Things to do in Chongyang

Maybe because of the hot weather, many pools have no water, but the overall conditions are good. Those who have not been here can come and have a try! There are dry steam rooms and wet steam rooms, as well as a children's play area with ocean balls, which the children like very much. There is a larger swimming pool not far from the entrance, which is suitable for adults to play.

The hotel is well-equipped and has excellent service. The rooms are clean and hygienic, and it's conveniently located near restaurants. Aside from the slightly out-of-the-way location, there are no other issues. I look forward to the hotel improving!

The scenic area has convenient transportation, the plum blossoms are great, and the service is also very good

There were no assigned seats, so you could sit anywhere. We spent most of our time on the third deck enjoying the view and taking photos. Although it was very hot outside, there was a breeze on both sides of the deck, so it wasn't too bad. There were karaoke machines and vendors selling snacks and drinks on both the second and third decks. The air conditioning on the second deck was very strong. We arrived at the pier half an hour early, and there was already a queue.

The environment is nice, with lots of greenery. This is my second time here. I used a student ticket this time; the first time I had a double ticket. The student ticket didn't affect my experience. The service was excellent, and it's very close to the high-speed rail station. I came all the way from Wuhan just to relax here.

Yellow Crane Tower, a famous scenic spot in Wuhan, is a must-see. It's not just a tower, but a large park; the gardens are surprisingly beautiful, and you could easily spend a whole day exploring it. There are also performances, dance shows, and recitations of Li Bai's poems. You can also take an elevator up the tower for only 10 yuan; seniors get it for free.

The Tengwang Pavilion scenic area is definitely worth a visit. Besides showcasing the changing dynasties and architectural features, you can also see the characteristics of buildings from different periods, as well as Liang Sicheng's modern renovations. Each floor has different exhibits, including scenery from Jiangxi Province and introductions to famous figures. It can get quite hot inside, so it's best to arrive early in the morning. Like a museum, you can enjoy views of the Gan River from the outside, as well as the Twin Towers and the Bayi Bridge across the river. Highly recommended.

I missed the half-price ticket discount during the summer vacation, but I still enjoyed the Jiangxi Province tourism discount coupon. As this was my first time visiting Lushan in Jiangxi, I was generally quite satisfied, especially being able to drive up the mountain myself, which was a great experience. However, it is worth noting that this is a general admission ticket, and many attractions do not require additional tickets. This point did not seem to be clearly explained, so I almost had to buy tickets for Guanyin Bridge and Bailudong twice.

The exhibited artifacts were quite good; I've also been to joint exhibitions organized by museums like the Hunan Provincial Museum. The Kremlin artifacts here are well-prepared and thoughtfully designed. However, the souvenir and merchandise section was rather boring. I was thinking of buying a pendant or something, but that saved me some money.

The following is an evaluation of Yangloudong Ancient Town: History and Culture 🔷Long history: Yangloudong Ancient Town has a history of over a thousand years. It is the origin of "Songfeng Tea" and "Dong Tea", the birthplace of Hubei Laoqing Tea, and is also the "No. 1 Ancient Town in the World's Tea Industry" and "Hometown of Chinese Brick Tea". Tea has been planted and processed since the Taihe period of the Tang Dynasty. The Ancient Tea Horse Road was formed in the Song Dynasty. It reached its peak in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. At its peak, there were more than 200 tea houses and a population of nearly 40,000. It was known as "Little Hankou". It is one of the starting points of the Tea Road and has witnessed the rise and fall of China's tea trade. It has a profound historical and cultural heritage. 🔷Cultural integration: The ancient town integrates a variety of cultural elements such as tea culture, religious culture, and architectural culture. In terms of tea culture, there are many tea shops and teahouses, where you can taste authentic green brick tea and learn about the production process of brick tea; in terms of religious culture, there are ancient temples such as Yuantong Temple, with unique architectural styles. The carvings and murals in the temple tell the stories of the years; in terms of architectural culture, most of the buildings on both sides of the ancient street are from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, two-story buildings, brick walls and wooden doors, carved window lattices, and simple and elegant styles. Walking on the ancient street, it seems to be able to travel back to ancient times. Architectural landscape 🔶Ancient street style: The main street is 4 meters wide and 2,200 meters long. It is paved with bluestone. There are more than an inch deep grooves on the stone road that were crushed by the "chicken bus" for transporting tea, which is a witness to the prosperity of commerce. There are many shops on both sides of the ancient street. Although it has gone through the years, you can still see the prosperity of the year. Now it has been restored to its original state and the street has been opened, recreating the production and trading scenes of the time. 🔶Special buildings: There are display shops such as the Lijin Bureau, the Post Office, the Yanglou Academy, the Hecha Gang, the Guangjitang Pharmacy, the Fuchang Tea House, and the Xintai Tea Factory, as well as relatively well-preserved Hui-style ancient buildings such as the Lei Family Courtyard, with white walls and black tiles, towering horse-head walls, and carved beams and painted buildings at the gate, showing the richness of the Qing Dynasty architectural culture. Tourism experience ◼️ Tour route: You can stroll along the bluestone road from the entrance of the ancient town, appreciate the buildings and shops on both sides of the ancient street, and feel the tranquility and simplicity of the ancient town; visit Guanyinquan and Yuantong Temple to experience the religious culture of the ancient town; you can also go to the Green Brick Tea History Museum to learn about the development of Yangloudong's tea culture and production technology; if you have enough time, the surrounding Zhongsongshan Tea Garden is also a good place to get close to nature and feel the scenery of the tea garden. 🔺 Food recommendation: In addition to tasting authentic green brick tea, the ancient town also has special foods such as Jiangjia Noodle House, which can satisfy tourists' taste buds while playing. 🏠Accommodation options: There are homestays such as Qingshi Inn in the ancient town, which have unique decoration styles and allow tourists to experience a different accommodation experience. The price is also relatively moderate. Current situation and development 🔶 Protection and development: The local government attaches great importance to the protection and development of the ancient town, and has carried out restoration work to restore the old as it was. At the same time, it is also constantly improving tourism supporting facilities and improving the quality of tourism services. For example, it has introduced many Internet celebrity check-in shops such as talk show beer bar, Wu Di Yi Photo Studio, and Ming Juan Second-hand Bookstore, realizing the integration of traditional culture and modern tourism style, creating a strong Chinese style and fashion trend. 🔶 Ecological governance: The advancement of the Yangloudonggang small watershed comprehensive governance pilot project has improved the ecological environment of the ancient town, laid the foundation for the sustainable development of the ancient town, and made the ancient town