Liling Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Experience the millennium porcelain culture in Liling during the May Day holiday

During the May Day mini-holiday, I embarked on a journey to Liling, a place known as the 'millennium porcelain capital'. It attracted my attention as a distant traveler with its exquisite ceramics and unique food culture. Early in the morning, the streets of Liling were filled with the aroma of stir-fried rice noodles. I ordered a bowl just like the locals, steaming hot. Golden eggs, green bean sprouts, and colorful mixed noodles were stir-fried in the pan, topped with soy sauce and chili powder, making the aroma irresistible. With the first bite, the rich texture and unique taste marked the start of a Liling morning from this bowl of stir-fried noodles. In the afternoon, I visited the Porcelain Valley Flower Sea, where the 'Sing a Song Together' event was being held. Despite the drizzle, the audience's enthusiasm was undiminished. The appearance of Gan Wangxing took the atmosphere to a climax. His singing, like flames, ignited everyone's hearts. In the rain, we waved our umbrellas to the rhythm of the music, as if the whole world was immersed in this joy. Leaving the Porcelain Valley Flower Sea, I arrived at the 1915 block. It seemed like a world of ceramics, with exquisite handmade ceramic works and artistic trinkets everywhere. In a small shop, I encountered the internet-famous 'Xiao Hai Ge Fried Rice'. The fragrant fried rice made me stop to taste. On the 1915 stage, instrumental performances and rock dances were performed in turn, showing me the passion and vitality of Liling. In the evening, I went to the Two Sides of One River. An immersive Hanfu parade was taking place. Members of the Liling Hanfu Association, dressed in gorgeous Hanfu, strolled by the river. Their flowing robes and exquisite makeup seemed to transport me to an ancient court. In the parade, I also saw many tourists dressed in Hanfu, moving forward with the procession, feeling the charm of Chinese culture. During my days in Liling, I also participated in the Taorunhui event. Here you could play games for free and win prizes, and I was lucky to get some exquisite porcelain pieces. There were also young men offering free photography for tourists. This May Day holiday, Liling gave me so many surprises and emotions. The porcelain and food made me linger, and the culture and warmth earned my respect.

You must visit Liuling this summer to witness a spectacular fireworks feast

📅 Itinerary: Day 1️⃣: Arrive in Liuling, check into the hotel, and then you can choose to stroll around the Two Banks of the River scenic area to enjoy the leisurely charm of Liuling. Day 2️⃣: During the day, you can visit the Liuling Ceramic Museum and the 1915 Ceramic Art District to experience the long history of ceramic culture. In the evening, head over to Liuling Stir-fried Rice Noodles Street to savor the local atmosphere and flavors. Day 3️⃣: Go to the Liuling Ceramic Internet-famous Street and enjoy the fun of picking ceramics. 📌 Recommended Check-in Spots: 1️⃣ Liuling Ceramic Museum (China Ceramic Valley): Learn about the history and culture of Liuling ceramics, appreciate the fine ceramics from various periods, and experience the charm of Oriental ceramic art. 2️⃣ Liuling Stir-fried Rice Noodles Street: Filled with Liuling's delicious snacks, you can also check in at the ancient Liuling Gate and tour the Two Banks of the River district. Especially next to the river, you can enjoy fireworks freely, which is simply too delightful! 3️⃣ Ceramic Internet-famous Street: Navigate to Huasheng Ceramics, and you can take bus No. 2 or 5 from the city center. 🍽️ Food Recommendations: 1️⃣ Liuling Stir-fried Pork: Fragrant and tender, leaving a lasting taste. 2️⃣ Liuling Stir-fried Rice Noodles: Smooth and tasty, a local favorite. 3️⃣ Liuling Sauce Duck: Locals recommend Xiandu Spicy Sauce Duck (a bit pricey), so I chose Fengwei Sauce Duck, which is much more affordable and also tastes great! Friends who can't handle spicy food should be cautious when buying, after all, this is Hunan! 🚗 Transportation Recommendations: You can take a high-speed train from Changsha, which takes about 25 minutes to reach Liuling. Or you can drive there, about an hour's drive from Changsha, and you can even save on the toll fees during the May Day period! 💡 Tips: 1️⃣. Liuling Ceramic Museum is closed on Mondays, please plan your trip in advance. 2️⃣. The local food in Liuling is mostly spicy, so if you can't handle spicy food, remember to ask the waiter to adjust the flavor when ordering! 3️⃣. From May 1st to May 3rd, Liuling will also host the 'National Colors of Liuling' performance ⌚️Time | 19:30-21:30 Address | Taozi Lake·Peach Blossom Island 4️⃣. A series of activities such as free stir-fried rice noodles, free music listening, free matchmaking, etc. ⌚️Time | May 1st-May 3rd 10:00-18:00 Address | Two Banks of the River district 🎉 For May Day travel, don't just flock to Changsha! Come to Liuling to experience the charm of ceramic culture, taste authentic cuisine, and pick unique ceramics, and you're sure to create unforgettable memories!✨

