In recent years, because of work and personal hobbies, I have almost traveled all over the famous mountains and rivers in Hunan. The ancients said, "The benevolent enjoys Leshan, while the wise enjoys water." In my opinion, no matter the benevolent, the wise, the ordinary or the mediocre, as long as they walk into the landscape of Hunan, they will be attracted, moved and shocked by her pristine ecological beauty, weather-beaten beauty and heavy culture, and enjoy it. . . ?
Have you ever been to Dongting Lake? If you have been there, you can appreciate her vastness and the vicissitudes and worries she carries. Dongting Lake is the mother lake of Hunan and the second largest freshwater lake in China, with an area six times that of Biwako, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. For thousands of years, literati, poets and ordinary people have worked here, leaving behind eternal famous sayings and splendid farming culture. According to legend, he lived in seclusion in Chishan Island during the Spring and Autumn Period. Qu Yuan, a world cultural celebrity and a great patriotic poet, cares about the world and the people, and is cynical here, so he has traveled such famous articles as Li Sao and Tian Wen. Fan Zhongyan's famous sentence, "Worry about the world first, and enjoy the world later", is also a work of feeling the lake.
Have you ever been to Zhangjiajie? If you have been there, you will marvel at the wonders of nature and revel in the seclusion and magic of fairyland on earth. As the first national forest park in China, Zhangjiajie has many titles. It is a world natural heritage, a world geological park and a national 5 A scenic spot. With 3,000 peaks and 800 beautiful waters, it is one of the most famous mountains, and its amazing beauty can't be described in any language. Therefore, some people say that it is futile to read Qian Shan until you reach Zhangjiajie. This is not an exaggeration.
Have you ever been to Yuelu Mountain? If you have been there, you will be impressed by the bright stars of Hunan celebrities, and you can't help sighing that "only Chu Youcai prospers in Sri Lanka". Mountains and rivers are wise men, and times make heroes. The so-called outstanding people in Hunan are best interpreted here.
Have you ever been to Phoenix? If you give it, you can understand her simple, elegant and rich historical background. You can also enjoy what Louis, a famous New Zealand poet, called the most beautiful town in the south of China.
Maybe you haven't been to Hunan, maybe you have been to Hunan, but you haven't been to the beautiful scenery of Hunan. Even if you were born in Hunan, your footprints are only on the front line and corner of Hunan for the time being. Then, please pack your bags, get rid of your footsteps and walk into the mountains and rivers of Hunan to appreciate and taste the beautiful scenery, heavy history and splendid culture there. . . . ?
b； Recommended boutique tourist routes in Hunan!
1: a trip to the hometown of great men; Changsha-Former Residence of Mao Zedong-Former Residence of Liu Shaoqi (1 day)
2. Historical and cultural journey; Changsha-Quzi Temple-Yueyang Tower (1 day)
3. A trip to the wonders of the world; Changsha-Zhangjiajie (4-6 days)
4. Religious and cultural journey; Changsha-Nanyue Hengshan (1-2 days)
5. Tour of rural scenery; Changsha-Taohuayuan (1-2 days)
6. Journey of personality and style; Changsha-Explore the hometown of Anhua World Women's Badminton Champion Group-Shame Girl Mountain in Taohongjiang (2 days)
7: Border town tour; Changsha-Fenghuang Ancient City-Dehang (3 days)
8. The journey of China's ancestors; Changsha-Yandiling (2 days)
9: the journey of seeking roots and asking ancestors; Changsha-Shundi Mausoleum (2 days)
The land of "Xiaoxiang" can be summarized by "outstanding people and spirit". In recent years, there are many places to visit: Yueyang Tower near Dongting Lake, orange island famous for its "independent cold autumn", Zhangjiajie in fenghuang town, western Hunan, Yuelu Academy where Zhu lectured, and Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue, which is still famous all over the world since 2000? There are many kinds of local operas in Hunan. Xiang opera and Qi Opera have the greatest influence. Opera with ancient paintings is the most popular. ? Xiang opera has a history of two or three hundred years and is popular in Changsha and Xiangtan. Qi Opera originated in Qiyang and is popular in Hunan and Xiangxi. According to legend, it is the product of the fusion of Qiyang folk tunes and foreign opera art. Ancient painting opera is the most influential local opera in Hunan. ? You can see many beautiful scenery when you travel to Hunan, but perhaps the most important thing is to feel the ubiquitous Hunan rhyme carefully.
Don't miss
1、? Xanadu still exists: Taoyuan County is located in the northwest of Hunan Province, and the Xanadu written by Tao Yuanming, a great poet in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, is here. The main features of Taohuayuan are: scenery, tea smashing and Taohuayuan Garden Party (Taohuayuan people choose March 28th to April 5th every year as Taohuayuan Garden Party, which is commonly known as "Peach Blossom Festival" by local people). ?
2. Huaihua: Huaihua, also known as the "Five Rivers" in history, is a place with beautiful scenery and many ethnic groups. ?
