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City in Hunan, China
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Zhuzhou (株洲), known as Jianning (建宁) in ancient times, is a prefecture-level city of close to 4 million inhabitants in Hunan province. It is one of the core cities in the urban agglomeration and the city agglomeration in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River.
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株洲博物馆
The Zhuzhou Museum offers natural geography exhibitions, historical relics exhibitions, folk cultural relics exhibitions, and art exhibitions, making it an important window for tourists to learn about Zhuzhou. If you want to learn about the history of Zhuzhou, you can come and visit.
炎帝广场
Yandi Square, with the main entrance and exit of the Oriental Dragon Pagoda, integrates culture, assembly, entertainment, fitness, leisure, commerce, transportation and other functions. However, Yandi Square is 200 kilometers away from Yandi Mausoleum. The main building of Yandi Square here is a giant statue of Yandi, integrating history and culture with modern economy, promoting the spirit of Yandi as a support, revitalization of Zhuzhou for eternity, a cultural square.An international exhibition center with a total area of 13,000 m² is also planned to be built on the ground floor of the square. During major festivals, there are beautiful musical fountains to enjoy.
文艺路
This is a unique artistic path where you can see various murals created by artistic creators on the walls. It is a place to go and admire, rest, or take photos.
永利码头
Wynn Wharf used to be the harbor center of Zhuzhou City, one of the lively sections of Zhuzhou, but with the development of the times, the wharf has been out of service for more than ten years. Nowadays it is the pier is a net red card place, where you can see a very beautiful river view, and there are many people come here to take photos, there are also many professional photographers here to help take photos for free.
株洲湘江风光带
This 11.3-km-long Scenic Belt has a beautiful natural landscape. Visitors can enjoy the serene river scenery, outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, fishing, and local cuisine and culture. Lights at night make it a great place for a night stroll.
神农塔
The Shennong Tower is a landmark building in Zhuzhou, and climbing to the top of the tower can provide a panoramic view of the entire city of Zhuzhou.
神龙城炎帝主题文化公园
Shennong City Yandi Culture Theme Park is a new type of urban open space integrating culture, tourism and commerce with the theme of Shennong culture. In the park, you can visit the Yandi Culture Hall to learn more about Yandi culture. Meanwhile, there are also various recreational facilities, such as children's play facilities and fitness equipment, which allow you to enjoy a healthy leisure life while playing.
流芳园纪念广场
Covering an area of 700 m², it is constructed of all hemp stone, and the surrounding railings are carved with exquisite reliefs of story scenes. Monument height 11.3 meters, the widest point 2.4 meters, weighing 75 tons, the whole stone structure, engraved with "anti-Japanese fallen soldiers monument" nine big words. Every Ching Ming and other war-related anniversaries, the park is visited to pay tribute to the revolution's forefathers and conduct commemorative activities.
烈士群雕
Martyrs group carving 4.5 meters high, 8 meters wide, seven anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians or raise their swords to each other, or jumping to kill, or angrily look at, action, demeanor are exquisite, reflecting the "heroes such as the mountain, momentum such as the fire" of the war scene, is the city of Zhuzhou with a representative of the large-scale stone carving works.
流芳图书室
Liufang library was built in April 2011, is located in the park Tian Xiang Zhai, covers an area of 300 m², the existing collection of more than two thousand books. The library is free of charge to the public, aimed at enriching the spiritual life of the public, to create a harmonious and civilized environment in the park.
石峰公园
The total length of the road system in the park is 16 km, and the garden buildings such as pavilions and pavilions have been built and opened, so you can enjoy many old garden buildings when you come here. In addition, the 1,500-meter-long Stele Forest Road, which consists of more than 40 groups of stele stones, also forms a humanistic landscape of the park that is extremely elegant and fragrant with ink.
九郎山森林公园
Jiulang Mountain is the highest peak in the urban area of Changzhutan, so you can not only see the scenery of the entire city, but also watch the sunrise and sunset from the top of the mountain.
空灵寺
It is a famous Buddhist temple in Zhuzhou, built in 697 AD and has a history of over 1300 years. There are a lot of cultural relics in the temple, among which Guanyin Buddha statue was originally enshrined in the back hall, and 21 bronze Buddhas of the Ming Dynasty and an ancient incense burner have been preserved intact so far.
仙庾岭耕食书院
There are a lot of books related to farming and Hunan culture, supplemented by cultural landscape vignettes such as the "Pavilion of Farming and Studying" and the "Celebration of Abundance Terrace". The landscape water system is constructed by using the terraced terrain of valleys and natural springs and streams, and the handmade wooden waterwheel, which is a historical evidence of the oriental farming civilization, is used to give travelers a taste of the idyllic scenery.
渌江书院
The Bryan River Academy was built in the 18th year of Qianlong (1753) in the Qing Dynasty, covering an area of more than 7,000 square meters, with a floor area of more than 4,100 square meters, featuring a head gate, a lecture hall, an inner hall, and a fasting house. There is not only a deep historical heritage and beautiful environment, but also a unique architectural style and humanistic atmosphere.