Checked in at the Liling Ceramic Museum, with a surrounding travel guide included

Additionally, since there are so many exhibits inside the museum has timed openings I heard it's open from 9 am to 12 pm (no entry after 11 am) and from 1 pm to 5 pm (closed at noon, no entry after 4 pm) Usually closed on Mondays Currently, Halls 1 and 2 are open to the public There are also exhibition halls below, where you can buy ceramics on site 【Detailed Guide】 Morning: Breakfast at Liu Longzi Noodle Shop (Ceramics Mouth branch), both the soup noodles and fried noodles are delicious, Deng's Oil Fire (can't remember the full name, but they're all on the same street) Morning: Visit the Ceramic Museum, which is quite large and requires about 2 hours Noon: Dine at Ceramics Mouth nearby, where there are many shops, the God of Wealth Temple, and the Guanyin Temple for incense burning and praying, with ancient architectural charm After dining, you can rest at the Porcelain Valley Book Bar Afternoon: Considering the business hours of Taorun, go there first for photos and check-in, see if you need to buy ceramics based on your needs, if there's extra time you can go to the nearby Guoguang old factory to pick up ceramics (about a 10-minute drive), then visit the 1915 Liling International Ceramic Culture Characteristic District for fun, where you can also see art exhibitions Evening: You can dine nearby, or choose a dining place based on the location of your hotel

Liling Ceramic Valley | Beautiful Liling, the Ceramic Valley of China

Compared to Jingdezhen, I prefer this porcelain city recommended by National Geographic. When it comes to porcelain, everyone first thinks of Jingdezhen. Compared to this city full of Eastern aesthetics, I love this lesser-known treasure of a porcelain city in Hunan - Liling more. With its profound cultural heritage and buildings of various shapes, Additionally, this city also has the reputation of being the hometown of fireworks. It is indeed a place worthy of being listed by National Geographic.

Liling Lujang Bridge and Lujang Academy

Liling is a stopover I passed by on my way to Xiangxi, a leisurely and slow small city. The nightfall Lujang Bridge and the people coming and going on the top scholar island, the Lujang Bridge, a building from the Republic of China period, has become a scenery. People in Liling can take a walk and enjoy the cool on the bridge, or admire it from a distance in the park by the Lujang River. Liling's Lujang Academy started in the Song Dynasty, and its cultural vein has been continuous to this day, producing many famous people. Among those who have lectured here are Zhu Xi and Wang Yangming of the Song Dynasty, Zuo Zongtang of the Qing Dynasty who served as the head of the mountain for two years, and Li Lisan and Zuo Quan of the modern times were students of the academy, adding strong evidence to the saying 'Only Chu has talent, and it is the most prosperous.'

The romance of Liling is waiting for you, Lujing Academy and National Color Liling are waiting for you

Liling, an ancient small city with historical heritage, is built along the river. Many years ago, a family of four had been there, and also went to the Ceramic Expo. At that time, it was because of the love of raising flowers to buy flower pots, to go to the ceramic market to pick up ceramics, the kind that merchants don't want, enjoying alone. I don't know when I can't pick it up, Liling has become popular, and it has become a joy for everyone. Everyone rushes to Liling to check in and pick up ceramics. The weekend 2 days and one night gave us a break in the sky, allowing us to revisit the old place and meet lovely friends again. The following check-in points are recommended: 1, Lujing Academy: "It's hard to find a teacher, and it's even harder to find a teacher." It was founded in the second year of Chunxi in the Southern Song Dynasty, located in the urban area of Liling, backed by Xianshan Park, and echoes with the ancient charm of the porcelain city·one river and two banks. Standing high and looking far, the viewing point is built according to the terrain and seamlessly fits with the natural texture. It is the largest, longest-running, and most influential academy in Liling, and it is also the only academy in Liling that has been preserved to this day. It is known as "the place where great scholars teach and important ministers come out." The baby has been here once, and once again feel the ancient charm of Lujing Academy, still under that ancient camphor tree, the story of Zhu Xi and Zhang Shi... There are also Shanchang and Confucius, far more than these, those who love learning can visit for a day. 2, "National Color Liling": Come to Liling to watch a big drama, a real-life stage drama, tell a good story of Liling, let you understand the beauty of Liling ceramics, the story of underglaze color painting. A large-scale porcelain culture fireworks real-life drama, through lighting, sound effects, dance beauty, water curtain, fireworks and other sea, land and air panoramic methods, combines stage art with the natural environment, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the local customs of Liling, landscape scenery. After watching it at night, you can go to play with fireworks and realize the freedom of fireworks here. 3, Liling Ceramic Museum: A must-visit spot in Liling, a landmark building in Liling, can systematically and comprehensively understand the past and present of Liling ceramics. In the garage entrance of Ceramic Valley, the exhibition center on the first floor below, Phoenix Avenue, this is a large e-commerce warehouse, there are tail goods and a dollar area.

