Shaoyang belongs to three schools of Hunan cuisine.
Xiangtan school. The schools, factions and factions of Hunan cuisine can be divided into the following three categories. The cuisine of Xiangjiang River valley centered on Changsha, Hengyang and Xiangtan is the main representative of Hunan cuisine. They are well-made, versatile, diverse in taste and variety. Shaoyang belongs to Xiangtan school of Hunan cuisine.