Yongzhou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Visiting the rime in Yongzhou, it was really tiring this time!

From Guangzhou to Yongzhou to see the rime, it was really tiring this time! We went with a group by coach (118r+ticket 40), 7:40 from Zhujiang New Town to Hunan Yongzhou (which is the border of Guangdong Province), about four hours (not counting traffic jams), arrived around 12:30~ The journey is very far, it is recommended to prepare some food on the bus (there is hot water on the mountain to make ginger tea 10r a small cup is not recommended to buy, grilled sausage 5r). It is recommended to bring your own water cup, if you are not physically strong, you can bring a climbing stick. 💦🏞️ My friend and I both felt that it was not cold on the mountain, just that the wind was very strong, because the slope was very steep and there were no stairs. It is recommended to wear a quick-drying shirt + windproof inside, my thermal clothes were all wet on the mountain 😅 My friend was also so hot that he didn't want to wear a hat. Because the slope is very steep, if you walk, your body is always heating up, but it is recommended to pay attention to keeping warm when you go, the wind is strong and it is easy to get headaches and colds~ 🌬️❄️ The scenic area is divided into four sections by individuals. The first section is from getting off the bus to the entrance of the scenic area (Yunbing Mountain Scenic Area). My friend and I walked for more than 20 minutes, which is considered fast. When I got there, I found the team leader and got the tickets. The tickets must be kept well and not lost, because the second section will check the tickets for the second time. 🎟️🚶 The second section is from the entrance of the scenic area to the first rest area (very far, the whole journey is 5km, it is not easy to walk, the slope is very difficult to walk!! It is harder to climb than Baiyun Mountain). At this time, you can see some snow and rime, but it is recommended not to stay for too long, because the scenery on the top of the mountain is better and the snow is cleaner! ❄️🏞️ The third section is next to a big sign saying that you can post on Moments in 3km. This is the third section, you must wear ice claws, the road is slippery and there is melting snow (recommended to buy on pdd, the scenic area 20/pair quality is not very good, my friend's is rotten, although the quality of pdd is not much better, but it is cheap haha). You can also pick it up on the mountain, but I personally do not recommend it, because the claws worn by others are not sharp, and you may still slip. It is also recommended to walk in the middle, because there are many ice or snow blocks on the side, which is a bit dangerous. 🚶‍♂️❄️ The fourth section is from the mountain to the place where you can "step on two provinces" with 520 stairs. When I went up, it was all ice, and I didn't even see these words haha, but I still went up with the belief that I had come all the way, and it was exhausting. Those who are not physically strong can take a motorcycle up the mountain, we are 40/two people. 🏔️🏃‍♂️ It seems that the scenic area does not allow black cars, also for safety reasons, you can also refer to it. The scenery on the mountain is really beautiful, but it's too tiring, I won't come again 😅🏞️

Yunbing Mountain Scenic Area spans across two provinces

Children from the south have an endless love for snowfall, and the rime of Yunbing Mountain Scenic Area is truly astonishing, so beautiful. Yunbing Mountain is located at the junction of Guangdong Province and Hunan Province. The rime seen in winter is truly beautiful. The entire mountain peak is 1314 meters above sea level. When approaching the top of the mountain, you need to climb 520 steps. It's so romantic. And we were particularly lucky that the day we went was a sunny day. We could see the rime all over the mountains. The snow scene really shocked the southerners, and we were extremely happy. When climbing, you have to wear ice claws, otherwise it's really too slippery. It's really super cold on the top of the mountain in winter and the wind speed is really high. When climbing the stairs, it feels like people are being blown up. It's really cold on the top of the mountain, but when you look down from the top of the mountain, it's really beautiful. Southerners have an endless love for snowfall.

