Xiangshan Park is located in the western suburbs of Yanling County. Surrounded by water on three sides, with peaks rising one higher than the
other in it,
Xiangshan Park has been a tourist resort since the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) and was listed as a provincial forest park in 1997.
What to see ?
Xiangshan Park covers an area of 11,300 mu with 10,700 mu of national forest area and 600 mu of water area. Threre are plentiful natural and cultural landscapes.
Zhiqing Pavilion:There are records of the life of over 7,000 educated youths receiving reeducation from the poor and lower-middle peasants in Yanling County from 1960s to 1970s.
Xiangshan Mountain:The legend spreads abroad that the prince of the Dragon King went to the theatre in Xiangtan every night.
In the park, there are other attractions. Xiangshan Ancient Pagoda built in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Xiangshan Temple,Wuzi Temple, Red Army Bridge, the comfortable holiday village and the well-equipped swimming center. Xiangshan Park has been an excellent resort for meditation on the past, a visit to tombs of martyrs, science popularization education, entertainment and forest tourism.
Travel Tips
Add: In the western suburbs of Yanling County, Zhuchou City,Hunan
Entrance Fee:CNY 20
Opening hours: 08:00-18:00