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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Linxiang [2025]
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Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
4.6
/5
40129 reviews
9.4
From £28.99
Based on 1,373 reviews
Tianmenshan Cableway/Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607448366666
Address: Tianmenshan National Forest Park, Tianmenshan Cableway, Dayong Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Glass Walkway with a panoramic view of the valley
197 ft glass walkway on cliffside
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The scenic area is quite large and is divided into three routes: A, B, and C. Route A requires advance reservations, while routes B and C are available on a drop-off basis during the off-season. It's said that during the peak summer season, there are always long lines everywhere, and during the off-season, there are occasional small lines. The views from the summit are quite stunning, especially on clear days, with panoramic views of the entire Zhangjiajie area. Although the entire route involves both cable cars and elevators, it's still important to conserve your energy as there's a lot of walking involved.
The scenery is beautiful. Maybe I just visited Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan) for 3 days, so I didn't get surprised. But the tall and long escalator is really worth it.
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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
4.5
/5
30317 reviews
9.1
From £23.68
Based on 2,354 reviews
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park/Wulingyuan | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607445959888
Address: Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Watercolor views from Tianzi Mountain Viewing Platform
Avatar's stunning stone peaks
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This review is for Tianmen Mountain, but Zhangjiajie National Forest Park was written as Tianmen Mountain. I would like to praise Tianmen Mountain and Ctrip’s customer service here. We booked a ticket for Tianmen Mountain Line A at 1 pm on September 19th. There was heavy fog in Tianmen Mountain on the 19th and we couldn’t see anything, so we went to the Tianmen Mountain Cableway Station to inquire if we could adjust the date. There is no rebooking policy for the Tianmen Mountain package. After refunding the ticket, we have to make a new reservation and purchase it, and the refund fee is 60 yuan. Tianmen Mountain customer service said that due to weather reasons, we refunded the ticket and repurchased it, and the lost refund fee was 60 yuan per person. The scenic spot can help us apply for a refund. Half an hour after repurchasing the ticket, we contacted Ctrip customer service and verified the refund with the scenic spot. Ctrip customer service followed up for two consecutive days and has now refunded the 180 yuan refund fee for three people. On the 20th, we saw the beautiful scenery of Tianmen Mountain and the magnificent Tianmen Cave as we wished.
This review is for Tianmen Mountain, but Zhangjiajie National Forest Park was written as Tianmen Mountain. I would like to praise Tianmen Mountain and Ctrip’s customer service here. We booked a ticket for Tianmen Mountain Line A at 1 pm on September 19th. There was heavy fog in Tianmen Mountain on the 19th and we couldn’t see anything, so we went to the Tianmen Mountain Cableway Station to inquire if we could adjust the date. There is no rebooking policy for the Tianmen Mountain package. After refunding the ticket, we have to make a new reservation and purchase it, and the refund fee is 60 yuan. Tianmen Mountain customer service said that due to weather reasons, we refunded the ticket and repurchased it, and the lost refund fee was 60 yuan per person. The scenic spot can help us apply for a refund. Half an hour after repurchasing the ticket, we contacted Ctrip customer service and verified the refund with the scenic spot. Ctrip customer service followed up for two consecutive days and has now refunded the 180 yuan refund fee for three people. On the 20th, we saw the beautiful scenery of Tianmen Mountain and the magnificent Tianmen Cave as we wished.
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Yellow Crane Tower
4.6
/5
68526 reviews
9.0
From £6.78
Based on 1,361 reviews
Yellow Crane Tower/Wuchang Railway Station | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864006960006
Address: No.1, Xishanpo, Snake Mountain, Wuchang District, Wuhan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Famous cultural landmarks in Chinese history
Yangtze River Bridge & 3 towns views
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If you come to Wuhan for the first time and don’t visit the Yellow Crane Tower and see the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, your trip to Wuhan will be in vain! The night view of the Yellow Crane Tower is still very beautiful, especially the light show is worth seeing.
I have been thinking about the holy land of beautiful words for thousands of years. I finally have the opportunity to be here and experience the poems and songs of the past. This trip to the Yellow Crane Tower has been long awaited. It is not in vain. Although the locals say that this is a place not worth visiting, I would like to say that if you also love Chinese culture and the sorrows of the ancients, it is still worth a visit.
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Tengwang Pavilion
4.5
/5
23941 reviews
8.7
From £5.22
Based on 397 reviews
Tengwang Pavilion/Wanshou Palace | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86079186702036
Address: No. 58 Antique Street, Donghu District, Nanchang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
A Nanchang landmark and one of the three famous towers of Jiangnan
Unique 9-story, 3-tiered building design
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Yuzhang, the old prefecture, Hongdu, the new capital. Stars divide Yi and Zhen, the land connects Heng and Lu. It embraces three rivers and embraces five lakes, controls the barbarians of Jing and draws in the Ou and Yue peoples. Natural resources abound, and the dragon's light shines upon the ruins of Niu and Dou. The land is blessed with outstanding people, and Xu Ru slept on Chen Fan's couch. A majestic state shrouds in mist, and brilliant minds dart like stars.