No need to go far to the south, the little potato bravely explores the snow town in the south

Let's cut the crap and get straight to the guide, preparation before departure: 1️⃣ Understand the weather Look at the rime and ice hangings on the astronomical pass, especially the rapid drop in temperature and below 0 degrees Celsius ⬇️⬇️ ❄ and the display of snow are all stable ❄️ . 2️⃣ Book a homestay There are at the foot and top of the mountain 🏔️ in the Yunbing Mountain 🛖 scenic area, the price is over a thousand, book 1-2 weeks in advance, if you think it's expensive, you can live outside the scenic area, but the homestay in the scenic area allows guests 🚗 cars to drive in, which is convenient for the visitor center, while the parking lot outside the scenic area is 1 kilometer away from the entrance, a 20-minute walk is deadly steep . 3️⃣ Time control When it snows ❄️ the shuttle bus in Yunbing Mountain stops running 🚗 the whole family is hiking 🧗‍♀️ the total length is 5 kilometers, the ice and snow road is extremely difficult to walk, if you want to climb to the top to go to the landmark of one foot across two provinces, please reserve 6.6 hours, because playing and stopping, taking pictures, resting at the service area all take time ⛰️ it starts to get dark at 5:30 in the afternoon . 3️⃣ Must check-in locations ❄️ 520 steps - 1314 meters above sea level is simply too romantic‼️ ❄️ The iron rope bridge on the left 👈🏻🌁 of the handrail staircase ❄️ The popular photo spot of one foot across two provinces 📷 . 📍Address: At the junction of Yunbing Mountain Scenic Area in Lianshan County, Yongzhou, Hunan and Lianzhou City, Guangdong, search for Yunbing Mountain

Harbin, Guangdong, it's holiday time, so come to Yunbing Mountain to see the snow

❄ Recently, 'Harbin' has been hotly discussed, but many children in the south are too far away, what to do? Don't just focus on Harbin ⛄, come to Yunbing Mountain in the south 👏 🏔 Yunbing Mountain is a snow-watching spot at the border of Guangdong and Hunan. I have also checked the weather for everyone in advance. This month, Yunbing Mountain has strong cold air, climbing, hiking, 🌨 watching snow, rime, ice hanging, windmills are not few, hurry up and arrange to set off this month‼ 📍Location: Yunbing Mountain Tourist Area (at the junction of Xifengling, Lianshan County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province and Lanshan County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province) 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, about 4h from Guangzhou 🏔 Yunbing Mountain attractions: ✅ 520-step climbing plank road: you can see the endless sea of clouds after climbing ✅ One foot across two provinces monument: the junction of Hunan and Guangdong ✅ Cloud Sea Fairyland Windmill & Ice Hanging Mountain Top Suspension Bridge: The scenery is very beautiful, you can take pictures and check in ✅ Cloud Top Coffee House: Have a warm cup of coffee on the top of the mountain ⭕ Travel guide / tips: ✅ Tickets 45-79, scenic area time: 8:00-17:00, you can't enter after 17:00 ✅ Must! Must! Check the weather forecast in advance, the lower the temperature, the more beautiful the scenery ✅ The road is easy to walk, not difficult; first climb to the top, then check in and take pictures when you go down the mountain! ✅ Remember to bring a power bank, go lightly, and bring as few things as possible ✅ Equipment must be complete: scarves, hats, gloves, down jackets, etc., ice claws can be rented on site, you can bring one or two instant noodles ✅ You can come and go in one day, 129 includes round-trip bus tickets and team leader!!!

To settle in Yongzhou, I actually bought a house there

1 Liuzi Temple (P3) Visiting duration: 1-1.5 hours Admission: 25 yuan Highlights: The stage on the gate of Liuzi Temple has a beautiful overall design. Two coiling dragons are carved out in relief on the main ridge, and the corners of the eaves are upturned, each decorated with lion or dragon-shaped stone carvings. Above the second layer of eaves, there are carvings of the Eight Immortals and Laozi, which give the eaves a high artistic value. Inside the temple, there are four exhibition halls introducing the life and deeds of Liu Zongyuan, as well as a hall with stele inscriptions copied from various districts and counties of Yongzhou, all worth a visit, and you can also listen in on the explanations others have paid for. 2 Gubu Tan - Xi Xiaoqiu - Xiaoshitan Site (P4-P6) Visiting duration: 0.5-1 hour Admission: Free Highlights: Turn right out of Liuzi Temple and walk straight ahead on Liuzi Street for about 5 minutes, and you'll arrive at the place where Liu Zongyuan wrote 'Gubu Tan Ji', 'Xi Xiaoqiu Ji', and 'Xiaoshitan Ji'. It is actually just following Yu Creek upstream. Here you can look across the ages at Liuzi while comparing these three essays. This place is very quiet, in stark contrast to the noisy and bustling Lingling Ancient City. 3 Lingling Wen Temple (P7-P9) Visiting duration: 0.5-1 hour Admission: Free Highlights: Lingling Wen Temple is located in a small alley next to the main gate of Lingling Middle School, which is currently under repair, and there are very few tourists. This Wen Temple is not as complete as Ningyuan Wen Temple, with only one Dacheng Hall and two steles behind it. The corridor in front of Dacheng Hall has four relief-carved dragon and phoenix stone columns and two openwork dragon-patterned wooden columns, with cute carvings of fairy deer and lions on top of the stone columns. A whole beam above the columns is carved with several long dragons, making the whole structure exquisitely gorgeous. The caisson ceiling paintings inside the hall were painted in the 1980s and are brightly colored. 4 Yongzhou Wu Temple (P10) Visiting duration: 0.5 hour Admission: Free Highlights: Wu Temple is located inside Dongshan Park, most of the buildings are modern reconstructions, only the main hall of Wu Temple is an ancient building from the late Qing Dynasty. The main hall is relatively simple, without too much decoration. In front of the hall, there is a Baosha, and the corridor has two carved bluestone columns with dragons holding treasure beads in their mouths. The dragon heads are huge and are the largest stone-carved dragon heads I've seen in Yongzhou.

