Hunan Yunshan Mountain, A famous mountain in southwest of Hunan province, is located in Wugang City. The peak altitude is 1372.5 m and the annual average temperature is 15℃ that makes the climate here agreeable. Since 1992, Yunshan Mountain was approved to build National Forest Park.Yunshan Mountain is of long history. It is also called the “resort of south of Hunan”. Far from Sui and Tang Dynasty, Buddhism had been advocated. The peak time is at Song and Ming Dynasty that temples were ever as many as five hundred. Now, 14 stone monk tower, over 50 epigraphs and inscriptions, 3 inscriptions on precipices and five-kilometer Ancient Road of Qin Dynasty are completely preserved.Yunshan Mountain is also rich in flora and fauna. In 1921, famous Austria botanist Han Madi ever found over 80 new species. According to present investigation, plants of 1518 species, 203 families and animals of 211 species.66 families are found here. Moreover, over 10 rare plants and animals are of First-grade State Protection.Yunshan Mountain is famous for miraculous mountain, clear water, luxuriant forest and fickle clouds. This is a land for travel, worshipping Buddha, scientific research and leisure. What are you waiting for? Just come and enjoy yourself.By Patricia

Hunan & Other regions 2013-01-16 14:49 View：3030

There are numerous ancient villages of Miao nationality in western Hunan. Today I will lead you to a famous one-Xianglushan (Censer Mountain) Ancient Village of Miao Nationality in Fenghuang and will introduce more characterized Miao villages to you next time.Xianglushan Ancient Village of Miao Nationality, located about 16 km away from the Ancient Phenix Twon, has been regarded as “A Holy Land for Miao Village”.Behind the village, there is a mountain where there is a huge stone rising straight from the ground, which looks just like a censer, thus is called the Censer Mountain. With ancient trees of thousand years rooted here and mist hugging around the mountain, this holy land up to now still attracts yaabas and girls of Miao Nationality to pray their everlasting youth by burning incense every 7th July.Ancient and mysterious as the Miao village under the Censer Mountain is, people have been living a simple life without connection with outside world and just live themselves up by tillage. However, old people over one hundred years old are everywhere. A shocking statistic shows that there are 98 people over 80 years old counted from over 600 person in the whole village. More attracting mysteries may lie in the Dead-Driving, Evolution of Toxic Bug, Thanksgiving for God, Fairy Jump and so on.By Patricia

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2013-01-16 09:33 View：3275

Brief Introduction:Hunan Kaifu Temple, situated in Kaifusi Road, Kaifu district,Changsha city, is a famous temple of the Chan sect. Buddhism Association of Hunan province and Changsha city are set up here for the high status of this temple. It is of magnificent scale covering an area of 16000 m². Besides, its long history that it was originally built in the Five Dynasties period makes it mysterious and great.In Kai Fu Temple, the Great Buddha’s Hall is the main place for Buddhists’ cultivation and locates in the center of the temple. Preach Hall, Meditation House are built in the west side of the temple while Guest Reception Room, Abstinence Hall, Storeroom and Living Room of Buddhist Abbot are situated in the east side.Tour Guidance:Ticket price: 10yuan/person;Opening time: 9:00 a.m. ― 18:00 p.m. (it’ll be prolonged during festivals and holidays);Available bus: No. 111,132,142,143,149,368,406,501,807,907.By Patricia

Changsha & Zhuzhou & Xiangtan 2013-01-02 18:49 View：4843

Tongdao Wanfo Mountain, situated in Taipingyan village, Linkou town, Tongdao autonomous county, Huaihua city, Hunan province, is the biggest scenic spot in Tongdao with an area of 28.04 km² and one of the biggest Danxia landforms in China as well.Wanfo Mountain scenic area also won the laudatory title of “the Great Green Wall” for five scenic spots of Wanfo Mountain,Fairy Cave,Qixing Mountain,General Mountain and Ziyun Mountain scattering over the Danxia landform.In the scenic spot, “Sole Tall and Graceful Crag”, “Ancient Qixing Nunnery”, “Fairy House”, “Male Lion Looking Up at Moon”, “Heaven-Holding Pillar”, “Beauty Yearning For Husband”, “the Divine Land of Conch ”, “Golden Turtle Foraging for Food”, “Natural Bridge of Magpies”(the name is originated from a fairy tale and means a chance for meeting of lovers after long departure), “Forest Maze of Thirty-six Curves” are top ten exquisite scenic spots. And you must be indulge in its unique beauty and miracle landscape.By Brenda

