Shaoyang

A mountain city in southwest Hunan, with the distinctive Danxia landforms of Mount Langshan and the alpine pastures of Nanshan in Chengbu.

Shaoyang lies in southwestern Hunan on the upper Zi River, between the Xuefeng Mountains and the Nanling range. Mount Langshan in Xinning County is known for its Danxia peak forests, natural bridge and Fuyi River scenery, and is inscribed as part of "China Danxia" on the World Natural Heritage list. Nanshan Pasture in Chengbu Miao Autonomous County is a rare alpine grassland in southern China, cool in summer and good for camping. The ancient town of Wugang retains its city walls and old streets. Visit Langshan in spring and autumn, and go up Nanshan in summer to escape the heat. The gateways are Shaoyang Wugang Airport and Shaoyang North Station.

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