoy a sea of azaleas.Shuangpai · 29.3 km from downtown
Tongzi'ao Scenic Area
Tongzi'ao Village is located in Shuangpai County, Yongzhou. As there are large tracts of ginkgo trees growing here, it attracts a large number of photography enthusiasts every autumn and has become a beautiful scenic spot in Yongzhou. When you arrive at Tongzi'ao Village, you can see a large golden ginkgo forest in the mountains, which stretches for more than ten kilometers. It looks like the maple leaves in Xiangshan, the colorful Jiuzhaigou, and the golden autumn ancient moon poplars in the northern frontier. According to local people, there are more than 200 ginkgo trees in the Tongzi'ao area, of which more than 90 are over 100 years old, and there are four or five places with 20-30 trees forming a forest. Entering these ginkgo forests, people seem to have entered a golden dream. The sunlight refracted through the leaves, the golden ginkgo, the golden fallen leaves, the high mountains and valleys, the dense forests, and the ancient houses are like a colorful oil painting, which makes people linger.Shuangpai · 21 km from downtown
Ginkgo Viewing in Yongzhou
Yongzhou is an ideal destination for viewing ginkgo in autumn, and the best viewing time is from November to December. There are more than 2,000 ginkgo trees growing in Tongzi'ao Scenic Area, of which more than 150 are over 100 years old. The golden ginkgo leaves hang on the branches, and the ginkgo leaves falling and covering the ground are like a soft golden carpet covering the earth. Strolling along the stone path under the ancient trees, the ancient houses and ginkgo complement each other, and the scenery is picturesque everywhere. The ginkgo trees in the Sanfenshi Scenic Area complement the green mountains and clear waters. The tall ginkgo trees stand tall in the mountains. When the autumn wind blows, the golden trees sway in the wind, forming a beautiful landscape painting with the gurgling streams and quaint pavilions in the mountains. The thousand-year-old ginkgo tree in Qianmaping has gone through thousands of years of baptism and is still lush and leafy. In autumn, the tree is full of golden color, and the thick branches and lush leaves show the beauty of simplicity and vigor. The mottled light and shadow under the tree seem to make people feel the traces of time. During the ginkgo viewing period in Yongzhou, the local area will also hold special folk activities. Tourists can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of ginkgo, but also deeply experience the unique customs and customs of Yongzhou, and start an unforgettable autumn journey.China · Shuangpai
Liuzi Temple
The Liuzi Temple is the core attraction of the Liuzi Scenic Area. It was built by the Yongzhou people to commemorate the Tang Dynasty's progressive thinker, politician and distinguished writer and ancient official in Yongzhou, Liu Zongyuan. Liuzi Temple is seated on Liuzi Street in the west of Xiaoshui, Yongzhou. The Liuzi Temple is a brick-and-wood structure and there are three stone carvings of the Liuzi Temple on the temple door. Upon entering the temple, you can find the structure in three-door and three-room style and the stage with double eaves and eight columns is immediately apparent. After going to the second half of the nave, and then into the main hall, there is a statue of Liu Zongyuan in the temple which is notable for historical human sacrifice.Yongzhou · 29 km from Shuangpai
Liu Zongyuan Cultural Tourist Area
Liu Zongyuan Cultural Tourism Area is located in Yongzhou City, Hunan Province. It has Liuzi Temple, Liuzi Street, Yuxi River, Xiaoshitan, Gutantan, Xixiaoqiu, Xiaoshicheng Mountain, Chaoyang Park and other attractions.Yongzhou · 28.7 km from Shuangpai
Lingling Ancient City
Lingling Ancient City is located in Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, and boasts a history of over 2,100 years, historically recognized as the first ancient city of Xiaoxiang. The ancient city showcases the cultural charm of traditional cities in southern Hunan with its profound historical accumulation and unique regional style. Liuzi Street stretches along Yuxi Creek, with slate-paved roads winding through the ancient street, flanked by the ancient Xiaoshui River ferry to the east, and facing the Dongshan Scenic Area across the river. The block is protected and showcased based on its traditional street layout, with five streets and seven alleys interwoven, and traditional structures such as archways, stages, and pavilions dotted throughout, creating a rich atmosphere of an ancient city. Starting from the archway, there are also many attractions along the street that tell the historical stories and cultural anecdotes of Xiaoxiang, allowing visitors to experience the profound cultural heritage of Lingling while strolling through.Yongzhou · 28.7 km from Shuangpai