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2013-01-02 09:44 View：3280

Tianmen Cave is the natural water-eroded cave with the highest elevation in the world. In the year 263(the sixth year of Wuyong Period of Three Kingdoms), the thousand-meter high cliff of Songliang Mountain suddenly broke open into a door-like cave which became a rare wonder of the world. Hence Songliang Mountain is change to Tianmen Mountain.    Tianmen Cave runs south-northward with a height of 131.5 meters, a width of 57meters and a depth of 60 meters. It rises above the ground and nears the sky with a lofty and towering posture. The shadow of it reaches the north of the vast sea, the clouds over it near the south of the handle of the Dipper. It\'s much like a gate towards the heaven. The wonder attracted the visits and appreciations by emperors, officials, sages, hermits, dignitaries and men of letters of different dynasties. After the accumulation over the dynasties, the unique profound Culture of Heaven is built up.  In 1999, the masters of international stunt flying piloted the planes to fly through Tianmen Cave. The activity gave rising to sensational reactions in the world. There were 800 million audiences watching the live telecast.On March 17-19, “The 2006 Russia Air Force Aerobatics Performance ” entered ceremoniously in Tianmen Mountain of Zhangjiajie , the Soviet-27 heavy battle plane and Russia air force warrior composed a world-shaking legend here once more.

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Wanshou Palace is also called Jiangxi Guild Hall. It is located in Fenghuang ancient city Shawan, with Tuo River in front. Wanshou Palace was firstly built in Ming and Qing dynasties. And then it got a mass construction in 1755.In 1854, A man from Jiangxi Yang Si built Xiachang Pavilion in the west. In 1928, Yang Storey was built on the north side of the gate.Wanshou Palace has grand architectural scale, distinctive design and exquisitely carved buildings. Yang storey adjoins the gate on the north and Xiachang Pavilion on the west. Inside the gate, the main hall stands upright above 9 footsteps, then the throne room. On the right of throne room, there are Xiaogong Hall, Yangong Hall, Caishen Hall, kitchen and temples for ritual purification. On the left, there are Mei Corridor, Tianfu, Leishen Hall, Xuanyuan, Weituo, Guanyin Hall and parlour. Over this 4000 square meters’ building, palaces stand tall, towers assemble, all can be seen as magnificent architecture art.Translated by Becky

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-12-29 11:18 View：3196

Xiangxi Jiemu Stream, A national natural reserve zone located in Jiemuxi Village, Yuanlin County, Hunan Province. Has enjoyed the laudatory title of “Nine-village valley in Hunan”. It is of excellent geographical positon that it is adjacent to world famous tourism site Zhangjiajie tourism zone and Xiaoxi National Nature Conversation Zone. What’s more, The stream is of unique scenery, which makes it a all dimensional sport square where you can enjoy hiking, river trekking, cave exploration, rock climbing, prompt landing,drift and so on.Apart from its inviting view spots, there also assembles the most concentrated and most comprehensive flora and fauna of eastern, southern and southwestern China. As researched by biological experts, The flora of Jiemu Stream Conversation Zone is mainly of valley forest with rich and rare species owing to evolution of valley plants. According to statistic, There are over 460 kinds of ornamental plants. A kind of vine plant which can only survive in South Africa was even found in Jiemu Stream Forest. Besides, A large quantity of rare animals lives in this valley. There are 108 species of terrestrial vertebrates, 29 mammals and 5 chicken shape birds, in which 10 species are of state protection. The most special first-grade protection animal must count to be Elliot’s Pheasant which is first found in this area.No matter for fun, adventure or scientific research, This is definitely a wonderful land for you!By Patricia

Xiangxi & Fenghuang & Huaihua 2012-12-28 21:19 View：3099

Tianxin Pavilion is an important scenic spot in Changsha City, Hunan Province. It is also the only remaining ancient city mark.Tianxin pavilion is located in the center of Changsha City. Generally, Tianxin Pavilion is a historical spot that takes Tianxin ancient pavilion and ancient city wall as main scenic spots. Since Ming dynasty, Tianxin Pavilioin has been seeing as the sign of ancient Changsha City. All the time, it owns a good reputation as “Xiaoxiang ancient pavilion, Qin and Han famous city”.Tianxin Pavilion was first built in Ming Dynasty and was rebuilt in Qianlong period. In 1938, it was destroyed by “Wenxi Fire”. In 1983, it got rebuilt. After that, besides its original main pavilion, 2 bilaminar auxiliary pavilions, Xiangpeng Bird’s body and both wings were added referring to ancient Yueyang Tower.Nowadays, Tianxin Pavilion becomes a new park in southern Changsha. Over there, photography, diet, refreshments, subsidiary foods and artworks are seen. Besides, there are also rockeries, pavilions and fishponds. Flowers and plants decorate this wooded new park. Many people come here to do exercises, read books or have some tea everyday.Now, Tianxin Pavilion is an 4A rated scenic spot, a historical and cultural pavilion in China.Translated by Becky

Changsha & Zhuzhou & Xiangtan 2012-12-28 17:13 View：2947