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Liuzhuang(Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang)
The former residence of Zuo Zongtang Liuzhuang is located in Xinguang Village, Jinlong Town, Xiangyin County. Because it is the hometown of Zuo Zongtang, a famous official in the late Qing Dynasty, many tourists from all over the country come to worship each year, not only the descendants of the Zuo clan, Zuo clan, but also tourists from all directions.Xiangyin · 16km from downtown
Zuo Zongtang Memorial Hall
Zuo Zongtang Cultural Park was built to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Zuo Zongtang's birthday. It is a garden-style cultural park with the theme of Zuo Zongtang culture. The Cultural Park was expanded on the basis of Zuo Wenxiang Ancestral Hall, covering an area of 169 mu. After entering the park, visitors can not only admire the statue of Zuo Zongtang, watch the chronology avenue, the stone pillars of merit, the beacon tower, etc., but also choose to go to the Zuo Zongtang Memorial Hall to view the life and deeds of Zuo Zongtang. Zuo Zongtang Cultural Park is currently mainly composed of Zuo Zongtang Memorial Hall, Tiandi Zhengqi Square, Wenxing Tower Square, Zuo Zongtang Statue, Gongde Stone Pillar, Beacon Tower, Chronicle Avenue and so on. Among them, the Zuo Zongtang Memorial Hall has a total area of 2,600 square meters, including seven exhibition halls and a 3D scene theater; the Tiandi Zhengqi Plaza has a total area of 10,000 square meters; the Zuo Zongtang statue is 11.10 meters high, made of granite, and weighs 260 tons. The second phase of Zuo Zongtang Cultural Park will resume the construction of Bajia Ancient Street, Nanyue Palace, Yanggao Academy, etc. in the style of the late Qing Dynasty.Xiangyin · 3.5km from downtown
Tongguan Kiln Culture Amusement Park
Tongguan Kiln Culture Amusement Park, the attraction features multiple museums, performance venues, hotels and guesthouses, numerous cultural attractions and a variety of family-friendly recreational activities. The town, primarily designed with Tang-style architecture, aims to recreate the grandeur of Changsha during the Tang dynasty a thousand years ago, striving to become a must-visit cultural tourism destination in Changsha. Museum complex This is a cluster of private museums, with several awaiting your visit. The Changsha kiln museum houses over a thousand precious Tongguan kiln ceramics, the embroidery pavilion collects thousands of pieces from China's four famous embroidery styles, the mineral specimen museum gathers nature's gemstone essences, the coin museum reflects the evolution of currency, the Hunan celebrities hall showcases notable figures from the region's 3,000-year history, the antique furniture museum displays pieces that embody bygone lifestyles and warm memories, and the robot museum presents cutting-edge global robotics technology. Wonderful performance + audio-visual feast Beyond static exhibitions, more high-tech entertainment awaits to dazzle your senses with fresh audiovisual spectacles! The panoramic flight experience "Beautiful Hunan," "The Blackstone stunt show," magic glaze theater, and "Tongguan water show" offer thrilling performances. Tongguan Kiln Culture Amusement Park has specially commissioned professional teams to create exclusive shows, each delivering extraordinary brilliance. Tingyu pavilion, Huagu opera house, and Danfeng opera house blend classical courtyards with traditional stages—sip tea amid intricately carved beams while enjoying up-close intangible cultural heritage performances like Changsha storytelling, Huagu opera, and shadow puppetry, immersing in authentic Hunan folk culture. As night falls, the park comes alive with vibrant nightlife performances, brimming with atmosphere. Historical attraction Delving into historical records, local chronicles, and biographies of notable figures from the Tongguan area, and collecting reconstructed iconic ancient Chinese architecture from across the country, Tongguan Kiln Culture Amusement Park has created multiple cultural and historical attractions, restoring local historical relics and residences of famous figures such as Emperor Yuan of Liang's temporary palace, Ouyang Xun's academy, the Zeng family ancestral hall, the Dusi government office, General Yang Futian's residence, Wenshan thatched cottage, and the Clay figurine Liu ceramic art museum. Ancient-style streets like Shunzi street, Weak willow embankment, and Shizhu grass market evoke a timeless charm—strolling through them feels like stepping into a bygone era. Family-friendly wonderland & ice kingdom Dreamland kingdom is only 50 m from the north city gate, featuring a forest-themed park primarily serving children aged 1–12 with diverse play equipment. Ice kingdom integrates novel experiences like an ice world, starry forest, and mirror maze into a comprehensive themed pavilion, immersing visitors in a tranquil, dreamy cosmos through multi-sensory interactions. Without leaving Changsha, you can enjoy a vacation while time-traveling to the Tang dynasty to witness its golden age. Dining highlights Mingyue building — built by Shizhu lake, specializing in Cantonese cuisine, offering a selection of freshly prepared roast goose, roast duck, Chaozhou-style marinated dishes, and