Things to do in Taojiang

Continued: You must stay until the evening! You must stay until the evening! You must stay until the evening! There are a lot of people during the day, and there are so many people who cut in line! Basically everyone cuts in line, and there are basically no measures to prevent cutting in line... I waited for three hours for an entertainment facility that didn't cut in line... You can wait until the evening when there are fewer people, the entertainment facilities will close later, and you don't have to queue. The lighting is also beautiful.

益阳明清古巷有许多值得去的地方，其亮点主要体现在建筑风貌、文化传承、特色活动和美食体验等方面 比如- 拱券撑墙建筑等等

The Tianmen Mountain cableway is under construction. Line A takes the cable car to the halfway point where you transfer to a bus. Line C takes you up and down the cable car from the mountain gate. Parking at the mountain gate is free, and many people park halfway up. There's a small, pebble-lined parking area below that can accommodate many cars and is quite close. It gets really crowded during the summer holidays. Climbing the 999 steps is exhilarating; you feel like you're about to jump out of your skin if you go all the way up! The weather on the mountain is unpredictable; it's common for it to be sunny in the east and rainy in the west. You might want to bring a disposable raincoat, as they are quite expensive on the mountain!

There were no assigned seats, so you could sit anywhere. We spent most of our time on the third deck enjoying the view and taking photos. Although it was very hot outside, there was a breeze on both sides of the deck, so it wasn't too bad. There were karaoke machines and vendors selling snacks and drinks on both the second and third decks. The air conditioning on the second deck was very strong. We arrived at the pier half an hour early, and there was already a queue.

Yiyang Ancient City is located in Ziyang District, Yiyang City, Hunan Province, beside the Zijiang River. It is a complex of ancient alley buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was built in the 30th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1551 AD) and covers an area of ​​about 45 acres. Ten scenic spots in Yiyang Ancient City. Guanse Jingturbulence, Zhixi Sails Falling, Huilong Qixia, Peiting Cloud Trees, Bailu Evening Bell, Qingzhou Fisherman Singing, Xiwan Spring View, Bijin Dawn Ferry, Ganlei Night Moon, Ten Islands Rising.

Took this cableway up and down. My advice is to plan your route so that you only have to take it downwards. This is because there are many stairs you will need to climb to reach the Tianzi Mountain lower station. View is pretty good though.

Since we couldn't book through the official website, we chose this option. Entry was smooth, and the guide even led us into a classroom for a brief explanation before the tour. The explanation was very detailed and thorough. Even with many people inside, the guide repeatedly checked the number of people and led the group. Overall, they were very dedicated and responsible, and we learned a lot from the guide – definitely worth the visit.

The tour takes approximately 3.5 hours. From the visitor transfer center, take a sightseeing bus to Tanziling. After descending Tanziling, proceed to the 185 Park, where you can take an electric cart or walk. From the 185 Park, take a sightseeing bus to the Interception Memorial Park. Finally, take a sightseeing bus to the Miniature Landscape Park (the park's exit), concluding the tour.

During the National Day holiday, the crowds were immense. Our tour guide, Xiao Xiang, led us along the way, providing lively and engaging explanations that saved us from taking unnecessary detours and greatly improved efficiency. He also clearly outlined the key locations.

The poetic pavilions along the Xiang River offer expansive views of the river from their heights. The exhibits inside tell the story of Du Fu's time in Hunan, and the night view is particularly stunning. It's worth stopping by to experience this cultural heritage of Hunan when visiting Changsha.