Today I recommend several self-driving tour routes around Hunan. There is no doubt that the scenery is the most beautiful!

1. Ethnic Customs Tour

Route: Changsha- Xiangxi (Fenghuang, Dehang-Huaihua Dong Village

Lu Xun once said: The more national, the more global. This route is characterized by colorful ethnic customs, and the main Dehang Scenic Area along the route is , Fenghuang Ancient City, China Dong Culture City, Hongjiang Ancient City, Gaoyi Ancient Village, Taro Dong Village Ancient Buildings, Border Town Ancient Miao River Scenic Area and other scenic spots (points.

Gaoyi Ancient Village: Because it is surrounded by mountains on three sides Facing the water, the terrain is like a Taishi chair, so it is known by experts as a "living fossil" of ancient residential villages and "the first village in Jiangnan"

Huangdu Dong Cultural Village: located in Tongtang Huangtu Township. It consists of Zhai Village, Weizhai Village, Panzhai Village and Xinzhai Village. In addition to the characteristic buildings of Diaojiao Tower, Drum Tower and Fengyu Bridge, you can also enjoy folk dances, taste the Dong family banquet or stay at the Dong Family Village.

Purchase: Guanzhuang Qianfa. Series tea, Dong brocade, Wuxi brand spicy series, Jingzhou carved candied fruit, lotus root candy, ice orange, Anjiang pomelo, etc.

Eat: Xinhuang yellow beef, Yuanling sun-dried orchid, etc. Zhijiang duck, Dong pickled fish, blood duck

2. Natural scenery tour

Route: Changsha-Loudi-Shaoyang (_shan, Nanshan)

This route aims to delve into the colorful geological wonders of Hunan and show the magic and greatness of natural creations. The main scenic spots along the route include Ziquejie Qinren Terraces-Meishan Dragon Palace, Huxing Mountain-Huayao Scenic Area, _shan Scenic Area, and Nanshan Scenic Area. Scenic spots, etc.

_Mountain Scenic Area: Located in Xinning County, Shaoyang City, it is the most typical Danxia landform scenic area in China.

Ziquejie Terraces Scenic Area: located in Xinzhou, Loudi City. In the western mountainous area of ??Hua County, the core scenic area has more than 20,000 acres of terraced fields, which rely on natural artesian water and flow continuously all year round. It is the best in the world.

Purchase: Daxiong Mountain Honey, Tieshan Bayberry, Xin. Huacai porcelain, Yongfeng hot sauce, Longhui honeysuckle, Tantou New Year pictures, Baoqing bamboo carvings, etc.

Eat: Xinhua Sanhe soup, cup cake snowflake balls, Fengjia rice tea, Baoqing pig blood meatballs. , Wugang Braised Dried Xiang, Shetianqiao Tofu, etc.

3. Religious attractions tour

Route: Changsha-Hengyang (Nanyue-Chenzhou)

Religious tourism resources. It is a treasure of natural and cultural tourism resources. The main places along this route are Nanyue Hengshan, Xiyandong Scenic Area, China Yinshan Mountain, Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area, Mangshan National Forest Park, Wugaishan International Hunting Area, etc.

Hengshan Mountain: Also known as Nanyue, it is one of the Five Mountains in my country and a holy land for the Quanzhen sect, the mainstream of Taoism. It is 1,300.2 meters above sea level. The natural scenery is very beautiful, so it is known as "The Most Beautiful Mountain in Nanyue"

Mangshan. Mountain: named after pythons and vast forests, it is located in the middle of the Nanling Mountains at the junction of Hunan and Guangdong. The annual average temperature is 17.2°C. It is not only a place where plants from the north and south gather, but also a natural paradise for wild animals.

Purchase: Linwu duck, Dongjiang fish and dog brain tribute tea, Guidong tribute tea, Guidong dried yellow mushrooms, etc.