Stroll leisurely through the small town and follow Liu Zongyuan to see the Eight Views of Yongzhou

Yongzhou is a national forest city, and by spring, it's filled with fresh greenery. Walking under the trees by the Xiang River, you are surrounded by lush greenery, which is very relaxing and pleasant. If it's a rainy day, it's the perfect time to listen to the 'Xiaoxiang Night Rain' and watch the misty rain over Xiangling. 📷Eight Views of Yongzhou Morning Sun Returning Dragon at Sunset Pingzhou Spring Tide - You can see Pingzhou from the shore Xiangling Misty Rain Enyuan Wind Lotus - Lotus is only available in summer Yu Creek Snow Gaze - There is no snow in spring, but strolling along Yu Creek is also very pleasant, and the scenery along the creek is beautiful Green Banana Shadows Mountain Temple Evening Bell To see all of the Eight Views of Yongzhou, one would have to experience all four seasons in Yongzhou. But even with just two days, you can still stroll through Liuzi Street, tour Yu Creek, climb Dongshan, visit the Jiewu Temple, reread Liu Gong's 'Eight Records of Yongzhou', and appreciate the calligraphy of the monk Huaisu's 'Crazy Cursive', and get a sense of the literary spirit that the greats of the Tang and Song dynasties bestowed upon this beautiful landscape. Yongzhou Cuisine In a place where delicious food is everywhere, there's generally no need for a special food guide. Just pick any restaurant that looks appealing, and as long as the ingredients are fresh, even a simple stir-fry can be delicious. Try the Yongzhou Luos, also known as Yongzhou Suoluo, a famous dish in Hunan's Yongzhou. The locals have been eating Luos for over two thousand years. The soup in Luos is quite savory, and with a sip and a slurp, the snail meat comes right out, allowing you to taste the chewy, crunchy, and refreshing snail meat and the spicy deliciousness of the soup. 🚘Transportation: Direct high-speed train access. Yongzhou city is not big, so walking, taking a taxi, or using public transport are all options. 🏠Accommodation: You can choose a homestay hotel in the Lingling ancient city, which is very convenient for transportation and eating.

Guangxi Self-Driving Tour (Part 13)

I didn't know until my second visit to Yongzhou that the ancient city of Yongzhou is located in Lingling District. Last time I went to the northern Lengshuitan District, which is more than twenty kilometers away from Lingling. The ancient city of Lingling has been established as the earliest administrative division of Yongzhou since the Western Han Dynasty, for over two thousand years. It is also widely known thanks to Liu Zongyuan's 'The Story of the Snake Catcher' and 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being included in Chinese textbooks. Liu Zongyuan was demoted to Yongzhou for ten years, leaving behind the famous 'Eight Records of Yongzhou,' with 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being one of them. The Liuzi Temple is the best memorial the people of Yongzhou have for him, and not far upstream from the temple is the location of the Little Stone Pool. In order to recreate the scenery of the Little Stone Pool, the Yongzhou government blew up the dam that submerged it, which is in line with the repeated destruction and reconstruction of the Liuzi Temple. On both sides of the Yu Creek in the ancient city of Lingling, the ancient streets and lanes blend with the newly built antique-style architectural district. The pleasure boats on Yu Creek and tourists dressed in ancient costumes have become a scenic spot in the ancient city. Walking down along Yu Creek, you can reach the confluence with the Xiao River, which is especially beautiful at night. The confluence of the Xiao River and the Xiang River has a small island with a Pingzhou Academy on it. To get there, you need to take a ferry, which costs 20 for a round trip, and the entrance fee for Pingzhou Academy is 40. We didn't go to the island but walked along the riverside path to an abandoned ferry dock, where the view of the Xiao and Xiang rivers converging is also very beautiful. Yongzhou  Hunan Lingling Ancient City

