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Anhua Ancient Tea-horse Road Scenic Spot
The Anhua Ancient Tea Horse Road Scenic Area is located in Gaocheng Village, Anhua County, Yiyang City. It retains the natural scenery of alpine dwellings, canyon scenery and rich cultural landscapes. If you have a day, you can visit Yongxi Bridge first. This is a wooden covered bridge. It was built in the seventh year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1881) and was donated by 43 local tea shops and the people of "Jiuxiang". build. Then go to Dongshi Old Street, an ancient commercial street on bluestone slabs. Historically, it was a big township. It used to be the only way from Anhua to Xinhua, Shaoyang, Yungui, and an important transit station on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. . The old street is better kept in its original appearance. The bluestone pavement is lined with wooden houses with local characteristics. There are many shops on the old street, where you can taste some local food and buy some local specialties. The tea horse tribe is about 30 minutes' drive from Dongshi Old Street. It is hidden among the mountains and streams. You can walk here to explore the history of the old road caravans. You can think of the distant sound of horses' hooves, echoing in the valleys and villages. The caravan walked silently on this road. You can also jump on a horse here and ride a horse to visit an ancient tea-horse road. Not far from the tea-horse tribe is the Guanshan Gorge. The total length of the canyon is about 3 highways. The ancient trees in the valley are towering, the mountains are high and the valleys are deep, and there are crystal-clear streams. This is not only an ancient trail, but also a good place for outdoor adventure and rock climbing.Anhua · 21.4km from downtown
Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area
Yuntaishan Scenic Area is located in Malu Town, Anhua County. The Attraction is unique in its danger, beauty and seclusion, and has unique tourism resources endowed by nature. Yuntaishan is steep and deep in the valley, surrounded by clouds and mist all year round. The top of Yuntaishan is 998.17 meters above sea level. On the top of Yuntaishan is a beautiful basin of 9 square kilometers, known as the "mountain platform" and the "plain on the mountain". It has beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate, like a "paradise on earth". The Longquan Cave at the foot of the mountain was formed more than 200 million years ago. It was formed by the erosion of the Paleozoic Carboniferous limestone. The Longquan Waterfall and the "Peerless Goose Pipe" in the cave are rare in the world. Yuntaishan has a thousand-year-old Taoist temple and a well-known religious place, the Zhenwu Ancient Temple. On the basis of the Zhenwu Temple, the Attraction will expand the Yunshan Temple, which is based on the tea ceremony and Buddhism as its soul, and will also create a comprehensive scenic spot integrating Zen, tea, stone, and forests, the Wanfo Stone Forest. In the Yuntai Fairy Paradise Attraction, the beautiful scenery of strange peaks, the flourishing pastoral scenery, and the four-season garden make the Fairy Rock a scenic Attraction like the fairyland of Penglai. At the same time, the "World Tea King" - Qianliang Tea has world scientific value, and the Yuntai Large Leaf Tea Gene Bank has national scientific value. The tourism resources of Anhua Yuntaishan Scenic Area have seven main categories: geographical landscape, water scenery, biological landscape, astronomical and climate landscape, buildings and facilities, tourist products and cultural activities. And many natural and cultural landscapes.Anhua · 20.6km from downtown
Tea Country Flower Sea
Tea Country Flower Sea is located in Anhua County, featuring a hilly terrain with karst landforms composed of nearly a hundred small hills. Beyond admiring tea gardens and flowers, the park offers exciting activities like glass river rafting, rainbow slides, high-altitude cycling, skywalk, and cliff swings, making it incredibly fun.Anhua · 13.6km from downtown
Qingyun Cave · Nine Songs in the Clouds
Introduction to Qingyun Cave·Yunshang Jiuge Cave Scenic Area Project Qingyun Cave·Yunshang Jiuge (national AAAA level) tourist attraction is located in Maluxi Village, Anhua County, Hunan Province. "When you are fighting against Wu Ge, you are captured by a rhinoceros, and when your chariot is on the wrong side, you are caught in close combat." Legend has it that the patriotic poet Qu Yuan once stationed 100,000 troops in Qingyun Cave to resist the Qin State. Therefore, Qingyun Cave is also known as "Qu Zi's Troop Cave". The scenic spot is based on Qu Yuan's famous poem "Nine Songs" in "The Songs of Chu", based on traditional Chinese mythological stories, and combined with the allusion of "The Young Man Slays the Dragon" to create the story of "Nine Songs on the Clouds". The use of digital technology to empower history and culture, combined with the unique natural landscape of Qingyun Cave, creates a movie-level scene and creates an immersive experiential scenic spot in the style of a fairy tale and a national trend. The beauty of Qingyun Cave is perfectly presented to tourists. Here, you can not only experience the marvelous karst landforms, but also immerse yourself in a brand new fairy tale.Anhua · 29.7km from downtown
