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Itinerary Overview Budget: Transportation 1500 RMB + Accommodation 1200 RMB + Food 900 RMB + Tickets/Experiences 800 RMB + Other 600 RMB Theme: Praying at Mount Nanyue + Landscape and Culture + City Life Recommended Season: Spring and Autumn (avoid the rainy season and extreme summer heat) Day 1: Arrive in Hengyang and Visit Shigu Academy and the Xiangjiang River Nightscape Morning Arrive in Hengyang (High-speed rail to Hengyang East Station; fares vary depending on your departure point; allow 500 RMB for round-trip travel). Check in to a city hotel (recommended Jiefang Road or near the Xiangjiang River; budget hotels are around 200 RMB per night, totaling 800 RMB for 4 nights). Afternoon Shigu Academy (free, reservations required): One of China's four great academies, experience a thousand-year-old cultural heritage and ascend the tower to overlook the confluence of the Xiang and Lei Rivers. Walk along the Xiangjiang River Scenic Belt: Enjoy the city views along the riverside trail. Dinner Authentic Cuisine: Recommended: "Li's Stinky Tofu" (30 yuan per person) or "Peng Haijun Fish Noodles" (a must-try for Hengyang fish noodles, 15 yuan per person). Night Tour Jiefang Road Pedestrian Street: Experience night market snacks (sugar-coated rice cakes, shaved jelly, etc., budget 50 yuan). Day 2: Day Trip to Nanyue Hengshan (Highlight!) Transportation Hengyang Central Bus Station → Nanyue Scenic Area Bus (25 yuan one-way, 50 yuan round-trip, 1.5-hour journey). Itinerary Nanyue Temple (60 yuan admission): A sacred place for prayer, blending Buddhist and Taoist cultures. Hiking/Eco-friendly Vehicle: Take an eco-friendly vehicle to the Banshan Pavilion (78 yuan round-trip), then hike to Zhurong Peak (depending on your fitness level). Zhurong Peak: Climb to the summit to overlook the sea of ​​clouds and visit the Zhurong Temple (free). Food Vegetarian meals are available on the mountainside, or bring your own dry food (40 yuan per person). Return Return to Hengyang in the evening. For dinner, try the Zizhulin Vegetarian Restaurant (50 yuan per person). Budget: Transportation (50 yuan) + Entrance fees (60 yuan) + Eco-friendly car (78 yuan) + Food (90 yuan) = 278 yuan Day 3: Yumu Mountain + Industrial Culture Experience Morning Yumu Mountain Scenic Area (free): Hike to the summit, visit Yanyu Temple, and enjoy a panoramic view of the reservoir (round-trip taxi approximately 80 yuan). Lunch Farmhouse (recommended: Yumu Mountain Villa, 60 yuan per person, featuring free-range chicken and seasonal vegetables). Afternoon Hengyang Industrial Museum (free): Learn about the history of Hengyang's old industrial base. Dongzhou Island (free): A "little orange island" in the Xiangjiang River, home to the Chuanshan Academy. Dinner "Fatty Wang BBQ" (70 yuan per person): Experience Hengyang's late-night snack culture. Day 4: Leiyang Cai Lun Bamboo Sea + Return Rest Transportation Hengyang → Leiyang High-Speed ​​Rail (one-way 20 RMB, 30 minutes), transfer to the scenic area bus (20 RMB). Cai Lun Bamboo Sea (50 RMB admission): Stroll through the 10,000-acre bamboo forest and visit a traditional papermaking workshop. Lunch Farmhouse cuisine at the Bamboo Sea (50 RMB per person, bamboo tube rice recommended). Return Return to Hengyang in the afternoon. Evening free at your own leisure, including the opportunity to try the "Lufu Restaurant" (80 RMB per person, authentic Hunan cuisine). Budget: 80 RMB for transportation + 50 RMB for admission + 130 RMB for food and beverages = 260 RMB Day 5: Return to Yanfeng Peak + Shopping and Return Morning Return to Yanfeng Scenic Area (free): See the Hengyang landmark, the origin of the "Wild Goose City," and ascend the tower for a panoramic view. Shopping: Purchase local specialties on Jiefang Road (sesame candy, crispy mooncakes, budget 200 RMB). Lunch "Shorty King Hotpot" (60 RMB per person, Hengyang-style hotpot). Return trip: Return trip based on bus schedule. Total Budget Transportation: High-speed rail/bus 1,500 RMB (including city taxi) Accommodation: 800 RMB (4-night economy package) Food: 900 RMB (180 RMB per day) Tickets/Experiences: 278 RMB (Hengshan) + 260 RMB (Bamboo Sea) + Other expenses = 800 RMB Other expenses: Shopping + 600 RMB for emergencies Total: Approximately 5,800 RMB (adjustable) Tips It's recommended to avoid holidays in Hengshan to save time queuing. Book accommodation in advance, especially during peak season (e.g., August in the lunar calendar, when pilgrims flock). Public transportation within the city is convenient and can be accessed by scanning a QR code with Alipay. I hope this guide will help you deeply experience the beauty and culture of Hengyang. Enjoy your trip! 🌄 #HengyangTravelGuide #HengyangHengyangYumuShanZhuang #NanyueHengshan

