5 Days in Shaoyang: What to Do and See in Shaoyang

Day 1 | Morning

Baiyun Cave

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Chengbu, Shaoyang, Hunan, China

Baiyun Cave is located 1 km east suburb of Chengbu County, Hunan Province. It is a magic cave house of Xiuhui, known as the "cave house wonders". It is connected with the neighboring Biyun Cave, Red Snow Cave, caves, stone on the stone, Qingquan Qutan, forming a large and deep cave group. In autumn and winter, white fog rises from the mouth of the cave, like the woodman smoke, called "white clouds", for the city walk one of the eight ancient scenes. Inside the cave gate is a dome cave hall, tall and wide, Qing Dynasty had small temples built in the hall. The cave hall is deep in Luo Xiaodong, with the east end of Biyun Cave, the southern end of Red Shi Cave and the north end of Red Snow Cave. The cave is clear spring rinse stone, twists and turns deep. Caves in the cave, stone, stone milk, stone fins, stone curtains, stone pillars, stone flowers, stone waterfalls, stone fields, stone birds, stone beasts, etc., all, thousands of postures, clever work. Baiyun Cave, Tiangong make, wonderful. Stone strange, the cave is listed, strange rock facies, a stone multi-colored, colorful; stone glaze, stone bench, stone people dotted in it, or horizontal or vertical, strange light. Misty, hole and hole often have white fog rise, like woodman smoke, hot air, people in it, like fairyland. Luqi, the road curved in the cave, left ring right around, unpredictable, do not know where. Wonderful, in the cave, a stone ox half lying in the water, stone ox behind a stone like bangs to drive cattle, on both sides of the stone like fox fairy into beauty, and bangs play, vivid. Now people have discovered four new wonders in the cave, namely, strange fields, strange trees, strange fish, strange characters, modeling heavenly work, the artistic conception is infinite.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Baiyun Cave, you can head to Weiyuan Hot Springs, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Weiyuan Hot Springs

Opening Hours: Open from 11:00am-11:00pm

Ticket Price: 78 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Longhui, Shaoyang, Hunan, China

Weiyuan Hot Springs is situated on Yuetai Mountain in Longhui County's Simenqian Town, the former residence of Weiyuan. Surrounded by beautiful Weiyuan Lake, the air here is clean and crisp, the environment quiet and gentle. Weiyuan Hot Springs employs a classical garden-style architectural theme, integrating mountains, water and pavilions. There is a large bathing hall, VIP area, steam room, sauna, massage areas and more. It's a great location for a relaxing holiday.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Weiyuan Hot Springs, Langshan lnternational Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Langshan lnternational Hotel

Reviews from Real Guests:

Anonymous User: Very clean, good experience

真的汉子: The hotel is very good in all aspects, the breakfast is also rich, but the lack of lettuce salad and various nachos ／ cereal is a pity, I hope the hotel can improve, that is perfect!

Day 2 | Morning

fuyihouguogudu

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Litouwan, Zhongxing Street, Jinshi Town, Xinning County

In 124 BC, in the fifth year of Yuanshuo, the Western Han Dynasty, Fuyi Hou Kingdom was established, and the capital was established in Jinshi Town, which is surrounded by mountains on one side and surrounded by water on three sides. In the ancient capital tourist area of Fuyi Houguo, there are ancient sights with ornamental value, such as the ancient embankment, the reflection of the moon in the lotus pond, the night view of the release, the ancient ferry of Ximen, the seven stars accompanying the moon, the willow bank of the long embankment, and the spring breeze of Huadu. A multi-functional leisure tourist area such as boat viewing, river and lake swimming, boating, dining and accommodation. Houguo is a hereditary territory conferred by the emperors of the Han Dynasty to their descendants, and Houcheng is the manor where the Houwangs live. The natural environment here is beautiful, the water is close to the mountains, it is open and flat, the water flows from the south to the east and then the west, and it is surrounded by the city on three sides, forming a natural moat, which has gone through the vicissitudes of life! In the past, the capital of the Hou Kingdom was located in the ancient city of Jinshi, which is surrounded by mountains and rivers. At that time, land traffic was blocked, and the Fuyi River waterway was the only way to go south to Guangxi and north to Wuhan. It is a bustling port where businessmen and talents go from south to north and frequently come and go. In the ancient city of Jinshi, at that time, the Ximen Tu Pavilion and the Smoke Pavilion stood tall, lanterns were hung high, the ferry China Airlines gathered clouds, shuttled back and forth, there were endless love songs on the river bank, pavilions and pavilions, beautiful women like clouds, strings of silk and bamboo, cups and plates drinking, What a bustling scene. In particular, a grand ceremony is held every year when Hou Wang goes north to Chang'an to report on his pilgrimage, which makes the country more peaceful and peaceful. After a visit to the ancient city, you can still visit the Red Army General Wan Danping Martyr's Patriotism Education Base. The base has beautiful scenery and towering ancient trees, which is a kind of supernatural harmony and supernatural beauty. Thousand-year-old trees - the wooden dragon crossing the river, let us recall the ancient times, the essence of ancient temples and ancient pagodas, and the magic!