Baihua Village Scenic Area
Baihuazhai is a Attraction with the integrated development of tea tourism, culture and health as its core. It is located in Taoxi Town, Anhua County, Hunan Province. It takes experience, refinement, quality and characteristics as its direction, combines excellent natural environment and rich resources to create a tourist destination combining natural scenery and cultural landscape. There is a No. 1 warehouse of Wanzhi Qianliang Tea in the Attraction, which displays 10,008 Qianliang black teas and 4 40,000 Liang black teas that have won the Guinness record, as well as a thousand-year-old tea garden research base guided by Academician Liu Zhonghua. In addition, a high-end art gallery has been built, which was personally guided by the famous design master Yang Ying and displays Huang Yongyu's precious works.Anhua · 41.2km from downtown
China Dark Tea Museum
China Black Tea Museum, located in Anhua County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province, the "hometown of black tea", is an important cultural tourism project for Anhua County to implement green rise and vigorously promote the integrated development of tea, tourism and culture. China Black Tea Museum covers an area of 10 acres, with a total investment of more than 40 million yuan. The main building and basement have a total of 10 floors, about 39 meters high, two floors of podium, and a construction area of about 6,250 square meters. It adopts the traditional Chinese pavilion-style architectural style, with reasonable design, exquisite craftsmanship and magnificent shape. China Black Tea Museum is a unique black tea theme exhibition museum in the country, integrating collection display and sightseeing tourism. It is a landmark building in the hometown of Chinese black tea. It is also an important window for tasting tea, discussing Taoism, and climbing to show the cultural history and overall image of Anhua.Anhua · 5.7km from downtown
Yuntaishan Scenic Area Cable Car
Anhua · 21.1km from downtown
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is named after the natural wonder "Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Tianmen Cave." When visiting the attraction, you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the winding Heaven-Linking Avenue and the stunning mountain scenery from the cable car. The brave can also walk along the cliff-hugging glass skywalk for an exhilarating aerial experience. Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is located close to Zhangjiajie city. The Tianmen Cave in the park is a natural karst cave, and locals believe it leads directly to heaven. For ordinary travelers, Tianmen Cave is not open year-round. During winter each year, due to snow and icy roads, both Tianmen Cave and the Avenue toward Heaven (a winding mountain road with 99 turns) leading to it are closed. The lower station of the attraction's cableway is located in Guanliping, Yongding District, and the upper station isTianmen MountainTop. In 2020, the attraction opened the express cableway. The lower station of the express cableway is near the entrance to Tianmen Mountain, and the upper station is atTianmen CaveNear the parking lot. Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is filled with ancient towering trees and intertwined vines. The attraction is divided into several main areas, including Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Tianmen Cave, central route, eastern route and western route. Travelers can choose different routes and areas to explore based on their preferences and physical condition. The core attraction along the central route is Tianmen Mountain Temple. Nearby lies the "Child-seeking cave," where folk legends claim Guanyin, the child-giving bodhisattva, manifested her divine power—devout prayers here are believed to grant offspring. The western route's highlight is a 60 m-long glass walkway clinging to sheer cliffs, with fully transparent flooring that induces both vertigo and exhilaration as visitors tread above abysses. Currently, the eastern route and Panlong Cliff each feature their own approx. 