Tracing upstream along Yu Creek, one can admire the scenery depicted by Liu Zongyuan in his writings

Yongzhou Prefecture's Lingling is a place greatly favored by classical literature, and it was in Lingling that Liu Zongyuan wrote his most brilliant essays and poems, collectively known as the 'Eight Records of Yongzhou'. Stepping out of the profound courtyard of the Liu Zi Temple and strolling up and down along Yu Creek, with Cobalt Blue Pool on one side and Little Stone Pool at the head, one after another familiar literary allusion unfolds before your eyes, and the image of Liu Zongyuan, a literary master who was deeply concerned for his country and its people and possessed extraordinary talent, gradually looms larger. Crossing the Lingling East Wind Bridge that spans the Xiao River, the ancient city of Lingling, which has been built with great effort, is now complete. Like any other ancient town tourist area, it is full of snack shops and travel photography costume stores, and there is even a far-fetched 'Former Residence of Xing Daorong' marked on the map. Passing through the newly built part of Lingling Ancient City, you reach Liu Zi Street, which still retains its traditional appearance on both sides of Yu Creek, and Liu Zi Temple is located here. Life on this street is now mundane, but once it was the official road of the Xiang-Gui corridor. The misty river next to Liu Zi Street is Yu Creek. Under the arch bridge in front of Liu Zi Temple, dense artificial smoke is sometimes released, which looks quite interesting from a distance. Going deeper, among the residential houses, there is a small abandoned dam. Behind the dam, Yu Creek truly takes on a quiet and secluded atmosphere, with Cobalt Blue Pool, West Little Hill, and Little Stone Pool unfolding one after another along the creek bank. Among the famous mountains and rivers, the small Yu Creek may seem ordinary, but it embodies the essential strength of Liu Zongyuan in his adversity, and can be said to be an allegorical explanation of the saying 'A person can enhance the way, but the way does not enhance the person'. It is the power of literature that enriches this creek with an everlasting scholarly status. The end of this Yu Creek journey is the Jie Xiao Pavilion, which once provided rest for travelers on the Xiang-Gui official road. Starting from Liu Zi Temple, even with a leisurely stroll, it takes only about half an hour to complete. From the jumping rocks at Little Stone Pool, one can cross to the other side of Yu Creek, truly embodying the sense of 'becoming islets and rocks, crags and boulders'. Liu Zongyuan's attitude of 'walking leisurely and wandering aimlessly' in his 'First Experience of Banqueting in the Western Hills' has also deeply entered the hearts of the people of Lingling. Even the three-wheeled pedicabs that roam the streets and alleys are called 'slow tours'. The charm of Lingling lies in its slowness and simplicity, in the cold river and evening rain, in the pursuit of a broad and open heart amidst the melancholy of the mountains and waters. Every traveler in Lingling will find themselves suddenly enlightened by an unexpected sigh. Xiao Xiang is not just a simple cultural symbol.

Guangxi Self-Driving Tour (Part 13)