The site of Yunyan Temple has three main halls and three partial temples. The wooden materials are all ginkgo trees. There are two stone monuments in the temple. There are many towers in the tower, which is of great historical value. Yuanyan Yunyan Temple, Daxiong Temple, Zuolan Lan, Youchan Hall, Zhongge in front, Zuo Zangchengju Temple... Overview of Yunyan Temple Ruins, Back Yilong Chiman, facing Baotianman, the mountains are scattered, the first line is open, the terrain is winning, the world is rare. The temple is listed as the four famous temples of the Central Plains along with Shaolin Temple, Baima Temple and Xiangguo Temple. The Funiu Mountain, the Emei Mountain and the Wutai Mountain, which are mainly based on the temple, are also called the three Buddhist monks in the Ming Dynasty.

Hunan Liling | Zhuangyuanzhou, a less-known self-driving tourist destination around Changsha

The name of Zhuangyuanzhou comes from the Jiaqing 'Unified Records', which says: 'The island is in front of the county gate, Liling produces the top scholar', hence the name 'Zhuangyuan Fangzhou'. Zhuangyuan Fangzhou is located in the middle of the Lujiang River, the island is spindle-shaped, about 500 meters long and about 100 meters wide. It was a vegetable garden in the Ming Dynasty and was turned into a mulberry garden in the Qing Dynasty. In 1925, the Lujiang Bridge was built, and there is a bridge on the side of the bridge connected to Zhuangyuanzhou. The island is surrounded by stone railings, shaded by green trees, birds singing, flowers blooming all year round, and fragrant all over. ❣Transportation 👉🏻Train: Liling Station to Changsha Station→One hour→Ticket price: 15.5r 👉🏻High-speed rail: Liling East to Changsha South→Half an hour→Ticket price: 35r 🎫Ticket: Free 🚃Transportation: Liling 3 Road to Emergency Bureau 【🍲Liling Food】 🍴Restaurants: Sail Building Feather Alley Wei Mountain Fishing Village Liling Meets Jiangnan·Private Kitchen Chen Grandma's Big Stall Bear's Seafood Barbecue Five Flavors Life Aesthetic Restaurant (Liling Quan Road Store) 🍢Snacks: Xiandu Spicy Duck (Headquarters) Deng's Old Brand Oil Fire Sugar Fried Baba (Construction West Road Store) Jiuzhou Fried Chicken Fillet Zhuangyuanzhou Cultural Park

Checked in at the Liling Ceramic Museum, with a surrounding travel guide included

Additionally, since there are so many exhibits inside the museum has timed openings I heard it's open from 9 am to 12 pm (no entry after 11 am) and from 1 pm to 5 pm (closed at noon, no entry after 4 pm) Usually closed on Mondays Currently, Halls 1 and 2 are open to the public There are also exhibition halls below, where you can buy ceramics on site 【Detailed Guide】 Morning: Breakfast at Liu Longzi Noodle Shop (Ceramics Mouth branch), both the soup noodles and fried noodles are delicious, Deng's Oil Fire (can't remember the full name, but they're all on the same street) Morning: Visit the Ceramic Museum, which is quite large and requires about 2 hours Noon: Dine at Ceramics Mouth nearby, where there are many shops, the God of Wealth Temple, and the Guanyin Temple for incense burning and praying, with ancient architectural charm After dining, you can rest at the Porcelain Valley Book Bar Afternoon: Considering the business hours of Taorun, go there first for photos and check-in, see if you need to buy ceramics based on your needs, if there's extra time you can go to the nearby Guoguang old factory to pick up ceramics (about a 10-minute drive), then visit the 1915 Liling International Ceramic Culture Characteristic District for fun, where you can also see art exhibitions Evening: You can dine nearby, or choose a dining place based on the location of your hotel