Yiyang, Hunan — a land of bamboo, dark tea and legendary beauties. Home to Peach Blossom River, South Dongting Wetland, and the Anhua Ancient Tea Horse Road, it is a historic city blending mountain scenery, wetland ecology, and tea culture. Known as China's Hometown of Dark Tea.
City center, political, economic and cultural hub
Old town area with rich historical heritage
Hometown of Chinese dark tea, key stop on the Tea Horse Road
Home of the legendary beauty nest, picturesque bamboo countryside
Dongting Lake ecological pearl, land of fish and rice
Lakeside city on Dongting, distinctive water-town character
Dongting Lake ecological demonstration zone
Search for beauty by Peach Blossom River, watch birds at Dongting, savor tea on ancient trails, explore bamboo groves
Morning: visit Peach Blossom River and enjoy the scenic beauty of the legendary beauty nest. Afternoon: head to South Dongting Wetland for birdwatching and wetland ecology. Evening: stroll along Zijiang Riverside and taste Yiyang specialties.
Morning: head to Anhua County, visit the Ancient Tea Horse Road to learn about dark tea history. Afternoon: experience traditional dark tea processing and taste authentic Anhua dark tea. Evening: immerse yourself in Anhua's tea culture atmosphere.
Morning: climb Huilongshan Park for a panoramic view of Yiyang. Afternoon: visit Yiyang Bamboo Art Museum to discover bamboo culture. Evening: conclude your Yiyang cultural journey.
A signature Yiyang snack. Unlike Sichuan-style malatang, Yiyang's version has a lighter, more savory broth with richer ingredients — especially local river and lake delicacies — creating a unique local flavor that dominates the night markets.
A specialty of Dongting Lake, these tiny translucent fish are tender and nutritious. They can be pan-fried, stir-fried, or made into soup — a classic delicacy that showcases the rich aquatic resources of Dongting Lake.
A product of geographical indication in China, with a long history and unique processing methods. The liquor is bright red, the aroma pure, and the taste mellow. Known for health benefits such as reducing fat and aiding digestion, it is Yiyang's most representative specialty.
A traditional beverage from Taojiang, made by grinding tea leaves, sesame, peanuts, ginger and other ingredients in a mortar, then mixing with boiling water. Fragrant and flavorful, it helps beat the heat, quench thirst, and strengthen the spleen and stomach.