耿传公祠/耿飚旧居
Geng Chuan Gong Ancestral Hall (Geng Biao's former residence) was first built in the 11th year of the Qing Dynasty (1861), covering an area of 3,500 square meters, with a building area of 2,356 square meters. It is the ancestral shrine of the Liling lineage of the Geng Clan, as well as the birthplace of Geng Biao, a proletarian revolutionary, militarist, and diplomat, and an important place for him to study, live, and labor in his childhood.In February 2019, Geng Chuan Gong Ancestral Hall (Geng Biao's Former Residence) was declared a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit in Hunan Province. You can also feel the display of Liling farming civilization here.
醴陵陶瓷博物馆
A lot of ceramic relics and artworks are exhibited here. Ceramics carry a rich historical and cultural heritage here. Visiting here, you can feel the profound foundation of Chinese civilization.
醴陵瓷谷美术馆
This museum gathers various types of ceramics and other art works, and usually offers various forms of exchange and cooperation activities such as art collection exhibitions, art forum lectures, and artist on-site creation for visitors. If you enjoy appreciating art works, you can come for sightseeing.
炎陵县红军标语博物馆
The museum has three floors of tours, all of which are filled with red slogans promoting "China's Red Culture". If you are interested in Chinese red culture, you can visit the museum. You can bring your elders to visit.
炎陵县神农谷国家森林公园
The park has natural landscapes such as Falling Water Falls, Pearl Curtain Falls, and Tree Hugging Stones, but the distance between the attractions is far, and there is a bus that can pick up and drop off between the attractions, or you can drive yourself to the attractions, and there is a parking lot nearby.
炎帝陵
It includes the Yan Emperor’s Mausoleum, Imperial Stele Garden, Shennong Hall, Egret Pavilion, Huangshan Stele Forest and other landscapes. If you are interested in traditional Chinese culture, you can visit and learn about the history of Emperor Yan. Since Emperor Yan's Mausoleum occupies a large area, it is recommended to take a sightseeing bus to focus on experience and feelings.
云阳山
Yunyang Mountain is a national forest park in Hunan Province, known locally as "Hunan's Little Yellow Mountain". Yunyang Mountain also carries history and culture, with ancient temples, inscriptions and other cultural relics, attracting tourists and culture enthusiasts to visit.
株洲方特欢乐世界
Featuring science fiction and anime as its biggest features, the park includes over 30 large-scale themed amusement projects such as "Fire Meteor", "Flying Over the Limits", and "Dinosaur Crisis". There are also opera performances suitable for tourists of all ages to visit.
株洲方特梦幻王国
It is a cultural and technological theme park set against the backdrop of Chinese mythology and animation. The park includes nearly 30 large-scale outdoor amusement projects such as "Jungle Flying Dragon", "Polar Express", and "Water Over Golden Mountain". Suitable for parent-child play.There will also be different events set up for different festivals during various festivals.For example, you can see unique fireworks in the shape of love hearts in the fireworks display on Tanabata, which is suitable for couples to experience.
神农公园
In Shennong Park, you can swim in the lake, and also take a Ferris wheel. This is a comprehensive park characterized by the culture of Emperor Yan.
株洲云龙水上乐园
There are a number of water attractions, including water slides, beach surfing and a children's water play area.
万丰湖公园
Locally known as the "Little Sanya" in Zhuzhou, the sunshine and beaches here are similar to the seaside, making it suitable for families to come and play. If you are tired of playing, you can go to the Wanfeng Lake Library to rest and read books.
愈欣书店
It is a well-known local bookstore in Zhuzhou that integrates rest and viewing. It provides a reading and resting area, as well as tea. You can relax and read here when you are tired during your journey.
剁椒鱼头
This is a classic Hunan dish, usually cooked with fish head and chopped pepper (chili sauce), which is spicy and delicious.
花雕醉鸡
This store is one of the popular home style restaurants in Zhuzhou, with a spicy taste. Passengers who are not very keen on spicy food can choose the "slightly spicy" option. The signature dishes include "Huadiao Drunken Chicken" and "Red Oil Shrimp Smooth", which have a larger portion but a slightly higher price.
Eleven club 仓储式自选餐吧
It operates as a restaurant during the day and as a bar after 20:30. Signature drinks include craft draft beer, whiskey, and specialty cocktails, while signature dishes include herb-roasted chicken and stir-fried spaghetti with black pepper beef tenderloin. If you want to experience this bar and restaurant fusion style dining bar, you can come and try it.
太子奶
It is an old brand domestic beverage with a history since the early 2000s in Zhuzhou. If you like lactobacillus drinks, you can try them out.
喜茶
It is one of the local beverage brands in China and has many branches in Zhuzhou, making it one of the popular drinks among locals. Mostly made from tea and milk. The signature drinks include "Very Grape Cheezo", "Strawberry Mulberry-Noir Tea", "Very Persimmon Crystal", etc., with a large order quantity.
茶颜悦色
Modern China Tea Shop is a unique beverage brand in Hunan, with a Chinese style theme. Its representative drinks include "Youlan Latte" and "Shengsheng Oolong", with a large order quantity. Cur are branches in Zhuzhou, such as Pinghetang Shopping Mall Branch in Zhuzhou and Wanda Plaza Branch in Yunlong, Zhuzhou.
