2025 Suining Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 🏰Travel through time and space! A complete guide to exploring the ancient kingdom of Shangbao in Shaoyang Family members! Discovered the super mysterious "Hidden Kingdom" in Shaoyang - Shangbao Ancient Kingdom🏰! This was once a "kingdom" established by the Miao people during their uprising. The ruins hide 600 years of history, and the beautiful scenery surrounded by mountains is simply stunning! If you want to experience the adventure of secret places, follow the guide! 📍 Location and transportation Shangbao Ancient Kingdom is located in the Huangsang Nature Reserve in Suining County, Shaoyang City🌲. If you drive directly, navigate to "Shangbao Ancient Village", which is about a 3-hour drive from Shaoyang City🚗; you can also go to Suining County first and then transfer to the bus to Huangsang🚌, but there are fewer buses, so it is recommended to drive by yourself for more flexibility~ The mountain road is winding, so drive carefully and slowly! 🎫 Tickets & Opening Hours Tickets are 40 yuan/person🎟️, and students and seniors can get half price with vouchers! It is open all year round, but it is recommended to come in spring and summer (April to June) when the azaleas are in full bloom all over the mountains, which is breathtaking 🌸; in autumn (September to November), the forest is full of colors, which is also great for taking photos! 🏯 Must-see attractions • Shangbao Golden Palace Ruins: The core area of ​​the ancient country. Although only the ruins of the walls remain, you can still feel the grandeur of the past! Standing in front of the ruins, it feels like traveling back to an ancient battlefield🗡️. • Ruins of the Ancient Soldiers’ Camp: Explore the ancient soldiers’ camp along the bluestone road. The city walls and observation towers are well preserved, giving you a sense of adventure! • Stream waterfalls: There are many secret waterfalls around the village, such as the flowing water in Quyou Valley. It is super cool to step on the water and trace the stream in summer🌊! 🏡 Accommodation recommendations It is recommended to stay in a homestay in the village, 100-200 yuan a night, where you can experience authentic Miao life! It's so pleasant to be awakened by the birdsong in the morning and watch the smoke rising in the evening. Some homestays also offer special foods such as Miao bacon and bamboo tube rice, which are so delicious that you will drool! 🌟 Useful tips • The road conditions in the village are relatively primitive, so it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes 👟 to facilitate climbing and walking on stone steps. • Bring your own sunscreen and rain gear, as the weather in the mountains is changeable🌦️. • Respect local customs. There are many taboos in Miao Village, such as not stepping on the threshold. The ancient country of Shangbao is like a corner forgotten by time. It has both a heavy sense of history and beautiful natural scenery! If you want to get away from the crowds and deeply experience the charm of the ancient village, this place is definitely worth adding to your travel list🧳!

| The mysterious ancient village of the thousand-year-old Miao territory. **Highlights**: The first capital in Miao history, the ancient village is built along the mountains and rivers, with winding stone roads and scattered stilted buildings. When shrouded in the early morning mist, it is like a hidden paradise. **Address**: Suining County, Shaoyang City **Humanistic Perspective**: Photograph the daily life of Miao grandmothers weaving cloth and drawing water from ancient wells, recording the simple life that has not been eroded by commercialization.

#discoverchina 1️⃣ Langshan Scenic Area 🌄 | Known for its stunning Danxia landforms and breathtaking peaks. 2️⃣ Nanshan Pasture 🐏 | Peaceful grasslands perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. 3️⃣ Baishuidong Scenic Area 💦 | Beautiful waterfalls, caves, and lush greenery, ideal for nature lovers. 4️⃣ Huangshang National Nature Reserve 🌳 | Pristine forests and diverse wildlife, offering a truly natural experience. 5️⃣ Yunshan National Forest Park 🌲 | Serene mountain views and refreshing outdoor adventures. From majestic landscapes to serene escapes, these are the top places to experience the best of Shaoyang! 🌿✨ #thingstodo

