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Tianbao Ancient Village
The ancient village of Tianbao is a famous historical and cultural village in the south of the Yangtze River. The name of Tianbao originated in the Tang Dynasty, which means "green waves and clear waves, natural treasures, and heavy Luoyang". Tianbao has a history of more than 1,800 years. It is the seat of the ancient Yifeng County. It has a profound cultural heritage. "Drinking reputation in the south of the Yangtze River, it is known as "Little Nanjing". There are 141 houses in Ming and Qing Dynasties, of which 22 are under key protection. The total length of ancient stone slab road is 7375 meters, there are 43 ancient lanes, 23 ancient gate towers, 36 ancient wells, 9 ancient bridges, 25 ancient plaques, and historical slogans. There are 23 trees, 46 ancient trees of more than 2 meters in diameter, one ancient city wall, 1486 meters long, one moat, 1631.6 meters long, and a Bacon school built in 1919. Tianbao is known as "the first ancient village in Jiangxi" by experts. From the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, Tianbao gave birth to 151 Jinshi Juren, including 22 Jinshi. Liu Bingzhong, who presided over the design of the Grand Kyoto in the Yuan Dynasty, and Liu Ji (Liu Bowen), the founder of the Ming Dynasty, were both born in Tianbao. Modern Foreign Minister Liu Shishun and Ganzhou Commissioner Liu Jida were both born in Tianbao. There is also a slang term in Tianbao folks: "Tenbao firecrackers and Liuyang umbrellas, Tianbao girls don't need to choose them", which describes Tianbao women's soft voice and gentle personality, as famous as Wanzai firecrackers and Liuyang paper umbrellas.Yifeng · 15.4 km from downtown
Nine-day Grand Canyon Rafting
Jiutian Ecological Tourism Attraction is located at the west foot of Guanshan Nature Reserve in the northwest of Yifeng County, with an altitude of 1,480 meters and magnificent mountains. The 18-kilometer-long Grand Canyon is filled with mist and rain all year round. The winding and rugged canyon is like a giant dragon descending from the sky, playing among the jungles and mountains. There is a medium-sized reservoir with a capacity of 500,000 cubic meters upstream of Jiutian Canyon Rafting. Jiutian Ecological Tourism Attraction is a natural ecological tourism area in Jiangxi with good water quality, sufficient water and intact plants.Yifeng · 23.7 km from downtown
Yifeng Jiutian International Ecological Tourism Resort
Yifeng Jiutian International Ecotourism Resort is located in the northwest of Yifeng County, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, with an altitude of 1,480 meters. It is a national 4A-level tourist Attraction that integrates adventure sightseeing, ecological leisure, and vacation recuperation. The scenic Attraction covers an area of more than 15,000 acres and is famous for its majestic mountains, the winding and rugged 18-kilometer-long Grand Canyon, and the high-quality water quality, scenery, and air. The core products of Jiutian International Ecotourism Resort include canyon rafting, alpine development, jungle field battles, landscape parks, large hotels, traditional Chinese medicine health parks, holiday villas, and Jiutian Ecological Peacock Garden. In addition, the resort also provides a variety of activities and experiences such as water parks, bamboo forest field battles, stream tracing adventures, bonfire parties, Dining and accommodation, ecological oxygen bars, outdoor development, and outdoor barbecues to meet the needs of different tourists. The annual average temperature of the resort is about 17.1 degrees. It has the reputation of "Little Lushan in Northwest Jiangxi" and is an ideal choice for leisure, tourism, and vacation.Yifeng · 23.8 km from downtown
Orange Isle Scenic Area
Orange Isle Scenic Area is a narrow sandbar lying across the heart of the Xiang River in Changsha, stretching approx. five km. It faces Yuelu Mountain to the west and borders Changsha's old city to the east, surrounded by water on all sides. Named after the abundant orange trees planted on the isle, it was historically called Shuiluzhou. Formed by river alluvium, this sandbar has existed for over a millennium, where the "River and sky in evening snow" scenery was once among the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang. In 1925, the poem "Spring in a pleasure garden - Changsha" was composed here, with its iconic line "Alone I stand in the biting fall, watching the Xiang River flow north past Orange Isle's head," which made this riverine landmark widely renowned. The highlights of the visit are concentrated at the islet's head: A granite art sculpture over 30 m tall, modeled after the 1925 youth image, stands