Hengdong County Tourism, Hengyang City, Hunan Province

Hengdong County, Hengyang City, Hunan Province – the Marshal's hometown on the banks of the Mishui River, integrating red culture, karst cave wonders, and water town scenery. It features attractions such as Luo Ronghuan's Former Residence, Xiyan Immortal Cave, and Mishui National Wetland Park. A 2-day tour to enjoy the diverse customs of 'Red Memory + Geological Wonders + Ecological Wetland'.

1926
km² Area
560,000+
Permanent Population
6
National & Provincial Cultural Relic Protection Units
1200+
Historical and Cultural Heritage Sites
Luo Ronghuan's Former Residence Landscape in Hengdong County, Hengyang
Luo Ronghuan's Former Residence Memorial Hall - Iconic Landscape of Hengdong County
Luo Ronghuan's Former Residence is a national key cultural relic protection unit and a national patriotic education demonstration base. The former residence is a typical southern Hunan folk house, and the memorial hall displays the life story and revolutionary course of Marshal Luo Ronghuan, serving as an important place to inherit the red gene.

2-Day Red Culture & Landscape Tour in Hengdong County

Trace the Marshal's hometown, explore Mishui Wetland, discover karst cave wonders, and breathe in the fresh air of green mountains

Trip Duration
2 Days
Main Destinations
Luo Ronghuan's Former Residence, Mishui Wetland, Xiyan Immortal Cave, Sifang Mountain, Ouyang Hai Memorial Monument
Suitable For
Red culture enthusiasts, geological explorers, eco-tourists, food lovers
Per Capita Budget
¥200-¥500
1
Red Memory & Wetland Customs Tour
Luo Ronghuan's Former Residence · Mishui Wetland
Trip Highlights

Visit Luo Ronghuan's Former Residence in the morning to cherish the memory of the Marshal's deeds and inherit the red spirit; stroll through Mishui National Wetland Park in the afternoon to enjoy the water town scenery, watch bird habitats, and experience the beauty of ecology.

Attraction Arrangement
Luo Ronghuan's Former Residence
A national key cultural relic protection unit, including Luo Ronghuan Marshal's former residence and memorial hall. The former residence is a brick and wood structure farm house of the Qing Dynasty, well preserved; the memorial hall displays Luo Ronghuan's revolutionary course from a peasant boy to a founding marshal through physical objects, pictures, texts, etc., and is a national patriotic education demonstration base.
Mishui National Wetland Park
A national wetland park centered on the Mishui River course, covering a total area of about 1,600 hectares, including various wetland types such as rivers, swamps, and tidal flats. The park has excellent water quality, inhabited by birds such as egrets and grey cranes. The two banks are lined with green trees and dotted with ancient villages. You can take a boat tour or walk along the plank road to experience the artistic conception of "Hundred Li Mishui, Hundred Li Gallery".
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Take a bus from Hengyang urban area to Hengdong County seat (Mishui Town)
  • There is a tourist special line from the county seat to Luo Ronghuan's Former Residence (about 40 minutes)
  • Mishui Wetland Park is next to the county seat, accessible on foot or by bike
  • Tour in the wetland is mainly on foot or by boat
Ticket Information
  • Luo Ronghuan's Former Residence: Free (Registration required)
  • Mishui National Wetland Park: Free (Boat tour about ¥30 per person)
Food Recommendations
  • Shiwan Crispy Tripe
  • Xintang Scraped Pork
  • Yangqiao Bran Pork
  • Mishui Diaozi Fish
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Karst Cave Exploration & Green Mountain Scenic Tour
Xiyan Immortal Cave · Sifang Mountain · Ouyang Hai Memorial Monument
Trip Highlights

Explore Xiyan Immortal Cave in the morning to admire the 100-million-year-old karst cave wonders; climb Sifang Mountain Forest Park in the afternoon to experience the forest oxygen bar, then pay homage to the Ouyang Hai Martyr Memorial Monument to cherish the memory of the hero's deeds.