I didn't know until my second visit to Yongzhou that the ancient city of Yongzhou is located in Lingling District. Last time I went to the northern Lengshuitan District, which is more than twenty kilometers away from Lingling. The ancient city of Lingling has been established as the earliest administrative division of Yongzhou since the Western Han Dynasty, for over two thousand years. It is also widely known thanks to Liu Zongyuan's 'The Story of the Snake Catcher' and 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being included in Chinese textbooks. Liu Zongyuan was demoted to Yongzhou for ten years, leaving behind the famous 'Eight Records of Yongzhou,' with 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being one of them. The Liuzi Temple is the best memorial the people of Yongzhou have for him, and not far upstream from the temple is the location of the Little Stone Pool. In order to recreate the scenery of the Little Stone Pool, the Yongzhou government blew up the dam that submerged it, which is in line with the repeated destruction and reconstruction of the Liuzi Temple. On both sides of the Yu Creek in the ancient city of Lingling, the ancient streets and lanes blend with the newly built antique-style architectural district. The pleasure boats on Yu Creek and tourists dressed in ancient costumes have become a scenic spot in the ancient city. Walking down along Yu Creek, you can reach the confluence with the Xiao River, which is especially beautiful at night. The confluence of the Xiao River and the Xiang River has a small island with a Pingzhou Academy on it. To get there, you need to take a ferry, which costs 20 for a round trip, and the entrance fee for Pingzhou Academy is 40. We didn't go to the island but walked along the riverside path to an abandoned ferry dock, where the view of the Xiao and Xiang rivers converging is also very beautiful. Yongzhou  Hunan Lingling Ancient City

The unique Pingzhou Academy

Located at the confluence of the Xiao River and the Xiang River, eight miles northwest of the ancient city of Yongzhou, there is a small island called Ping Island. It is surrounded by water on all sides, like two dragons playing with a pearl. The island is full of ancient trees and lush bamboo and banana trees, with a quiet and elegant environment and beautiful scenery. On the island, there is the Pingzhou Academy, which was established in the fourth year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1739). The academy is in the form of a quadrangle, with gray bricks and green tiles, and a sense of age. The Pingzhou Academy is known as one of the four major academies in Hunan, along with Yuelu, Shigu, and Chengnan. The unique and beautiful natural landscape of Ping Island has long attracted people's appreciation. During the Tang Dynasty, Liu Zongyuan was demoted to Yongzhou, where he traveled by boat on the Xiao and Xiang rivers and visited Ping Island. He wrote the poem 'Xiangkou Pavilion, where the two waters of Xiao and Xiang meet'. As soon as you enter the 'Xiaoxiang' gate, you can see an arc-shaped stele forest arranged on the left, with both sides, there are many famous people's handwriting, worth slowly tasting. The Pingzhou Academy is simple and quiet, and some viewing platforms in the style of Han white jade have been added to the back of the academy, which are also very beautiful for taking pictures. To visit Pingzhou Academy on Ping Island, you need to take a boat, which costs 20 yuan for a round trip. Taking photos in Hanfu on the boat is also very harmonious.

Along the Xiao River, it feels like traveling through a thousand years

🚣‍♂️ Along the Xiao River, it feels like traveling through a thousand years. Walking in the poetic land under the pen of Liu Zongyuan, Pingzhou Academy is a historical relic of the four major academies in Hunan, like a quiet literary hall, bathed in a long history, as if you can hear the low chant of the Xiao Xiang night rain. 📜🌙 🛥️ Take a boat up, pass through the ancient city of Lingling under the Dongfeng Bridge, come to Xiakedu, the floating bridge in the rain and the Xiao River reflect each other, like a classical landscape painting, intoxicating. ⛵️🌧️ 🏞️ Chaoyang Rock, Liu Zi fishing alone in the cold river snow, along the Xiao River, the rock with many inscriptions records the vicissitudes of a thousand years, as if time is frozen here. 🌄📜 🏔️ Xiangling Mountain is like a watcher, standing tall on the bank of the Xiao River, the huge rocks in the river witness countless stories about Xiao Xiang, walking through the floating bridge of Xiangling Mountain Village, feeling the precipitation of a long history, as if in the ideal country under the southern sky. 🏞️📖 On this mysterious and distant land, the soul of Lingling wakes up in the cold river and dusk rain, and the heart with sorrow and resentment pursues the open-minded realm between the mountains and rivers. Everyone who has walked through Lingling will suddenly become enlightened in the melodious Eina sound, feeling the deep affection of Xiao Xiang. 🌿🌧️

Stepping into the Pingzhou Academy in Yongzhou is like reading a small poem of Xiaoxiang

Coming from the bustling metropolis to the Pingzhou Academy, the body and mind are as comfortable as if they have been bathed and incensed. The Pingzhou Academy was built in the Qing Dynasty, located on Ping Island in Yongzhou, where the Xiao River and Xiang River converge, and you must take a small boat to get to the island. The island is full of ancient trees and abundant bamboo and bananas. The bluestone path in the academy is planted with 320-year-old ancient osmanthus trees. Although the osmanthus has withered, the four seasons osmanthus is in full bloom, and the fragrance is attacking people's hearts. The lingering piano sound is revolving around the ears, strolling in it, enjoying the tranquility of the island, and the beauty seeps into every cell. It can be described as 'When you wield a brush, you should get the help of the country, and if you don't go to Xiaoxiang, how can there be a poem'.