Zhou Family Courtyard
The Zhou Family Courtyard Attraction in Yongzhou City is located in Jianyantou Village, Fujiaqiao Town, Lingling District, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province. It was built in the 29th year of Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty (1550) and completed in the 30th year of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1904). It consists of six large ancient residential houses, including Ziyan Mansion, Old Courtyard, New Courtyard, Red Gate Tower, Black Gate Tower, and Four Great Courtyards. It covers an area of more than 120 acres and has a construction area of 45,000 square meters. It is a large-scale and fully functional ancient residential complex in southern Hunan. It is the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units and enjoys the reputation of "the first ancient house in Xiaoxiang" and "the treasure of southern Hunan folk houses". In 2023, Lingling District will further improve the landscape, business types, services, publicity and facilities and equipment of the Zhoujiayuan Scenic Attraction in accordance with the national AAAA-level Attraction standards, complete the construction of the Attraction archway and new tourist toilets, repair and update the Attraction sign system, and carry out high-standard environmental governance of the Attraction, reaching a new level in terms of Attraction hardware, standard management, service level, publicity and promotion, etc.Yongzhou · 16 km from Shuangpai
Qinglongdong (East Gate)
Shuangpai Qinglong Cave Tourist Area, located in Shuangpai County, Hunan Province, is a place with beautiful natural landscape. The Attraction enjoys a unique geographical location and convenient Souvenir transportation. The Qinglong Cave in the Attraction is also known as "Black Rock". It is a natural karst cave of flowstone formed in ancient times. Liu Zongyuan, Lu You and other great writers of all ages have come here to express their emotions. The cave is more than 800 meters long and the internal space is very large, reaching more than 30,000 square meters. The cave is dangerous, strange, secluded and beautiful, and it is a different world. The landscape formed by stalactites in the cave is quite unique, and some creatures are naturally portrayed vividly. The natural attractions in the cave, such as the dragon and lion welcoming guests, the Qinglong Palace, the Milky Way falling from the sky, the Queen's head, the carp leaping over the dragon gate, and the Taishang Laojun alchemy furnace, make you admire this masterpiece of nature.Shuangpai · 5.7 km from downtown
Orange Isle Scenic Area
Orange Isle Scenic Area is a narrow sandbar lying across the heart of the Xiang River in Changsha, stretching approx. five km. It faces Yuelu Mountain to the west and borders Changsha's old city to the east, surrounded by water on all sides. Named after the abundant orange trees planted on the isle, it was historically called Shuiluzhou. Formed by river alluvium, this sandbar has existed for over a millennium, where the "River and sky in evening snow" scenery was once among the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang. In 1925, the poem "Spring in a pleasure garden - Changsha" was composed here, with its iconic line "Alone I stand in the biting fall, watching the Xiang River flow north past Orange Isle's head," which made this riverine landmark widely renowned. The highlights of the visit are concentrated at the islet's head: A granite art sculpture over 30 m tall, modeled after the 1925 youth image, stands facing the river as Changsha's highly recognizable landmark. Nearby, the Questioning Heaven Platform extends toward the river center, where leaning on the railing reveals the mighty Xiang River flowing northward, with Yuelu Mountain and the city skylines on both banks facing each other across the water. The Songju Pavilion, white marble poetry stele, and the 200-year-old ancient phoenix tree at the islet head are all in this area. Heading north from the islet head, a hundred-acre orange orchard bears golden fruits in fall, while bamboo groves, peach orchards, plum gardens, and osmanthus groves take turns showcasing seasonal flora. The historic Zhuzhang Ferry (where Zhu Xi and Zhang Shi once crossed the Xiang River for lectures) and the Huxiang Culture Exhibition Hall are scattered along the way. At the islet's tail, the reconstructed Jiangshen Temple and Gongji Tower area was precisely where ancients admired the "River and sky in evening snow" scenery. The island is long and narrow, making round-trip walks quite tiring. A sightseeing train is available for transportation, with multiple stops along the way for hopping on and off. Travelers with limited time are advised to head straight to the island's tip to see the sculpture and river views, then stroll leisurely along the riverside path. At dusk, watching the sunset over the Xiang River and seeing the lights gradually illuminate both shores from the island's tip is especially worth setting aside time for.China · Changsha
