Things to do in Xinning

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Langshan Mountain Scenic Area

Langshan Mountain is famous for its steep red cliffs and beautiful scenery. The area is surrounded by lush forest, which contains a number of rare species. The nearby Fuyi River receives year-round rainfall and is known for its crystal-clear water. The mountain is also home to some historical attractions, including Neolithic remains, a fortress, and the tomb of a high-ranking official from the late Qing dynasty.

Tianyi Alley Scenic Area

Tianyi Lane is about 238.8 meters long, with two sides about 80-120 meters high, about 0.8 meters wide at the widest point and only about 0.33 meters narrow at the narrowest point. It can be said to be the world's most beautiful view of a line of sky. There are nine groups of landscapes of a line of sky in an area of ​​less than 1 square kilometer. The crisscrossing alleys and narrow and secluded scenery, climbing up the stairs, you will suddenly feel like you are embracing the moon in the sky. Wangjiang Tower and Louwai Tower, the beautiful scenery from a high place rushes into your eyes.

Chili Peak Scenic Area

Pepper Peak Scenic Spot is one of the earlier developed scenic spots in Langshan. The "March 3" Langshan Tourism Festival, which kicked off the development of Langshan in 1993, was held here. Entering the scenic spot, you can see the archway with the six characters of "Langshan Natural Park". This scenic spot is a typical pictographic scenic spot in the Danxia terrain. It includes more than 20 small scenic spots, including lifelike "camels", tall and straight "candles", and "National Rock Climbing Base" and "National Rock Climbing Base" that have attracted attention from domestic and foreign people. Chili Peak" etc.

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Guilin Danxia Bajiaozhai Scenic Area

Guilin Danxia·Bajiaozhai Scenic Area, a world natural heritage, a national forest park, a national geological park, and a national 4A-level scenic spot, was selected as one of the "Seven Most Beautiful Danxias in China" by "China National Geographic" magazine. The attraction consists of two core areas: Bajiaozhai Sightseeing Area and Gumuchong Sports Experience Area. There are 130 natural and cultural attractions in the Bajiaozhai Scenic Area, such as Qunluo Watching the Sky, Dragon's Back Ladder, Valley of Life and Death, and Tear Eye Stone, making it a good place for sightseeing. You can experience jungle crossing, via ferrata, aerial crawl, glass plank road and other projects in Gumuchong Scenic Area, which is a paradise for outdoor sportsmen. At the same time, the scenic spot has multiple themed camping bases, which are the first choice for camping and leisure.

Langshan Bajiaozhai Scenic Area - Viewing Platform

Yunuyan Scenic Area

In the Jade Girl Rock Scenic Area, some people can watch a series of pictographic landscapes such as the Jade Girl bathing, the Virgin of Goddess of Mercy, the Jade Emperor, the Taurus vacating the sky, the elephant absorbing water, the hero looking at the moon, the shark going out to sea, and the general traveling. Passing through the first underground alley, you can experience the wonders and spectacles of the underground sky, especially the 2-meter-high jade female stone statue with plump waist and buttocks, graceful and naturally carved.

Fuyi River Drifting

The Fuyi River is the mother river of Xinning, and it is a sister river to the Li River in Guangxi. It originates from the Maoer Mountain of resources and is the upper reaches of the four major river systems in our province, namely Xiang, Zi, Yuan and Lizhong Zijiang. Since there are no factories along the way, the water quality is particularly good. According to expert tests, the pollution index is only 3.9%, and the drift distance is 12 kilometers (the Li River is 13.4%). The water of the Fuyi River is crystal clear and smooth like a mirror. The water surface is about 100 meters wide and more than 70 meters narrow. The strange peaks and rocks on both sides of the strait, the sand on the beach is pure white, the rock willows are continuous, the sails in the river are dotted, and the sound of bamboo flutes is picturesque.