Guangxi Self-Driving Tour (Part 13)

I didn't know until my second visit to Yongzhou that the ancient city of Yongzhou is located in Lingling District. Last time I went to the northern Lengshuitan District, which is more than twenty kilometers away from Lingling. The ancient city of Lingling has been established as the earliest administrative division of Yongzhou since the Western Han Dynasty, for over two thousand years. It is also widely known thanks to Liu Zongyuan's 'The Story of the Snake Catcher' and 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being included in Chinese textbooks. Liu Zongyuan was demoted to Yongzhou for ten years, leaving behind the famous 'Eight Records of Yongzhou,' with 'A Record of a Little Stone Pool' being one of them. The Liuzi Temple is the best memorial the people of Yongzhou have for him, and not far upstream from the temple is the location of the Little Stone Pool. In order to recreate the scenery of the Little Stone Pool, the Yongzhou government blew up the dam that submerged it, which is in line with the repeated destruction and reconstruction of the Liuzi Temple. On both sides of the Yu Creek in the ancient city of Lingling, the ancient streets and lanes blend with the newly built antique-style architectural district. The pleasure boats on Yu Creek and tourists dressed in ancient costumes have become a scenic spot in the ancient city. Walking down along Yu Creek, you can reach the confluence with the Xiao River, which is especially beautiful at night. The confluence of the Xiao River and the Xiang River has a small island with a Pingzhou Academy on it. To get there, you need to take a ferry, which costs 20 for a round trip, and the entrance fee for Pingzhou Academy is 40. We didn't go to the island but walked along the riverside path to an abandoned ferry dock, where the view of the Xiao and Xiang rivers converging is also very beautiful. Yongzhou  Hunan Lingling Ancient City

You should definitely visit Yongzhou at least once to experience the source of Liu Zongyuan's 'Record of the Little Stone Pool'

🚩 Yongzhou Prefecture City Lingling is a place greatly favored by classical literature, and the most brilliant of Liu Zongyuan's works in his life, 'Eight Records of Yongzhou', was also written in Lingling. ✨ Stepping out of the solemn courtyard of the Liu Zi Temple and strolling up and down along Yu Creek, by the Cobalt Manganese Pool, at the head of the Little Stone Pool, one literary allusion after another that is well-known to the ear unfolds before your eyes, and the image of this literary master, who was concerned for the country and the people and possessed outstanding talent, gradually becomes towering. 📍 Yongzhou Lingling Ancient City 🎫 Free attraction, open all day 🅿️ Free parking ✅ In the ancient city, you can see people renting clothes for photos everywhere. It's more lively at night, so if you want to take photos, it's recommended to come earlier when the daylight is good; there are a lot of people taking photos by the river, the scenery is really beautiful, and there are many snacks on the street, which feel more delicious without any special characteristics. ✅ The Liu Zi Temple is built to commemorate Liu Zongyuan, and its scale is not too large, with an admission fee of 19 yuan per person. ✅ You can take a boat to experience the charm of Liu Zongyuan's 'Record of the Little Stone Pool'. · ❗️ It is not recommended to make a special long trip here, but if you are nearby or on the way, you can come and have a look. Friends who like photography, ancient cities, and cultural history can boldly visit~

