Yueyang Tower Dongting Lake Baling's magnificent scenery

Yueyang Tower tourism is a wonderful journey through history and nature. Yueyang Tower: As one of the four famous ancient towers in China, Yueyang Tower stands on the shore of Dongting Lake in Yueyang City, Hunan Province. Its history can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. Climbing to the top of the tower, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Dongting Lake and feel the beautiful artistic conception of 'Dongting is the water of the world, Yueyang is the tower of the world.' Yueyang Tower is not only an excellent place to enjoy the beautiful scenery but also an important window to understand ancient Chinese architectural art and culture. Dongting Lake: As the second largest freshwater lake in China, Dongting Lake attracts countless tourists with its vast water surface and rich ecological resources. Walking along the lakeside, you can not only enjoy the lake and mountain scenery but also have the opportunity to experience the poetic life of fishing boats singing in the evening. In addition, Dongting Lake is also a habitat for many migratory birds, making it a paradise for bird watchers. Ancient buildings and artworks worth seeing inside Yueyang Tower include: Yueyang Tower Main Building: As the core attraction, its unique helmet-shaped structure and pure wood construction showcase the wisdom and craftsmanship of ancient artisans. 'Yueyang Tower Record' Carved Screen: The carved screen of 'Yueyang Tower Record' hanging on the first floor, and the carved screen of 'Yueyang Tower Record' written by Qing Dynasty calligrapher Zhang Zhao hanging in the center of the second floor, are rare cultural treasures. Du Fu's 'Climbing Yueyang Tower' Poem Carved Screen: The carved screen of Du Fu's 'Climbing Yueyang Tower' poem handwritten by Mao Zedong hanging on the third floor reflects the perfect combination of poetry and calligraphy. Couplets and Carvings: There are also many poems, couplets, and carvings inside the tower, adding a strong cultural atmosphere. Yueyang Tower ticket prices are divided into adult ticket prices and discounted ticket prices: The adult ticket price is 70 yuan per person (excluding night sessions). The discounted ticket price is 35 yuan per person (excluding night sessions), applicable to specific groups such as children under 14 years old, elderly people aged 65 and above, disabled people, active military personnel, etc., with valid certificates. In addition, the Yueyang Tower scenic area offers discounted prices for night-time extended opening hours. For visitors entering the scenic area after 18:00 (winter time 18:00-21:00, summer time 18:30-21:30) every day, the ticket price is half of the original price (35 yuan per person).