Eat: jar meat, Dongjiang salmon, roast chicken

4. Humanities and history tour

Route: Changsha-Zhuzhou (Mausoleum of Emperor Yan-Yongzhou (Emperor Shun) Mausoleum

This route is based on the remains of the ancestors of humanities on the land of Hunan. The main scenic spots along the route include Yandi Mausoleum Scenic Area, Jiuyi Mountain Scenic Area, Shun Emperor Temple, Liuzi Temple, Shennong Valley National Forest Park, Yangyin Mountain National Forest Park, Dupanling National Nature Reserve, etc.

Yandi Mausoleum: The Yandi Mausoleum is the resting place of the Yan Emperor Shennong, the ancestor of the Chinese nation. It is located 19 kilometers west of Yanling County, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province. Luyuan Pi.

Jiuyi Mountain: Also known as Cangwu Mountain, it is located in Ningyuan County, Yongzhou City. There are more than 90 peaks over 1,000 meters here, including Emperor Shun’s Mausoleum, Yu_yan, and Sanshan. There are five major scenic spots: Fenshi, Guanxi scenery, and Xiaoshui Hanqing.

Purchase: Liling Ceramics, Youxian Shelduck, Chaling Ginger, Angelica Angelicae, Yanling Bamboo Shoots, Liling Pepper, etc., Jiangyong Five Spice (Xiang pomelo, fragrant rice, shiitake mushroom, fragrant ginger, fragrant taro, Yongzhou Yishen wine, Qiyang black plum, Yongzhou mint, etc.

Eat: Chaling horse claws, Youxian dried fragrant seeds, Youxian blood duck

5. Xiangchu Cultural Tour

Route: Changsha-Yueyang

This route is based on the ancient Xiangchu cultural footprints. The main scenic spots along the way are Yuelu Mountain, Juzizhoutou, Quzi Temple, Zhang Guying Village Ancient Building Group, and Yueyang Tower. -Junshan Island Scenic Area, East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve and Miluo River-Fusi Mountain Scenic Area, etc.

Quzi Temple: Also known as Quyuan Temple, it is a temple dedicated to Qu Yuan, a great official of the Chu State during the Warring States Period. The temple is located at the foot of Yuqi Mountain on the bank of the Miluo River.

Yueyang Tower: Located at the west gate of Yueyang, it was built during the Soochow Period of the Three Kingdoms. It is also known as the "Three Famous Towers in Jiangnan" together with the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, Hubei and Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang, Jiangxi. .

Purchase: Junshan Silver Needle Tea, Dongting Whitebait, Hunan Embroidery, Hunan Pink, Jasmine Tea, Liuyang Kumquat, Liuyang Chrysanthemum Stone, Liuyang Fennel Cake, Liuyang Black Bean Sauce, Chinese Red Porcelain, etc.

Eat: Hutchison Rice Noodles, Deyuan Steamed Buns, Shuangyan Wontons, Flavored Shrimp

6. Original ecological self-driving tour

Route: Yueyang-Yiyang-Changde (Peach Blossom Spring- Zhangjiajie

Compared with man-made parks, the original ecology of nature is obviously more fascinating. The main scenic spots along this route include Yueyang Tower-Junshan Island Scenic Area, Taohuayuan Scenic Area, Jiashan National Forest Park, and Pinghu Mountain. National Forest Park, Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Mengdong River Scenic Area, etc.

Jiashan Temple: also known as Lingquan Temple, was founded in 870 AD and has experienced three dynasties: Yizong of the Tang Dynasty, Shenzong of the Song Dynasty, and Shizu of the Yuan Dynasty. "Repair".

Wulingyuan: The scenery here has not been artificially carved, and is known as "Three Thousand Wonderful Peaks" and "Eight Hundred Beautiful Waters".

Purchase: Anhua Black tea, water bamboo mat, oil paper umbrella, sesame cake, salted duck with Tong Fatzi sauce, Shimen tangerine, Deshan Daqu, kudzu powder, Tujia brocade, turtle pattern colored stone, etc.

Eat: Yuanjiang fish, Yiyang Leicha, Nanxian Spicy Pork, Datong Lake Hairy Crab