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Two-Day Tour Route of Yueyang City in the Eight Hundred Miles of Dongting Lake! Attached is a 2-day travel itinerary!

Yueyang Two-Day Tour Guide 1. Transportation - Train: You can take a train from Changsha Station to Yueyang Station, with a ticket price of 23.5 yuan. - From Yueyang city center to Yueyang Tower Scenic Area, you can take a bus or drive. There are ample parking spaces in the scenic area. 2. Tour Recommendations - Before visiting Yueyang Tower, it is recommended to learn about its historical background and cultural significance to better appreciate its charm. - You can take a stroll along the Dongting Lake shore below Yueyang Tower to experience the tranquility and beauty of the lake. 3. Two-Day Tour Route - Day 1: Yueyang Tower → Yueyang Confucian Temple → Bianhe Street → Baling Square → Dongting South Road Historical and Cultural District (Cishi Tower, Lüxian Temple, etc.) → Piaowei (watch the sunset). - Yueyang Tower: Known as the first tower in Jiangnan, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Dongting Lake from the top and feel the artistic conception described in 'Notes on Yueyang Tower'. The Yueyang Tower Scenic Area has many must-visit attractions. First is Yueyang Tower itself, which adopts the ancient general's helmet-style roof structure. The entire tower was built without a single iron nail or horizontal beam, making it unique in the history of ancient Chinese architecture. From the top of the tower, you can see the vast Dongting Lake, as if you can connect with the ancient people's minds. Next is Xiao Qiao's Tomb, which carries a legendary story from the Three Kingdoms period. The tombstone is simple, and the surrounding environment is serene. There is also Xianmei Pavilion, a hexagonal, two-story, three-eave structure with high-arched eaves, made entirely of wood, exquisite and elegant. The Sanzui Pavilion is also unique, named after the legend that Lü Dongbin got drunk here three times. It is 9 meters high, with two stories and two eaves, made entirely of wood, with finely carved doors and windows featuring various legendary stories. Additionally, there is Huaifu Pavilion, located on the fifth platform of Yueyang Tower, built in 1962 by the people of Yueyang to commemorate the 1250th anniversary of the birth of Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu, one of the 'Four Great Cultural Figures of the World'. It faces south and covers an area of 40 square meters, standing 7 meters high. A camphor wood plaque with the words 'Huaifu Pavilion' inscribed by Marshal Zhu De hangs under the north eave. The tour takes about 1.5 hours. - Dongting Lake: One of China's five largest freshwater lakes, you can see migratory birds in November. - Piaowei Sunset: There is an orange sea, and you can see the lighthouse and sails on Bianshan. It is the only lighthouse in Dongting Lake. You can take bus 21 or tour bus 21 to get there. - Day 2: Nanyuepo Wharf (take a cruise) → Junshan Island → Nanjin Ancient Ferry → St. An Ancient Temple → Church School. - Junshan Island: Echoing Yueyang Tower, it is a small island in the eight hundred miles of Dongting Lake, and the birthplace of Junshan Silver Needle, one of China's top ten famous teas. - St. An Ancient Temple Scenic Area: Built in the early Tang Dynasty, you can overlook the scenery of Yueyang City from the top of the mountain. The ticket price is 20 yuan per person, half price for students. The scenic area offers vegetarian meals, with lunch time from 11:15 to 12:20, priced at 15 yuan per person, including four dishes and one soup. 4. Scenic Spots Introduction 1. Yueyang Tower: A famous tower in Jiangnan with profound cultural heritage. You can overlook Dongting Lake from the top and feel the magnificent scenery described by ancient writers. 2. Dongting Lake: One of the five largest freshwater lakes, with beautiful natural scenery, especially during the migratory bird season. 3. Junshan Island: Known as the 'Fairy Courtyard of Dongting', it has unique natural scenery and is a famous tea production area. 4. Piaowei Sunset: The beautiful scenery of the orange sea, with the lighthouse and sails forming a picturesque view. 5. St. An Temple Scenic Area: With a long history, you can overlook the scenery of Yueyang City and experience vegetarian meals. 5. Local Cuisine The local delicacies of Yueyang, such as Dongting Lake hairy crabs and steamed fish from Yueyang Tower, are not to be missed.
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Posted: Sep 5, 2024
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