60 m glass walkways. No stay is allowed in the attraction, so it can only be visited within one day. There is a "Cherry Bay Restaurant" near Tianmen Mountain Temple, which offers snacks and fast food. Near the lower station of Tianmen Mountain cableway, there is transportation to the "Grand Canyon Theater", where you can watch the live show and magical musical "Tianmen Fox Fairy". Adapted from the mythological tale "Liu Hai cuts firewood", it tells a touching love story between a human and a fox. With live music, lighting effects, and captivating scenes like a giant moon, fox spirit transformations, snowflakes filling the sky, and high-altitude flying bridges, this legendary romance is vividly brought to life.China · Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is where Zhangjiajie tourism originates. "Everyone knows Zhangjiajie, but who recognizes Wulingyuan?" Many visitors are confused about the relationship between Zhangjiajie and Wulingyuan. Generally, Zhangjiajie refers to both Zhangjiajie City and the Zhangjiajie attraction. The Zhangjiajie attraction specifically means Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, which—together with Tianzi Mountain, Suoxi Valley, and Yangjiajie—forms the Wulingyuan scenic area. Since Zhangjiajie National Forest Park was developed earlier and gained greater fame, even Zhangjiajie City was renamed after it. As a result, people commonly use "Zhangjiajie National Forest Park" or "Zhangjiajie attraction" to refer to the Wulingyuan scenic area. "Three thousand spectacular peaks and eight hundred beautiful waters." The three thousand spectacular peaks, in particular, are world-renowned. Wulingyuan's mountains stand apart from famous peaks around the world. Across its 398-square-kilometer area, over 3,000 densely packed sandstone pillars rise dramatically, with 243 exceeding 1,000 meters in height. When sea of clouds roll in, these pillars appear to float without foundation, soaring straight into the sky. Alongside North America's redwood forests and Greenland's glaciers, they form one of Earth's four great geological wonders. Located at low altitudes in the subtropical zone, Wulingyuan thrives with lush forests and abundant water sources, supporting numerous endangered plant and animal species. Each pillar teems with life. The natural pillars, bridges, canyons, waterfalls, streams, pools, caves, and dense broadleaf forests often shroud in mist and clouds, enhancing their breathtaking beauty. This unique landscape creates a spectacular scene described as "majestic mountains, elegant waters, peculiar peaks, secluded gorges, and exquisite caves," earning its reputation as "an enlarged bonsai and a miniature fairyland." On December 14, 1992, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee unanimously voted to include Wulingyuan on the World Heritage List, filling China's gap of having no World Natural Heritage sites. Its recognized outstanding universal value lies in its exceptionally rare quartz sandstone peak forest landform, which possesses extremely high aesthetic value. UNESCO states: "Wulingyuan's scenery can be compared to several national parks and monuments in the United States, such as the Grand Canyon, as well as the sandstone peaks of Western Australia's Purnululu region. However, due to Wulingyuan's lower elevation and subtropical location, it boasts lush forests, abundant water sources, and numerous towering peaks that display more vertical profiles than the heritage sites in the U.S. and Australia." The visually stunning Pandora planet in the globally popular 2009 movie "Avatar" captivated countless viewers, with its floating mountains inspired by Wulingyuan. Additionally, Wulingyuan served as the filming location for Chinese literary classics like "Dream of the Red Chamber" and "Journey to the West," as well as movies such as "Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal" and "Monster Hunt." In 2010, Wulingyuan's unique landform was officially named the "Zhangjiajie landform," becoming a globally recognized term and one of the few landform types in the world named after a specific region. Attraction highlights Yuanjiajie: Step into Pandora from Avatar Yuanjiajie served as the filming location for the "Hallelujah Mountains" in the movie Avatar. Here, you can explore the magical world of floating peaks scattered like stars across the landscape. If you're lucky enough to visit during a light rain or just after the rain clears, you'll witness the breathtaking scenery of mist-shrouded, layered mountain peaks. Mihun Terrace is the ideal vantage point, offering panoramic views of hundreds of towering stone peaks that create a majestic atmosphere. You can also see the renowned "World's First Bridge," a natural wonder spanning two mountains with a vertical drop of 357 meters. Tianzi Mountain: Where the Emperor's Return Makes Other Mountains Pale in Comparison Exploring Tianzi Mountain, you'll encounter extraordinary geological formations and peculiar peaks like the Imperial Writing Brush, Fairy Presenting Flowers, Commander's Platform, Sky-High Farmland, and Immortal Bridge. Don't focus too much on how closely these natural shapes resemble their names - the true charm lies in the mountain's "primordial natural beauty." The misty atmosphere after rainfall creates an ethereal fairyland experience, while winter transforms the landscape into an even more enchanting silver wonderland. Huangshi Village: Reach the summit for breathtaking mountain views "Without ascending Huangshi Village, your trip to Zhangjiajie is incomplete." Huangshi Village is a scenic viewpoint within Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, surrounded by sheer cliffs and lush greenery, with its summit often shrouded in mist. Reaching the top of Huangshi Village offers panoramic views that let you experience the majestic