Places of interest in Changsha

The scenic spots and historical sites in Changsha include: Orange Island Tourist Area in Yuelu Mountain, Tianxin Pavilion, Yuelu Academy, kaifu temple, Baisha Ancient Well and Xiangjiang River.

1, Yuelu Mountain Orange Island Tourist Area

Yuelu Mountain Orange Island Tourist Area is one of the famous tourist attractions in Changsha, and it is also a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Including Yuelu Mountain and Orange Island. The latter is adjacent to Yuelu Mountain, which is one of the most famous scenic spots in Changsha, Hunan. Yuelu Mountain is known as a complex of "mountain, water, continent and city", with beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. Juzizhou is an alluvial sandbar in the lower reaches of Xiangjiang River and has the reputation of "the first continent in China".

2.Tianxin Pavilion

Tianxin Pavilion in Changsha is a tower in Changsha and a symbol of the ancient city of Changsha. The surrounding city wall is the only remaining ancient city wall site in Changsha. Tianxin Pavilion was built in the 11th year of Qing Qianlong (1746) and was presided over by Fu Junyang at that time. The Tianxin Pavilion seen by tourists today was rebuilt by 1983. Tianxin Pavilion has a unique architectural style, supported by 46 red lacquer columns, and 62 stone lions are carved on the stone railings in front of and behind the pavilion. On the observation deck, visitors can also enjoy an archway (Chonglie Gate).

3. Yuelu Academy

Yuelu Academy is one of the four famous academies in the history of China. Founded in Tianbao period of Northern Song Dynasty, it has a history of 1000 years. Yuelu Academy, located at the foot of Yuelu Mountain, is one of the oldest universities in China history. In Yuelu Academy, you can enjoy the ancient traditional architecture and layout, and experience the rigorous attitude of the ancients. Yuelu Academy has a long history, which preserves the calligraphy and painting relics of many literati in the past dynasties and shows the essence of China ancient culture.

4. kaifu temple

Kaifu temple is located in Xinhe, north of Changsha, Hunan Province, near Xiangjiang River. The main building, facing south, is the Yang Qi Temple of Zen Buddhism in Lin Ji. Kaifu temple was founded in the Five Dynasties, in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Covering an area of 48,000 square meters, with a building area of10.6 million square meters, there are three Buddhist temples, such as Daxiong Hall and Pilu Hall. There is also a living room, a zhaitang, a warehouse, an abbot's bedroom and a west wing. Kaifu temple is one of the key Buddhist monasteries in China, and is listed as a key cultural relic protection unit in Hunan Province.

5. Baisha ancient well

This is an ancient building with a long history in Changsha. The water is pure, bubbling from the bottom of the well, and the taste is sweet and delicious. People often come here to irrigate, especially in summer, which is very cool. There are also scenic spots such as He Long Cultural and Sports Center and Tianxin Pavilion around Baisha Ancient Well, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Changsha.

6. Xiangjiang River

Xiangjiang River is the mother river of Changsha, with red cliffs like clouds, white sand like snow and weeping willows like silk on both sides, which constitutes a beautiful Xiangjiang scenic belt. Walking on the Xiangjiang River, enjoying the cool and exercising are all very good choices. Holidays are even more lively and there are fireworks displays. Xiangjiang scenic belt is composed of several leisure fitness squares and green belts, which is a good place for leisure.

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