Cantonese dim sum. Tongguan kiln restaurant — Tongguan kiln restaurant recreates a poetic ancient-style environment, allowing you to experience the long-standing ceramic culture and savor authentic Tongguan kiln cuisine. [Recommended travel routes] (Tips: ✲ Starred attractions include performances. The specific time slots are subject to same-day arrangements by the attraction. Please plan your itinerary accordingly.) Fun for the whole family (Keywords: photo ops, interaction, strolling and dining, experience) ✲ Robot museum → ✲ Tingyu pavilion → ✲ Junsheng opera house → Tongguan kiln food street, Mingyue building → ✲ Black stone stunt show → Tongguan kiln museum complex → Flight cinema → Huxiang celebrities hall → Magic glaze theater "Legend of magic glaze" → ✲ Tongguan water show Fun for the youth (Keywords: gathering, strolling and dining, sharing, partying) ✲ Robot museum → Magic glaze theater "Legend of magic glaze" → Flight cinema → Shizhu cruise → ✲ Black stone stunt show → ✲ Junsheng opera house → Tongguan kiln museum complex → Shunzi street, Shizhu grass market → Chunxiang street (water street) → ✲ Tongguan water show Family-friendly fun for kids (Keywords: tech-savvy, edutainment, cool, joy) ✲ Robot museum → Tongguan kiln museum complex → Ice and snow kingdom → ✲ Mecha parade → Children's dream kingdom Grandparents' historical tour (keywords: intangible cultural heritage, ancient houses, history, awe-inspiring) ✲ Tingyu pavilion → ✲ Huagu opera house → ✲ Junsheng opera house → Tongguan kiln museum complex → Yisu vegetarian restaurant → Shichanghu street → Ouyang Xun academy → ✲ Danfeng opera house → Huxiang celebrities hallChangsha · 32.1km from Xiangyin
Quzi Cultural Park
The Quzi Cultural Attraction is backed by the green mountains of Yuxi, surrounded by the endless Miluo River, with green grasslands on its chest and clear lakes in its embrace. Its ecology can be described as a paradise. Climbing high and looking far away, the whole area is colorful, with clear layers and stretched shapes, just like a landscape painting. Walking slowly, the verdant ancient camphor trees are like giant umbrellas, the sparkling lake water kisses the green island, the quiet stream trails are shaded by flowers and plants, and the towering academy has green tiles and flying eaves and ancient trees are fragrant. You can take in the magnificent scenery on the top of Yuxi Mountain, or step on the Zhuoying Bridge to enjoy the flying boats. Between tension and relaxation, the frowns and smiles are caused by the scenery but not by the heart. Transportation guide: Nearby public transportation stations Miluo No. 8 - Quzi Cultural Park Station Walk 259 meters toMiluo · 24.1km from Xiangyin
Orange Isle Scenic Area
Orange Isle Scenic Area is a narrow sandbar lying across the heart of the Xiang River in Changsha, stretching approx. five km. It faces Yuelu Mountain to the west and borders Changsha's old city to the east, surrounded by water on all sides. Named after the abundant orange trees planted on the isle, it was historically called Shuiluzhou. Formed by river alluvium, this sandbar has existed for over a millennium, where the "River and sky in evening snow" scenery was once among the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang. In 1925, the poem "Spring in a pleasure garden - Changsha" was composed here, with its iconic line "Alone I stand in the biting fall, watching the Xiang River flow north past Orange Isle's head," which made this riverine landmark widely renowned. The highlights of the visit are concentrated at the islet's head: A granite art sculpture over 30 m tall, modeled after the 1925 youth image, stands facing the river as Changsha's highly recognizable landmark. Nearby, the Questioning Heaven Platform extends toward the river center, where leaning on the railing reveals the mighty Xiang River flowing northward, with Yuelu Mountain and the city skylines on both banks facing each other across the water. The Songju Pavilion, white marble poetry stele, and the 200-year-old ancient phoenix tree at the islet head are all in this area. Heading north from the islet head, a hundred-acre orange orchard bears golden fruits in fall, while bamboo groves, peach orchards, plum gardens, and osmanthus groves take turns showcasing seasonal flora. The historic Zhuzhang Ferry (where Zhu Xi and Zhang Shi once crossed the Xiang River for lectures) and the Huxiang Culture Exhibition Hall are scattered along the way. At the islet's tail, the reconstructed Jiangshen Temple and Gongji Tower area was precisely where ancients admired the "River and sky in evening snow" scenery. The island is long and narrow, making round-trip walks quite tiring. A sightseeing train is available for transportation, with multiple stops along the way for hopping on and off. Travelers with limited time are advised to head straight to the island's tip to see the sculpture and river views, then stroll leisurely along the riverside path. At dusk, watching the sunset over the Xiang River and seeing the lights gradually illuminate both shores from the island's tip is especially worth setting aside time for.Changsha · 56.1km from Xiangyin
Hunan Museum