🍜 Hunan Hengyang Food Tourism Guide 🌶️ 📅 Itinerary Planning • Day 1: Hengyang Classic Food and Historic Sites Exploration • Morning: Go to Nanyue Temple to pray and feel the solemnity of the largest ancient building complex in Jiangnan. • Noon: Taste Hengshan vegetarian food in Nanyue Ancient Town and experience Zen cuisine. • Afternoon: Climb Zhurong Peak, watch the sunrise over the sea of ​​clouds, and feel the magnificence of Hengshan. • Evening: Return to the city and go to Shifu Road Snack Street to taste Hengyang fish powder, snails and other special snacks. • Day 2: Cultural Experience and Food In-depth Tour • Morning: Visit Shigu Academy to explore the wisdom of ancient academies and feel the cultural heritage of "Only Chu has talents, and it is prosperous here". • Noon: Taste tea oil fried chicken in a restaurant near the academy, the meat is tender and fresh. • Afternoon: Visit Dongzhou Island, stroll along the plank road around the island, visit Chuanshan Academy, and feel the tranquility of the pearl of Xiangjiang River. • Evening: Go to Jiefang Road Snack Street and try classic dishes such as Hengyang Tutou Bowl and Shiwan Crispy Tripe. • Day 3: End of industrial tourism and food • Morning: Visit Hengyang Industrial Museum to learn about Hengyang's industrial history. • Noon: Taste local specialties such as snails and glutinous rice cakes in the old community of the metallurgical plant. • Afternoon: Go to Xuanzhou Ancient Town, stroll along the bluestone road, and feel the charm of the thousand-year-old ancient town. • Evening: Taste Xuanzhou local dishes in restaurants near the ancient town, such as stir-fried snail meat with spicy oil, to put a perfect end to the journey. 🍽️ Food Recommendation • Must-eat restaurants: • Peng Haijun Fish Meal: The representative of Hengyang fish meal, fresh male fish is killed and boiled in soup, and the rice noodles are smooth and tasty. • Local cuisine king: Taste Hengshan tofu stew, the tofu made by Shanshui is tender and smooth like fat, and it is stewed with pork belly to make a thick white soup. • Lufu Restaurant: Feel the charm of Hengyang local cuisine, recommend Tutou bowl, the layers of ingredients bring different flavors. • Special snacks: • Hengyang fish powder: Made with fresh fish and rice noodles, the soup is fresh and delicious, and it is the first choice for Hengyang people's breakfast. • Snail: The snail meat fried in spicy oil is tender and tasty, and it is very satisfying with a bottle of Hengyang beer. • Hengyang Tutou bowl: It is made of layers of eggs, red dates, sweet potato dumplings, yellow bird meat, fish balls, egg slices and other ingredients, which means wealth and auspiciousness. 🏨 Accommodation recommendation • Nanyue District: Convenient for mountain climbing, recommend Gonghe Hotel and Junya Yunji, and enjoy the tranquility of the mountains. • City Center: Convenient transportation, recommend Linyin Holiday Hotel, there are many delicious foods around. • Xiangjiang River: River view rooms have a wide view. Hilton Hampton Hotel is recommended. It is more convenient to visit Xiangjiang River at night. 🚗Transportation Guide • External transportation: • High-speed rail: Hengyang East Station, along the Beijing-Guangzhou High-speed Railway, it only takes 40 minutes to take the high-speed rail from Changsha. • Airplane: Nanyue Airport, connecting major cities in China. • In-city transportation: • Bus/taxi: The bus network is well-developed, taxis are convenient and fast, and Didi travel is also very convenient. • Shared electric vehicles: They are spread throughout the city, but there are few return points. Pay attention to safety and wear helmets. 📌Tips • Mountaineering suggestions: Wear non-slip shoes, prepare rain gear, pay attention to sun protection in summer, and prepare warm clothes in winter. • Food pairing: When eating fish powder, remember to add Hengyang's unique day lily, which tastes more delicious. • Cultural experience: When visiting Shigu Academy, touch the thousand-year-old stone carvings and feel the cultural heritage of "Shigu Jiangshan". • Night market recommendation: Hengyang's night market economy is not inferior to Changsha. We recommend Guanghui Street Night Market and Shifu Road Food Street to taste authentic snacks. #streetfood #ChangshaNearbyTours #Wheretogoonweekend #TourismRecommendationOfficial #Places that are asked most in Moments

