[2025 Liuyang Attraction] Travel Guide for bao gai chan si (Updated Mar)

🌸 Let's go! Less than 2 hrs from Changsha, and you can enjoy Liuyang steamed dishes🥰 📍Address: Baogai Temple is located in Baogai Temple Village, Gukang Town, Liuyang City. It is a thousand-year-old temple, one of the four ancestral temples of Shamen in Liuyang, and one of the eight famous temples in Xiangchu. 🎟️Tickets: Free ⏰Opening hours: 7:30 am—5:30 pm daily The scenery is excellent. There is a large lawn in front of the main gate. Flowing streams can be seen everywhere. Antique buildings are set against the backdrop of lush green mountains. Outside the temple, there is a wider stream and a larger grassland. You can have a vegetarian meal at noon. Before 12:00. A big bowl of rice. Covered with gravy. Delicious, delicious. I ate it all. The dishwashing lady said that finishing all the food is a blessing for us. It feels like my soul has been cleansed.🌪️ Washed away all the dust and worries. My body is home, but my heart still yearns for it.

⏳Playing time: 3 ~ 4 days ❤ Itinerary highlights Fireworks Feast: Liuyang is the "Hometown of Fireworks in China", and the fireworks show every Saturday is a visual feast. Intangible cultural heritage: Visit ancient paper-making villages and thousand-year-old temples to feel the traditional craftsmanship and historical precipitation. Natural scenery: the sea of ​​azaleas in Tai Wai Mountain, the sea of ​​clouds in Qixingling, and the twilight scenery of Baisha Ancient Town, suitable for all seasons. 🗓 Trip planning Day 1: Arrive in Lauyang, intangible cultural heritage and fireworks night morning ✅ Driving or charter from Changsha city to Liuyang (about 1.5 hours drive), upon arrival proceed to Daoguanchong Intangible Cultural Heritage Ecological Village (Zhangfang Town). Experience activities: Participate in ancient papermaking research, make handmade flower and grass paper; visit rammed earth walls, wooden movable type printing and other intangible cultural heritage techniques display. Food recommendation: The "Eight Canteen" at the entrance of the village attempts authentic Liuyang dishes such as steamed tofu, dried small fish, and pork liver. [提示] afternoon ✅ Head to Baogai Temple (Gugang Town) to feel the tranquility of the thousand-year-old temple. 🌟Features: Pure mortise and tenon structure of the mountain gate, 500 tons of Han white jade Buddha, noon can experience free fasting (11:20 meal). night 👍 Most Recommended: Sky Theater Fireworks Show (every Saturday night): Tickets: RMB 1/person (you need to grab tickets in advance in the "Fireworks Cloud" applet). Shocking highlights: colorful auspicious clouds, ceremonial bombs, drone show, the performance lasts about 30 minutes, with music and lights, extremely infectious. 🏨 Hotel accommodation recommendation: Choose a hotel near the theater or return to Changsha city (if the next day's trip is in Changsha). Day 2: Nature Exploration and Historical Humanities morning ✅ Getting to Tai Wai Shan National Forest Park: Core attractions: Qixingling (the first peak in eastern Xiang), Azalea Sea (best in April-May), Longquan Creek Waterfall. Activity suggestions: Hiking the canyon, viewing the sea of ​​clouds, summer can escape the heat (temperature 20-28 °C) 🌞 afternoon ✅Jinjutang (Daweishan Town): A manor-style building in the late Qing Dynasty, once the former site of the Hunan Soviet government, with carved beams and red slogans. ✅White Sand Ancient Town: Mini ancient town, only two bridges and a stone street, extremely beautiful photography at dusk, recommended to stay in "White Aesthetic Bed and Breakfast" [可爱] dinner Enjoy freshly killed local chicken and steamed vegetables with dried pork at the "Yi Cheng Restaurant" in the ancient town, and feel the fresh and spicy flavor of Liuyang steamed vegetables. 👍 Day 3: Return day or in-depth experience morning ✅ Hunan Provincial Museum (Changsha City): Make an appointment 7 days in advance, focus on visiting the Mawangdui Han Tomb display, the remains of Mrs. Xin Zhui. Yulu Mountain Tong Ai Wan Pavilion: Climb up and overlook Changsha, feel the birthplace of Huxiang culture. afternoon ✅ Stroll along the Liuyang River: You can ride or boat along the river and feel the classic artistic conception of "the Liuyang River bends over the nine-way bay". Shopping Recommendation: Purchase small fireworks at Liuyang Fireworks Retail Store (affordable prices to take home to experience). Practical information 1. 🚉Transportation Liuyang attractions are scattered, it is recommended to drive or charter a car; Changsha to Liuyang ride is about 50 yuan/person. Traffic jams during the fireworks show, it is recommended to arrive near the Sky Theater 2 hours early. 2. Tickets and Reservations Tickets for the fireworks show are available for purchase in advance, and the intangible cultural village experience can be booked by contacting the local mission center. Tickets for Mount Tai Wai are about $85, while Bao Gai Temple is free. 3. Best season Spring (April-May): Azaleas bloom, pleasant climate; Autumn (October-November): Intensive fireworks festivals avoid the rainy season. Featured Experience Supplement Food Map🍲: Lau Yang Steamed Vegetable Restaurant: Recommended "Brothers Steamed Vegetable Restaurant" and "Steamed Lau Kee", must-order steamed fire-roasted fish and chopped pepper steamed taro. Supper: Pozi Street stinky tofu, Cha Yan Yue Se milk tea (Changsha city). ✅ Must-experience photography check-in: Sky Theater panoramic view of fireworks, Baisha Ancient Town at dusk, Baogai Temple Mountain Gate, Tai Wai Mountain and Sea of ​​Clouds. The above itinerary allows you to experience the natural and humanistic charm of Liuyang in depth. If time is sufficient, it can be extended to 5 days to add niche attractions such as Little River Village Waterfall and Xixi Rock Grand Canyon. ［心］。