The light show at night is beautiful, but it's too hot during the day, so I recommend going at night. The actors are very professional, and there are interactive games. The cruise is also very good, with beautiful river views.
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Hunan Museum
4.8
/5
14122 reviews
8.7
Based on 135 reviews
Hunan Museum/Beichen Delta | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86073184415833
Address: No. 50, Dongfeng Road, Kaifu District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-6 hours
Highlights:
Ancient life virtual reality experience
VR experience: ancient life scenes
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Teacher Luo is so kind and knowledgeable! I was taking notes on the points she mentioned as we walked. Then she said, "It seems like she brought a secretary with her today!" Hahahaha
I knew about Mawangdui when I watched Day Day Up when I was a kid, but I only knew the name. This time I had the opportunity to visit the museum and observe it up close. I finally saw the ancient poetry in the museum. To be honest, it was really shocking. It was a very unforgettable experience. I also went to Tao Zhe's concert here, which was very good.
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Orange Island
4.6
/5
12653 reviews
8.7
Based on 434 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86073188882152
Address: Orange Island Beach Park, Yuelu District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
One of the first national red tourism classic attractions
Xiangjiang fireworks & music show
Saved by 939 users6057 positive reviews
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The service attitude is not good. I booked it on Ctrip.com and it took a long time to confirm the boarding. The service provider said that they had never received orders from third-party platforms and complained why I couldn't buy it on the spot.
My visit to Orange Island was a bit disappointing, as I didn't enter until 10 p.m., so I missed many of the attractions. However, cruising the Xiang River at night was quite unique. The river breeze was pleasant, and the stroll was relaxing. I also saw Chairman Mao's statue, which made up for the small regret and left me with a unique memory of my night out.
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Lushan National Park
4.5
/5
17205 reviews
8.6
From £16.69
Based on 146 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864009006162
Address: No. 19, Hexi Road, Guling Town, Lushan City, Jiujiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Maple Leaf Viewing at Lushan Botanical Garden in Autumn
360° view of Mount Lu
Saved by 256 users11985 positive reviews
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Lushan is the back garden of my husband and me. We have been there many times. I like its history and culture. I particularly like every poem about Lushan. Lushan has a unique charm because of its history. The uniqueness of Lushan also lies in its unpredictable clouds and mists at every moment. Lushan is a summer resort in the summer. It is really cool and it is amazing what a gift nature has bestowed on Lushan.
You need to make a plan in advance to get here. People from different provinces have different discounts according to the date, and the attractions are relatively scattered. You need to make a plan in advance. The scenery is beautiful. The B&B near the North Gate is very good.
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Du Fu Pavilion
4.6
/5
8177 reviews
8.5
From £1.88
Wu Yi Square/IFS | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86073182298545
Address: No.108, Xiangjiang Middle Road, Tianxin District, Changsha
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Watch the Orange Isle Light Show Across the River
360° view of Xiangjiang city
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A Poetic Dwelling, Riverside Pavilions Embrace the Starry Sky – A Time-Long Journey Through Du Fu's Riverside Pavilion
—Amid the Tang and Song Dynasty charms and the vibrant lights of the Star City, experience the millennia-old echoes of Hunan culture.
First Impression: The Remnant of the Prosperous Tang Dynasty Among the Soaring Eaves and Brackets
Upon entering Du Fu's Riverside Pavilion, one is struck by the Tang-style architecture with its soaring eaves and pointed corners. The main pavilion stands 18 meters tall, with a four-story, double-eaved hip roof. Its red pillars and blue tiles gleam softly in the Xiangjiang River's mist, reminiscent of a Jiangnan pavilion plucked from Du Fu's poems. Most captivating is its ingenious "double-sided welcoming" design – whether viewed from Yuelu Mountain on the east bank or from Tianxin Pavilion on the west bank, the Riverside Pavilion appears from the front, embodying the imagery of Du Fu's "tiered pavilions lean against thunder, the vast sky faces the water." Leaning against the railing, the river breeze carries the fragrance of the vegetation of Orange Island. In the distance, neon lights on both sides of the river gradually illuminate, a juxtaposition of light and shadow from the past and present.