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming fuyihouguogudu, Xiangjiao Ecological and Cultural Brewing City next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Xiangjiao Ecological and Cultural Brewing City

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-4:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Beita District, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province (National Highway 207)Beita District, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province (National Highway 207)

Xiangzhang Ecological Culture Brewing City is a scenic spot with wine culture as the theme. It has ecological piquan, Xiangzhang Experience Hall, winery, Caopo Ancient Well, and 10,000 tons wine store.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Huatian Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Xiangjiao Ecological and Cultural Brewing City love staying at it.

Huatian Hotel

Shaoyang Huatian Hotel is located at the junction of Shaoyang City and Xinshao County, which is known as the "magic oasis" in Hunan. It takShaoyang Huatian Hotel is located at the junction of Shaoyang City and Xinshao County, which is known as the "magic oasis" in Hunan. It takes about 10 minutes by car and about 20 minutes by car from Shaoyang South Railway Station. Within 15 minutes, you can reach the intersection of Shaoyang West and Xinshao West Expressway. It is adjacent to the national 4A-level tourist scenic spot and the world natural heritage Laoshan, the national 4A-level tourist scenic spot Xiangjiao ecological culture brewing city,
National 4A-level tourist scenic spot Baishui Cave. The establishment of many commercial projects such as the “Three-A” Orthopedic Hospital, Baiyun Town, Zhongxing Plaza, Shaoxinfu and other commercial projects has formed a commercial circle centered on Huatian City. One-stop shopping at Xinshao · Wantian Plaza to meet your more leisure and entertainment needs. This is a luxury hotel built according to star standards, integrating business office, tourism and leisure.
It is fully managed by Hunan Huatian International Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a global top 300 hotel group and a top 60 Chinese hotel group. The hotel covers an area of 53 acres, the 29th floor of the main building, with a total construction area of 60197.2 square meters and a business area of 57250 square meters. There are tasteful, luxurious and comfortable guest rooms, all kinds of luxury boxes, food streets, tea bars, multi-functional conference halls, shopping malls, business centers and other comprehensive service facilities are readily available.
Provide the supreme service of satisfaction and surprise to our guests.

Day 3 | Morning

Zijiang scenery belt

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Xinshao County, Shaoyang CityXinshao County, Shaoyang City

Resource River originates from Resource County in Guangxi, and has the same origin as Lishui, famous for its "Qing". Zijiang is the mother river of Xinshao, and the main stream runs through the whole territory from south to north. Zijiang in the territory is known as the "Little Three Gorges". Mountains stand along the river, cliffs are dangerous, rocks are green, strange peaks and rocks, various shapes, rapids and dangerous shoals, and thrilling. The scenic spots along the way, Sai Shuangqing, General Stone, Hujiang Stone Forest, Shimen Xiancui, Qingxi Beach, Tongzhu Beach, Shuidongyan, Yanying Rock, Golden Monkey Welcome, Seals Leaving the River, Serpentine Mountain, Camel Peak, etc. The pearls are strung into a string by the Xiumei Zijiang River, which complement each other and complement each other, which is of great tourism and ornamental value. After the completion of Xiaoxi Hydropower Station and Sungutan Hydropower Station, the water will rise by 8 meters, forming a high gorge and flat lake. The dark green water and the surrounding green hills will bring infinite beauty and leisure to tourists, and become a beautiful landscape in Xinshao.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Zijiang scenery belt, Taohuadong next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Taohuadong

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Taohuadong, Daxiang, Shaoyang, Hunan, China

Taohua Cave is located in Taohua Village, Daxiang District, Shaoyang City. It is a large karst landform phenomenon in Shaoyang City. The scenery inside the cave is peculiar, with underground undercurrents. In the past, there were many peach trees in front of the cave. In spring, the peach blossoms were in full bloom. The petals fell into the water, passed through the Yin River in the cave, and then flowed out from the stream behind the mountain, so it was called "Peach Cave Flowing Fragrance". Outside the Peach Blossom Cave, there are huge boulders standing, with thin rhizomes, slightly like mushroom-shaped smoke clouds. Song Jingding Jiazi Shaozhou County Shou Mi Deng engraved the three characters "Ancient Yungen" on it, hence the name "Yungen Stone". Mi Deng also wrote the ancient seals "Dongyang Wonderland" and "Peach Cave Liuxiang" and carved two foreheads at the entrance of the cave. Today's Taohua Cave has been transformed, extending the depth of the cave, hardening the road, and adding lighting. Outside the cave, the giant stone called "Yungen Stone" by the ancients is still there. Today, people have worshipped it as "Gao Shi Bodhisattva".