1.5 hours drive from Changsha‼ ️This is a seriously underestimated treasure town||Speaking of Puyang, besides fireworks, the most famous thing is steamed dishes. A treasure town only 1.5 hours drive from Changsha~ Because it is only suitable for self-driving tours, many tourists are discouraged. I have been to Puyang many times, but I still haven't explored it all! I have no travel plans for the National Day holiday, so I will go to Changsha to check out some places... Decided to lie down at "Yun Ye You Feng" at the foot of Dawei Mountain in Puyang~ - Sleep until you wake up naturally and drive to Puyang just in time for lunch You can eat authentic Puyang cuisine directly in their restaurant After eating and drinking, you can go back to your room to rest. Each room has a great view and can take a private bath🛁 The mountain view you see when you open the door is full of green and very healing. - You can have afternoon tea in the mountains in the afternoon☕️ Children swing, do handicrafts, climb mountains and play in the water Run freely up and down the mountains and take photos 📷 At this moment, I understand the joy of walking into nature - When night falls, the moment when the lights in the mountains are turned on It's like walking into the anime world created by Hayao Miyazaki You can watch sky-screen movies on the big lawn at night🎞️ There are also singers, barbecues, and fireworks🎆 Leaving the romance of Puyang in the night sky of the mountains... The day passed quickly, and I fell asleep listening to the frog sounds💤 - 👉Puyang Travel Guide 1️⃣Go to Dawei Mountain in Puyang to climb the mountain and breathe oxygen 2️⃣Go to Puyang Sky Theater to watch fireworks 3️⃣Go to Puyang Baogai Temple to pray and camp 4️⃣Wander around Baisha Ancient Town in Puyang 5️⃣Go to Puyang Zhouluo Grand Canyon to see the waterfall - Puyang is a city where you can slow down🍂 Why not go to Puyang and you will find more treasures... -

