Hengyang is a city boasting both beautiful natural scenery and profound cultural heritage, with many attractions worthy of a visit. Here are some must – visit attractions recommendations:
Nanyue Hengshan Scenic Area
It is one of the Five Great Mountains, renowned as the “Unique Beauty among the Five Great Mountains” and the “Long – life Mountain of China”. It is a top – tier scenic spot that must be visited in Hengyang. Both Buddhism and Taoism coexist here, and the natural scenery and cultural relics blend with each other. The core scenic spots include Zhurong Peak, which is 1300.2 meters above sea level and an excellent place to overlook the sea of clouds and sunrise. There is also the Nanyue Grand Temple, the largest ancient architectural complex in Jiangnan, which reflects the integration of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. In addition, the Zhonglie Temple commemorating the anti – Japanese martyrs and the quiet Fanyin Ancient Road are also worth visiting. The entrance ticket to the scenic area is 110 yuan, the ticket to Nanyue Grand Temple is 58 yuan, and the round – trip ticket for the scenic area environmental protection vehicle and cable car is 160 yuan.
Shigu Academy
As one of the four major ancient academies in China, it was founded in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of thousands of years. It is located at the confluence of the Xiangjiang River, the Zhengshui River and the Leishui River, and is the cradle of Huxiang culture. The ancient – style academy buildings, Hejiang Pavilion, the inscriptions of literati in past dynasties and the library are all attractions worth seeing, where you can feel the strong cultural atmosphere. The academy is free to open, and you can enter with your ID card.
Cai Lun Bamboo Sea
With the bamboo sea scenery as the core, it is one of the largest continuous bamboo seas in China, named after Cai Lun, the inventor of papermaking. It is full of greenery and is a quiet summer – resort. The ten – thousand – mu bamboo sea corridor, the ancient papermaking workshop, the viewing platform and the bamboo sea waterfall are the core scenic spots. Tourists can hike and cycle here to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the bamboo forest. The ticket is 50 yuan, and the sightseeing car in the scenic area is charged separately.
Huiyan Peak
It is the first of the seventy – two peaks of Nanyue. “The wild geese flying south stop here”, and it is the landmark of Hengyang. It integrates wild goose culture, religious culture and Chuanshan culture. Attractions such as the wild goose bronze sculpture, Yanfeng Temple, Huiyan Pavilion and the former residence site of Wang Chuanshan are worth visiting. Standing on the top of the peak, you can overlook the panoramic view of Hengyang City, and the night view is especially amazing. The scenic area is free to open, suitable for both the old and the young.
Dongzhou Island
An island in the Xiangjiang River, known as the “Little Orange Island of Hengyang”, surrounded by water on all sides, with fresh scenery. It is a good place for leisure and enjoying the river view in the urban area. The Dongzhou Island Corridor Bridge, the beach, the ancient camphor forest, Chuanshan Academy and other attractions on the island are very good. Walking on the river embankment, feeling the river breeze and watching the sunset is very pleasant. The scenic spot is free to open, and the corridor bridge is also free to pass.
Hengyang Maya Beach Water Park
It is a first – class water theme park in Central China, carefully built by Hunan OCT Cultural and Tourism Investment Co., Ltd. The park covers an area of 140,000 square meters, with 4 major themed areas, including Adventurer’s Harbor, Jungle Secret Realm, Lost City and Chak Ancient Realm. There are more than 30 water – based leisure and entertainment projects and more than 30 cultural landscapes, which is a new landmark for water – playing in Hunan.
