Qiyang City Tourism, Yongzhou, Hunan

Qiyang City, Yongzhou, Hunan — a cultural famous city and hometown of stone forests, integrating stone carving art, ancient city culture and Xiangjiang River scenery. It boasts distinctive scenic spots such as Wuxi Stone Forest, Qiyang Ancient City and Wenchang Pagoda. Experience the cultural charm of "stone forest wonders + ancient city charm + Xiangjiang River customs" in one day.

2538

square kilometers of regional area

860,000+

permanent population

505

cliff stone carvings in Wuxi Stone Forest

1300

years of county-building history

Wuxi Stone Forest - Cultural Treasure of Qiyang City

Wuxi Stone Forest is the largest open-air stone forest in China, most famous for the stone carving of "Ode to the Zhongxing of the Tang Dynasty" by Yuan Jie in the Tang Dynasty. It gathers fine calligraphy works of famous artists from past dynasties and is known as "the crown of stone forests in South China"

One-Day Stone Forest Culture Tour in Qiyang City

Explore stone forests, wander ancient city, climb cultural pagoda, enjoy Xiangjiang River scenery

                    
Trip Duration
1 Day

                    
Main Destinations
Wuxi Stone Forest, Qiyang Ancient City, Wenchang Pagoda, Jindong Rafting, Tao Zhu's Former Residence

                    
Suitable for
Culture lovers, calligraphy art seekers, history explorers, natural scenery enthusiasts

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥100-¥280

All Day

Qiyang City Stone Forest Culture Experience Tour

Wuxi Stone Forest · Qiyang Ancient City · Wenchang Pagoda · Jindong Rafting

Trip Highlights

Visit Wuxi Stone Forest in the morning to appreciate calligraphy art and explore Qiyang Ancient City to experience historical charm; climb Wenchang Pagoda in the afternoon to overlook Xiangjiang River scenery and experience the thrilling adventure of Jindong Rafting; visit Tao Zhu's Former Residence in the evening to learn about red culture.

Attraction Arrangement

Wuxi Stone Forest

A key cultural relic protection unit at the national level and the largest open-air stone forest in China, preserving 505 cliff stone carvings from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing dynasties to the Republic of China. It is most famous for "Ode to the Zhongxing of the Tang Dynasty" written by Yuan Jie and calligraphed by Yan Zhenqing in the Tang Dynasty, as well as authentic works of famous calligraphers such as Huang Tingjian and He Shaoji in past dynasties. It is a treasure trove for studying Chinese calligraphy art and stone carving culture.

Qiyang Ancient City

Founded in the Ming Dynasty, the ancient city still preserves complete ancient city walls, ancient streets and traditional dwellings. There are historical buildings such as county government ruins, Confucian Temple and City God Temple in the ancient city. The street pattern basically maintains the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, making it an important place to experience the historical culture of Qiyang.

Wenchang Pagoda

A landmark building of Qiyang Ancient City, built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, it is a seven-story octagonal brick and stone structure with a height of 36 meters. Climbing the pagoda offers a panoramic view of Qiyang urban area and Xiangjiang River scenery. It is a symbol of "prosperous literary fortune" in Qiyang and an excellent location for photography and viewing.

Jindong Rafting

A famous rafting scenic spot in southern Hunan, the rafting river course is 6 kilometers long with a drop of nearly 100 meters, featuring dangerous shoals, deep pools, waterfalls and other landscapes along the way. Rafting is thrilling and exciting, with beautiful scenery on both sides of the river, making it a popular choice for summer cooling and outdoor sports.

Practical Information

Transportation Guide

Direct buses from Qiyang urban area to Wuxi Stone Forest
Attractions in the ancient city can be visited on foot
Special time arrangement is needed for Jindong Rafting
It is recommended to charter a car to visit distant attractions

Ticket Information

Wuxi Stone Forest: ¥60 per person
Qiyang Ancient City: Free
Wenchang Pagoda: ¥20 per person
Jindong Rafting: ¥120 per person
Tao Zhu's Former Residence: Free

Food Recommendations

Qiyang Qumi Fish
Wenchang Pagoda Eight-Treasure Rice Pudding
Wuxi Tofu
Xiangjiang River Fresh Fish

Must-Try Foods in Qiyang City

Qiyang Qumi Fish

A traditional famous dish of Qiyang, made by marinating fresh grass carp with Qumi, chili and other seasonings and then steaming. The fish meat is tender and fresh, with the unique fragrance of Qumi, sour and spicy, which is the most representative local specialty of Qiyang.

Wenchang Pagoda Eight-Treasure Rice Pudding

A special dessert of Qiyang, made by steaming glutinous rice as the main ingredient with eight ingredients such as red dates, lotus seeds and longan. It has a soft and sweet taste and an auspicious meaning, and is a must-have dish for traditional banquets in Qiyang.

Wuxi Tofu

Traditional handmade tofu from Wuxi Ancient Town, made of high-quality soybeans and Wuxi spring water using ancient craftsmanship. The tofu is tender and smooth with a rich bean flavor, and can be made into various tofu dishes, which is a specialty of Wuxi.

Xiangjiang River Fresh Fish

Made of fresh live fish from Xiangjiang River using traditional cooking methods of Qiyang. The fish meat is tender and the soup is delicious, with the spiciness of Hunan cuisine while retaining the original flavor of the fish, which is an excellent choice to taste river fresh food.

Qiyang City Travel Tips

Best Travel Time

Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate, suitable for visiting stone forests and ancient city
Summer (June-August): Best season for Jindong Rafting
Autumn (September-November): Clear sky and mild weather, suitable for climbing the pagoda to enjoy the view
Avoid rainy season and pay attention to anti-slip in stone forest scenic area

Must-Experience Activities

Appreciate calligraphy art in Wuxi Stone Forest
Wander in the ancient streets of Qiyang Ancient City
Climb Wenchang Pagoda for a distant view
Experience thrilling Jindong Rafting
Taste Qiyang Qumi Fish

Budget Reference

Tickets and Rafting: ¥180-250
Catering: ¥50-90 (including special food)
Transportation: ¥30-60
Shopping: ¥20-70 (specialties and souvenirs)
Total: ¥100-280

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a tour guide to explain Wuxi Stone Forest? → It is recommended to hire a tour guide to better understand the connotation of stone carving culture
Is Jindong Rafting safe? → Very safe, with professional lifeguards and equipment
What are the characteristics of Qiyang Ancient City? → Ming and Qing architectural complex and complete ancient city pattern
Where to taste Qiyang Qumi Fish? → Specialty restaurants in the ancient city and major hotels

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