Changsha Camping Avoidance Guide‼️ Promise me, don't fall into these traps🙅 Babies, with the autumn tiger being so fierce, how can we not go stream tracing and camping😎? There are many good places for stream tracing and camping around Changsha, but there are also some 'traps' to be aware of. Please keep this guide to avoid pitfalls👇 📍Shanmao Pit ❎ Charges apply, and there will be mountain bikes passing by. The water quality is particularly poor👎. Apart from being close, there are no other advantages! 📍Baogai Temple ❎ Crowded, most places charge fees, and it's said that someone even uses a chainsaw to charge😨. 📍Shuangjiang Chong ❎ Free when there are few people🆓, but when it gets crowded, they charge 168 yuan😱. Moreover, the path is full of stones and very difficult to walk! Most importantly, there is no signal at all. What other pitfall stream tracing sites have you encountered? Feel free to leave a comment📝. Now, let me recommend some fun and free places👇👇 📍Liuyang Nanmu Pit ✅ Clear and transparent water, free🆓, suitable for swimming🏊, and has shallow areas, suitable for all ages! There is a small shop, and you can use the villagers' restrooms🚻. It is 3km away from Baisha Ancient Town, making dining and accommodation very convenient! 📍Sanping Village ✅ Free🆓, clear water, 🈶 large shaded areas, and a small bridge, perfect for photos📷. The entire stream can be traced, and you can park your car by the roadside! 📍Daweishan Majingao ✅ Free🆓, clear and bright water, 🈶 large shaded areas, both deep and shallow areas, suitable for swimming🏊. ⚠️ These are all wild camping sites⛺️, so you need to bring your own camping equipment!! Bring your own camping equipment!! Bring your own camping equipment!! 🍃 While enjoying nature, be sure to protect the environment and take your trash with you, practicing leave-no-trace camping🚯. 🐷 Camping Equipment Guide🧭 4-person experience package 58 (excluding canopy) 4-person package 98 (excluding cassette stove) 4-person package 128 (including cassette stove) 6-person package 168 (including cassette stove) 8-person package 228 (including cassette stove) 10-person package 288 (including medium-sized BBQ grill and cassette stove) 12-person package 348 (including cassette stove and large BBQ grill) 15-person package 428 (including large BBQ grill and cassette stove)

Changsha Millennium Ancient Temple - Liuyang Baogai Temple Baogai Temple is one of the eight famous temples in Xiangchu, established during the Tang Dynasty. Nestled within the mountains, it is a true hidden gem of an ancient temple! It is said to be very efficacious. The temple's pillars are made from whole, uncarved ancient trees, and the gate tower is constructed using mortise and tenon joints, exuding an ancient and solid style! This architectural style is not common. Inside the Mahavira Hall, there is a 500-ton white marble Buddha that is truly awe-inspiring to see in person! The courtyard has a large lawn that is very photogenic, and the surrounding trees are lush and verdant. The monks in the temple grow various flowers and plants, creating a tranquil environment. Most importantly, there is no commercial atmosphere. Stepping into the ancient temple, one is immediately enveloped by a profound and simple feeling, and the heart naturally calms down. It is recommended to visit during the spring, summer, and autumn seasons, from March to October. The grass is green, the flowers are fragrant, the stream babbles, and the place is full of natural charm. 'The sage seeks the heart, not the Buddha; the fool seeks the Buddha, not the heart.' This place belongs to Liuyang, about a 1.5h drive from Changsha. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the temple from the highway exit. The temple enshrines a white marble Buddha, and there are masters and abbots. If you're lucky, you might hear them chanting. Entering the temple and smelling the incense, it feels like the whole person is being purified! Incense is available for free and can be taken with a sincere heart for blessings. Warm tips: There are no food or drinks available here, so please bring your own. Location: Baogai Temple, Anshan Cape, Gugang Town, Liuyang City Tickets: Free