Hengyang Travel Guide

Basic information Area code: 0734 Travel complaints: 0734-8853373 Medical treatment Hengyang Central Hospital Address: Yancheng Road, Hengyang City, No. 12 (opposite Yanfeng Park) Arrival method: Take bus No. 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17 in the […]

Basic information

Area code: 0734
Travel complaints: 0734-8853373

Medical treatment

Hengyang Central Hospital
Address: Yancheng Road, Hengyang City, No. 12 (opposite Yanfeng Park)
Arrival method: Take bus No. 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17 in the city
Tel: 0734-8275760
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Destination overview

Destination sketch

It is located in the middle reaches of Xiangjiang River and to the south of Mount Heng in Hunan Province. Hengyang is a historically significant city renowned as the ‘Bright Pearl in Southern China’. It is also known as ‘Wild Goose City’ because flocks of wild geese flying south for the winter have been known to stop there to rest.

Culture

Hengyang Xiang Opera

Hengyang Hunan Opera is one of the traditional strong drama styles in Hengyang with strong features. The area is very popular and affects the entire eastern part of southern Hunan.

Flower Drum Opera

The Hengzhou Flower Drum Opera is a kind of Han folk drama that is popular in the southern Hunan.

Local festival

Aoshan Tempel Fair
It is an ancient Han folk and folk religious and cultural activities.

Best Travel season

Located in the middle reaches of the Xiang River, Hengyang enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate. There is neither intense heat in summer nor severe cold in winter. The annual average temperature is about 17.9℃. Its temperature is relatively higher in spring and autumn, which is very pleasant. Annually, the city has 1524 hours of sunshine and an average rainfall of 1301.9 millimeters, 57.5% of which came during the April-September rainy season.

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Hengyang Nanyue Airport,HNY 2014
Address: Yunji Town, Hengnan County, Hengyang City
Arrival method: Bus 167 or 168 to Hengyang Nanyue Airport
Tel: 0734-8696117

Bullet Train

Hengyang East Railway Station
Address: Maoping Village, East Bank of Qishui River, Qihu Township, Zhuhui District, Hengyang City
Arrival method: Take 145, 146, K2
Tel: 0734-96020088

Train

Hengyang Station
Address: No. 1, Hubei Road, Hengyang City
Arrival method: You can take No. 1, 32, 107 (formerly 7), 111, 113, 115, 115 night, 116
Tel: 0734-2522222

Long-distance bus

Hengyang Central Bus Station
Address: No.88, Chuanshan West Road, Zhengxiang District, Hengyang City
Arrival method: Take 104, 118, 137, 140, 141, 142, 152, 160
Tel: 4008856338

Hengyang Xidu Bus Station
Address: No. 102, Xinyang Avenue, Hengyang, Hengyang County, Hengyang City
Tel: 0734-6811544

Nanyue Bus Station
Address: Hengshan Road, Hengyang City, No. 287
Tel: 0734-5662463

Traffic in the city

Public transportation in all counties in Xiangxi Prefecture is not very developed. It often takes a lot of energy to travel between different tourist attractions. There are no buses or taxis in the ancient city of Phoenix, mainly walking.

Taxis

In Hengyang, places where the road is relatively far away from each other. For example, from Hengyang City to Hengyang East High Speed Rail Station, it costs 60 yuan.

Attractions

Shigu Academy

Literally “The Stone Drum Academy”, Shigu Academy was named after its location on the Shigu Mountain north of Hengyang City, Hunan Province. It was originally the place where Li Kuanzhong, a scholar in the Tang Dynasty, built a studio, and later on In the Song Dynasty, became an academy, attracting many famous scholars and followers. Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty bestowed the land and the tablet bearing Shigu Academy on it, making the Academy highly reputed throughout the country. The original academy was destroyed in 1944 Because of Japanese bombings. Today the Shigu Academy, the Shigu Park and some other buildings are rebuilt on the base of ruins.
Address: Shigu Mountain, Shigu District, Hengyang City
Arrival method: Take bus No. 28 at Hengyang City Government Station to Caoqiao Station, then walk to Shigu Academy
Tickets: 10 yuan
Tel: 0734-8302762

Mount Heng

It is one of China’s Five Sacred Mountains. The mountain range runs 150 km from Hengyang to Changsha. Of the cluster of 72 peaks, the most known is Zhurong Peak. For a long time, Mount Hengshan is acknowledged as a holy place of religions, The Civilization Special Area, the Shou Mountain and the most scenic mount of the Five Sacred Mountains in China. Besides, this mountain is awarded the National Scenic Spots and the Historical Sites, a model of National Civilized Scenic spots and the AAAAA Tourist Destination.