3. Hengshan:? The five mountains stand tall and worship the holy land?
4. Phoenix in Xiangxi: Rich folk customs and affectionate landscapes interweave into "the most beautiful town in China"?
5. Hunan cuisine: I like spicy food. There are many stresses on spicy food in Hunan cuisine, including sour and spicy food, spicy food, spicy food, oily and spicy food, spicy food, crisp and spicy food, fresh and bitter food and so on. All kinds of spicy food have different seasoning functions.
budget
The travel expenses in Hunan are relatively very cheap. In terms of accommodation, the price of Changsha hotel is relatively moderate, and the standard room price of ordinary hotels ranges from 100 to 200. The prices of high-star hotels are also lower than those of other big cities, and the prices of some small hotels and guest houses are below 100. Foreign accommodation is cheaper than Changsha. For example, as long as Phoenix is not in the peak period, the price is generally 20 yuan? -Around 30 yuan, the key is bargaining. In terms of food, local restaurants are very cheap. For example, Phoenix, cooking is generally 5-6 yuan, most of the local famous blood rake ducks are in 25 yuan, and hot and sour fish are around 20 yuan. There are many snacks, such as a bowl of bean jelly 1 yuan, a box of social food 2 yuan, a big plum cake 2 yuan, two pickled radishes 1 yuan, two stinky tofu 1 yuan, and a bowl of glutinous rice balls 2 yuan. There is also glutinous rice wine, which is generally one catty in 5 yuan, and a little better 10 yuan. Zhangjiajie is a bit expensive. In the scenic spot, there are more than 30 yuan of meat dishes and more than 80 yuan of game dishes, including wild boar, bamboo chicken, Chinese fir ear and wild fungus. And the food is 15 yuan. But the city is very cheap, and the streets are full of food stalls at night. Fifty dollars can make four people eat well. Eating at the farmhouse is also cheap.
Generally speaking, the minimum cost of a day's trip can be controlled within 50 yuan.
Internet cafe?
There are many internet cafes in Changsha. Internet cafes around universities and residential areas are relatively concentrated, with an average Internet access of 1 ~ 2 yuan/hour. In particular, Internet cafes around colleges and universities also provide information printing, CD burning, photo scanning and other services. There are also many Internet cafes in Phoenix.
The bank?
Major domestic banks have branches in Changsha, which support universal deposit and withdrawal. ATM machines are distributed around pedestrian streets, shopping malls and bookstores, and support UnionPay cards.
A trip to Xiangxi ancient town? (3 days)
D 1:？ Mengdonghe → furong town?
D2:？ Phoenix → Shen Congwen's former residence → Miaojiang Great Wall (South Great Wall)?
D3:？ Huangsiqiao Ancient City → Jiang Shan Miao Village → La 'er Mountain → Qiliangdong.
Zhangjiajie and Baofeng Lake Nature Tour (3 days)?
D 1:？ Huangshizhai → Jin Bianxi → Yuanjiajie?
D2:？ Tianzishan → Tianbofu → Xihai?
D3:？ Huanglong Cave → Baofeng Lake
Attachment: Guangzhou/Shenzhen-Chenzhou self-driving route
Hunan belongs to subtropical humid monsoon climate, with changeable temperature in spring, hot summer, strong airflow in autumn and short cold winter. The annual average temperature is between 16℃ and 18℃. In spring, when we reach the Peach Blossom Garden, the grass is fragrant and colorful. In summer, you can drift in Maoyan River and Mengdong River and feel cool. Autumn is the most beautiful season in Xiangxi; Go to Hengshan Mountain to enjoy the snow in winter and taste the rare southern snow scene.
Traveling to Hunan is suitable for all seasons: you can wander to Maoyan River and Mengdong River in summer; In autumn, Xiangxi is the most beautiful; The peach blossom garden in spring is very beautiful; You can go to Hengshan Mountain to see the snow scene in winter.
It is also a good choice to travel and experience Huxiang culture during local festivals. People near Dongting Lake in northern Hunan pay the most attention to the four festivals in a year, namely Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and twelfth lunar month. Dragon Boat Festival should be regarded as the most lively festival. On this day, people put calamus and mugwort leaves on doors, eat zongzi, drink realgar wine and race dragon boats. ? Tujia people in Xiangxi spend three years every year, on the 29th (or 28th) of the twelfth lunar month, and on the 25th of June and the 1st of October of the lunar calendar. On the night of "Catch the New Year", a bonfire was lit in the hollow field of the village, and Tujia men and women danced and sang around the bonfire to celebrate the New Year. The year of June originated from an important migration in Tujia history. The day when the migration was completed was June 25th of the lunar calendar. After settling down, Tujia people decided to celebrate the New Year first, and on this day, they slaughtered cows to sacrifice to the gods, and gradually formed the habit of "June Year". "October Year" is an activity of Tujia people to welcome the first harvest season of their new home after migration. On the first day of October, Tujia people organized celebrations, killed pigs and drank wine, and exchanged greetings, forming the "October Year". ?
The Bai people in Zhangjiajie have the traditional custom of holding the Torch Festival on June 25th of the lunar calendar every year, which is an activity related to eliminating pests and protecting crops. On this day, the Bai people will hold a celebration ceremony to wish crops a bumper harvest and fat livestock. The main activities are ancestor worship, torch worship, torch playing, torch lighting and torch jumping.
Air?
The aviation in Hunan Province is centered on Changsha. Changsha Huanghua International Airport has many flights to major cities at home and abroad. The other two civil airports are Zhangjiajie Airport and Changde Airport.
Railway?
The railway network in Hunan Province is relatively developed, with five main railway lines running through the province, namely, Beijing-Guangzhou, Zhejiang-Jiangxi, Hunan-Guangxi, Hunan-Guizhou and Liu Zhi. All tourist cities or regions in the province basically have railway access.
Highway?
The province's expressway mileage is more than 60,000 kilometers. National highways such as 106, 107, 207, 209, 3 19, 320 and 322 pass through Hunan Province, and there are shuttle buses connecting tourist cities and scenic spots.
Water transport?
The four rivers in Hunan, Guizhou, Yuan and Li are navigable. Changsha, Hengyang, Zhuzhou, Xiangtan, Shaoyang, Huaihua, Changde, Yueyang and other cities are not only the hubs of railway and highway transportation in the province, but also important transit points of waterway transportation. Among them, Chenglingji Port in Yueyang is also an important port on the Yangtze River waterway and the only port in Hunan Province that can cross the river into the sea.