Scenic spot introduction:

Luxi Yuanshui Scenic Area is the place of exile for the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, the birthplace of Chinese Panhu culture, and the place where literary master Shen Congwen interpreted the mystery of the ancient hanging coffin. Yuanshui, also known as Yuanjiang River, is the preservation site of the Chenhe Gaoqiang Opera, the "living fossil of Oriental opera". There are cliffs, karst caves, thousand-year-old towns, and tombs. It is a place that integrates history, culture, folk customs, and landscapes. An integrated scenic tourist area.

Attractions distribution:

The Yuanshui Scenic Belt is located in eastern Xiangxi, spanning Pushi Ancient Town, Baisha Town, Wuxi Town and other areas. The scenic area is centered on Baisha, and is composed of sightseeing belts along the river, Shili Painting Wall Light Night View, "Princess Xinnu" cruise ship, Shejiang Pavilion, Jusong Pagoda and other landscapes. The main attractions are Tieshan Ancient Ferry and Zhenrong Temple. , Xiangshui Cave, Quwangtan, Xinnu Cliff, Chibi Fairy Boat, ancient tombs, Box Rock, Xinnu Temple, Panhu Cave, Mazui Rock and more than 30 places.

Scenic spot qualifications:

Provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, visiting ancient times, worshiping, being close to water, historic sites, ancient tombs, ancient towns, mountains, rivers
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. Every Dragon Boat Festival, dragon boat races are held in most areas along the Yuanshui River to worship Pangu.

2. You must see the ancient buildings in Pushi. The most representative one is the Jijia courtyard. The structure and carvings are all excellent works. After visiting, you can follow the custom of Pushi people: "women drink, men drink." "Tea", watch a Chenhe singing show.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Tiger-cut flowers, chrysanthemum stone carvings, willow stone carvings and other handicrafts, Luxi ponkans, Pushi sweet oranges.

(Gourmet food) Miaojia sour fish, blood enema, and tung leaf cake.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Hunan Province>Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture>Luxi County

How to get there:

Bus route: Take a long-distance bus in Hunan to Luxi Xiangyun Bus Station. Most of the scenic spots are along the Yuanshui River, and you can just take a boat.

Self-driving route: Changji/Hangrui Expressway, exit at Yuanshui Bridge from Luxi/Xixi/G319 exit; drive along G319 to reach Luxi County and Wuxi Ancient Town respectively, continue along X041 to reach Arrive at Pushi Ancient Town.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Yuanshui ticket price:

There is no entrance fee, and the cruise requires an additional fee.

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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