Elephant Hill Scenic Area
The Elephant Hill Scenic Area is located in the heart of Guilin, at the confluence of the Li River and the Peach Blossom River. It derives its name from its resemblance to a giant elephant stretching its trunk to drink from the sweet waters of the Li River. In his work "Records of Elephant Hill," Shu Shu, a Qing Dynasty official from the Ministry of Works, wrote: "The marvels of Guangxi lie in its mountains; the marvels of Guangxi's mountains lie in their rocks, and the elephant-shaped hill facing the provincial capital is the most marvelous of all." With its lifelike form, the attraction captivates visitors and stands as a quintessential representation of Guilin's landscape. In 1995, it was designated as the city emblem of Guilin. The main attractions in the scenic area include: Elephant Hill and Water Moon, Puxian Pagoda, Elephant Hill Scenic Area and Guilin Sanhua Liquor, Elephant Hill Scenic Area - Love Island, and Elephant Hill Scenic Area - Yunfeng Temple Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Exhibition Hall. Elephant trunk hill and water moon cave "Elephant trunk hill and water moon" is a spectacular wonder here, as described in the poem by Ji Bei Hermit of the Song Dynasty.Harmony of water, moon and caveThe poem reads: "The moon is beneath the water, the moon floats upon the water. The water flows but the moon stays, the moon departs yet the water still flows." On a moonlit night, visiting the Water Moon Cave at the Elephant Trunk Hill attraction presents a magical scene where the moon in the sky, the cave, and the water reflect each other beautifully. Inside the cave, you can find the "Poem and Preface of the Morning Sun Pavilion" by Zhang Xiaoxiang from the Song Dynasty and works by Fan Chengda.Inscription on the water and moon caveAnd over 50 precious cliff carvings including Lu You's poetry manuscripts. Xiangshan scenic area - Puxian pagoda Winding up along the rocky cliffs, you can see the Puxian pagoda standing tall amidst the greenery from afar. Built during the Ming dynasty, this 13.6m-high solid brick lama-style pagoda has a history of over 400 years. On the northern side of the pagoda, there is a line-engraved bluestone statue of a bodhisattva, with the mantra "Namo Puxian Bodhisattva" inscribed above it, hence the name Puxian pagoda in the Xiangshan attraction. Buddhist scriptures record that Puxian bodhisattva's mount is a six-tusked white elephant, making the pagoda's location atop Xiangshan mountain a perfect embodiment of this scripture. Elephant Hill Scenic Area and Guilin Sanhua liquor This is a natural wine cellar, with two-thirds of the mountain being hollow. It stays warm in winter and cool in summer, maintaining a constant temperature of 19°C and humidity above 90% year-round. Since the Song Dynasty, it has served as an official cellar for storing Sanhua wine. Sanhua wine is colorless and transparent, with a fragrant yet spicy taste. It drawsLi RiverWith the essence of the mountains and the soul of the Li River, it has become a representative of China's rice-aroma liquor. The cellar liquor was designated as a tribute to the imperial court as early as the Northern Song Dynasty and is one of the three treasures of Guilin. To date, nearly a thousand tons of liquor are stored in the caves. Love island Love island is located on the north side of the attraction, adjacent toLi RiverIt is another scenic viewpoint for distant viewing. The island boasts a beautiful environment and lush vegetation, making it a popular dating spot for locals in the 1970s, hence the name "love island". Today, it serves as an outdoor photography base for wedding celebrations against the backdrop of Guilin's landscape, where couples make their vows of love under the witness of the elephant trunk hill and the moon reflected in the water.China · Guilin
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What travelers say about Shuangpai
E23***40May 8, 2025
4.0
The environment of Yangmingshan Scenic Area is good, but the service is not up to par. The supporting facilities, especially the public toilets, are dirty and smelly, as if they have not been cleaned for a long time. As a paid 4A scenic area, the public toilets are also the facade. The scenic area should not only make money, but also provide inadequate service and management.