Exploring: The Poet's Footprints in the Hall of Inscriptions, Poems, and Paintings
Entering the Du Fu Memorial Hall on the second floor, a bronze statue stands still in the center. The poet, dressed in wide robes and sleeves, his features reflect the vicissitudes of life. On either side, wood reliefs depicting "Du Gongbu's Journey to Xiaoxiang" unfold slowly: from a tavern "drunk on Changsha wine at night" to a lone boat "moored at Nanhu Harbor," over 50 Changsha poems flow through light and shadow. The third-floor exhibition hall features a wall display of ten-thousand-character grids, recreating a long corridor of poetry history. Next to the yellowed rubbing of "Song of the Thatched Cottage Destroyed by the Autumn Wind," an electronic screen plays the animation "Meeting Li Guinian in Jiangnan"—the encounter between a musician in the heyday of the Tang Dynasty and a poet in his twilight years, bringing history to life.
Night Banquet: A World of Fireworks in the Dim Lights
As dusk falls, the sixth-floor observation deck transforms into a galaxy theater. At 7:00 PM, the lights come on, bathing the Jiangge Pavilion in a warm yellow glow. LED strips dotted along the eaves resemble dancing fireflies. Gazing from the balcony, the Orange Island fireworks display intertwines with the light bands of the Xiangjiang River cruise ships. Through the lens of a mobile phone, the outline of Yuelu Mountain forms a beautiful counterpoint against the inscription "Xiangjiang River Flows North." At this moment, order a cup of Anhua dark tea and watch the tea ripple in the cup, and you'll be lost in the poetic feasts of the Tang Dynasty or a modern-day city.
After visiting the Jiangge Pavilion, don't miss the surrounding lively life:
• Xiangmo Rice Noodles: A five-minute walk west, deep in an old alley, "Liu Longzi Rice Noodles" wafts a spicy aroma. Their beef topping, served on snow-white rice noodles with sour beans and chopped peppers, is so spicy it's enough to make you sweat, yet you can't stop eating.
Practical Tips: The Secret Key to a Time-Traveling Tour
1. Time of Light and Shadow:
◦ Climb the pavilion at sunrise to capture the breathtaking spectacle of "the morning glow gilding the roof";
◦ For nighttime views, choose 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, when the illuminations of the pavilion and the fireworks display on Orange Island are the best.
2. Transportation Tips:
◦ Take Metro Line 2, exit 2 at Xiangjiang Middle Road Station, and walk along the riverbank for 10 minutes. Along the way, you'll see the inscription "Qinyuanchun - Changsha";
Conclusion: A Conversation with the Poet Through the Wrinkles of Time
This pavilion marked the final destination of Du Fu's wandering life and remains a spiritual landmark of Changsha. As we pause among the stele corridors and contemplate over the fragrance of tea, we resonate with a millennium of cultural heritage. Just as the couplet on the Jiang Pavilion says: "The legacy of the poet saint spreads throughout the world, and the clear water of the Xiangjiang River nourishes generations to come." Only now do we know that the so-called "poetry and distant places" are nothing but the eternal sparks in the long river of history, illuminating the luggage of every dreamer.
Before coming here, I thought it was a historical and cultural theme, but when I got here, I found it was a modern and cultural theme with a lot of interactions and performances. It was good overall, but it was not very friendly to people. For the projects of people, people can only envy...so I am a little dissatisfied. The scenery is very good.
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Hubei Provincial Museum
4.9
/5
6258 reviews
8.2
Based on 482 reviews
Chuhehan Street/East Lake/Hubei Provincial Museum | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602786794127
Address: No. 156, Donghu Road, Wuchang, Wuchang District, Wuhan
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Enjoy the rich sound of chime bells show
Stroll East Lake Scenic Area
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Admission to the Hubei Provincial Museum is free by reservation. The museum features a comprehensive exhibition hall, a Chu Culture Hall, and a chime bell hall, all showcasing the history and culture of the Jingchu region. The Goujian Hall, King of Yue, has a limited waiting time, so wait times are approximately half an hour.
I strongly recommend that you come to Wuhan. If you come, please explain it. Otherwise, you won't understand anything. This time, the tour guide Xiao Han is really not easy. He is beautiful, gentle and responsible. I was careless and missed booking one person's name. Thank you to the tour guide Xiao Han for letting us listen to the explanation first and then pay the extra fee.
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Qingchuan Pavilion Park
4.7
/5
6360 reviews
8.2
Based on 49 reviews
Wuhan International Expo Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602784710887
Address: No. 86, Xima Chang Street, Hanyang District, Wuhan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Faces Yellow Crane Tower (Yangtze River）
Wuhan's top wedding photo spot
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I would not have gone if I had known that there would be a charge at night. I saw that it was free, but they charged money at night. The 60 yuan ticket price can be completed in 20 minutes. There are no cultural relics worth seeing inside. The river view is still good.
I bought a night view ticket. When I went there today, there were not many people. It was very cool on the second floor of Qingchuan Pavilion. It's a great place to take photos. The staff there are very friendly and answer all questions. The instructions are in place. Not only Qingchuan Pavilion, but Wuhan as a whole is very good. I recommend everyone to come to Wuhan to play😘😘😘
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