Xiangtan, referred to as Tan for short, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hunan Province. Also known as Liancheng and Tancheng, because it is rich in Xianglian. It has jurisdiction over five counties: Xiangtan County, Shaoshan City, Xiangxiang City, yuhu district City and Yuetang District. Xiangtan has a total area of 5006 square kilometers, including urban area 168.2 1 square kilometers and built-up area of 79.2 square kilometers. According to the data of the seventh census, the permanent population of Xiangtan is 2726 1, 8 1. In 2020, Xiangtan will achieve a regional GDP of 2343 1 100 million yuan.
Xiangtan County was founded in the Southern Dynasties with a history of 1500 years. It is an important birthplace of Huxiang culture, the cradle of China red culture, and has the reputation of Little Nanjing and Golden Xiangtan.
Xiangtan tourist attractions have basically formed three plates, with Shaoshan as the representative. Green landscape tourism, represented by Hunan Shuifu Tourist Area, takes Xiangtan Agricultural Expo Park and Zhaoshan Scenic Area as important components. Historical and cultural tourism represented by Qi Baishi. The three major sectors have built a big framework for Xiangtan tourism.