Hunan Museum has a rich collection of cultural relics, especially of those from the Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tombs. The Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tombs Exhibition is a permanent exhibit at Hunan Museum. It features thin-as-cicada-wing plain yarn garments, undamaged printed cotton gowns, all kinds of exquisite embroidery, brightly painted lacquer wares, delicate and detailed paintings, and so on.Changsha · 53.8km from Xiangyin
Jinggang Ancient Town
Jinggang was originally named Lujiang, also known as Weigang, which is the mouth of the Weishui River entering the Xiangjiang River. It is said that it was renamed "Jinggang" because the Tang Dynasty general Li Jing stationed troops here. It has a history of thousands of years. It used to be a natural harbor and a prosperous commercial port for the distribution of materials in Sanxiang. The waterway is unobstructed, the sails are endless, merchants gather, and the streets are prosperous. It is one of the four major rice markets in Hunan, the main Huai salt distribution port, and the first prosperous market town in the country. In the middle of the Republic of China, it was ranked among the three most prosperous towns in Hunan Province along with Jinshi and Hongjiang. Today, Jinggang Ancient Town has a profound cultural and historical heritage, fascinating water town scenery, and rich and intoxicating folk customs. It is a national 4A-level tourist Attraction, a "Chinese Historical and Cultural Town" with Changsha characteristics, and a shining pearl of the Xiangjiang Ancient Town Group. Thousands of years of history, poetic paintings, colorful folk customs, fireworks streets, and water town customs are intertwined into a picture of the old Changsha "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" floating on the Xiangjiang River. In 2024, Jinggang Ancient Town will be fully upgraded. Visitors can see the 3,000-year-old historical and cultural heritage of Changsha Ancient City, the nearly lost Hunan intangible cultural heritage food and folk art, as well as the docks, guild halls, shops, houses, stages, temples, ancient streets, rivers, painted boats and ancient bridges preserved from the Qing Dynasty to the present. As one of the four major rice markets in Hunan and a unique Chinese historical and cultural town in Changsha, it will reproduce the prosperous scene of "ships arriving at Jinggang Port will not leave even if there is a favorable wind" a hundred years ago. There are also many immersive experience-based tourism products such as daytime performances, water Cruise, ancient street fairs, and night scene lighting. In October, the main performance show "Flowers Blooming in Jinggang" and large-scale fireworks shows and other night experience projects will be unveiled, making it another "day enjoyment + night tour" all-area roaming leisure and vacation destination in the Internet celebrity Changsha.Changsha · 28.3km from Xiangyin
Yangsha Lake
Yangsha Lake attraction, nestled by Dongting Lake, is a comprehensive micro-vacation destination integrating ecological wetlands, cultural ancient towns, family-friendly entertainment, and themed resorts. Blessed with unique wetland resources, it features the reed sanctuary of Egret Island and lakeside artistic floating islands, where natural wilderness blends with modern aesthetics, offering scenic views at every turn. Core sectionsAnimal crossing stream adventureCreate an immersive family-friendly amusement park with a variety of unpowered facilities, adorable pet interactions, and rural experiences to meet the entertainment needs of all ages. The fishing and kiln town continues its thousand-year cultural heritage, featuring ancient streets with white walls and black-tiled roofs, bustling markets, intangible cultural heritage, and distinctive lake delicacies, brimming with vibrant local charm.Xiangyin · 7.2km from downtown
Mount Yuelu
Mount Yuelu stands on the west bank of the Xiang River and is a landmark mountain in Changsha. At its foot lies the Yuelu Academy, founded during the Northern Song Dynasty, a millennium-old institution sharing the mountain's name. Ascending from here leads to Qingfeng Gorge, where the Aiwan Pavilion, named after Du Mu's poetic line "I stop my carriage to admire the maple woods at dusk," is surrounded by maple trees. Midway up the mountain, the ancient Lushan Temple, established in the Western Jin Dynasty over 1,700 years ago, features a lush six-dynasty-era podocarpus tree in front of its sutra repository. At the summit stands the Yunlu Palace, a Taoist temple built during the Ming Dynasty, offering panoramic views of the Xiang River and Changsha's urban area. The mountain's historical sites extend further, with the Yu King Stele, Python Cave, and Changsha Battle Memorial Stele scattered along its trails. Modern figures such as Huang Xing, Cai E, and Chen Tianhua are also buried here, making the mountain a condensed repository of profound modern history. Most cultural attractions are concentrated near the south gate, where you can visit major historic sites in sequence from Yuelu Academy to Aiwan Pavilion. For those preferring not to hike, a cableway station near the east gate allows easy ascent, eliminating most uphill climbing. With an elevation of about 300 m and well-developed trails, reaching the summit on foot is manageable. Ancient trees like Jin dynasty podocarps, Tang dynasty ginkgos, Song-Yuan era camphor trees, and Ming-Qing maple-chestnuts line the paths, making the entire mountain resemble a natural botanical museum. In late fall when maple leaves turn red across the slopes, it becomes an ideal time for hiking. Allocate half a day to leisurely photograph Aiwan Pavilion and the mountaintop viewpoints.Changsha · 56.3km from Xiangyin
