Hengyang, an underrated destination

🚉Transportation tips: 1. High-speed rail: About 40 minutes from Changsha by high-speed rail. 🚅 Hengyang East Railway Station is far from the city center, while Hengyang Railway Station is closer. 2. Air: Direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hengyang Airport. After arriving at the airport, take the airport bus to the city center (CNY 10, 30 minutes). The bus departs according to flight arrival times. 3. In the city, you can take a taxi or shared electric scooter. 🛵 🍲Food: Ding Shifu BBQ, Chuan Xiaobai BBQ, Hengyang Fish Noodles, and other delicious foods. 1⃣Shigu Academy 🎫Admission: Free 🚃Transportation: Take Bus 116 to Shigu Academy. Shigu Academy is one of the four great academies in China. It was built during the Yuanhe period of the Tang dynasty and reached its peak during the Song dynasty. It has a long history, and many famous people from different dynasties have left their footprints or calligraphy here. Experience the historical atmosphere of the ancient academy and feel the ancient charm of the thousand-year-old school. 2⃣Dongzhou Island 🎫Admission: Free 🚃Transportation: Take Bus 182 to Dongzhou Island. Dongzhou Island is known as the Hengyang version of Orange Isle. The island is picturesque, with lush greenery, pavilions, and ancient buildings. 3⃣Baowei Li 🎫Admission: Free 🚃Transportation: Take Bus 145 to Miaopu. Baowei Li has a railway museum, diesel train, and train platform, where you can learn more about the development of the Hengyang railway. Stroll through Baowei Li, explore the old alleys, and experience the fascinating city life. 4⃣Jianxiang Industrial Art Museum 🎫Admission: Free 🚃Transportation: Take Bus 130 to Jianxiang Industrial Art Museum. In addition to graffiti walls, there is also an art museum. Start an industrial art and culture journey here and review the historical memories of this glorious era. 5⃣Nanyue Li 🎫Admission: Free 🚃Transportation: Take a bus from Hengshan Railway Station to Hengshan (CNY 8), then walk for 30 minutes or take a Didi to Nanyue Li. "Wild geese do not fly south when they reach Hengyang, and guests do not want to return when they reach Nanyue." Start an ancient-style journey in Nanyue Li and immerse yourself in the ancient atmosphere. 6⃣Mount Heng 🎫Admission: CNY 110 🚃Transportation: Take a bus from Hengshan Railway Station to Hengshan (CNY 8). Mount Heng is one of the Five Great Mountains of China. It has been a sacred place in the hearts of literati and poets since ancient times and is a scenic spot that countless tourists yearn for.