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A modern museum featuring Yueyang’s history, archaeology, and folk culture. Exhibits include ancient relics, calligraphy, and regional heritage displays.
Yueyang Museum is a historical museum in Yueyang, Hunan, China. It covers a total area of 11,000-square-metre (2.7-acre) with a building area of 6,600-square-metre (1.6-acre). The museum has a collection of more than 20,000 objects, including 6 national first level protected cultural relics.
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岳阳文庙
A well-preserved Confucian temple dating back to the Song Dynasty, offering insight into traditional Chinese education and philosophy.
岳阳非物质文化遗产馆
Learn about local crafts including Yueyang paper-cutting, bamboo weaving, and traditional dyeing techniques.
环洞庭湖骑行
Rent a bicycle and explore the scenic paths around Dongting Lake, especially beautiful during sunrise and sunset.
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.
岳阳楼灯光秀
Witness the spectacular light and sound show that illuminates Yueyang Tower and tells the history of the city.
岳阳楼书法体验
Try your hand at traditional Chinese calligraphy while overlooking Dongting Lake, inspired by the literary heritage of the tower.