Zhuzhou
An industrial and railway center in eastern Hunan, whose main tourist highlights are the Mausoleum of Emperor Yan in Yanling County and the forests of Shennong Valley.
Zhuzhou lies in eastern Hunan on the lower Xiang River and is a famous railway hub and a city that manufactures rail transit equipment. In Yanling County at the southeastern tip stands the Mausoleum of Emperor Yan, an important site for honoring the Yan Emperor, ancestor of the Chinese people. Shennong Valley National Forest Park lies in the Luoxiao Mountains, with primeval forest, streams and waterfalls that are good for hiking and escaping the heat. To the north, Liling is known for its underglaze-painted porcelain. Summer suits mountain escapes, and spring and autumn suit tracing roots and visiting historic sites. Zhuzhou West has high-speed rail and is fairly close to Changsha Huanghua International Airport.