Biggest River Island in A World: Changsha Orange Isle

#islands The "Orange Island" is a shoal located in the center of the Xiangjiang River, opposite Changsha. It was so named because of the oranges scattered all over the island during harvest. Formed in 305, the island got its name in the sixth century thanks to the work of the famous poet of the Tang Dynasty. 140 m long and 40 m wide, it looks like a huge green ship covered with a carpet of flowering trees. It is believed to be the world's largest inland island, and is currently a popular summer vacation destination in Changsha because temperatures never rise high here, even from May to July. The island has the following attractions: Hunan Cultural Corridor Water Entertainment Corridor Orange Garden Nature Garden The Park of harmonious Guests Platform with views of the river and Changsha city And of course, the statue of the young Mao Zedong, which was installed on the island in 2009. This island has been very famous since ancient times. For example, the first known documented occurrence of an Orange Island appeared in 305 BC, during the Yongxing era, the reign of Emperor Hui of Jin during the Jin Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, poet Du Fu wrote poems Daolin Temple visits and Yuelushan Temple, which says Orange Island. He was on Xiao Xiang's list of eight views - River and Sky: Snow at Sunset. In addition, from 1911 to 1949, many foreign embassies and consulates were built on the island, since Changsha was opened to foreign trade as part of the Shanghai Treaty of 1903. Orange Island is not only the largest island among the many islands in the lower reaches of the Xiang River, but also the largest inland island in the world. Orange Island is suitable for traveling at any time of the year. The Orange Island construction theme includes concepts such as ecology, culture, tourism and leisure. Here you can find a beach park, a water area for water sports, a fountain and other recreation areas.