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Tingbo Hotel (Shaoyang Daxiang District Government) is the best places.

Tingbo Hotel (Shaoyang Daxiang District Government)

Opened in 2020, the Tingbo Hotel (Shaoyang Daxiang District Government) offers travelers a pleasant stay in Shaoyang, whether for business or leisure purposes.

The hotel is conveniently located a short 3km drive from Shaoyang Railway Station. With multiple attractions nearby including Chuxiongda Theater, Shuangqing Qiuyue Scenic Resort and 書裏書外, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Shaoyang hotel provides parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. For guests traveling on business, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 4 | Morning

Shaoyang Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:30am-4:00pm;Closed on Mon

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Shaoyang Shuangqing District Culture and Art Center

The museum of Fuyang City is divided into basic display area and special display area, among which the basic display area is ancient, modern and modern, and the Neolithic stoneware, bronzeware, pottery and other collections are mainly unearthed in Fuyang. The five special displays are divided into "Resources" "National Style" "Celebrity" "Shang" "Style" "Party History Museum" ".

Day 4 | Afternoon

Wei Yuan Former Residence nearby is the top choice before you leave Shaoyang Museum and hit the road.

Wei Yuan Former Residence

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Longhui, Shaoyang, Hunan, China

Wei Yuan, courtesy name Moshen, was a Jinshi during the Daoguang period, and was an official in Gaoyou Zhizhou. The former residence is located on the sand bank of Xuetangwan Village, Simenqian Town, Longhui County, about 60 kilometers away from Taohong Town, the town of Longhui County. In 1995, the former residence of Wei Yuan was designated as a patriotic education base in Hunan Province. In May 1996, it was announced as a national key cultural relics protection unit.

Day 4 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Wei Yuan Former Residence, Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Xianglin Shaoyang nearby is the best place to stay.

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Xianglin Shaoyang

Reviews from Real Guests:

Guest User: When I came to Shaoyang for work and business trip, I chose to stay at the Wyndham Hotel Xianglin, which is considered the best hotel in the area. The decoration of the hotel is good, and the lobby is very grand. A young girl brought to the room and explained the room. The room was also presented with fruits. Very considerate service. This time I stayed in a suite. Aunt Wu on the floor cleaned very carefully. The room was very clean. I knew how to chat Came here this time to introduce me to the local food and specialties, thank you Ctrip for your recommendation

Guest User: Staying at this hotel for the first time, the service is very good, very welcoming, sanitation is also careful, the dishes in Zhongshu Ting are very pleasant, and the surrounding environment is also very good. There are many places to eat.

Day 5 | Morning

Suining County

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Changpu Town, Suining County, Shaoyang City

Suining County is under the jurisdiction of Shaoyang City, Hunan Province, in the southwest of Hunan Province and adjacent to Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The terrain is mountainous in the southeast and north, and low mountains in the east, north and west. There are more than 100 peaks over 1,000 meters above sea level. The Wushui, a tributary of the Yuanjiang River, enters from the east and traverses the middle; the Lishui, a tributary of Zishui, runs through the northeast. Mineral deposits include iron, manganese, tungsten, and granite. The total area is 2927 square kilometers. The county has jurisdiction over 6 towns and 19 townships, including 14 ethnic townships. The county government is stationed in the central street of Changpu Town. In 2013, the total registered population was 383,300, of which the minority population accounted for 62.3% of the total population. In 2015, Suining County governs 9 townships and 8 towns. Suining is very rich in natural resources, and its forestry resources rank first in Hunan Province. It is one of the key counties of national forestry, with a forest coverage rate of 76% and a hydropower reserve of 200,000 kilowatts. Suining has Huangsang provincial eco-tourism demonstration area and Jinshuiwan 5A-level farmhouse tourism demonstration site, as well as scenic spots such as Shentan Park and Garden Pavilion. Suining County has won the honorary title of Civilized County in Hunan Province for two consecutive years. The Wushui River (the eastern source of the Yuanjiang River) in the county seat is the dividing line between the two mountain ranges: the south is Baishili Danan Mountain, and the north is Xuefeng Mountain.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Gaozhou Hot Spring.

Gaozhou Hot Spring

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-0:00am

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Longhui, Shaoyang, China

Gaozhou Hot Spring is located in Reshuijing Village, Gaozhou Township, in the northern part of Longhui County. The hot spring pool is of triangular shape. The hot spring has a large source of clean water. The hot spring resort has guest rooms, restaurants. The hot spring center has outdoor swimming pool, and on the side, there are hot spring with supersonic waves. There are also coconut milk hot spring, couple's hot spring, children's hot spring, etc. There are dozens of special hot spring tourist products with hot spring culture. It is an ideal place for vacation with family or meeting with friends.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.