Things to do in Taojiang

It's pretty good. Walking and hiking aren't a burden. There are activities, though those afraid of heights might not dare to try them. It's great for taking photos, but the tower inside feels a bit neglected; it's not renovated anymore. The exterior is nice though. It's suitable for families with children and the elderly. Buying a combined ticket makes it easy to enjoy the attractions without getting tired.

益阳明清古巷有许多值得去的地方，其亮点主要体现在建筑风貌、文化传承、特色活动和美食体验等方面 比如- 拱券撑墙建筑等等

Continued: You must stay until the evening! You must stay until the evening! You must stay until the evening! There are a lot of people during the day, and there are so many people who cut in line! Basically everyone cuts in line, and there are basically no measures to prevent cutting in line... I waited for three hours for an entertainment facility that didn't cut in line... You can wait until the evening when there are fewer people, the entertainment facilities will close later, and you don't have to queue. The lighting is also beautiful.

It's worth going. The performances and shows here are very good and shocking. There are also a lot of food. It's a very satisfying trip. Both adults and children like it. We stayed in the mountaintop room, the air was good, and the room was also unique.

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.

I went mainly to see heavens gate in early November. Unfortunately the weather was foggy and I couldn’t see anything. There was also some construction taking place. I don’t knock the grade for either of those things. The one thing I didn’t like was that there was a parkour tournament going on. A bunch of surfaces for people to jump down right on the 999 steps to heavens gate. I thought that was a bit strange. Maybe it would have been cooler if it wasn’t so foggy haha. I will say they have a photographer that can take a picture and make it look like there’s no fog, which is nice when the weather is bad. There’s also much more to do there than I originally thought. Definitely worth a visit, but plan accordingly for weather.

Unlucky with the weather but still incredible in the short moments we had visibility. Booking admission times for visits other than the first day was quite confusing as non of the links or QR codes online would work, however can easily be sorted out by staff in person, just would’ve liked a bit more guidance pre visit.

For cultural attractions, a guided tour is definitely worthwhile. Our guide, Xiao Xiao, provided an excellent, insightful, and engaging explanation, leading us through the most essential parts of the museum. Highly recommended!

The excellent tour guide team, the professional Mr. Xiao, and his engaging and infectious eloquence in introducing the Ba culture throughout the trip, coupled with his responsible attitude, made for a joyful and picturesque day for all the tourists. Moreover, there were absolutely no forced purchases – it was truly worthwhile. And today's sunny weather was a truly uplifting day.

Yiyang Ancient City is located in Ziyang District, Yiyang City, Hunan Province, beside the Zijiang River. It is a complex of ancient alley buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was built in the 30th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1551 AD) and covers an area of ​​about 45 acres. Ten scenic spots in Yiyang Ancient City. Guanse Jingturbulence, Zhixi Sails Falling, Huilong Qixia, Peiting Cloud Trees, Bailu Evening Bell, Qingzhou Fisherman Singing, Xiwan Spring View, Bijin Dawn Ferry, Ganlei Night Moon, Ten Islands Rising.