Yuhou Street
裕后街
A thousand-year-old street along the Chen River that was once a trading port on the Xiang-Yue Ancient Road. Today it is a district of Chenzhou known for fish noodles, old lanes, and relics of Zhou Dunyi.
Yuhou Street is located in the Beihu district of Chenzhou's old town, close to the Chen River. It was one of the starting points of the Xiang-Yue Ancient Road (also called the Mule Trail) in Chenzhou. Historically, it was lined with shops and busy wharves, and it was known as 'Chenzhou's First Street.' The restored district preserves its bluestone paving, archways, and horse-head gable buildings. Along the street are historical scenes such as Mi Wharf and Cai Lun's residence. Next to the district is a plaza commemorating Zhou Dunyi, a Northern Song Neo-Confucian scholar who once served in Chenzhou. It is a great place to sample local cuisine, including Qifengdu fish noodles, shazhu rice noodles, Linwu duck, and jar-pickled vegetables. To explore, walk for 1 to 2 hours. Admission is free. The street is most lively at night, with its lights and snack stalls. It can be visited on the same day as Suxian Ridge. It is a short taxi ride from downtown Chenzhou and about 2 km from Chenzhou Railway Station. Crowds are dense on holiday evenings, so keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
All day (shops approx. 09:00–22:00)