facing the river as Changsha's highly recognizable landmark. Nearby, the Questioning Heaven Platform extends toward the river center, where leaning on the railing reveals the mighty Xiang River flowing northward, with Yuelu Mountain and the city skylines on both banks facing each other across the water. The Songju Pavilion, white marble poetry stele, and the 200-year-old ancient phoenix tree at the islet head are all in this area. Heading north from the islet head, a hundred-acre orange orchard bears golden fruits in fall, while bamboo groves, peach orchards, plum gardens, and osmanthus groves take turns showcasing seasonal flora. The historic Zhuzhang Ferry (where Zhu Xi and Zhang Shi once crossed the Xiang River for lectures) and the Huxiang Culture Exhibition Hall are scattered along the way. At the islet's tail, the reconstructed Jiangshen Temple and Gongji Tower area was precisely where ancients admired the "River and sky in evening snow" scenery. The island is long and narrow, making round-trip walks quite tiring. A sightseeing train is available for transportation, with multiple stops along the way for hopping on and off. Travelers with limited time are advised to head straight to the island's tip to see the sculpture and river views, then stroll leisurely along the riverside path. At dusk, watching the sunset over the Xiang River and seeing the lights gradually illuminate both shores from the island's tip is especially worth setting aside time for.China · Changsha
Wangxian Valley
Vagoo is located in Wangxian Township, Guangxin District, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. It is a national AAAA-level scenic spot. It belongs to the Lingshan Mountains, just at the foot of the seventy-two peaks of Lingshan. The valley is remote and quiet, the stream is jubilant, and the pebbles are flying waterfalls. There are rammed earth walls, bluestone roads, yellow walls and black tiles, and original village houses unique to Jiangxi folk houses; there are also pines and bamboo seas and the unique Ganjia market. In the Vagoo, you can enjoy the folk customs, landscape and humanities of the Gan family, experience the long farming culture of our country, taste delicious food, and live a slow life for a few days. It is a good place for leisure, vacation, and parent-child study.China · Shangrao
Yellow Crane Tower
Yellow Crane Tower is a landmark building of Wuhan. It is located on the bank of the Yangtze River and above Snake Hill in Wuchang. Many celebrities have written famous poems about the tower. Yellow Crane Tower was built during the Three Kingdoms period, but it was destroyed many times. What we see now is the reconstructed version built in 1985. When you climb the Yellow Crane Tower, you can see the spectacular view of the Yangtze River and Wuhan's three districts.China · Wuhan
Hunan Museum
Hunan Museum has a rich collection of cultural relics, especially of those from the Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tombs. The Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tombs Exhibition is a permanent exhibit at Hunan Museum. It features thin-as-cicada-wing plain yarn garments, undamaged printed cotton gowns, all kinds of exquisite embroidery, brightly painted lacquer wares, delicate and detailed paintings, and so on.China · Changsha
Tengwang Pavilion Tourist Area
Tengwang Pavilion Tourist Area is located on the east bank of the Gan River in Nanchang, with the riverside Tengwang Pavilion as its centerpiece. Originally built in the fourth year of the Yonghui era of the Tang Dynasty by Li Yuanying, Prince of Teng and son of Emperor Gaozu of Tang, it gained eternal fame through Wang Bo's "Preface to Tengwang Pavilion." Alongside the Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower, it is hailed as one of the "Three Great Towers of Jiangnan." Historically destroyed and rebuilt nearly thirty times, the current structure is a Song-style replica completed in 1989, designed based on Liang Sicheng's reconstruction sketches. With its green tiles and layered eaves, it remains a landmark of Nanchang to this day. The main pavilion follows a "three visible, seven concealed" layout: appearing as a three-story structure with encircling corridors from the outside, while actually containing seven interior floors—nine levels including the two-tiered base symbolizing ancient city walls. Turquoise-roofed galleries extend north and south from the base's flanks, connecting at their ends to auxiliary pavilions named "River-taming" and "Greenery-embracing," forming a mountain-shaped silhouette with the main tower. Below, an artificial lake and the nine-bend wind-and-rain bridge add classical garden charm to the majestic architecture. Each floor of the pavilion offers something