2025 Changning Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Located in the Dayi Mountain Ecological Nature Reserve of Luoqiao Town, Changning City, Hengyang, Changning Million Cherry Blossom Garden is a perfect destination for cherry blossom viewing in spring. Covering 5,360 mu, the garden features over a million cherry trees of more than ten rare varieties. From late January to mid-April each year, different varieties of cherry blossoms bloom in succession, transforming the park into a romantic pink ocean. 1. Admission and Opening Hours Tickets are CNY 60 per person, with free admission for children under 1.2m and seniors over 70, while seniors aged 65-69 get half-price tickets. Discounted tickets are often available on major travel platforms. Opening hours are 8:30 - 17:30. It's recommended to enter around 3pm when the soft lighting is perfect for photos and you can enjoy the dreamy sunset among the cherry blossoms. 2. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: Navigate to "Changning Million Cherry Blossom Garden." Take the Yuelin Expressway, then drive about 30 minutes after exiting. The roads are wide and smooth with nice scenery. The scenic area has 6 large parking lots with ample spaces. During peak times, you can also park at private parking lots outside the scenic area for CNY 10 per vehicle. • Public Transportation: Take a bus from Hengyang to Changning, then transfer to a special line to Luoqiao Town. Note that buses are infrequent, so plan your schedule accordingly. 3. Must-Visit Spots • Cherry Blossom Avenue: The garden's iconic landscape features cherry trees lining both sides of the path. When in full bloom, falling petals create a romantic pink pathway - perfect for Hanfu enthusiasts' photos. • Sun Moon Lake: Enjoy the beautiful interplay of lake, mountains, and cherry blossoms. Take a boat ride for a close-up view of the delicate blossoms or try an exciting speedboat ride for different perspectives. • Windmill and Flower Fairy Statues: Popular photo spots with fairy-tale charm, featuring windmills and adorable flower fairy statues as backdrops for whimsical photos. 4. Activities • Children's Zoo: Get close to adorable animals like sika deer, white rabbits, and squirrels. Kids can have fun while developing compassion and observation skills. • Zip Line: For thrill-seekers, enjoy a high-speed aerial view of the cherry blossoms across the mountains. • Boat Rides: Cruise peacefully on the lake surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms for a relaxing experience. 5. Special Events This year's "Cherry Blossom Parade" themed activities include: • Hanfu Float Parade: Four elaborately decorated cherry blossom-themed floats cruise through the park. "Cherry Blossom Ambassadors" in elegant Hanfu interact with visitors. Scan QR codes for a chance to win prizes. • Intangible Cultural Heritage Display: Showcasing traditional crafts from Nanyue and other areas. 6. Food Recommendations • Park Food Stalls: Enjoy Mongolian BBQ, fresh lemonade, Changsha stinky tofu, cheese hot dogs, crispy rice cakes, and other snacks while exploring. • Local Restaurants: Try Changning's specialty dishes like Seven Vinegar (intangible cultural heritage), mugwort rice cakes, Luoqiao fish dumplings, and frozen rice ball soup. 7. Photography Tips • Equipment: Use telephoto lenses to compress backgrounds and highlight cherry blossoms; large apertures for background blur. Use f/2.8 and 1/500 shutter speed for blossom close-ups; 1/1000 for parade shots. • Composition: Apply the rule of thirds for portraits; use diagonal composition for flower paths; leave appropriate white space for artistic effect. • Outfits: Wear light-colored dresses, Hanfu, or JK uniforms in pink or white. Accessories like straw bags, paper umbrellas, and floral hairpieces complement well. 8. Important Notes • Camping and BBQ are prohibited. Keep the environment clean. • Protect the flowers and trees. Do not pick or trample cherry blossoms. • Follow staff instructions and observe safety guidelines for activities.

You don’t need to leave Hunan to enjoy cherry blossoms When I post on Moments, everyone thinks I’m in Kyoto😭 It’s so beautiful that I’m speechless….A million cherry blossoms are so stunning The cherry blossoms here🌸 are so beautiful! The pink color makes people feel like they are in a fairyland😍 There are many photo-taking spots in the cherry blossom garden📷 Let you leave beautiful memories This is not only a good place for taking photos🤳 It is also a good place to relax Breathe fresh air🌈 and feel the beauty of nature Let's come to Changning Million Cherry Blossom Garden to take beautiful photos 🏠Million Cherry Blossom Garden, Miaoshan Village, Luoqiao Town, Changning City, Hengyang, Hunan Province Cherry Blossom Garden Travel Guide 🎟️: Adults 60 yuan/photo          Half price: 30 yuan/photo (children 1.2 meters to 1.5 meters and seniors 65--69 years old) Transportation: Self-driving direct search navigation million cherry blossom garden Viewing area guide check-in 1. Taiwan mountain cherry blossoms: from the end of January to the middle and late February every year; Cherry Blossom Avenue. 2. Peony cherry: mid-February to the end of the month; Peony Road 3. Perfume cherry: mid-February to the end of the month; Peony Road 4. Fuji cherry: late February to mid-March; Cherry Blossom Trail, Sun Moon Lake, Yuanyang Lake 5. Sunshine cherry: mid-March to the end of the month; Animal Zone to Hill Road 6. Guanshan cherry: mid-March to early April; Hill Road 7. America: mid-March to early April; Hill Road