Yangmingshan National Forest Park
咩咩我的宝贝November 25, 2024
5.0
The autumn wind, like a magician, turns the ginkgo leaves into dazzling golden color. Some of them hang on the branches, some fall to the ground. The whole mountains and fields are covered with golden armor, just like a fairyland where immortals live.
Tongzi'ao Scenic Area
朱朱333October 11, 2026
4.0
Learning about our historical predecessors is a great loss, especially the talented Liu Zongyuan, who died at the young age of 47. We should cherish the present. This place should be open to tourists; I truly believe it shouldn't charge an entrance fee.
Liuzi Temple
川粤半部论语April 10, 2026
4.0
I passed through Yongzhou in early February and stayed for two days, visiting several attractions.
The Liu Zongyuan Cultural Tourism Area is actually Lingling Ancient City, which is quite small. To get there, you can cross the Xiaoshui River via the Xiake Ferry from the Dongshan Scenic Area across the river. The Xiaoshui River is emerald green, and the ferry is shimmering.
While the ancient city is small, it has a strong commercial atmosphere with many new buildings. Expansion is ongoing everywhere, including road paving, which detracts from its charm.
Although many of the original sites from Liu Zongyuan's "Eight Records of Yongzhou" are no longer there, walking along the historical sites is still worthwhile.
Liu Zongyuan Cultural Tourist Area
『雨过天晴March 29, 2026
4.0
Stepping into Lingling Ancient City is like traveling back a thousand years. The streets and alleys are simple and elegant, the shops are arranged in a neat and orderly manner, and the lights are dazzling at night. It has both the gentleness of the Jiangnan water towns and the profound cultural heritage of Hunan. Strolling around is comfortable and pleasant, and it is well worth a visit.
Lingling Ancient City
我还是meMay 14, 2026
3.0
No need to make a special trip. The environment is nice, but the architecture is only worth looking at from the outside; the inside is messy and uninteresting.
Zhou Family Courtyard
YazonDinAltOctober 23, 2026
4.0
Orange Island is a bit of a mixed experience, and I'm honestly not entirely sure whether I'd consider it a must-visit in Changsha.It's a large, green, and pleasant park, with beautiful riverside views and plenty of space for walking. If you enjoy places with historical significance or simply want to experience a different side of the city, it's definitely worth considering.Most visitors seem to take the sightseeing train to the southern end of the island, where the famous Mao Zedong statue is located. That's also where you'll find plenty of people taking photos, so don't expect a particularly quiet experience.The main downside is that visiting the island takes quite a bit of time, especially if you want to explore it properly. And while it's certainly a nice place, I'm not sure the experience justifies spending several hours here if you have a limited amount of time in Changsha and other places you'd like to see.On the other hand, if you're simply looking for a relaxing walk through a green park, with opportunities to stop by the river and enjoy the scenery, it's a lovely option.Overall, I'd say it's worth visiting if you have some extra time or are particularly interested in Chinese history. Otherwise, I wouldn't necessarily put it at the very top of your Changsha itinerary.
Orange Isle Scenic Area
M45***48September 25, 2026
5.0
When visiting Guilin, a must-see is Elephant Trunk Hill, the city's iconic landmark. It truly lives up to its reputation as the face of Guilin's landscape; only by seeing it in person can one truly appreciate the wonders of nature. The entire mountain sits on the banks of the Li River, resembling a giant elephant bowing to drink from the water. The Water Moon Cave cuts through the mountain, its reflection shimmering in the water, creating the famous Elephant Trunk Hill and Water Moon spectacle—a flowing ink painting.
The scenic area is clean and comfortable, with walking paths built along the Li River, shaded by lush trees, making for a delightful stroll. You can climb the mountain for panoramic views of Guilin, or find classic vantage points along the riverbank to capture stunning, atmospheric photos. Boat trips are also available, offering a different and breathtaking perspective of Elephant Trunk Hill from the river.
The scenic area is conveniently located in the city center, with excellent transportation and comprehensive facilities. Every step reveals a new vista, allowing you to truly experience the unparalleled beauty of Guilin's landscape. Don't miss it when traveling to Guilin; it's definitely worth a visit.
Elephant Hill Scenic Area
