Changning, located in the south bank of the middle reaches of Xiangjiang River, is located in Wuling Mountain System. It has been 1264 years since the county was founded in the first year of Tang Tianbao. Since ancient times, it has enjoyed the reputation of "Land of Fish and Rice", "Land of Camellia oleifera", "Land of Nonferrous Metals", "World Lead Capital" and "Land of Printmaking". The city has a total area of 2,046 square kilometers and a total population of 860,000. Paradise Mountain-Xijiang Scenic Area is 75 kilometers away from Hengyang City, 265 kilometers away from Changsha, the provincial capital, and close to Hengzao and Hengkun Expressway, occupying a corner of Hengyang, Chenzhou and Yongzhou. Its geographical location is11207'-11241. Leiyang city in the east, Guiyang County in the south, Qiyang County in the west, and Qidong and Hengnan counties across the Xiangjiang River in the north. The scenic spot governs Tiantangshan-Xijiang scenic spot, with a total area of 65,438 0.20 square kilometers, mainly including Tiantangshan natural scenic spot, Paradise Lake recreation area, Xijiang Yao customs area, cave in front of the temple and stone carving landscape area. The scenic spot has peculiar terrain, charming scenery and rich ethnic customs. 1996 since the development of tourism, the tourism characteristics of "the height of paradise mountain, the beauty of paradise lake, the wonder of the cave of the god of wealth, the secluded ancient houses, the interest of drifting in the Xijiang River and the unique mountain in China" have been initially formed, and the tourism image of "a landscape paradise, a seal kingdom and a charming Yao village" has been shaped. In July 2002, Tiantangshan-Xijiang Scenic Area in our city was awarded as a provincial-level scenic spot. In May 2006, the Temple Front Scenic Area was successfully declared as a provincial geological park. 65438+February 18, China Yinshan Cultural Tourism Zone became the first national AAA tourist attraction in our city.
The majestic and beautiful Paradise Mountain and picturesque scenic spots are attracting guests from all over the world with infinite charm and excellent service!
Scenic spots/tourist attractions
① Xijiang River Drifting: It has the reputation of "the first drifting in Yaoxiang, China". It is 0/26km away from Hengyang City/KLOC-. Xijiang River originates from Paradise Mountain at an altitude of1265m. Drifting starts from ten thousand mu garden in Xijiang Village and ends at Puzhu Garden in Puzhu Village. Pass through Lancaipo, Xijiangkou, Snake Bay, Jianbaoshan and other scenic spots. The whole journey is about 10 km, which lasts more than two hours. The beach is dangerous, with a drop as high as150m. The scenery along the way, with rotating tube cars, ancient Yao villages, beautiful Yao songs and wonderful legends, constitutes a wonderful drifting picture with the simple, kind and hardworking residents of Yao villages on both sides of the strait.
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② Paradise Lake: Located in Yangquan Town, Changning City, 30 minutes' drive from the urban area. Paradise Lake is the largest artificial lake in Hengyang City. With a storage capacity of 67 million cubic meters and a water surface width of 3,700 mu, it is a large reservoir integrating irrigation, flood control, sand retention, power generation, fish culture and sightseeing. The main scenic spots are Zhaiziling, Hui Gui Island, Paomaping, Cimu Peak, fish watching boat, tea garden, Wollongong, Aoyutou and snail shape. Far from heaven Lake is the Quanfeng Temple, the Buddhist cultural resort of Quanfeng Mountain, namely Lingfeng Temple, Mi Feng Temple and Quanfeng Temple.
Paradise Lake is located in Paradise Mountain Scenic Area in the southwest of Changning City, Hunan Province. It is located in Yangquan, the second largest town in Changning City, adjacent to Guiyang and Chenzhou, 30 minutes' drive from downtown, 85 kilometers from Hengyang City and 280 kilometers from Changsha, the provincial capital.