|Cherry blossom romance, piled up clouds and snow. The park covers an area of ​​5,360 acres and has planted more than a dozen varieties of cherry blossoms, with more than one million trees. From late January, Taiwan mountain cherry, perfume cherry, peony cherry, Fuji cherry, Oshima cherry, Guanshan cherry, Sunshine cherry, American cherry, and Puxian cherry are in full bloom! The cherry blossom season can last until early March. The first batch of early cherry blossoms will bloom around February 10th, and then Taiwan Fuji cherry blossoms will open one after another. It is the season for cherry blossom viewing. In addition to cherry blossoms, there are also camellias and scenery. Then - the park also has zip lines, costume photography, happy carnival, VR experience hall, military experience camp, bumper cars, karts, peacock garden, parent-child zoo, Hanfu Hall, Sakura Restaurant, etc. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : There are only white and red cherry blossoms. It is recommended to go in late March or early April when the lawns in the park will be greener and more beautiful. 3⃣️The park is very large. In addition to cherry blossom viewing, there is also a zoo (with peacocks, ostriches, pigeons, etc.) and an amusement facility area. It is more suitable for parent-child/family outings or gatherings and team building. 4⃣️The park is open from 9:00 to 18:00. You cannot enter the park after 17:30~

‼️Qingyuan Fogang travel guide🤣 Welcome to the green world of Qingyuan Fogang! It only takes 1.5 hours to drive from Guangzhou to embrace autumn and feel the slowly falling maple leaves, as long as thoughts. When you step into this green world, you will see colorful maple leaves. Although some maple leaves have fallen, the red maple leaves are still the protagonists of this scenery. The best time to see maple leaves is at the end of December, but the maple leaves throughout the autumn are worth seeing. After entering the park, you can walk along the maple viewing path, passing through Bridge No. 4, Bridge No. 3, Bridge No. 2, and finally Bridge No. 1. Among them, Bridge No. 2 and Nine-Curved Bridge are highly recommended for maple viewing. Standing at these viewing spots, you can enjoy the picturesque scenery of maple leaves. As for tickets, the adult ticket is CNY 49, and the double ticket is CNY 88, which is very affordable. In addition, free parking is available in the park. However, it should be noted that there are few shops in the park, only one restaurant, a tofu flower stall, and a coffee shop, and the conditions are relatively simple, so it is recommended that tourists bring their own food and drinks. You can choose to dine at the farm outside the park and then enter the park to play. It is recommended to enter the park in the morning to avoid the peak period in the afternoon so that you can better enjoy this quiet and beautiful maple leaf world. I wish you a pleasant trip to the green world of Qingyuan Fogang!

The largest military village fort in Hunan, with a history of over 600 years. Benches, ancient brick walls, blue tiles, stone slabs, stone walls, ancient farm tools, and moss-covered stone roads. A fortress that can be defended and attacked. Standing here, you can feel the 600 years of history flowing quietly under your feet. - Zhongtian Village Ancient Residence was built in the second year of Yongle (1404) and took shape in the mid-Qing Dynasty. The houses here have no corridors or eaves, and the narrow strip windows face the alleys, with doorsteps of varying heights. This unique architectural style makes it difficult for "foreign enemies" to burn the houses easily, while the narrow strip windows make it easy to observe the movements of "enemies" outside, and can be used for ventilation and lighting inside the house. - The neat alleys crisscross like a tightly arranged "chessboard" connecting the main trunk and branches. The alleys are not wide, unlike ancient commercial streets that vary in width according to the terrain. They strictly adhere to the same dimensions, only allowing two or three people to pass side by side, making them easy to defend and difficult to attack. - After more than 600 years, many old houses, patios, and alleys have been preserved despite the erosion of wind and rain. There are no bustling streets or noisy crowds here, allowing you to enjoy the unique mystery and tranquility👣~ ⏰Best season: All year round ⌛Recommended duration: 1 day 🍝Local delicacies: Changning cold noodles, steamed snails, pan-fried yellow eel, mountain delicacies, rice bran steamed meat. 👉Specialty recommendations: Changning tea oil, Changning ginger, Tashan mountain tea, "Changning Eight Treasures" 👀Nearby attractions: Quanjing Village, Dayi Mountain, Liao Family Shangwan Ancient Residence 📍Address: Zhongtian Ancient Residence, Changning City, Hengyang City, Hunan Province.