Zixiadong Scenic Area

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Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is named after the natural wonder "Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Tianmen Cave." When visiting the attraction, you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the winding Heaven-Linking Avenue and the stunning mountain scenery from the cable car. The brave can also walk along the cliff-hugging glass skywalk for an exhilarating aerial experience. Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is located close to Zhangjiajie city. The Tianmen Cave in the park is a natural karst cave, and locals believe it leads directly to heaven. For ordinary travelers, Tianmen Cave is not open year-round. During winter each year, due to snow and icy roads, both Tianmen Cave and the Avenue toward Heaven (a winding mountain road with 99 turns) leading to it are closed. The lower station of the attraction's cableway is located in Guanliping, Yongding District, and the upper station isTianmen MountainTop. In 2020, the attraction opened the express cableway. The lower station of the express cableway is near the entrance to Tianmen Mountain, and the upper station is atTianmen CaveNear the parking lot. Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park is filled with ancient towering trees and intertwined vines. The attraction is divided into several main areas, including Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park - Tianmen Cave, central route, eastern route and western route. Travelers can choose different routes and areas to explore based on their preferences and physical condition. The core attraction along the central route is Tianmen Mountain Temple. Nearby lies the "Child-seeking cave," where folk legends claim Guanyin, the child-giving bodhisattva, manifested her divine power—devout prayers here are believed to grant offspring. The western route's highlight is a 60 m-long glass walkway clinging to sheer cliffs, with fully transparent flooring that induces both vertigo and exhilaration as visitors tread above abysses. Currently, the eastern route and Panlong Cliff each feature their own approx. 60 m glass walkways. No stay is allowed in the attraction, so it can only be visited within one day. There is a "Cherry Bay Restaurant" near Tianmen Mountain Temple, which offers snacks and fast food. Near the lower station of Tianmen Mountain cableway, there is transportation to the "Grand Canyon Theater", where you can watch the live show and magical musical "Tianmen Fox Fairy". Adapted from the mythological tale "Liu Hai cuts firewood", it tells a touching love story between a human and a fox. With live music, lighting effects, and captivating scenes like a giant moon, fox spirit transformations, snowflakes filling the sky, and high-altitude flying bridges, this legendary romance is vividly brought to life.

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Orange Isle Scenic Area

Orange Isle Scenic Area is a narrow sandbar lying across the heart of the Xiang River in Changsha, stretching approx. five km. It faces Yuelu Mountain to the west and borders Changsha's old city to the east, surrounded by water on all sides. Named after the abundant orange trees planted on the isle, it was historically called Shuiluzhou. Formed by river alluvium, this sandbar has existed for over a millennium, where the "River and sky in evening snow" scenery was once among the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang. In 1925, the poem "Spring in a pleasure garden - Changsha" was composed here, with its iconic line "Alone I stand in the biting fall, watching the Xiang River flow north past Orange Isle's head," which made this riverine landmark widely renowned. The highlights of the visit are concentrated at the islet's head: A granite art sculpture over 30 m tall, modeled after the 1925 youth image, stands facing the river as Changsha's highly recognizable landmark. Nearby, the Questioning Heaven Platform extends toward the river center, where leaning on the railing reveals the mighty Xiang River flowing northward, with Yuelu Mountain and the city skylines on both banks facing each other across the water. The Songju Pavilion, white marble poetry stele, and the 200-year-old ancient phoenix tree at the islet head are all in this area. Heading north from the islet head, a hundred-acre orange orchard bears golden fruits in fall, while bamboo groves, peach orchards, plum gardens, and osmanthus groves take turns showcasing seasonal flora. The historic Zhuzhang Ferry (where Zhu Xi and Zhang Shi once crossed the Xiang River for lectures) and the Huxiang Culture Exhibition Hall are scattered along the way. At the islet's tail, the reconstructed Jiangshen Temple and Gongji Tower area was precisely where ancients admired the "River and sky in evening snow" scenery. The island is long and narrow, making round-trip walks quite tiring. A sightseeing train is available for transportation, with multiple stops along the way for hopping on and off. Travelers with limited time are advised to head straight to the island's tip to see the sculpture and river views, then stroll leisurely along the riverside path. At dusk, watching the sunset over the Xiang River and seeing the lights gradually illuminate both shores from the island's tip is especially worth setting aside time for.