Xiangxi Scenery Tour

Author: He Chongyi
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book is intended to reveal the natural landscapes and mysterious culture of Western Hunan, covering over 20 counties and cities in the region, as well as the Wuling Mountains, Xuefeng Mountains, and hundreds of natural scenic spots and cultural landmarks. Among the natural landscapes, in addition to Zhangjiajie, Suoxiyu, and Tianzishan in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, there are also Badagongshan, Tianmenshan, and Aizhai. The cultural landmarks include over 10 revolutionary sites, such as the Red Second Army Base in Hongwo of Yongshun, the former residence of Xiang Jingyu in Supu, the former residence and memorial hall of Marshal He Long in Hongjiaping of Sangzhi, the Su Yu Memorial Hall in Huining, the Gongcheng Academy in Tongdao, and the Japanese Surrender Monument in Zhijiang. In terms of historical and cultural heritage sites, there are Longxing Temple, Huxi Academy, Fenghuang Mountain, Erxiang Library, Kuafu Mountain, and the Widow's Chain in Yuanling, as well as Puguang Temple in Zhangjiajie City. Yongshun is home to Laoshicheng and Buermen Guanyin Rock. Over a thousand ancient tombs dating back to before the Han Dynasty have been discovered in the ancient city ruins, with the largest tomb measuring 40×40 meters. The book features more than 300 photographs and over 100,000 words of text, providing a detailed analysis of Western Hunan's geographical environment, transportation conditions, historical culture, as well as the development of tourism in the region over the past two decades and its future prospects. This is a comprehensive work on Western Hunan, serving as a reference for researchers in architecture, landscape architecture, history, geography, and tourism, as well as a guidebook for travel enthusiasts.