feeling of "seeing all other mountains appear small." Yangjiajie: Thrills Amidst the Peaks Yangjiajie is primarily known for its pristine natural beauty, featuring towering mountains and narrow paths that make it famous for its "perilous" reputation, beloved by backpackers and adventurers. Within the attraction, Black Dragon Village is one of Zhangjiajie's most magical spots. Once inhabited by bandits from western Hunan, it was later renamed after the TV series "The Suppression of Bandits in Black Dragon Mountain." The village is built along the mountainside, with only one path leading up and down—requiring visitors to use both hands and feet to climb to the summit. Suoxi Valley: Nature's Ink Wash Masterpiece Suoxi Valley, also known as Suoxi, gets its name from the rope-like shape of its winding streams. Unlike the more rugged areas of the forest park, this mist-shrouded valley features crystal-clear streams that flow year-round, surrounded by graceful peaks at every turn. The Ten Mile Gallery stands as the crown jewel of Suoxi Valley—a 5km-long canyon filled with fragrant wildflowers and extraordinary rock formations. Walking through this landscape feels like stepping into a living Chinese landscape painting. Golden Whip Stream: Filming Location of "Journey to the West" Golden Whip Stream Canyon is the earliest developed area in the attraction, where a crystal-clear stream flows through the valley flanked by towering peaks and lush greenery. This location served as one of the filming sites for the classic TV series "Journey to the West," allowing fans to visit iconic scenes like the Water Curtain Cave and the Mountain-Splitting Rescue.China · Zhangjiajie
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.China · Changsha
Free things to do in Anhua
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The Three Gorges Dam Tourism Area
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Mount Yuelu
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What travellers say about Anhua
火狐30 October 2025
4.0
The scenery at the first stop of the Ancient Tea Horse Road is decent, but the Warrior Route is just so-so, nothing particularly challenging. On the contrary, the construction of these roads has caused some damage to the natural scenery, making it a net loss. It is hoped that the departments designing the scenic area will respect nature more, rather than crudely interfering with it.
Anhua Ancient Tea-horse Road Scenic Spot
M51***554 May 2025
4.0
We went there to exercise while climbing mountains. My daughter was awesome and it was better than we thought. The colorful slide was cool and my parents had a great time too. I hope the facilities will be better in the future!
Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area
M30***3025 May 2025
4.0
The scenery is OK, the environment of the scenic area is clean, there are enough toilets, children can play in the children's playground, and adults can enjoy the Tianhe rafting! If you have enough time and energy, you can choose to walk alone. According to the scenic map, you can play for a whole day. If you have enough energy and time, you can spend 20 yuan to buy a scenic sightseeing bus ticket, which is very convenient!
Tea Country Flower Sea
M49***9116 September 2023
5.0
In the dense forest, there is an excellent green oxygen bar. The caves are very shocking and beautiful, combining the original appearance with modern technology. It is worth going to play and relax while enjoying the wonders of nature.
Qingyun Cave · Nine Songs in the Clouds
136***8623 September 2024
5.0
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the air here is good, the food is original, and there is a painting exhibition hall of Master Huang Yongyu in the scenic area. The master is humorous and has philosophy of life in every painting. The twelve zodiac animals and lotus flowers he painted have unique postures, which make people stop and appreciate and contemplate. There are also many ancient tea trees and strange stones. The energy of the entire scenic area is very clean and comfortable. It is a good place to relax, relax and cultivate sentiment. It is recommended to stay for two or three days
Baihua Village Scenic Area
gz伊妹儿15 February 2021
5.0
The Black Tea Museum provides information about the relevant knowledge and culture of black tea. The scenery is pleasant and it feels good. There are not many people. It is a good choice to go shopping. It is very cost-effective and interesting. It is great for taking photos.
China Dark Tea Museum
Anonymous user23 October 2026
5.0
This place worth definitely a visit. Unfortunately the weather wasn't so good but neither so cloudy than you can't see anything. We took the escalator and completed the visit in 5:00 hours. Consider 1:30/2 hours just to complete the escalator up and down.
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
Kamburova22 October 2026
5.0
Amazing experience! Everything was great, the park is really well managed, we loved it. It’s totally worth it and I would go back again.
Zhangjiajie National Forest 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
