Taiyangshan Mountain
太阳山
A suburban mountain on the north shore of Liuye Lake, said to be where Shan Juan lived in seclusion. From the summit you get a panoramic view of Liuye Lake.
Taiyang Mountain lies on the north side of Liuye Lake. At about 500 meters above sea level, it is among the highest mountains around the Changde urban area. It is covered in dense forest and has hiking trails, viewing platforms and Taoist temple ruins. Legend says the ancient sage Shan Juan once lived here 'working at sunrise and resting at sunset,' which gave the mountain its name. From the summit you can see Liuye Lake, the Changde urban area and the Dongting Lake plain in the distance. The mountain is a forest park and is free to enter. A round trip hike takes about 2 to 3 hours, and it is also possible to drive up. It pairs well with cycling around Liuye Lake. Coordinates refer to the summit.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Liuye Lake
- Kale Star Paradise Changde
- Datang Sima City
- Changde River Street
- Changde Museum
- Binhu Park
- Old West Gate (Laoximen)
- Wuling Pavilion