Hunan referred to as "Xiang", is a province with beautiful natural scenery, long history and culture, and rich humanistic customs. Whether exploring the magnificent mountains and rivers, tasting authentic Hunan cuisine, or tracing the footprints of history and culture, Hunan can bring tourists a different travel experience.
Hunan, located to the south of Dongting Lake, the second largest freshwater lake in my country, has a subtropical climate, a long frost-free period, an annual average temperature between 16.7℃ and 17.9℃, a minimal temperature difference between the north and the south, and abundant rainfall, which is suitable for the growth of tea trees. It is one of China's key tea-producing provinces and is known as the "Tea Town". According to the historical records of "Han Zhi" and the cultural relics unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tomb in Changsha, Hunan's tea production history can be traced back to the early Western Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. It is one of the earliest provinces in my country to cultivate tea trees artificially. In the Tang Dynasty, Hunan's annual tribute tea was 125,000 kilograms. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Hunan tea became the main commodity for tea-horse trade with northwestern ethnic minorities and was exported to Europe in large quantities. Anhua dark tea and black tea are particularly famous.
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Natural scenery
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: As a landmark attraction in Hunan, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is famous for its unique sandstone peak forest landforms and primitive forest landscapes. More than 3,000 peaks of various shapes and 800 winding and beautiful waters constitute a beautiful picture of nature. Among them, the Golden Whip Stream is crystal clear and the peaks on both sides stand tall; Yuanjiajie is famous for the filming of "Avatar", and the attractions such as the Soul-stirring Terrace and the First Bridge in the World are shocking.
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park: Tianmen Mountain is located in Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City. It is famous for the Tianmen Cave, the world's highest-altitude natural mountain-penetrating cave, and is known as the "Gate to Heaven". The park has a unique karst landform, and the top of the mountain is covered with dense primitive secondary forests, forming a magnificent landscape of a "sky garden". Visitors can take the world's longest alpine passenger cableway to the mountain, enjoy the thrilling attractions such as Tianmen Cave, Guigu Plank Road, and Glass Plank Road along the way, and feel the shock and mystery of nature.
Hengshan: As one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China, Hengshan is not only rich in natural landscapes, with rolling clouds and majestic mountains, but also a holy place of religious culture. There are more than 200 religious buildings, such as Nanyue Temple and Sutra Hall, which attract countless believers to make pilgrimages. The scenery in the mountains varies in four seasons, with flowers in spring, summer heat relief, red leaves in autumn, and snow in winter, each with its own merits.
Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area: Located in Zixing City, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province, the lake is vast and the water is clear. It combines the elegance of the mountains and the charm of the water, and is known as "a lake in the world, with thousands of scenes in it." The main landscapes include the foggy Xiaodongjiang River, Dongjiang Dam, Longjing Canyon, etc. Among them, the foggy Xiaodongjiang River is beautiful like a fairyland due to the temperature difference effect, which is a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
History and Culture
Yuelu Academy: Located in Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area, Changsha City, it is one of the famous "Four Academies" in ancient China and is known as the "Millennium Academy". A large number of influential historical and cultural celebrities have been cultivated here, and it is an important birthplace of Hunan culture. The architectural style of Yuelu Academy is elegant and simple, with typical Song Dynasty architectural features. Yuelu Academy plays an important role in the history of Chinese education. It is not only a holy place for seeking knowledge, but also the dream destination of countless literati and poets.
Yuelu Academy represents the essence of the ancient Chinese education system, especially its contribution to the dissemination of Confucianism, making it a model for later scholars to pursue.
Yueyang Tower: Located on the shore of Dongting Lake in Yueyang City, Hunan Province, it is one of the four famous towers in ancient China. The main building is 19.42 meters high, with three floors and four pillars, flying eaves and helmet tops, and a purely wooden structure, showing the unique charm of ancient architecture. Climbing Yueyang Tower, you can see the beautiful scenery of Dongting Lake, and overlook Junshan from afar. The water and sky are one color, and the wind and moon are boundless. Yueyang Tower is the only ancient building among the three famous towers that has retained its original structure. Its unique helmet-shaped roof structure reflects the wisdom of the ancient working people and the exquisite design skills of skilled craftsmen.
Shaoshan: Located in Xiangtan City, Hunan Province, it is the hometown of China's great leader Mao Zedong, and it is also a famous revolutionary memorial and patriotism education base in the country. Walk into Shaoshan, follow the footsteps of great men, and feel the revolutionary spirit.
Changde Peach Blossom Spring: Located in Taoyuan County, Changde City, Hunan Province, it is the prototype of Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring" in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and enjoys the reputation of "paradise on earth". Here, the four seasons are distinct, the mountains and rivers are interdependent, and Qinxi rafting and Qin Valley strolling make people feel like they are stepping into a paradise.
Food Culture
Hunan cuisine is famous for its spicy taste and unique taste. Changsha stinky tofu, a special delicacy that combines the charm of soybeans and the warmth of peppers, smells a little bit stinky at first, and is fragrant when it enters the mouth. Liling roasted meat, with carefully smoked pork as the base, accompanied by garlic and other fresh and fragrant ingredients, has a rich meaty aroma, mellow and not greasy.
The Red Army Long March Chicken, with the strong chicken running in the mountains and forests as the protagonist, joins hands with fiery red peppers and other selected ingredients, and together, under the warm embrace of the stove fire, interprets a gorgeous chapter about taste and memory.
In addition, there are Hengyang pickled pepper conch slices, Shaoyang duck feet buns, Dongting golden turtle, Changde spicy meat and other delicacies, which are all important parts of Hunan's food culture.
Summary
Hunan, a province full of charm, whether it is the magnificent natural scenery, the profound historical culture, or the unique food culture, it makes people linger. Whether you want to experience the wonders of nature, want to trace the footprints of history and culture, or want to taste authentic Hunan cuisine, Hunan can meet your needs. Get ready, set off together to discover the beauty and mystery of Hunan!