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Experience this vibrant festival celebrating Qu Yuan with dragon boat races, traditional music, and zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).
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岳阳博物馆
A modern museum featuring Yueyang’s history, archaeology, and folk culture. Exhibits include ancient relics, calligraphy, and regional heritage displays.
岳阳文庙
A well-preserved Confucian temple dating back to the Song Dynasty, offering insight into traditional Chinese education and philosophy.
岳阳楼 Yuèyáng Lóu
Walk south from the train station till you reach balingzhong lu (巴陵中路) and head towards west until you hit the lake. Alongside the Pavilion of Prince Teng and Yellow Crane Tower, it is one of the Three Great Towers of Jiangnan.
岳阳非物质文化遗产馆
Learn about local crafts including Yueyang paper-cutting, bamboo weaving, and traditional dyeing techniques.
洞庭湖游船
Take a boat tour around Dongting Lake to enjoy the scenery and get a different perspective of Yueyang Tower from the water.
环洞庭湖骑行
Rent a bicycle and explore the scenic paths around Dongting Lake, especially beautiful during sunrise and sunset.