Hunan Yueyang Tower Junshan Island | The Largest Island in Hunan

|The largest island in Hunan. Junshan Island Scenic Area covers an area of about 0.96 square kilometers and boasts rich natural and cultural landscapes. The island is lush with green trees and beautiful scenery, and is known as the largest island in Hunan. The famous poet Liu Yuxi once wrote, "Looking at the Dongting Lake from afar, the mountain and water are green, like a green snail in a silver plate." The green snail refers to Junshan Island. On both sides of the gate of Junshan Island are the statues of Liu Yuxi and Li Bai, as well as their poems about Junshan Island. 🎫: Adult ticket: CNY 78 Student ticket: Half price Discount ticket: CNY 39/person (specific discount policies may change, please check in advance or consult the scenic area) 📅: - Open all year round, including holidays, visiting hours are adjusted according to the month - The visiting hours of the scenic area are generally 7:30–17:30 🚌: Take bus No. 15 from Yueyang Tower Scenic Area to Junshan Island Scenic Area, which takes about 30–40 minutes. 🚗 Self-driving: Go through Yueyang City - Dongting Lake Bridge - Guakou, Junshan District - Junshan Tourism Avenue - Junshan Scenic Area Gate. 🚢: Take a cruise from Yueyang Tower or Nanyuepo Wharf to Junshan Scenic Area. 🌟Check-in spots: ✅ Xiangfei Temple: With red walls and green tiles, the temple is full of ancient charm. Every brick and tile tells the moving legend. It is a great place to take photos, especially when wearing Hanfu, which creates a full atmosphere! ✅ Liuyi Well: The well is not big, but the story has been passed down for thousands of years. The pavilions and green trees nearby are great places to take a break and feel the charm of history. ✅ Love Garden: The garden is full of elements symbolizing love, a must-visit for couples! There are love locks and love trees. Walking hand in hand in the garden is very romantic. ✅ Junshan Temple: It is a landmark building on Junshan Island with a long history and profound cultural heritage. The temple is full of Buddha statues and incense. ✅ Feilai Stone: A huge stone shaped like a ganoderma lucidum, which is said to be left by an immortal, so it is also called "Yixian Stone". ✅ Banzhu Forest: Another major feature of Junshan Island is the world's largest Banzhu Forest. The scenery in the bamboo forest is deep, making it a great place for a leisurely walk. ✅ Dongting Temple: Dongting Temple is full of Buddha statues. You can ring the wishing bell to pray for blessings, and you can also predict your personality by counting the Arhats. ✅ Guanyin Pavilion: This building has stood on the banks of the Yangtze River for more than 700 years and is known as the "First Pavilion of the Yangtze River". The architectural style in the pavilion is unique, and the scene of the water flooding the pavilion during the flood season is particularly spectacular. Food recommendations: Yueyang Whole Fish Feast: You can taste the delicious whole fish feast in the snack bars near Yueyang Tower Scenic Area and Zhongtianmen Square, which is especially suitable for a big meal after hiking. Local snacks: There are also various Hunan snacks and Hunan dishes on Junshan Island, such as grilled fish and barbecue, which are delicious and affordable.