Free Admission to Eight Major Scenic Spots Including Yueyang Tower for Yueyang Marathon Runners
From March 28 to March 30, 2026, during the Yueyang Marathon event, participants can enjoy free admission to eight major scenic spots including Yueyang Tower, Junshan Island, Tianyue Mufu Mountain, Zhangguying Village, Quzi Cultural Park, Zuo Zongtang Cultural Park, Longjiao Mountain Old Longtan, and Milu Park by presenting their race bib (physical) and ID card.
【Yueyang Tower Scenic Area】
"Dongting Lake is the water of the world, Yueyang is the tower of the world." Climb the tower to gaze over the 800-li Dongting Lake and experience Fan Zhongyan’s patriotic spirit of "worry before others, enjoy after others"; enjoy national style dance and tea art performances at night, and interact with NPCs like "Fan Zhongyan" and "Da Xiao Qiao"; connect with Bianhe Street and Fish Alley to savor intangible cultural heritage foods and the lively local atmosphere.
【Junshan Island Scenic Area】
A romantic "Love Island" in Dongting Lake, the origin of the story of Liu Yi delivering a letter; in spring, the tea gardens emit fragrance, in summer, frogs croak and cicadas sing, the thousand-year-old temple is solemn and serene, and the migratory bird wetland is full of vitality; after running, enjoy a cup of Junshan Silver Needle tea and embrace the elegance of the Tang and Song dynasties.
【Tianyue Mufu Mountain Scenic Area】
The highest peak among Hunan, Hubei, and Jiangxi provinces, a national 4A-level scenic area, national forest park, and forest health base; with a forest coverage rate of 97.3% and negative oxygen ions reaching up to 10,000/cm³, it is truly a "natural air conditioner" and the top choice for summer cooling and health preservation.
【Zhangguying Tourism Scenic Area】
A 600-year-old Ming and Qing dynasty ancient village, known as the "Folk Palace"; featuring 206 courtyards and over 1,700 houses stretching for kilometers, its alley system that "doesn’t get wet in rain or hot in sun" is a model of ancient three-dimensional transportation; visitors can experience hand-cranked spinning wheels, drink sweet water from the Longxian Well, take home smoked bacon, and feel the spirit of "farming and studying passed down through generations."
【Quzi Cultural Park】
The core cultural landmark of Miluo Quzi Temple Town, integrating three world cultural IPs: Dragon Boat Festival, Dragon Boat Racing, and Qu Yuan; including Quzi Temple, Quzi Academy, and Herb Lake, it combines Qu studies, dragon boat racing, folk customs display, and leisure experiences, serving as a spiritual home and poetry sanctuary for Chinese people worldwide.
【Zuo Zongtang Cultural Park】
Located at the intersection of Bajia Road and Donghu Road in Xiangyin County, covering 280 acres; composed of Zuo Wenxianggong Ancestral Hall (a national key cultural protection unit), Wenxing Tower (provincial cultural protection), Zuo Zongtang Memorial Hall, Integrity Culture Square, and Chronology Avenue, it comprehensively showcases the patriotism and integrity of the famous late Qing statesman and the spirit of Huxiang.
【Longjiao Mountain Old Longtan Scenic Area】
With a forest coverage rate of 98% and over 450 species of wild plants, it is known as a "natural pharmacy"; the "Seven-Star Galaxy" waterfall group—including Old Longtan, Mandarin Duck Pond, Fairy Washing Medicine Pond, and Guanyin Pond—features flying pearls and splashing jade, revealing the original wild charm amid layered mountains.
【Milu Park】
Covering 403 acres, a real-life "Green Wild Wonderland"; it includes five functional areas: wetland science popularization, milu deer living area, science education, milu rescue, and wild release adaptation, offering viewing, learning, and interactive experiences to immerse visitors in the achievements of endangered species protection.
Some scenic spots require advance reservations. For details, please consult the official information of each scenic spot. Come to Yueyang and embark on a unique journey that deeply blends running with culture, nature, and history!