Scenic spot introduction:
Guzhang Qifeng Lake Scenic Area in western Hunan has unique landforms, deep canyons, vast forests, and many waterfalls. It is the most important eco-tourism scenic spot in western Hunan. The area combines the largest artificial lake in the Youshui River with a national 4A-level geological wonder, along with the thrilling cliff waterfalls, making the scenic area a forest oxygen bar and a hunting resort, attracting curious tourists one after another. The ancient and magical national culture and historical relics give this place a mysterious atmosphere, making it a good place for exploration and archaeology.Attractions distribution:
Qifeng Lake is located in Guzhang County, Xiangxi Prefecture, close to Mengdonghe Railway Station, with a total area of 238 square kilometers. The scenic area includes several scenic spots such as Qifeng Lake, Gaowangjie Primeval Secondary Forest, China's No. 1 Strange Gorge Zuolongxi Grand Canyon, and Hongshilin National Geological Park (national 4A level); Qifeng Lake mainly includes Jinfeng Island, Wetland Migratory Birds The conservation station, the original site of Xiaxi Prefecture Ancient City and other attractions; Zuolong River is dominated by extremely steep cliffs and cascading waterfalls; Red Stone Forest is highlighted by rock wonders all over the mountains and fields, including Tianchi, Human Pond, Ordovician Seabed, paleontology There are more than 10 scenic spots such as Fossils, Guardian Altar, Feilaishi, Baobaoping, Huaerbao, Waoshouping, Hailong Gorge, etc., and are equipped with hotels, restaurants and other service facilities.Scenic spot qualifications:
Provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Leisure, swimming, bird watching, boating, fishing, ancient cities, conservation stations, mountains, lakes, wetlands, islandstravelling guideline:
1. Qifeng Lake can be used for swimming, fishing and camping.
2. Four-day tour in western Hunan: Mengdong River rafting, Furong Town → Zuolongxi Grand Canyon → Qianzhou Ancient City, Dehang Miao Village → Fenghuang Ancient City, Tuojiang River
Tour route:
Red Stone Forest Route: Visitor Center → Yangtze Ancient Sea → Pine Waves Welcoming Guests → Earth Pond, Human Pond, Tianchi → Eight Great Gods → Ordovician Seabed → Huaerbao → Waving Hand Ping → Guardian Altar → Hailong Gorge → Baobao Ping → Echeveria → exit
Best time to visit:
Summer and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping in Western Hunan) Luxi ponkan, Tahu chihuahua, Miao yarn, glass pepper, Jiugui wine, Guzhang Maojian, Miao bacon, etc.
(Xiangxi delicacies) Blood cake duck, blood enema, oil cake, combined residue, Xiangxi fir fungus, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Hunan Province>Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture>Guzhang County>Luoyixi Town
How to get there:
Bus route: You can take the train directly to Mengdonghe Station near the scenic spot. After getting off the train, you can walk or take a taxi there, which is about 500 meters away.
Self-driving route: Leave the Changji Expressway from the Hexi/Huangmaotang/G319 exit and drive along S229 to Luoyixi Town, Guzhang County.
Scenic area map:
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Qifeng Lake ticket price:
Red Stone Forest: 168 yuan/person, students 90 yuan/person.
Riding on Longxi: 100 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
Red Stone Forest: 08:00-17:00
Zuolong River: 09:00-17:00