Sunrise, sea of clouds, and a sky full of stars are worth your everything

Hunan Yongzhou's lesser-known attractions, starry sky, sea of clouds, sunrise, didn't expect Hunan to have such beautiful places🥰 You can see the starry sky, sunrise, tea fields, and sea of clouds❗️ ⛰️Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area📍Shuangpai County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province The navigation to the tea field is more accurate, or navigate to Yuntai Mountain and continue to drive forward until you find the wooden mountain trail and Sanhe Farmhouse sign and then park) 90 kilometers from the city, two hours by car. ⛰️The scenic area is in the picturesque Yao village by the Xiaoshui River~ There are quite a few wooden stilted buildings with charm p12, and many ancient pine forests 🌄Sunrise needs to check the time and weather, arrange reasonably! It is recommended to leave enough time, because all five of us feel that the stars above the clouds and before sunrise are more beautiful! ☁️The sea of clouds needs good weather and good luck! It's best if it rains the day before, and the sun comes out the next day, the chances will be great! 🏠Accommodation is the Starry Sky Homestay on the top of the mountain, including standalone villas/standard rooms; Sanhe Farmhouse at the foot of the mountain; accommodation and dining next to the tourist center in the scenic area (five minutes by car) 👑The tea field should also be good for taking pictures, didn't go, the ethnic characteristic corner tower looks very good~ The next day we went to Lingling Ancient City, also known as Yongzhou Ancient City, which was built in 124 BC and has a history of more than 2000 years. Lingling is a city where mountains, rivers, and rivers blend Detailed address丨Lingling Ancient City, Lingling District, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province 🎫🎫🎫About tickets丨Free 1⃣️Some attractions require tickets→Liuzi Temple Tickets 25/person Time: 8:30～17:30 2⃣️Pingzhou Academy Tickets 50/person (On Pingzhou Island, take a 10-minute boat ride from Lingling Ancient City to the island 3️⃣Rent costumes, you can bargain. Makeup + clothes + headwear around 75. ✅About eating Eat→Yongzhou Blood Duck→Coming to Yongzhou without eating blood duck is equivalent to coming in vain, to eat authentic Yongzhou blood duck, you must come to experience it locally.

The ancient city of Lingling in Yongzhou, which is rich in cultural temperament

Yongzhou, a prefecture-level city in southern Hunan, is elegantly named 'Xiaoxiang' because the two rivers of Xiao and Xiang converge here. The ancient city of Lingling has a history of more than 2,000 years. Just these place names are full of poetic and picturesque feelings. With the blessing of literati and ink guests from all dynasties, it is the hometown of historical figures such as the Three Kingdoms general Huang Gai, the 'Grass Saint' Tang Dynasty calligrapher Huai Su, the Dali scholar Zhou Dunyi, and modern leaders Li Da, Tao Zhu, etc. It can be said that all rivers and mountains are articles, and the heavy cultural atmosphere is coming. The most important thing is that Liu Zongyuan, one of the eight great masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, was demoted to Yongzhou for ten years and wrote famous poems such as 'Yongzhou Eight Records'. Among them, 'Xiaoshitanji', 'The Snake Catcher's Talk', and 'River Snow' are all must-read texts in middle school textbooks. When you walk into Liu Zimiao to reread these texts, those famous sentences that have been precipitated for decades can still be resurrected in an instant.

let’s feel the incoming summer

Look at the rime on Yangming Mountain

Let's go! We are going to Yongzhou, exploring north of Guangdong, decided to take a look at the rime on Yangming Mountain.❄️🏞️ In Yangming Mountain in Yongzhou, I checked a lot of information, but found limited introductions, so I had to go on an adventure myself. It is recommended to choose a lower temperature, avoid snowfall, because snow may cause road closures. The day after I left, it snowed in Hunan, and various road closures were inevitable.☁️❄️ When going up the mountain, the navigation directly points to the east gate of Yangming Mountain. There was a section of road repair and pit filling along the way, and I waited for 20 minutes to pass, which should be faster under normal circumstances. The road surface is full of potholes and mud, and under non-snowy conditions, ordinary two-wheel drive cars are fine, just drive carefully. After arriving at the entrance of the scenic spot, the ticket is purchased on the spot for 50 yuan, and online purchase only costs 35 yuan, but it takes 2-4 hours, it is recommended to buy in advance.🚗🎫 Rime began to appear at the fork, the viewing platform was severely iced, it is recommended to wear hiking shoes, walk carefully. Walk towards Wanshou Temple all the way, passing by the Red Army Martyrs Monument on the way, it is recommended to stop and feel the majesty in the clouds.🏔️❤️ Continue along the mountain road, Wanshou Temple is simple and quiet, and the incense is not prosperous. After coming out of Wanshou Temple, you can't continue to go up, the road is blocked. Return to the fork and go to Wanhe Lake.☁️🚶 The biggest surprise of Yangming Mountain is Wanhe Lake. Looking at the mountains and rivers and the lake is like being frozen in the clouds and mist, and you can instantly feel the artistic conception of 'a thousand mountains bird fly absolutely, all paths human traces vanished' in 'River Snow'. There is also a charging pile here, with a power of 40kW, just in time to charge the car while eating. The restaurant prices are moderate, with fish and chicken as the features, homemade tofu and bacon are quite rough, and the taste is passable.⚡🍲 It is very easy to go up the mountain on Yangming Mountain without snow, just pay attention to the oncoming vehicles on the mountain road. There were some problems when going down the mountain. At 3 pm, the fog was thick and the visibility was very poor. There were also vehicles going up the mountain, so be extra careful. Fortunately, we left early, and I suggest everyone leave as early as possible.🚗🌫️ If it is a weekend trip, I personally suggest choosing Yangming Mountain. In winter, there is no need to go to Lingling in Yongzhou, which is easier and the cost is relatively low. New energy vehicles need to pay attention to timely charging, and my energy consumption per hundred kilometers is 30 degrees when going up the mountain. Try to increase the tire pressure before going out, low temperature can easily cause low tire pressure alarm, and bring inflation equipment at the same time. I helped a Tesla to inflate the tire at the entrance of the scenic spot.🏞️🔌