Paradise Lake is the largest artificial lake in Hengyang City. The storage capacity is 67 million cubic meters, the water surface width is 3700 mu, the general water depth is 10- 15 meters, the deepest point is 45 meters, the east-west water surface is 2 kilometers, and the north-south water surface is 7.5 kilometers. It is a large and medium-sized reservoir integrating irrigation, flood control, sand retention, power generation, fish farming and sightseeing. There are islands 1 1 and 37 peninsulas in the lake, with superior geographical position, mountains and rivers set each other off, thousands of green trees and small sails. Beautiful, worthy of being a bright pearl of Changning. From 65438 to 0996, the Changning Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government made a strategic decision on the development of Paradise Lake tourism on the basis of many arguments by experts. 1997, the Municipal Tourism Bureau formulated the master plan of Paradise Lake Scenic Area, and invested more than1000000 yuan to carry out substantial tourism development. At present, Paradise Lake has established Paradise Lake Leisure and Entertainment Company, and built four major tourism projects, namely Paradise Lake Water Park, Yaochi Mountain Villa, Paradise Lake Tourism Reception and Paradise Lake Hotel, which have supporting tourism services such as food, accommodation, transportation, shopping and entertainment, and become a leisure tourist attraction integrating water entertainment, fishing, vacation and sightseeing. Paradise Lake-always has the charm of spring, and more and more tourists come here. ...
The prototype monsoon humid climate in subtropical mountainous areas makes the annual average temperature of Paradise Lake around 17 degrees, with no heat in summer and no cold in winter. Rich and pure water resources bring suitable climate and fresh air. With the island in the lake as the boundary, the lake in the north is quiet and mysterious, and there are islands in the lake in the south and lakes in the island. The island is lush, and Sha Ou and Egrets gather together and dive into the water. The lakes and mountains are in perfect harmony. Empty land, vast smoke, water and sky; In the depths, the peaks cover the sun and the shadows dance.
The main attractions of Paradise Lake are Zhaiziling, Hui Gui Island, Paomaping, Cimu Peak, fish watching boat, tea garden, Wollongong, Aoyutou and snail shape. There are many myths and legends in Zhaiziling. It is said that in the Ming Dynasty, tigers were armed to the teeth and prepared to fight against the imperial court. Just when it was almost successful, her mother broke the spell by delivering food, and finally fell short. Tashan Xijiang River rafting project is surrounded by Buddhist monk's brain cave, Xianren Bridge, Chumiyan and other places of interest, with deep valleys, dangerous beaches and sharp bends, which is extremely exciting. Quanfeng Temple, a Buddhist cultural resort on Quanfeng Mountain next to Paradise Lake, namely Lingfeng Temple, Mi Feng Temple and Quanfeng Temple, attracted countless good men and women to come. According to legend, Song Renzong and her sister Princess Guo Sheng passed the Tashan Mountain at the foot of Paradise Mountain. Princess Guo Sheng liked the scenery here and asked her to farm. The existing sites are Princess Temple and Jiang Yi Temple. From 65438 to 0654, Wang Chuanshan, a great thinker in the late Ming Dynasty, lived in seclusion as the top scholar in Yangquan West, and wrote a book. This website still exists today. Famous historical sites, quaint mountain villages and pure folk customs make people linger.
③ Yinshan Mountain in China: Gui Huayuan, located in the karst cave landscape area in front of the temple, is about 39 kilometers away from the urban area. Yinshan Mountain in China consists of China Calligraphy City, China Celebrity City and China Memorial Seal City. In the form of Mo Yan, it carved China's calligraphy and seals on a mountain for thousands of years, with 4,300 seals and more than 700 calligraphy stone carvings, with a scale of 1000 mu, which is called "a unique skill in China".
Appreciation of seal cutting is an artistic enjoyment of comprehensive beauty. At present, there are more than 200 seals in Yinshan, China, among which Ya Qin, Qu Jia and Zi Gen are the earliest three seals of Yin Shang discovered so far. In addition, there are many rare plants in Yinshan Mountain, and the marble peaks are "all stones". The natural landscape includes unicorn looking at the moon, fairy treasure, peacock welcoming guests, sword splitting rhinoceros, horse cow, lover valley, impression stone, Yinshan dragon, face stone, and beautiful legends such as climbing fairy rock, mending heaven stone and tortoise. Enjoyment of art, edification of human nature, edification of temperament-Walking into "Indian Mountain in China" means walking into the temple of seal cutting in China!
