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I had seen this restaurant countless times in my cousin's circle of friends, and I finally got to eat it this time. Because I came here after dinner, I only ordered one shrimp tail and one steamed shrimp. The shrimp tail was 98, the steamed shrimp was 48, and the total payment was 150, including paper towels and other miscellaneous things. Steamed shrimp: The shrimp was steamed with large pieces of ginger, and the size was large and the meat was very firm. Generally, the shrimp that dares to be steamed is not too bad. It can be eaten alone. The big bowl of dipping sauce tasted okay, but the soy sauce was average. It is recommended to use better soy sauce and reduce the amount. Shrimp tail: We used to call it shrimp balls. The size is not big, and it is added with perilla. It is a home-style flavor of Yueyang, and the taste is not bad. The sauce is definitely a rice killer. If I hadn't eaten, I could swallow three bowls. Later, I saw other people's braised dishes, which are the soul of Yueyang supper.

Very popular, crowded! Good taste, delicious! Good location, convenient!

I absolutely love this hidden gem! The stunning scenery of Dongting Lake and the cultural heritage of its thousand-year-old buildings made for a truly enjoyable two-day, one-night trip. Save this nanny-level guide! 🌟🌟🌟 [Day 1｜Gulou Junshan Day Trip] ⏰9:00-12:00 PM Yueyang Tower 📍Address: No. 60 Dongting North Road, Yueyang Tower District 🕒7:30 AM-6:00 PM (extended during peak season) 💰Entrance fee: NT$80 (combination ticket recommended) The origin of the saying "worry about the world before you worry about yourself"! The view of Dongting Lake from the tower is truly breathtaking! ✨ The tower is filled with inscriptions by literati, giving it a truly cultural atmosphere. ~ I recommend going in the morning when there are fewer people and for better photos. 📸 🍲12:00-14:00 Jingge Hotpot (Loujing Branch) 📍Across from the Yueyang Tower Scenic Area 🕒11:00-22:00 Must-order the Dongting Lake Fish Head Hotpot! The fish is so tender it melts in your mouth, and the broth is spicy and flavorful. 🌶️ Afterward, you can stroll directly to the pier, which is super convenient. 🚢14:30-17:30 Junshan Island 📍Take a boat from Yueyang Tower Pier 🕒8:00-17:00 (last boat at 16:00) "A green snail on a silver plate" is exactly what this place means! The air on the island is amazing, and the Silver Needle Tea Garden is a must-see! 🍵 We recommend wearing Hanfu for photos – every shot is a masterpiece! 🌃6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bianhe Street Night Market 📍Next to the Yueyang Tower Scenic Area 🕒All Day (Shops Closed at 10:00 PM) A must-visit at night! The Yueyang stinky tofu is incredibly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the marinated duck is incredibly flavorful. 🦆Dongting Lake dried fish and Junshan Silver Needle Tea are recommended souvenirs! 🌟🌟🌟 [Day 2 | Slow Life at Museum Nanhu] ⏰9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Dongting Lake Museum 📍Yueyang Avenue, Yueyang Tower District 🕒9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays) Free admission! Get a comprehensive understanding of Dongting Lake's ecological culture—a must-see for those with kids! 🏛️ The immersive exhibition hall is also a great place for photos! 🥢12:00-14:00 Ximao Steamed Dishes (Main Branch) 📍Dongting South Road, Yueyang Tower District 🕒11:00-14:00/17:00-21:00 Yueyang steamed dishes are top-notch! The steamed spare ribs are tender and flavorful, and the fish head is incredibly fresh! 😋 Locals line up for them, so arrive before 11:30 AM! 🌿14:30-17:00 Nanhu Park 📍Nanhu Avenue, Yueyang Tower District 🕒Open 24 hours A great place to digest after a meal! Rent a boat and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the lake! 🚣‍♀️The lakeside trails are also stunning for photos! 💡[Helpful Tips] 1️⃣Buy the combo ticket! A combined Yueyang Tower and Junshan Island ticket is a great deal. 2️⃣ For Junshan Island ferry tickets, check the weather in advance. ☁️ Ferry services may be suspended in strong winds. 3️⃣ Don't miss the local specialties: fish head hotpot, steamed dishes, and preserved duck. 💰 500-800 per person (including accommodation) Save this guide for a weekend getaway! #YueyangTravelGuide #DongtingLakeCheck-In #AncientCityNon-StopTours #JunshanIslandPhotography #YueyangTowerCheck-In #WeekendDestination #ShortTrip #HunanTravel PS: Feel free to share any questions in the comments! 💕

