[2025 Shaoyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Yuqing Palace (Updated Apr)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 A complete guide to visiting Yuqingguan in Shaoyang, a must-read! Family members, today I’m going to share with you a guide to traveling to Yuqingguan in Shaoyang. Those of you who want to experience the Taoist culture and the beauty of ancient buildings, please keep this in mind! 1. Basic Information Yuqingguan is located in Daxiang District, Shaoyang. It is a Taoist temple with rich heritage. It is large in scale and has exquisite architecture. It is quite famous locally. 2. Preparation before departure Before you go, you can learn about Taoist etiquette and taboos, such as not making loud noises when entering the temple and following the Taoist temple's visiting guidelines, so that the tour will be smoother and it can also show respect for religious places. You don't need to bring any special equipment, just wear comfortable shoes for walking in the Taoist temple. 3. Transportation Guide If you drive, just navigate to "Shaoyang Yuqingguan". There are plenty of parking spaces and the parking fee is reasonable. If you take the bus, there are many lines that can reach the vicinity. The specific lines can be checked on the bus query software. After getting off the bus, it is only a few minutes' walk to the destination. 4. Game Guide The architectural style of Yuqingguan is very distinctive. Starting from the mountain gate, you can see exquisite carvings of Taoist elements. Entering the main hall, the Sanqing Hall, you can see the majestic statues of the Three Pure Ones when you look up. The murals inside the hall are also extremely exquisite, depicting many Taoist allusions. Going further back, there are the Jade Emperor Hall and other halls, each of which has its own unique charm. When visiting, you can listen to the explanations in the Taoist temple and gain a deeper understanding of Taoist culture. The entire tour takes about 1-2 hours. 5. Surrounding Food If you feel hungry after visiting Yuqingguan, there are many delicious foods around. Like Shaoyang rice noodles, they are fresh, spicy and smooth, with a rich soup base. You must try them. There are also Wugang braised dishes, all kinds of braised dishes are fresh and tasty, and it is super satisfying to eat while walking. When I went to Yuqingguan, I was infected by the quiet and solemn atmosphere as soon as I entered. The building is full of carved beams and painted rafters, and is full of details, from which you can feel the wisdom and skills of the ancients. The Taoist priests in the temple were very kind and talked to me about Taoist culture. The whole tour process was very pleasant. I really strongly recommend everyone to visit Shaoyang Yuqingguan and experience the charm of traditional culture!

We recommend this underrated city in Hunan—Shaoyang. This is a city with a long history. Here you can see the city gates left by Baoqing Prefecture, and the city gate leads to a bustling farmers' market, full of life. You can see the exquisite craftsmanship of Shuifu Temple, with lifelike carvings of divine creatures... 🏛Recommended cultural attractions: 🔹Baoqing Prefecture Ancient City Wall This is one of the best-preserved ancient city walls in Hunan Province. Walking on the city wall and touching the ancient bricks and stones, you can almost hear the echoes of history. The city wall offers a wide view, overlooking the beautiful scenery of the entire city. 🔹Shaoyang Museum If you want to learn about the history and culture of Shaoyang, this is a must-visit! The museum houses a large number of cultural relics and historical materials, vividly showcasing the development of Shaoyang through various forms such as objects, pictures, and multimedia. 🔹Cai E's Former Residence Visit Cai E's former residence to learn about the legendary life of this "National Protector General." The residence displays many precious cultural relics and historical photos, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of General Cai E's growth and revolutionary deeds. 🔹Shuifu Temple (Provincial Protection) Shuifu Temple is accessible by bus or taxi. Although the temple complex is not large, the temple's exterior is exquisite. It was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty to worship the King of Zhenjiang. The current building dates back to the Qing Dynasty. The main hall was demolished in 1958 due to road expansion, and only the theater building remains. 🔹Yu Qing Palace On the top of Shehu Mountain in Shaoyang stands the magnificent Taoist temple—Shaoyang Yu Qing Palace. It is not only a religious sanctuary but also carries a rich historical and cultural heritage, making it highly attractive. Peacocks and elk are also kept here. 🍜Recommended food: 🔹Shaoyang Rice Noodles The rice noodles have a coarse texture and are very firm, a unique local specialty. Paired with local mountain pepper oil, the flavor is quite strong. 🥣Local restaurant recommendation: Hui Min Restaurant 🔹Barbecue The local nightlife culture is very lively, with many restaurants open until midnight, so barbecue is a must. The taste is excellent. 🥣Local restaurant recommendation: Night Market 🔹Hunan cuisine is truly amazing, and any restaurant is great for people from the north. 🌄Recommended natural attractions: (more suitable for warmer weather) 🔹Langshan Mountain: As a World Natural Heritage site and a national 5A-level scenic spot, Langshan Mountain's beauty is unique! 🔹Nanshan Pasture: Known as the "Hulunbuir of the South," this place is lush with green grass and herds of cattle and sheep. 🔹Baishui Cave: Beautiful mountains and rivers, with numerous waterfalls Shaoyang is a treasure city that is really fun! Save this guide and embark on a spontaneous trip!

Yiqing Palace is together with Shehu Park, and if you have the physical ability, you can also climb a mountain. Built on Yuhu Mountain, it is a typical palatial architecture. After researching, I found out that the Yiqing Palace in the Shaoyang area has existed for more than 1,300 years. The entrance is the first archway of Yiqing Palace, which is quite spectacular. In ancient times, the archway was the boundary, outside the archway was the mortal world, and inside was the fairy world. There are peacocks in the Taoist temple, which was really surprising. One peacock spread its tail for half an hour, but the other peacocks ignored it, so funny. Inside there is coffee, tea rooms, and a place to learn the ancient zither.

Detailed route guide and shooting position sharing of Yuqing Palace. Hello～Long time no see Today's Gun Gun is happy at home🏠 I planned to shoot Yuqing Palace when I came back📷 It was drizzling when I went out🌧️Fortunately, it was just cloudy when shooting🌥️ 🚌/🚶🏻‍♀️：Take the 1⃣️3⃣️ bus to the "Shehu Park" station You will see a big sign of "Yuqing Palace"⛩ Keep going up along the sign🚶🏻‍♀️ You will see the village and vegetable fields and children🏠 Don't doubt, you didn't go wrong✅ Go up again⬆️You will see a long slope, which means you are almost there✌🏻 You need to walk a section of stairs to officially enter🌟 📷：The so-called standing high and looking far🦋 After entering from the main entrance, go in from the left and bypass the pavilion🧚🏻 There is a discarded big drum in a house🥁 On the second floor, you can overlook and shoot the Yuqing Palace at the main entrance🌟 If your eyesight is good enough, you can even see👀 The other side, the peacock kept inside🦚 I met many friends who love photography like me on this trip👬 They all love life so much🌈 I am very happy to have a chance to meet you among 1.4 billion people🌍 I hope you like the photos I took casually or deliberately💕 —At the end, I want to share some recent thoughts: "Recently, I have always been unhappy because I didn't take satisfactory photos, but I forgot that the essence of the original intention at the beginning was to record📷"