Scenic spot introduction:
Baojing Youshui Ludong Mountain Scenic Area, with its deep and lush canyons, endless waterfalls and primitive Miao villages, is the best choice to experience the customs of western Hunan. The scenic spot combines excellent natural scenery such as the mysterious Mother River in western Hunan and the highest mountain in the Miao area, the "Holy Mountain of Miao Zu". Together with the legendary Thunder God and the enthusiastic Miao people, it is far away from the hustle and bustle, fresh and refined. Whenever the sea of clouds surges, the unpredictable nature becomes even more mysterious, making people who come here full of curiosity and desire to explore. When the grand folk festival comes, the atmosphere of joy makes people smile and enjoy the beautiful mountains, water and scenery.Attractions distribution:
Youshui-Lvdong Mountain is located in Bangsha Township, 55 kilometers south of Baojing County, and includes two parts, Lvdong Mountain and Youshui. Among them, Ludong Mountain is a national 3A-level scenic spot, which mainly includes natural landscapes such as Grandpa Mountain, Grandpa Mountain, Zinghuan Falls, Tuofeng Falls, Jintong Falls, and Yunv Waterfall, as well as sacrificial sites, Ramgji Miao Village, Ludong Miao Village, and Ladder Miao Village. , Dafeng Miao Village and other cultural attractions. Youshui River is mainly for water tourism. On both sides of the bank are the "Tiankai Cultural Movement" stone carvings and ancient city ruins. Due to the superior ecological environment, many animals also live here.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 3A scenic spots, provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Mountaineering, sightseeing, adventure, summer vacation, water, ruins, stone carvings, mountains, forests, caves, riverstravelling guideline:
1. The "Green Onion Picking Party" held every year during the Qingming Festival is a unique "Valentine's Day" for the Miao youth in Ludong Mountain. Groups of young men and women dressed in costumes come to the hillside at the foot of Ludong Mountain to pick onions and sing in antiphony, using onions as matchmakers, conveying love through songs, and looking for the one they love.
2. Every year at the beginning of autumn, you can go to Ludongshan Miao Village to participate in the "Autumn Festival". Many distinctive Miao songs, dances and culture are displayed on this day, among which the Miao drumming has been included in the national intangible Cultural Heritage List.
3. The most unique flavor food of the Miao people in Ludongshan is the seasonal insect vegetables. Daring tourists can try this challenging special food.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Xiangxi Miao paintings, Baojing golden tea.
(Gourmet food) Banquet of insects, sour soup, and wild vegetables.
Scenic spot location:
China>Hunan Province>Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture>Baojing County
How to get there:
Bus route: From Hunan, you can take a long-distance bus directly to Baojing County, or take a train to Jishou in western Hunan and change to a long-distance bus. Ludong Mountain can be reached by taking a bus to Hangsha Township or taking a taxi. It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Jishou.
Self-driving route: Baomao Expressway, leave from Aizhai/Dehang/G319 exit at Tianwentai Bridge; drive along G319/G209 → X085 to Ludong Mountain; follow G209, pass Huayuan County, From Fuxing Town, you can reach the coast of Youshui River in Baojing County.
Scenic area map:
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Ludong Mountain ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