Romantic life recorder 🏞 🏞Huangsan National Nature Reserve Introduction: Located in the Huangsan Scenic Area of Suining County, Shaoyang City, it lies on the main ridge of Dupangling on the Hunan-Guangxi border, with 16 peaks over 1,000 meters above sea level! 🌟Main attractions include Quyou Valley, Liue Cave Waterfall, Xianrenchuanshi (Immortal Piercing Stone), and Millennium Ancient Nanmu. 🌟The reserve is also home to 18 national protected animals, including the South China tiger🐯, Cabot's tragopan, giant salamander (baby fish)🐟, and silver pheasant❗ 🌿🌿Quyou Valley is located in the Huangsan National Nature Reserve, downstream of the Liue Cave Waterfall. It is a deep mountain canyon about 4.5 kilometers long, with primeval secondary forests on both sides of the canyon. 🌟"Liue Cave": Legend has it that a long time ago, six fairies descended to earth to enjoy the scenery and bathe here. They were accidentally bumped into by mountain people, and out of shyness, they hid in the cave and turned into six white geese, never to return to heaven. 🅿🅿Parking: The parking lot is at the entrance of Quyou Valley⛰ ⛰. There are very few parking spaces near Liue Cave🌊. You can park temporarily on the roadside when there are few people, pick up people and leave, and don't block traffic! 🚶 🚶Tour Route: Enter from Quyou Valley and be sure to exit from Liue Cave❗The best way is to enter Quyou Valley first, and then when you come out, someone will drive to the exit of Liue Cave to pick you up🚗🚗. This is the most convenient way, and you don't have to go back the same way!! ⭐⭐Ticket price: Normally 50r/person, half price for those 60 years old and above and students, free for those 70 years old and above. ⭐⭐Travel tips: 1⃣ The Liue Cave Waterfall has the largest water volume from March to August. You will be splashed by the water even when standing on the viewing platform. 2⃣ Remember to bring some food and drinks inside. It's very big inside, and it's very necessary to replenish your energy in time. 3⃣ Remember to bring some mosquito repellent spray when you go in the summer. 4⃣The pictures are real shots taken during the Chinese New Year, but many of the trees inside Huangsan are evergreen, so it's very beautiful no matter what season you go❗ 5⃣Pay more attention to the falling water. Many places where the water falls are very beautiful. 6⃣Pay more attention to the scenes where the sunlight shines through the leaves. Light is the source of all atmosphere! 7⃣Match your clothes well. Many forest and waterfall locations are great for portraits!

[Star] No need to go far, Hunan has a beautiful prairie, blue sky grassland complement each other, go to the mountains to feel the summer wind, located in Shaoyang's Yinan Mountain Ranch. It has both the vastness and majesty of the northern grasslands and the ethereal magic of the mountains and rivers of the south of the Yangtze River. It is known as the "Hulun Bell of the South". Here: hiking and camping, sunrise and sea of ​​clouds, alpine meadows, occasional cattle, beautiful! Must visit [Star] 1. Yunshan Scenic Spot [RoundNails]: West side of Yunshan Avenue, Xinning County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province [1:30]:8:00-17:30 💰: Line A 180 yuan, line B 130 yuan 2. South Mountain Ranch [RoundNails]: Shenquan Mountain Mansion, Nanshan Town, Chengbu Miao Autonomous County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province [1:30]:00:00-24:00 💰:55 yuan 3. Baishui Cave [RoundNails]: Yantang Town, Xinshao County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province [1:30]: 8:00-17:30 💰:90 yuan 4. Huangsang National Nature Reserve [RoundNails]: Group 2, Shangbao Village, Zhai City, Jining County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province [1:30]: 00:00-24:00 💰: Open for free 5. Cloud Mountain National Forest Park [RoundNails]: No. 46, Yulong Road, Faxiangyan Street, Wugang City, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province [1:30]:8:00-17:30 💰:50 yuan 6. Huayao Ancient Village [RoundNails]: Inside the Dahuayao Tiger-Shaped Mountain Scenic Area, Group 2, Chongmutai Village, Huxingshan Yao Township, Longhui County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province (east side) [1:30]:00:00-24:00 💰: Open for free 7. Cai Zun’s former residence [RoundNails]: 280 meters west of the Caijun Hometown Cultural Expo Park in Caijun Village, Caijun Township, Daxiang District, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province [1:30]: 9:00-17:00 (closed Mondays) 💰: Open for free 8. Shaoyang North Tower [RoundNails]: 097 Road, North Tower District, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province [1:30]:00:00-24:00 💰: Open for free 9. Shaoyang City Museum [RoundNails]: North side of Shaoyang Avenue, Shuangqing District, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province [1:30]: 9:00-17:00 (closed Mondays) 💰: Open for free ⚠️小贴士： Alpine grasslands have cooler temperatures and a larger temperature difference between morning and evening, so it’s advisable to bring a thick jacket and long pants. In addition, beauty-loving girls remember to do enough sunscreen during the day, after all, UV rays will not be sympathetic to you! Drivers who drive up the hill, remember to drive cautiously and never honk the horn for a long time, so as not to scare the cattle and cause unnecessary danger.