Wuhan to Yueyang One-Day Self-Driving Guide Overview of the Trip Starting from Wuhan by car, you can efficiently visit the three core attractions of Yueyang in one day: China Panda Garden (morning), Baling Square + Yueyang Tower (afternoon), Dongting Lake Sunset (evening). The whole journey takes about 12 hours, and the round-trip highway fee is 174 yuan. It is suitable for families or friends to travel together. Detailed arrangements 1. 7:00-10:30 am | China Panda Garden • It is recommended to get on the highway before 6:30 from Wuhan (Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao to Xuguan Expressway), the journey takes about 3 hours, and the highway fee is 87 yuan. • Key experience: Watch 10 giant pandas, which are most active from 9 to 11 am (the pandas will rest in the afternoon), and you can bring snacks to replenish your energy (there are fewer restaurants in the park). • Tips: If you encounter a panda birthday celebration, don’t miss the special float parade. 2. 11:00-13:30 noon | Baling Square + lunch • Drive 27 minutes to Baling Square, check in the "Hou Yi Slaying the Ba Snake" sculpture, and walk 18 minutes to the Ben Tofu Residential Building Restaurant (crab legs and vermicelli are recommended). • Alternative plan: If there are many people in line, you can try the nearby "fine hair steamed shrimp" (fried shrimp has a good reputation). 3. 14:00-17:00 in the afternoon | Yueyang Tower + Bianhe Street • Walk 7 minutes to Yueyang Tower (ticket 70 yuan), climb the tower to overlook Dongting Lake, and go to Bianhe Street to buy handicrafts after the tour. • Cultural Easter Egg: Reciting "Yueyang Tower" can get free tickets (reservation is required 1 day in advance). 4. Evening 17:30-Return | Sunset at Dongting Lake • Walk to the Cultural District of Dongting Lake South Road, dine at Yufu Chicken and enjoy the lake view, and set off for Wuhan before 19:00 (about 3 hours drive). Notes • Weather: Check the weather in Yueyang in advance, prepare sunscreen/hat in summer, and bring an umbrella in rainy season. • Tickets: Yueyang Tower tickets need to be purchased on the official platform 2 days in advance during peak season. • Driving: It is recommended that 2 people take turns driving to avoid fatigue driving. • Budget reference: fuel cost is about 200 yuan + ticket 70 yuan/person + meal cost 80 yuan per person. Personalized suggestions If you have enough time, you can adjust to high-speed rail travel (Wuhan Station-Yueyang East Station 50 minutes), rent a car or take a taxi after arrival, which is easier and more time-saving. Combined with your conversation history, you may prefer in-depth cultural experience. It is recommended to reserve 1 hour to visit Yueyang Museum (near Yueyang Tower, free of charge). #YueyangTourism #YueyangFood #YueyangTower, one of the three famous towers in Jiangnan

1️⃣, Zhangzhou 🌊 Xiamen Back Garden: 1.5 hours by high-speed rail! - Play: Pink Monument Valley on Volcano Island (wear a light-colored skirt), Nanmen Bay on Dongshan Island (same as the left ear). - Eat: Four-fruit soup (5 yuan/bowl), oyster omelet (old brand in the ancient city). - Stay: Recommend Tongling Town Seaview B&B, 80+ per person, 3 minutes walk to the beach. 2️⃣, Yixing 🍵 Jiangnan niche version: Shanghai High-speed Rail 1h! - Play: Take the cable car in the Bamboo Sea Scenic Area (25℃ in summer), and take photos of purple clay pottery in Shushan Gu Nan Street. - Eat: Zhou Zhen wonton (shrimp filling is super fresh), black rice (sweet and salty combination). - TIP: In July, the firefly season in the bamboo sea, night tour is super romantic! 3️⃣, Zhaoqing ⛰️ Guangdong summer ceiling: Guangzhou High-speed Rail 1h! - Play: Take a boat trip to the karst at Qixingyan, and breathe oxygen at Dinghushan (tickets are only 35 yuan). - Eat: Steamed rice dumplings (with lots of ingredients), Wenli carp (steamed is the freshest). - Stay: Xinghu Lakeside boutique hotel, 200+/night including breakfast. 4️⃣, Yueyang 🌅 Unpopular places around Changsha: High-speed rail 1.2h! - Play: Dongting Lake sunset (navigation "Piaowei" niche camera position), Baling Square night snack stall. - Eat: Steamed shrimp with fine hair (the braised taste is amazing), Yueyang Tower cultural and creative ice cream. - Transportation: Shared electric cars in the city are 3 yuan/hour, which is super convenient for shopping and eating. 5️⃣, Luoyang (popular but slow life) 🌸 Affordable way to play in the ancient capital: Xi'an high-speed rail 1.8h! - Play: Hanfu experience in Luoyi Ancient City (49 yuan including makeup), Longmen Grottoes night tour (cooler than daytime). - Eat: Beef soup with shredded pancake (10 yuan for full), Xiaojie Tianfu sweet and sour spicy potatoes. - Accommodation: Siheyuan Inn in the old city, 60+ per person. 💡 Tips for girls ① Bring sunscreen spray + straw hat in Zhangzhou/Zhaoqing; ② Wear cotton and linen skirts to shoot art films in Yixing/Yueyang; ③ Choose the Tang-style chest-length Hanfu in Luoyang for better filming. 📌 Route combination Weekend tour: Zhangzhou + Zhaoqing (island + landscape) | 3-day long vacation: Yixing + Luoyang (art + ancient style)