Yongzhou Travel Guide

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Yongzhou was called Linglin. It is located at southern China, north to Nanling Mountains. It is at the join of Xiao River and Xiang River. It has 9 counties under its jurisdiction, covering an area of 24 thousand square kilometers.

Yongzhou is one of the four cities of history and culture in Hunan Province. Here exists the culture of ancient emperor Shun, the calligraphy art of Huaisu and He Shaoji, Liu Culture and ancient female’s script (Nüshu). Shun was the ancient emperor in legend. Zhou Dunyi was famous for its materialism and his morality. Monk Huaisu was famous for his cursive. Liu Zongyuan was a literator as well as an official with profound thoughts of loving people. The female’s script in Jiangyong is mysterious. The mountains and waters of Yongzhou combine natural beauty and beautiful stories. The tomb of Emperor Shun at Jiuyi Mountain,... [ View Details ]

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Jiuyi Mountain National Forest Park 0-star

According to records, Emperor Shun died here, where keeps the tomb of Emperor Shun and the sacrifice steles in history. Of Jiuyi Mountain, there are 60-odd hills with an altitude over 1000 meters, 3... [ View Details ]

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Ningyuan Confucian Temple 0-star

It was built in 1208 AD, the first year of Jiading Period, Song Dynasty. The temple existed now was rebuilt in 1775 AD, the 40th year of Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty. It is of wood - bri... [ View Details ]

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Shunhuang Mountain National Forest Park 0-star

According to legend, Emperor Shun passed here and was attracted by the beautiful mountains and rivers. He decided to live here. So, it got its name. The main peak has an altitude of 1882.4 meters. O... [ View Details ]

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