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The main attractions of the scenic area include Liu Shaoqi's Former Residence, Memorial Hall, Bronze Statue Square, etc. Among them, Liu Shaoqi's former residence is located in Tanzi Village, Huaminglou Town, facing west and east, with a pond in front and a green mountain behind; The main body of the memorial hall is a freely dispersed group style garden building with ethnic style, showcasing the life and achievements of great people. Huaming Tower has become a national key tourist attraction.
Huaminglou is a rural town in Ningxiang City, Hunan Province, China. It is surrounded by Ruyi Township on the west, Donghutang Town on the north, Daolin Town on the eastsouth, Lianhua Town and Yuchangping Town on the northeast, and Datunying on the south. As of the 2000 census it had a population of 45,634 and an area of 112.4 square kilometres (43.4 sq mi).
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谢子龙影像艺术馆
梅溪湖国际文化艺术中心大剧院
麓山寺, 古麓山寺 Old Lushan Temple
One of the oldest temples in Hunan Province, It was founded in 267 AD, but has been destroyed six times, the most recent time being during World War II when the temple was bombed by the Japanese airforce. The current buildings largely date from the 1980s. The only surviving structure from the previous rebuild is the Guanyin Pavilion, which lies at the tail end of the complex.
岳麓山
West of Hunan University, is the national renowned scenic spot, located on the west bank of Xiang River. Many foreigners and locals alike frequently climb this 300-m-tall mountain. At the foot of Yuelu Mountain is Yuelu Academy. You can also get up/down by shuttle bus (¥20) or cable car (¥30 up, ¥25 down, ¥50 both directions).
岳麓书院
The Thousand-Year-Old center of culture and learning of southern China. Established in 976, it is the spiritual predecessor to what is now Hunan University. Rich in history and beautiful period architecture, a visit to the academy will put you in touch with the ancient elites of southern China. You can find all the history on the website and then visit the academy yourself, wandering through its courtyards and open classrooms, admiring the curved eaves and bamboo gardens to get the real experience.
湖南省地质博物馆
Foreign visitors should register at the enquiries desk before entering the exhibition halls.