Loudi

Located in the central part of Hunan Province, Loudi City is a major town for steel, energy, minerals, and chemicals. It is also an important railway hub in Hunan Province. Loudi is one of the three main ancestors of the Chinese nation. It is the hometown of Chi You, the God of War, and one of the main birthplaces of Huxiang Culture. Loudi has a long history. The city is home to the former residence of the famous Qing Dynasty statesman Zeng Guofan, and buildings that he built, such as the Siyun Pavilion, have been preserved. There are also tourist attractions such as Meijiang Scenic Area, Boyue Cave Scenic Area, the Luoyang Bay Ancient Buildings, and the Shuifu Temple Reservoir.