Things to do in Changde

Changde Liuye Lake is the core tourist resort of Changde City, Hunan Province. It integrates natural scenery, human history, sports events and music culture, and is known as the "No. 1 Lake in Chinese Cities". Along the lake, there are fisherman and woodcutter cultural relics and a group of sculptures themed on the Battle of Changde; Dahe Street, Xiaohe Street and Mayang Street are national-level tourist and leisure districts, integrating ancient buildings and intangible cultural heritage. When Liu Yuxi was exiled to Changde (ancient Langzhou), he wrote "Humble House Inscription", and Sima Tower was built on the lakeside to commemorate him. Myths and legends such as "Liu Hai Cutting Wood" and "Chang'e Flying to the Moon" are circulated.

The scenery of Taohuayuan Ancient Town is so beautiful. There are not many people. There are many antique buildings with unique features. It is suitable for taking photos and checking in. It is very interesting. You can stroll around the ancient town and eat local food. It is very cost-effective and good!

Prehistoric Origins: Displays stone tools, pottery, and other relics of prehistoric civilization. ‌‌6‌‌7 Treasures of the Post-Han Dynasty: Includes porcelain, jade, bronze mirrors, and other cultural relics, with a Western Han Dynasty gold cake set as a featured exhibit. ‌‌6‌‌8 ‌Special Exhibitions: Changde Root Art and Folk Customs Exhibition Hall: Displays large-scale root carvings and folk culture of northwestern Hunan. ‌‌6‌‌8 Anti-Japanese War Hero City Exhibition Hall: Recreates scenes from the Battle of Changde using historical images and sculptures. ‌‌6‌‌

Changde, formerly known as Wuling, has a history spanning over 2,000 years and is renowned as a city of cultural relics. In recent years, the state invested 108 million yuan to construct a poetry wall, named the "China Changde Poetry Wall," along a 4-kilometer-long flood control wall. The Poetry Wall features a collection of exquisite poems, calligraphy, and fine art by contemporary Chinese masters, earning it a Guinness World Record. The 4-kilometer-long Changde Poetry Wall, built along the Yuanjiang River flood control embankment, features eight chapters: "Crossroads of Generations," "Poems by Famous Scholars," "Wuling's Elegance," "Orchids, Zhi, and Phoenix," "New Voices of China," "Selections from the Five Continents," "Grace of the Times," and "Masterpieces of the Ages." The wall features 1,530 poems about Changde dating back to the pre-Qin period, as well as famous Chinese and foreign poems. Poetry is expressed in calligraphy by 1,213 calligraphers from across China, including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. The wall features calligraphy in regular, regular, official, seal, and cursive scripts. Forty-three exquisite stone murals from China and abroad are inscribed within. The wall titles and chapter titles are inscribed by renowned contemporary Chinese calligraphers such as Zhao Puchu, Chen Peng, Qi Gong, Yan Jialong, Sun Qifeng, Wang Xuezhong, Xiao Xian, Zhang Ding, Zang Kejia, Fang Yi, and Chen Tianran. Cao Yu, Shu Tong, and Wu Zuoren also inscribed poems such as "Wuling Fengliu" and "The Scenery Is Unique Here." The Poetry Wall attracts visitors from all over the world for its rich cultural connotations, positive ideological content, and exquisite artistic form. Contemporary poets, calligraphers, and painters have hailed it as "the three wonders of poetry, calligraphy, and painting," "a timeless artistic scroll," "a pioneering work of the Ming Dynasty," and "a unique masterpiece of China." Renowned Taiwanese scholar Yu Guangzhong called it "the Great Wall of Poetry" and "half of the history of literature." On the Poetry Wall, there are four large pavilions: Wuling Pavilion, Chunshen Pavilion, Paiyun Pavilion and Fisherman Pavilion. They serve not only as flood control gates, but also add profound cultural heritage to the ancient city. The Poetry Wall and the park appear ancient and charming.

Xingde Mountain is located in Taoyuan County, Changde City, Hunan Province. It is located on the edge of Taoyuan County, Shimen County, Zhangjiajie Cili County, and at the junction of Reshi, Guangfuqiao and Mengquan Town. It is a pearl dotted on the Provincial Highway 1801 to Changci Highway. The characteristics of Xingde Mountain's tourism resources are mainly reflected in the "four wonders" - wonders, strange pines, strange stones, and strange peaks. The wonders are the most prominent, so the function is mainly to appreciate and experience the profound Taoist culture. The beautiful Xingde Mountain is 842.5 meters high and faces the Taoist holy place Wulei Mountain in Cili across the mountain. It is a famous Taoist mountain that integrates natural and cultural landscapes and has a very profound cultural heritage.

Located on the north side of Liuye Lake, the park covers an area of ​​2.26 million square meters, with a 1,530-meter-long beach, making it the largest inland beach park in China. Themed "Happy Golden Sands," the sand, imported from Fujian and Guangxi, is fine and soft. Combined with palm trees and other landscaping, it creates a "mini Sanya" atmosphere. The park integrates leisure, sports, and family entertainment, offering activities such as beach bathing, beach volleyball, beach buggies, sandboarding, and beach camping. There is also a children's water play area, suitable for visitors of all ages. The park is open to the public free of charge year-round, with some attractions charging separate fees. Transportation and Parking: Parking available.

There are ripples on the lake because there aren’t that many of us!

Qingshui Lake Tourist Resort is built on the mountain and on the lake. After several years of development, it has initially formed a new type of scenic spot integrating education, gardening, sightseeing, entertainment, health and leisure.

There were no assigned seats, so you could sit anywhere. We spent most of our time on the third deck enjoying the view and taking photos. Although it was very hot outside, there was a breeze on both sides of the deck, so it wasn't too bad. There were karaoke machines and vendors selling snacks and drinks on both the second and third decks. The air conditioning on the second deck was very strong. We arrived at the pier half an hour early, and there was already a queue.

The tour takes approximately 3.5 hours. From the visitor transfer center, take a sightseeing bus to Tanziling. After descending Tanziling, proceed to the 185 Park, where you can take an electric cart or walk. From the 185 Park, take a sightseeing bus to the Interception Memorial Park. Finally, take a sightseeing bus to the Miniature Landscape Park (the park's exit), concluding the tour.