Liuyang

Fireworks hometown Liuyang combines Dawei Mountain forests with the birthplaces of famous figures, a great scenic escape near Changsha.

Liuyang lies in eastern Hunan Province, east of Changsha, bordering Jiangxi, with the Liuyang River running through the city. It is known for fireworks, and displays are often staged during festivals. Dawei Mountain National Forest Park is covered in blooming rhododendrons in spring and pleasantly cool in summer. Cultural sites such as the former residence of Tan Sitong and the hometown of Hu Yaobang are also worth a visit, and Liuyang steamed dishes are a local specialty. Spring and summer are the best seasons. It is close to downtown Changsha and reachable by expressway or intercity transport.

Destinations

• Liuyang
• Pingjiang

Itineraries

• Changsha, Shaoshan, Yueyang and Liuyang – Three days in Changsha's city center, round-trip high-speed rail trips to Shaoshan and Yueyang, then a night in Liuyang…