Fanyin Alley

The first attraction to enter from the gate is a canyon trekking route. Approximately 3 km.

Zhurong Mountain

Zhurong Mountain is 1289.8 meters above sea level, is the highest peak of Nanyue Mountain. Zhu Rong is the ancient god of fire in the ancient legends. He once used Nanyue as his spiritual place and was buried at the highest peak after his death. Later generations named the peak as Zhu Rong Mountain.
Address: Nanyue Town, Nanyue District, Hengyang City, Hunan Province
Scenic Transportation: Tickets are one-way and two-way, one-way up 40 yuan, 80 yuan for two-way, both include tour bus and cableway, can be used within the scope of the ticket specified by the car, valid within two days, according to physical conditions and time Select upper and lower ticket.
transportation service hotline: 0734-5670101
Opening hours: 4:00-18:00
Tickets: Full ticket 120 yuan, another insurance 3 yuan Tel: 0734-5673377
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Nanyue Temple

The temple’s architectural style is based on the Forbidden City in Beijing. It consists of four groups of courtyards and nine buildings. The essence of architectural art since the Tang and Song dynasties has also been preserved. There are 8 Taoist temples on the east side and 8 Buddhist temples on the west side. The temple spectacle is a religious phenomenon peculiar to Chinese culture.
Address: No. 2, Beizhi Street, Nanyue District, Hengyang City
Opening hours: 7:00-18:00
Tickets: 60 yuan
Tel: 0734-5662416
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Cai Lun Bamboo Sea

In Cai’s papermaking process, bamboo is an important raw material. Deep in the bamboo sea, more than 200 ancient papermaking workshops are scattered.
There are more than 20 species of bamboo in the entire area. At the highest peak in Bamboo sea, Dingfeng Temple, there is an antique viewing building, which is 36 meters high. It is the best view point overlooking Zhuhai.
Address: Huangshi Town, Xiangyang City
Arrival method: Hengyang bus station has straight hair bamboo sea shuttle

Yueping Park

It is located in the south of Hengyang city. It covers a total area of ​​21 hectares. In the west of the park is the City Museum, where thousands of pieces of cultural antique and relics are displayed. additional, the zoo is located here, Which includes a Mount Monkey, Birds and Beasts Lake, Fishpond, etc. Skating rink and man-made lake for boating are construction on the south mountain of Yueping. Yueping Park presents harmonious world to tourists with elegant pavilions, brilliant bridges, tranquil pebble- Paved paths, fragrant flowery gardens and grand rocks. There is the Monument of Martyrs on top of the hill. Not far from the monument stands a ferris wheel, which offers an interesting look of the city. There is also an amusement park inside that’s quite Popular with local families.

Food

As it is know that Hunan Cuisine is one of the Eight Cuisines in China and you have the great chance to taste Hunan Cuisine in Hengyang City as much as you want. More especially, you would taste the Mt. Hengshan Buddhist Vegetable which is a healthy diet and famous in the city. It is a good combination of various vegetables and contains abundant nutrition. These vegetable dishes are prepared according to strict standards emphasizing color, fragrance, bouquet and presentation

Accommodation

The idea of guesthouses and hostels haven’t really reached Hengyang yet, but for many Chinese travelers, budget places can be found near Hengyang Railway Station. Just walk around, ask and compare, nonetheless use your haggling skills.
There are cheap places to stay near Hengyang Normal University or University of South China that cater to university students.
Another option is to head to Dongzhou island, where it may be possible to stay in the monastery for rock bottom price. But communication may be a problem between you and the monks and nuns.

Shopping

Tea, Water Chestnut, Moon Cake, Xidu Lake Wine