Things to do in Ningxiang

Huaminglou is located in the southeast of Ningxiang County, Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, on the banks of the Jinjiang River. It borders Yuelu District in the northeast, Xiangtan City and Xiangxiang City in the southwest, 20 kilometers east of the provincial capital Changsha, 30 kilometers south of Mao Zedong's hometown Shaoshan, and 34 kilometers west of the county seat. The Comrade Liu Shaoqi Memorial Hall built in Huaminglou Tourist Area for the former residence of the revolutionary great man and the late former president is one of the national patriotism education bases and a national 5A-level tourist attraction.

I am very happy to visit the former residence of Comrade Liu Shaoqi. The scenery here is also very beautiful. The former residence of Liu Shaoqi is located in this beautiful scenery. It can be said to be a place of great talent and beauty! The statue of Comrade Liu Shaoqi is 7.1 meters high, which not only symbolizes that Liu Shaoqi lived for 71 years, but also symbolizes that Liu Shaoqi made great contributions to the cause of the party. The only regret is that I was unable to visit the Memorial Hall of Comrade Liu Shaoqi, because I went there on Monday and the memorial hall was closed for one day. In the former residence of Liu Shaoqi, I saw the table where Liu Shaoqi used to read, the bedroom where he slept, and the room where the village cadres held meetings. I also felt that the great man would rather be simple and care about the people. The Huaminglou scenic area next to it is also very beautiful. I saw the plane that Liu Shaoqi had taken during his lifetime. In Huaminglou, each floor displays photos and brief introductions of historical celebrities in Hunan Province, such as Wang Fuzhi, Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, etc. Not only do you know which celebrities are from Hunan Province, but you also like the talents in Hunan Province!

There were no assigned seats, so you could sit anywhere. We spent most of our time on the third deck enjoying the view and taking photos. Although it was very hot outside, there was a breeze on both sides of the deck, so it wasn't too bad. There were karaoke machines and vendors selling snacks and drinks on both the second and third decks. The air conditioning on the second deck was very strong. We arrived at the pier half an hour early, and there was already a queue.

During the National Day holiday, the crowds were immense. Our tour guide, Xiao Xiang, led us along the way, providing lively and engaging explanations that saved us from taking unnecessary detours and greatly improved efficiency. He also clearly outlined the key locations.

Commemorate a generation of great men, remember our revolutionary martyrs and keep history in mind

Since we couldn't book through the official website, we chose this option. Entry was smooth, and the guide even led us into a classroom for a brief explanation before the tour. The explanation was very detailed and thorough. Even with many people inside, the guide repeatedly checked the number of people and led the group. Overall, they were very dedicated and responsible, and we learned a lot from the guide – definitely worth the visit.

The scenery is really beautiful! The food tastes good, clean and hygienic! The price is basically moderate! There are several local special tourism, you must experience it yourself, everyone come quickly!!! The key is not to come during the peak tourist season, there are crowds of people, and you can't experience the fun of traveling. The locals are very enthusiastic and there is basically no phenomenon of overcharging tourists!

The surrounding environment is great; the park outside is definitely worth spending some time in. The museum itself has a fairly extensive collection. We rented a guided tour with the artists themselves, where you can hear their creative thoughts and background—it was quite interesting. However, sometimes the "sensing" function wasn't very effective; while standing in front of one painting, I'd sense the explanation of another, which could waste a bit of time. The gift shop has some nice designs; perhaps they could expand the selection. Overall, it's still worthwhile!

May Day Square is so much fun! The atmosphere is amazing, and a stroll there makes you feel so relaxed 😄 The photos are so stunning, the scenery is breathtaking, and every spot is perfect for taking pictures 📸 Hahaha