Attraction Arrangement
Xiyan Immortal Cave
A natural karst cave formed about 200 million years ago, known as "the first scenic spot in southern Hunan". The cave covers an area of about 18,000 square meters, with 18 halls and 108 scenic spots. The stalactites are in various shapes, forming landscapes such as "Dragon Palace Hall" and "Jade Pillar Holding Up the Sky". There is also an underground river in the cave, and taking a boat tour adds more fun, with both popular science and ornamental value.
Sifang Mountain Forest Park
A provincial forest park, named because the main peak is square-shaped, with the highest altitude of 698 meters and a forest coverage rate of 92%. The park is full of ancient trees and gurgling streams, with landscapes such as "Sifang Mountain Sea of Clouds" and "Waterfall Group". There are also ancient temple relics in the mountains, making it an ideal place for summer vacation, hiking, and breathing fresh air, known as the "Green Lung of Hengdong".
Ouyang Hai Martyr Memorial Monument
Built to commemorate the heroic soldier Ouyang Hai who sacrificed his life to save a train, located next to Ouyang Hai Reservoir. The monument is 18 meters high, inscribed with the words "Ouyang Hai Martyr Immortal", and there is a memorial hall around it, displaying Ouyang Hai's life story and heroic feats, serving as an education base to promote the spirit of dedication.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Xiyan Immortal Cave is about 50 km from the county seat, self-driving is recommended (1.5 hours)
  • Sifang Mountain is about 30 km from the county seat, with township buses directly to the foot of the mountain
  • Ouyang Hai Memorial Monument is about 25 km from the county seat, 40 minutes by self-driving
  • The cave is slippery, it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes; mountain roads are tortuous, drive carefully
Tour Tips
  • The temperature in Xiyan Immortal Cave is low (about 18℃), it is recommended to prepare a thin coat
  • Some trails in Sifang Mountain are not fully developed, it is safer to go in groups
  • It is windy around Ouyang Hai Reservoir, pay attention to wind protection; keep solemn when visiting
  • There is much rain in the mountains in summer, prepare rain gear

Must-Try Foods in Hengdong County

Shiwan Crispy Tripe

A specialty of Shiwan Town, Hengdong County. It uses fresh pork tripe, cut into thin strips and stir-fried quickly with chili, garlic, perilla and other ingredients. It has a crispy and tender taste, fresh and spicy, appetizing, and is a representative dish of Hengdong local cuisine, famous in southern Hunan for its exquisite heat control and unique seasoning.

Xintang Scraped Pork

A traditional dish of Xintang Town, Hengdong County. The meat on the pork tube bones is carefully scraped off and stir-fried with green peppers, fermented soybeans, etc. The meat is tender and chewy, with a rich sauce flavor, fully reflecting the ingenious use of ingredients by people in southern Hunan, and is a common delicacy on farmhouse dining tables.

Yangqiao Bran Pork

A specialty cured meat of Yangqiao Town, Hengdong County. It is made by marinating pork belly, steaming it with glutinous rice flour, and then smoking it. The finished product is bright red, fat but not greasy, and the glutinous rice flour absorbs the meat aroma, with a rich taste. It is a necessary flavor food for local people in winter.

Mishui Diaozi Fish

Using wild Diaozi fish from the Mishui River basin, marinated and then fried or fire-roasted, with crispy skin, tender fish meat, delicious taste, and a faint river fresh fragrance. It can be eaten directly or stir-fried with chili, and is a favorite river fresh delicacy of Hengdong people.

Hengdong County Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • Spring (March-May): Mishui Wetland is in bloom, Sifang Mountain is full of fresh green
  • Summer (June-August): Xiyan Immortal Cave is a good place for summer vacation, suitable for karst cave exploration
  • Autumn (September-November): The weather is dry and comfortable, suitable for mountain climbing and visiting red scenic spots
  • Winter (December-February): You can taste cured meat, with fewer tourists and better experience
Must-Experience Activities
  • Listen to the Marshal's revolutionary stories at Luo Ronghuan's Former Residence
  • Take a boat tour to enjoy the scenery on both sides of Mishui Wetland
  • Explore karst cave wonders and take an underground river boat tour in Xiyan Immortal Cave
  • Climb to the top of Sifang Mountain to watch the sea of clouds and sunrise
  • Taste Shiwan Crispy Tripe with rice wine at Hengdong local restaurants
Budget Reference
  • Tickets & Transportation: ¥80-180 (Including cave tickets, boat tours, transportation fees)
  • Catering: ¥90-150 per day (Mainly Hengdong local cuisine)
  • Accommodation: ¥80-180 per night (County hotels or homestays around scenic spots)
  • Shopping: ¥50-120 (Specialties such as cured meat, pre-made local dishes)
  • Total: ¥200-500
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where to taste the most authentic Hengdong local cuisine? → Time-honored local restaurants in the county seat or Xintang Town
  • How long does it take to visit Xiyan Immortal Cave? → About 1.5-2 hours, including underground river boat tour
  • Is Mishui Wetland suitable for traveling with children? → Yes, there are shoals and bird watching spots, family-friendly
  • Is transportation convenient between various scenic spots? → Self-driving is recommended, some scenic spots have township buses but few schedules

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