China Yinshan was established in 2003 with a five-year cycle (2003-2007). It started in August 2003, covering an area of 65,438+0,500 mu, and the first phase is currently being established. The whole scenic spot is "one mountain and three cities", namely celebrity seal city, calligraphy boutique city and commemorative seal city. In the form of Mo Yan, China's thousands of years of celebrity seals and calligraphy were engraved on a mountain. Memorial Seal City, also known as "People's Seal City", was founded for all China people. Every Chinese descendant can voluntarily leave his name here, so that future generations can leave a chapter and become a family tree handed down from generation to generation. There is an interactive relationship between these three cities. Celebrity Seal City and Boutique Calligraphy City improve the taste of Memorial Seal City, which provides funds for Celebrity Seal City and Boutique Calligraphy City. The establishment of Yinshan Mountain in China has far-reaching historical and practical significance. It is the first time in China to integrate seal with nature in this special form. Now, please explore this mysterious mountain behind you with me!
④ The ancient house of Nakata in front of the temple: According to the research of ancient architects in Hunan Province, it is confirmed that the ancient house was built in the second year of Yongle (1404), more than 600 years ago. Despite hundreds of years of wind and rain erosion, there are still more than 100 old houses, more than 200 patios and 108 roadways, with a construction area of14000m2. Folk houses not only have the architectural characteristics of Jiangnan folk houses, but also have a unique artistic style. It is one of the well-preserved and largest ancient buildings in Ming and Qing dynasties in our province.
⑤ Caishen Cave: It can be called "underground art treasure house", located in the center of Changgui Baili Gallery, with a total length of about 1000 meters. It mainly includes nine scenic spots, such as Yingbin, Shenlong Ferry, Yulong Zhu Shou, Jade Hanging Tower and Yaochi Xianqiao. Caishen Cave is a typical karst landscape, which basically includes stalagmites, stone pillars, stalactites, stone curtains and other lifelike forms. Known as "the expanded fairy mountain, the reduced bonsai".
⑥ Peiyuan Tower: Built in 1870 and 1979, it was announced by Changning Municipal People's Government as a municipal cultural relics protection unit. Located on the Yishui River in the north of Yiyang Town, the tower is seven stories high. The south facade is engraved with Peiyuan Tower, and the west, east and north gates are "Ruth Seven", "Baiqingyun" and "Hong En Zhi" in turn. Cool water flows slowly in front of the tower. When the sun sets or the bright moon is in the sky, the Tata is reflected in the water, which is very spectacular. Therefore, there are beautiful scenery such as "Yishui Loutai Shadow", "Tower Sunset" and "Peiyuan Late Moon".
⑦ Chunfeng is located in the Spring Peak of Paradise Lake in Yangquan Scenic Area, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Standing on the peak, it overlooks Paradise Lake. Quanfeng is one of the famous mountains in Changning. Famous Taoist priests in the Tang Dynasty once lived here, and they have been Taoist holy places for generations. Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, Quanfeng Temple, Mi Feng Temple and Lingfeng Temple have been built at the top of the mountain and at the foot of Beishan Mountain halfway up the mountain, which are majestic and solemn. Now the temple has been restored and is opening.
Qian Miao Geopark The scenic spot of Qian Miao Geopark is 32 kilometers away from the urban area. The scenic spot belongs to the residual landform of rock dissolution formed by denudation in the process of crustal rise. The main geological relic of this landscape is the karst landform of "karst hills and depressions". Types are lakes, waterfalls, springs, stone forests, Tallinn, stone buds, sinkholes, canyons, cliffs, depressions and sinkholes. Pictographic stone landscape mainly includes the first sight, Tiansheng Bridge, dragon, drinking horse stone, peacock welcoming guests, dog barking at the bright moon, yellow hand printing and so on.