The Changning Lotus Flower Scenic Area is located in Changning City, Hunan Province, China. It is famous for its beautiful lotus flowers and rich cultural heritage. Here is a travel guide to help you better experience this beautiful attraction. 1. Transportation Changning Lotus Flower is about 10 kilometers from the center of Changning City. You can choose to take public transportation or drive by yourself. From Changning City, it takes only about 20 minutes to reach the scenic spot by bus or taxi. 2. Visit time The best time to visit is from June to August each year, when the lotus flowers are in full bloom and the scenery is most spectacular. However, even in other months, you can still appreciate the beauty of lotus flowers. 3. Lotus varieties There are many varieties of lotus in Changning Lotus Flower, including red lotus, white lotus, and yellow lotus. You can stroll among the lotus ponds and enjoy the beauty of various lotus flowers up close. 4. Viewing spots There are many good places to watch lotus flowers in the scenic area, such as lotus ponds, lotus fragrance pavilions, and lotus rhyme corridors. In addition, you can also visit the Lotus Museum to learn about the planting, maintenance and historical culture of lotus. 5. Activity experience You can participate in some lotus-related activities, such as lotus painting, lotus photography, and lotus tea art. These activities will allow you to understand the charm of lotus more deeply. 6. Food In Changning Lotus Flower, you can taste local specialties, such as Changning stewed chicken and Changning bean stinky. In addition, you can also taste various lotus foods, such as lotus cakes and lotus tea. 7. Precautions In order to protect lotus flowers and the ecological environment, please do not litter in the scenic area, do not pick lotus flowers, and do not destroy vegetation. At the same time, please abide by the relevant regulations of the scenic spot to ensure the safety of yourself and others.

Changning Liu Family Courtyard, a century-old house, is located in Changning City, Hunan Province, China. It is a manor-style traditional village with a rich history. It was built during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 200 years. With its unique architectural style, exquisite carving craftsmanship, and rich cultural connotations, Liu Family Courtyard has become a treasure in the southern Hunan region. This ancient house attracts countless tourists with its unique Chinese architectural style. The architectural layout of the courtyard is reasonable, the courtyard is deep, the trees are shaded, the small bridges are flowing, and it gives people a sense of tranquility and peace. The traditional crafts such as wood carvings, stone carvings, and brick carvings in the ancient house show exquisite skills and unique ingenuity. In addition, many precious cultural relics are displayed in the courtyard, such as antique furniture, calligraphy and painting works, etc., showing the profound cultural heritage of Liu Family Courtyard. The century-old house-Changning Liu Family Courtyard is not only a treasure of historical and cultural heritage, but also a business card for the tourism industry in southern Hunan. Nowadays, more and more tourists come here to experience the historical charm of this ancient house and experience the charm of Chinese traditional culture. It has become an excellent place for tourists to appreciate Chinese traditional culture and taste the vicissitudes of history. It's a good place to take photos and check in. The tea oil free-range chicken is also very delicious.

Changning Million Cherry Blossom Garden Travel Guide: It's not that you can't afford to go to Japan, but Changning Cherry Blossom Garden offers better value for money. If you still don't know about this cherry blossom garden, then hurry up and listen to me introduce the Changning Million Cherry Blossom Garden. The Changning Tianye Green World Million Cherry Blossom Garden is located at the foot of the mountain peaks of the rural style corridor in the Dayoutian Ecological Nature Reserve in Luoqiao Town, Changning City. The attractions include a parent-child zoo, aerial slide, insect museum, Sun Moon Lake, cruise ship dock, field amusement park, and ecological restaurant. Here, you don't need chairs or ladders to take photos with the cherry blossoms; taking pictures and playing is simple and not tiring. How to get there: Navigate to 'Changning Million Cherry Blossom Garden', it's about half an hour off the highway, the road is wide, and the condition is also very good. How to park: Method one: There are 6 large parking lots at the entrance of the scenic area. Method two: If traffic control is encountered or there are too many cars, you can park in the private parking lot outside the scenic area. The fee is 10 yuan/car. After entering the park, there are snack stalls along the road, and all kinds of delicious food are unstoppable. There is also a grassy area behind the scenic area, where you can boil tea and enjoy the flowers without missing out, and if you're tired, you can rest here with your children. The park is basically uphill terrain, touring from the bottom up.

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Where to go on a short vacation? Come here with your family to enjoy the flowers and take photos to share on WeChat Moments! Let’s have a small group spring outing. You can drive up the mountain and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, but you have to walk a short distance up. The peony flowers blooming on the mountain are everywhere. It's nice to take pictures when the weather is good. The pictures are all color-adjusted, and the real scene is not as beautiful as the pictures, but the scenery is still very beautiful and worth a visit. ☀️ Spinning up the mountain road, there are nearly 200 acres of peonies here, which bloom around the Qingming Festival. When we went there, although most of the flowers had withered, there were still a few that could be seen, and they were still very beautiful. 📷Facing the distance, spring is here and flowers are blooming. You can take photos close up or from a distance, and the sea of ​​flowers and the blue sky complement each other. . 📍Wumen Village, Xiling Town, Changning City, Hengyang, Hunan Province 🚖Drive there, it takes about two hours to drive there from Changning City. 💰Free admission. 🎈If you want to eat, you can only go down the mountain to the roadside restaurants in the village. If it happens to be a holiday, the seats will easily be fully booked, so it is best to prepare in advance during the holidays. . Warm Tips: When you are enjoying the sights, please protect the nature, do not pick or step on the plants, and take away any trash with you.