Du Fu Pavilion
This is a riverside structure, an ancient-style building constructed in honor of the great Tang dynasty poet Du Fu. Due to its proximity to the Xiang River, it is an ideal spot to watch the fireworks display at the Orange Isle attraction. Today, Du Fu Pavilion stands as a local landmark, offering a delightful experience to enjoy panoramic views of both banks of the Xiang River, sip tea, and feel the riverside breeze. Du Fu Pavilion features exhibits on the great poet's life and works. During fireworks displays, the number of visitors increases significantly, so arriving early is necessary to secure a good viewing spot.Changsha · 56.4km from Xiangyin
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What travellers say about Xiangyin
Anonymous user2 October 2026
5.0
As a Chinese person, there are three places worth visiting, one of which is Liuzhuang. This is because it is the former residence of the national hero Zuo Zongtang. "Newly planted willows stretch for three thousand miles, drawing the spring breeze across the Jade Gate Pass!" In the late Qing Dynasty, when the nation was weak and teetering on the brink of collapse, Zuo Zongtang led his troops into battle, ultimately recovering Xinjiang! His achievements are unparalleled in China, and his name will be remembered for eternity! Liuzhuang's furnishings are relatively simple and authentic, making it well worth a visit!
Liuzhuang(Former Residence of Zuo Zongtang)
M74***2727 October 2026
5.0
Bringing children and family to Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town is a great experience. The park is spacious and offers a variety of performances. During the day, you can see the Black Stone Ferry, and at night you can enjoy the water show and the "money-playing" game. It's a perfect day trip during holidays, and the kids won't want to leave!
Tongguan Kiln Culture Amusement Park
陪娃小时光6 May 2026
4.0
The environment was beautiful, but the games were just average, the rules were inconsistent, and the game questions were somewhat questionable. The performances were uninteresting and not as good as street shows. I mainly went to Qu Yuan Temple, and there weren't many people during the May Day holiday.
Quzi Cultural Park
YazonDinAlt23 October 2026
4.0
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.
Orange Isle Scenic Area
尘尘23 October 2026
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The Hunan Provincial Museum boasts a magnificent collection of artifacts, connecting the Hunan civilization from Shang and Zhou bronzes to the Mawangdui Han Dynasty tombs. The museum houses a large number of national treasures, witnessing the splendor and legend of southern civilization. What makes the Hunan Provincial Museum unique compared to other museums is that it has replicated the tomb pit of Lady Xin Zhui from the Mawangdui Han Dynasty tombs at a 1:1 scale, extending across multiple exhibition halls. Visitors can see from above ground to underground, from everyday scenes to coffins and remains. Being there is truly awe-inspiring.
Hunan Museum
qq爱吃牛油果30 November 2025
5.0
The ancient town has a very lively atmosphere, with many shop owners living and working there. I even encountered a newlywed couple having their homecoming banquet at noon. It would be even better if there were more interactive games and displays, as currently, the attractions are only connected by food stalls and some common shops. The distances between these areas could be utilized more effectively. Overall, it was a very satisfying trip, and I would definitely come back again!
Jinggang Ancient Town
M51***3015 February 2024
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The lantern festival at the family-friendly carnival in the town is very beautiful. It is suitable for wearing Hanfu and taking photos. The fireworks at night are really worth seeing. There are also many small activities to participate in. I am most looking forward to the White Horse Temple Storytelling Session. There was no White Horse Temple Storytelling Session on the day I went, but I heard that there will be one on the Lantern Festival. I will come again on the next Lantern Festival!
Yangsha Lake
118***585 October 2026
5.0
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.
Mount Yuelu
Anonymous user25 October 2026
5.0
I have visited Orange Isle multiple times and always had a positive experience. The scenic area boasts beautiful natural scenery, a magnificent view of the Xiang River and the head of Orange Isle, and a rich cultural heritage. Historical sites such as the Mao Zedong statue are well-preserved. The management is orderly, the tour routes are clear, and the supporting facilities are comprehensive. Overall assessment: As a core cultural landmark of Changsha, it possesses both natural and cultural value, and I highly recommend it as a priority visit for tourists to experience the charm of Hunan culture.
Du Fu Pavilion