Shuangpai Yangmingshan: A journey to enjoy natural scenery

🎈Shuangpai Yangmingshan is famous for its winding mountain roads. You can drive smoothly to the top of the mountain, although the mountain road is rugged, you can slow down and enjoy the scenery along the way. The entire mountain road is divided into three parts: the foot of the mountain, the middle of the mountain, and the top of the mountain, each with its own characteristics. I chose to go when the weather was slightly better, if you plan to go, I suggest choosing a colder weather or the season when the flowers bloom in April. There are azaleas and cherry blossoms on the top of the mountain. Although I missed this season, I imagine the beauty of the whole mountain and plain being azaleas, it must be very spectacular. In this season at the middle of the mountain, you can enjoy the spectacle of rime. Compared with Nanyue Hengshan, Yangmingshan is more cost-effective. There is a grand temple on the mountain, you can go in and visit. If you feel hungry, there are various foods to choose from on the middle of the mountain, including Xinjiang barbecue skewers, fried rice, fried noodles and stir-fried vegetables. If conditions permit, I suggest bringing your own small hot pot and some side dishes, enjoy it at the middle of the mountain, eating hot pot in this beautiful place while enjoying the magnificent scenery of the middle of the mountain, it will be a very comfortable experience. Yangmingshan is divided into several areas, if you drive all the way to the top of the mountain, remember to go to the lake. The lake is also one of the core attractions of Yangmingshan, where there are cherry blossoms, suspension bridges, and tents and a series of interesting and beautiful places. In short, Shuangpai Yangmingshan is a very good place. Brave to set off, first enjoy the beauty of the world! Call your buddies to go out and feel the charm of nature, you will have new discoveries. Yangmingshan National Forest Park

Yangming Mountain in Shuangpai, Yongzhou | The fog is as beautiful as a fairyland, and the clouds and mist emit a mysterious and peaceful atmosphere

Yongzhou's Yangming Mountain is located in the southwest of Hunan Province, named in memory of the great scholar Wang Yangming of the Ming Dynasty. The total area is 114.2 square kilometers, the highest point is 1624.6 meters above sea level, and it is known as 'Lu Mountain in the north, Yangming in the south'. The scenery is magnificent, there is no severe heat in summer, and no extreme cold in winter. The Xiaohuang River Source Walking Trail is a well-preserved original secondary forest, Wanhe Lake is like a gentle baby lying in the arms of the green mountains, and Wanshou Temple is known as 'a thousand years of admiration for famous mountains'. It is recommended to book a homestay in advance when driving up the mountain to avoid full rooms everywhere. The tour route can first go to Yezi Luo, walk to Yinshetan to play in the water, and then go to the Xiaohuang River Source Waterfall. But the water source is gradually decreasing, and the uphill is steep, it is recommended to return. After returning to Yezi Luo Square, continue to drive up the mountain, you can have a meal and take a boat tour in Wanhe Lake Scenic Area. Go to Wanshou Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha, and then go to Yangming Mountain Observation Deck to watch the sunrise. Dinner can be barbecued at Wanhe Lake. Address: 246 Township Road, Shuangpai County, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province Opening hours: January 1-April 30 8:00-17:30; October 1-December 31 8:00-17:30; May 1-September 30 8:00-18:00 Ticket price: 35 yuan