remarkable. The white marble relief "A timely wind delivers Tengwang Pavilion" in the first-floor preface hall depicts the legend of Wang Bo riding the wind to compose his famous preface. The second-floor mezzanine features the long scroll painting "Gallery of eminent figures," gathering Jiangxi's historical luminaries like Tao Yuanming, Ouyang Xiu, Wang Anshi, and Tang Xianzu in one artwork. The third-floor mural "Linchuan dream" recreates Tang Xianzu's staging of "The peony pavilion" here. The fourth-floor "Land of wonders" painting compresses Jiangxi's iconic landscapes—Mount Lu, Sanqing Mountain, Dragon-Tiger Mountain, and Poyang Lake—into a single masterpiece. The fifth floor is the highlight for panoramic views: its central hall displays a bronze tablet inscribed with Su Dongpo's calligraphic version of "Preface to Tengwang Pavilion," while the east hall exhibits a scale model of the pavilion. Strolling the veranda offers sweeping views of the Gan River and modern skyline across the water. The top floor bears the plaque "Ninth heaven," with its west hall housing an antique-style theater flanked by replica ancient instruments like chime bells and stone chimes. Above, spiral-arranged bracket sets adorn the caisson ceiling, and between the double eaves hangs Su Dongpo's gilded "Tengwang Pavilion" plaque. After descending from the main pavilion, take time to explore the garden area: the square in front of the pavilion, the grand Song-style archway, the antique street lined with calligraphy and antique shops, and the small Suzhou-style garden Fuchang Garden with its lake reflections and bridge views—perfect for slowing your pace. To experience the poetic scene of "a solitary wild duck flying with the sunset glow, while the autumn water blends with the vast sky," an evening ascent to the pavilion is ideal. The fifth-floor corridor offers an expansive view, making it a prime spot to admire the sunset over the Gan River.China · Nanchang
Lushan National Park
Mount Lu is known as one of China's “four great summer retreats,” together with Jigongshan, Beidaihe, and Mount Mogan. Mountain peaks, waterfalls, unique views of “cloud oceans,” and garden architecture all lend Mount Lu its rich charm. The mountain climate allows visitors to feel the cool and comfortable feel of spring even in the summertime, and has secured Mount Lu's position as a famous scenic area and historic vacation spot and retreat.China · Lushan City
Yifeng Fuxi Tianmu Tangji Resort
Yifeng Muxi Tianmu Tangji Resort is located in Muxi Ancient Village, Tanshan Town, Yifeng County. It is adjacent to the "Ancient Tree Corridor", a famous gathering place for thousand-year-old ancient trees. It is surrounded by mountains and lakes, with beautiful scenery and fresh air. It is a leisure and vacation boutique resort invested and developed by Yifeng Comprehensive Investment Co., Ltd. and operated and managed by Zhuhai Tianmu Hot Spring Tourism Group Co., Ltd. The overall business area of the resort is about 100,000 square meters. The hot springs include 25 special pools such as dock pool, bamboo forest pool, and beauty pool, 2 Yuetang small buildings and an outdoor infinity leisure pool. It is also equipped with a 300m2 multi-functional banquet hall. It can accommodate about 200 people for meetings and banquets; the hotel is also equipped with a Yi Aitong health center, a mountaintop tea house, a good shop, a coffee house, etc., and can receive customers with different needs such as tourism, leisure, vacation, business, parent-child, etc.Yifeng · 16.5 km from downtown
Free things to do in Yifeng
Tianbao Ancient Village
Yifeng · 15.4 km from downtownOrange Isle Scenic Area
China · ChangshaHunan Museum
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Mount Yuelu
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Dongshan Mountain
Yifeng · 16.9 km from downtown
Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum
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Jiangxi Provincial Museum
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Li Zijian Art Museum
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East Lake Scenic Area
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Hankou Beach
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What travelers say about Yifeng
M38***49February 10, 2022
5.0
The buildings in the Ming and Qing dynasties are very beautiful and magnificent. It is a very primitive village. What is rare is that there are still many villagers living in the ancient village. Compared with most commercialized ancient villages, here you can calm down and read its history and introduction, and feel its former richness and prosperity... I hope it can be well protected and visited by more people.