🏞️ 🏞️Introduction to Huangsang National Nature Reserve: Located in Huangsang Scenic Area, Suining County, Shaoyang City, it is situated on the main ridge of Dupang Ridge at the border of Hunan and Guangxi, boasting 16 peaks over 1000 meters in altitude! 🌟Main attractions include 'Qu You Valley', 'Liu E Cave Waterfall', 'Immortal Passing Stone', 'Thousand-Year Ancient Camphor Tree', etc. 🌟The reserve also harbors 18 species of nationally protected animals such as South China tigers🐯, yellow-bellied tragopans, Chinese giant salamanders (baby fish)🐟, and white pheasants❗️ 🌿🌿Qu You Valley is located downstream of Liu E Cave Waterfall in Huangsang National Nature Reserve, a deep mountain gorge about 4.5 kilometers long, flanked by primeval secondary forests that block out the sun. 🌟'Liu E Cave': Legend has it that a long time ago, six fairies descended to earth to enjoy the scenery and bathe here. They were accidentally seen by villagers, and out of shyness, they hid in the cave and turned into six white geese, never returning to heaven. 🅿️🅿️Parking: The parking lot is at the entrance of Qu You Valley⛰️ ⛰️, there are very few parking spaces near Liu E Cave Waterfall🌊, you can temporarily stop by the roadside when there are few people, pick up people and drive away, don't block the traffic! 🚶 🚶Tour route: Enter from Qu You Valley, be sure to exit through Liu E Cave❗️The best way is to have someone go into Qu You Valley first, and then have someone drive to the exit of Liu E Cave to pick up when coming out🚗🚗, this saves the trouble of walking back!! ⭐️⭐️Ticket price: Normally 50r/person, half price for people over 60 and students, free for those over 70 ⭐️⭐️Travel tips: 1⃣️ The best time to visit Liu E Cave Waterfall when the water flow is at its maximum is from March to August, and you will get splashed by the water even standing on the viewing platform. 2⃣️ Remember to bring some food and drinks, as it's very large inside, and it's necessary to replenish energy in time. 3⃣️ When visiting in summer, remember to bring some mosquito repellent spray.

I finally made it to the other side of the Anywhere Door, Shaoyang, tracing off-the-beaten-path gems, here's a self-driving travel guide to Shangbao Dong Village: Shangbao Dong Village in Suining County is located in Shaoyang City, Suining County, a provincial five-star rural tourism area, nestled among mountains and rivers, with fresh air, mainly featuring stilt-style architecture, with structures entirely made of wood, ancient and sturdy old wooden houses, witnessing the passage of time in the old village, said to have a history of over 500 years. The ecological environment is excellent, with clouds and mist surrounding the green mountains, and flocks of egrets flying. Suddenly, a large bird caught my eye, sometimes spreading its wings soaring, sometimes standing tall and still, as if in a paradise, so beautiful. The architecture has a unique charm, where you can experience the local customs and folk culture of the Dong people, taste the local delicacies, understand the local culture, highly interesting, an ideal place for leisure and vacation, with mountains, water, and the pastoral scenery of fireworks, also a great place to relax. Detailed address: Suining County, Shaoyang City, Hunan Province Transportation guide: Self-driving, direct navigation, convenient and quick parking

It's another niche but worthwhile place to visit~ To get to Shangbao Village from Suining County, you need to take a bus. After arriving at the village town, there is actually almost an hour of mountain road ahead, with attractions such as waterfalls along the way. We had a clear goal and headed straight for the ancient Shangbao Kingdom. The ancient Shangbao Kingdom is said to have been established by the Miao chieftain as a 'kingdom within a kingdom'. According to records, during the Tian Shun era of the Ming Dynasty, Li Tianbao from Macheng County in Hubei claimed to be a descendant of Emperor Taizong of Tang. He gathered tens of thousands of Dong and Miao residents in Suining County to rise up, using places like Shangbao as their base. They proclaimed themselves kings, changed the era name to Wulie, and attacked cities and territories, causing tremors near and far. After the uprising was suppressed by the Ming army, Shangbao Village was burned down, and the once prosperous settlement became ruins. Later, Dong, Miao, and other ethnic groups gradually moved here, forming a new settlement. It is hard to imagine today that in ancient times, when transportation was not developed at all, in the mountains surrounded by mountains, and even now it takes an hour to drive in the mountainous hinterland, there was once an independent regime. The existing 'Dismounting Stone' is still there, but the Jinluan Hall has been completely destroyed, leaving only the stone wall in front of the Jinluan Hall's gate. The bell tower seems to have been repaired later, majestic and spectacular. The is very famous locally, which is actually not tea leaves, but the leaves of the Qingqianliu tree. After being dried in the sun and soaked in boiling water, it tastes a bit sweet. It's quite niche, so there are fewer tourists, the climate is pleasant, the air is fresh, and it's a nice choice to spend a day visiting. If you happen to be there on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, it's the very grand , where you can experience many folk cultures.

The ancient village is more than 30 kilometers away from Suining County. The entire village is located in the east, west and north directions, with the north high and the south low, facing north and south. The current population is 421, and they are mainly engaged in grain production. Due to the high altitude and low rice yield, the main source of income for the Miao people is processing bamboo, planting medicinal herbs and ecological vegetables such as Gastrodia elata, tomatoes, taro, etc. Shangbao Ancient Kingdom