### Hengyang 3-Day In-Depth Tour Guide #### **Itinerary Overview** This 3-day, 2-night itinerary covers key attractions such as Nanyue Hengshan, Shigu Academy, and Dongzhou Island. It incorporates Hunan cuisine and cultural experiences, making it suitable for families, couples, and cultural enthusiasts. ### **Day 1: Nanyue Hengshan Blessing Tour** **Keywords: Mountaineering, Blessing, Natural Scenery** - **Morning** - Depart from Hengyang City at 7:30 AM and drive/charter a one-hour drive to the Nanyue Hengshan Scenic Area. - 8:30 AM Take the scenic area's eco-friendly shuttle to the Banshan Pavilion and hike up Zhurong Peak (approximately 2.5 hours). Along the way, visit attractions such as Nantianmen and Gaotai Temple. - **Tips**: Pack light and wear non-slip shoes. The temperature at the top of the mountain fluctuates greatly, so bring a jacket. - **Lunch** - 12:00 PM Dine at Banshanting Farmhouse. Recommended dishes include the **Nanyue Vegetarian** (Tofu Banquet) or **Hengshan Free Range Chicken**. - **Must-Tries**: Hengshan Dried Tofu and Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Bacon. - **Afternoon** - 2:00 PM Visit the Nanyue Temple (the largest ancient architectural complex in southern China) to experience the majesty of the "First Temple in Jiangnan" and participate in a blessing ceremony. - 4:00 PM Return to Hengyang City and check into a hotel near Linghu Wanda Plaza or the Jiefang Road business district (recommended: Linyin Holiday Inn). - **Evening** - 6:30 PM Enjoy Hengyang specialty snacks at the Jiefang Road Night Market: **Braised Rice Noodles** (recommended: "Purple Bamboo Forest"), **Fish Meal**, and **Sugar-Fried Baba**. - 8:00 PM Walk to the Xiangjiang River Scenic Area to enjoy the night view. ### **Day 2: Cultural Heritage and City Tour** **Keywords: History, Museum, River View** - **Morning** - 08:30 Visit **Shigu Academy** (one of the four great academies in China) to learn about the origins of Hunan culture. - 10:00 Walk to **Dongzhou Island**, board a boat for a Xiangjiang River cruise, and visit the ruins of Chuanshan Academy. - **Lunch** - 12:00 Dine at the "Lao Hengyang Restaurant" in Jiangdong Old Town. Recommended dishes include **Hengyang Fish Head King** and **Yangqiao Gluten-Free Meat**. - **Tip**: Hengyang cuisine is quite spicy, so please request a mild spice. - **Afternoon** - 14:30 Visit **Hengyang Museum** (free), focusing on the bronze and Warring States lacquerware exhibitions. - 16:00 Stroll to **Pinghu Park** or enjoy a Hengyang-style teahouse (recommended: "Yanfeng Teahouse"). - **Evening** - 6:30 PM Dinner at Lufu Restaurant in Zhengxiang District. Must-try: **Hengdong local dish** (fried chicken with yellow peppercorns). - 8:00 PM Enjoy a Hunan Opera performance (regular performances at the Hengyang Grand Theater). ### **Day 3: Relax in the surrounding area and return** **Keywords: Ecology, Shopping, Souvenirs** - **Morning** - 8:30 AM Depart for **Hengshan Xuanzhou Ancient Town** (40 minutes from the city center) to explore the Ming and Qing Dynasty streets and rapeseed fields (in spring). - 10:30 AM Return to the city to purchase souvenirs: **Nanyue Yunwu Tea** and **Hengyang bamboo carvings**. - **Lunch** - 12:00 PM Dinner at Quyuan Restaurant near the train/high-speed rail station. Recommended: **Hengyang Braised Pork Belly**. - **Tip**: Arrive at the station one hour early to avoid missing your train. ### **Budget Recommendation (Per Person)** - **Transportation**: Taxi within the city costs approximately 100 RMB, round-trip chartered car to Hengshan costs 200 RMB. - **Accommodation**: Mid-range hotels cost 300-500 RMB/night. - **Food**: Daily average cost 150-200 RMB. - **Tickets**: Hengshan combined ticket 180 RMB, Shigu Academy ticket 20 RMB. - **Total**: Approximately 1200-1500 RMB (excluding transportation). ### **Notes** 1. Tickets for Hengshan, the Southern Peak, require advance reservations, and admission is limited on holidays. 2. Hengyang dialect belongs to the Hunan dialect, so please speak slowly when communicating. 3. Bring sunscreen in the summer and cold protection in the winter. --- This guide balances cultural depth with leisurely experiences. Please adjust the pace based on your availability.