Tianbao Ancient Village
foxes go go goJuly 20, 2023
5.0
Real rafting, high drop, thrilling and exciting, traversing the jungle without scorching sun, first-class air and water quality.
Nine-day Grand Canyon Rafting
YazonDinAltOctober 23, 2026
4.0
Orange Island is a bit of a mixed experience, and I'm honestly not entirely sure whether I'd consider it a must-visit in Changsha.It's a large, green, and pleasant park, with beautiful riverside views and plenty of space for walking. If you enjoy places with historical significance or simply want to experience a different side of the city, it's definitely worth considering.Most visitors seem to take the sightseeing train to the southern end of the island, where the famous Mao Zedong statue is located. That's also where you'll find plenty of people taking photos, so don't expect a particularly quiet experience.The main downside is that visiting the island takes quite a bit of time, especially if you want to explore it properly. And while it's certainly a nice place, I'm not sure the experience justifies spending several hours here if you have a limited amount of time in Changsha and other places you'd like to see.On the other hand, if you're simply looking for a relaxing walk through a green park, with opportunities to stop by the river and enjoy the scenery, it's a lovely option.Overall, I'd say it's worth visiting if you have some extra time or are particularly interested in Chinese history. Otherwise, I wouldn't necessarily put it at the very top of your Changsha itinerary.
Orange Isle Scenic Area
曾弈然October 23, 2026
4.0
It's worth a visit. Although it's a small, undeveloped scenic area, the natural scenery is still beautiful and perfect for taking photos. The lights are quite lovely at night. The area is large, and going up and down the mountain requires some physical exertion.
Wangxian Valley
Anonymous userOctober 26, 2026
5.0
Taking children up the Yellow Crane Tower offers a direct experience of the romance of the ancients. Standing atop the tower at dusk, overlooking Wuhan, I suddenly understood the meaning of climbing high and gazing into the distance. As the lights come on, the night view of the Yellow Crane Tower is breathtaking!
Yellow Crane Tower
尘尘October 23, 2026
5.0
The Hunan Provincial Museum boasts a magnificent collection of artifacts, connecting the Hunan civilization from Shang and Zhou bronzes to the Mawangdui Han Dynasty tombs. The museum houses a large number of national treasures, witnessing the splendor and legend of southern civilization. What makes the Hunan Provincial Museum unique compared to other museums is that it has replicated the tomb pit of Lady Xin Zhui from the Mawangdui Han Dynasty tombs at a 1:1 scale, extending across multiple exhibition halls. Visitors can see from above ground to underground, from everyday scenes to coffins and remains. Being there is truly awe-inspiring.
Hunan Museum
风中的我October 26, 2026
5.0
The view from this river-view room is absolutely stunning! Opening the window reveals a direct panoramic view of Tengwang Pavilion and the Gan River. The room is clean, comfortable, and fully equipped; staying here while enjoying the scenery is incredibly therapeutic. The location is very close to Tengwang Pavilion, making it convenient for sightseeing. You can take such beautiful photos right from your room. Choosing this hotel in Nanchang was definitely worth it; the experience was fantastic!
Tengwang Pavilion Tourist Area
320***88October 26, 2026
5.0
This shuttle bus ticket is practically a must-buy when visiting Lushan Mountain. It's incredibly cost-effective, including a combined round trip up and down the mountain, and unlimited shuttle bus rides within the scenic area for seven days. It only costs an average of ten yuan per day, cheaper than taking several subway rides in the city. There's no reason not to buy it.
Lushan National Park
M48***10May 7, 2024
5.0
The scenery and environment are super beautiful, very good. The park is very suitable for walking. The air is very fresh in the morning. I took my baby for a walk in the morning and ran around the park. The lady at the front desk was very considerate when checking us in. She was afraid that we would be tired, so she drove a sightseeing bus to pick us up. Later, when we wanted to have a meal, the lady at the front desk drove a sightseeing bus to pick us up and took us to the restaurant for dinner. The lady was very enthusiastic and sent us to the room after the meal.
Yifeng Fuxi Tianmu Tangji Resort