鲜之醇
Hunan unique drink. There are group buying activities on Douyin that offer discounts. Signature drinks include: mango ice tea, lemon tea, etc.
拾壹酒吧
The store is decorated with a wrap-around wine wall, 20-m-long self-service wine selection cabinet, and more than 1000 classic wine drinks. Extra-long opening hours to meet customers' needs for one-stop social life.
春丽和金刚小酒馆
A popular bar for young people, with a wide variety of inexpensive prices. It's good for a lot of people to party here.
酌漉酒馆
The store has food and drinks. Signature drinks include: craft beer (named "Zhuolu"), etc. Signature dishes include: grilled fish, cured pork ribs, mutton hot pot, etc.Parking is free all day.
株洲大汉希尔顿酒店
There are two Zhuzhou Hilton hotels, Zhuzhou Dahan Hilton and Zhuzhou Red Flag Plaza Hilton Cheerios. Zhuzhou Dahan Hilton Hotel, located in the Lusong District of Zhuzhou, is close to the intersection of Qiyi Road and Yanjiang South Road, about 2 kilometers from the city center. Hilton Zhuzhou Hongqi Plaza is located in Zhuzhou City, Hetang District, the new commercial sister. Most travelers will choose Zhuzhou Dahan Hilton Hotel because this hotel is not only the main store but also can enjoy the Zhuzhou river view. But the cost will also be a little higher.
维也纳国际酒店（株洲服装市场中心广场火车站店）
There are free parking lots, high-end meeting rooms, and Western restaurants set up. Provide laundry service, and the front desk operates 24 hours.
株洲美柏奢选酒店
This hotel provides 24-hour business services, equipped with a 24-hour gym, laundry room, and free parking. There is also a transfer machine service, but you need to contact the hotel at least one day in advance to make an appointment. The frequency of transfer services is every 2 hours.
汇金酒店
A business hotel integrating guest rooms, catering, conferences and leisure. It is equipped with parking lot, conference hall, gym, laundry room, KTV, chess and card room and other facilities. Airport pick-up and drop-off services are available from 08:00-22:00, but a reservation is required one day in advance and the fee is ¥300. Breakfast provided: buffet, ¥69 per serving.
钟鼓岭美食街
This is a food street with a relatively larger pedestrian flow in Zhuzhou, and there are many types of snacks that are also highly favored by the local people. As it is a street stall, the price is relatively cheaper compared to shops.
徐家桥商业步行街
Renewed from the old district of Zhuzhou City, consists of restaurants, bars, electronic products and various shopping centers. The century-old street here is full of historical atmosphere, and you can feel the "Old Zhuzhou" culture and the profound cultural heritage of Hunan. There are also shopping streets, food streets and other consumer places set up here, which can achieve a sense of shopping satisfaction. It can be accessed by public bus 4, 5, 7, 18 and 36 from Zhuzhou Railway Station.
神农太阳城购物中心
It is one of the larger shopping malls in Zhuzhou, with many built-in clothing stores, catering stores, luxury goods stores, daily department stores, etc.
王府井购物中心
There are many well-known brands in the mall, including clothing brands, catering brands, and some DIY handicraft shops, handicraft workshops, and other shops for fun.
万达广场
Wanda Plaza has stores all over the country, this is the first one in Zhuzhou. In although not in the busy streets, but after all, is the first Wanda Plaza has a lot of traffic, business is also a lot of, many are the first Zhuzhou, there are large supermarkets Wumi supermarkets, the price is also more pro-people.
大汉希尔顿国际
Dahan Hilton International is located in the core area of the city by the Xiangjiang River and is a commercial complex with a collection of Hilton hotels, super high-rise offices, residences, apartments, and shopping centers. Dahan Hilton International is often used as a contemporary cultural and entertainment venue, hosting a variety of cultural, artistic and entertainment events.
株洲服装批发市场
Compared with large shopping malls or clothing stores, the prices of clothing here are cheaper, wholesale and retail, and the variety of stores is relatively large. If you want to shop for clothes and don't have too many requirements for brands, you can try shopping here.
By plane
Huanghua International Airport is about 40 minutes away from Zhuzhou. After arriving at Huanghua International Airport, you can take other means of transportation to Zhuzhou City.
By train
By urban rail
Travelers from Changsha and Xiangtan can take the intercity rail into Zhuzhou. It provides seamless interchange with Zhuzhou Railway Station.
By bus
In China, there are direct buses between various cities that are close to each other.
By car
You can drive a private car or rent a car from surrounding cities to Zhuzhou.
By taxi
If you live in a nearby city in Zhuzhou and want to come to Zhuzhou for tourism, in addition to self driving, choosing to take a taxi for travel convenience is also one of the feasible options.
To suburban towns
Traveling between Liling, Chaling and other towns can be done by a combination of train and bus.
Around Yanling County
In Yanling County and Chaling, buses and cabs transport tourists between major locations such as the train station, coach station and protected areas.
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