Yueyang Tower, Dongting Lake & Ancient Village Tour
Climb Yueyang Tower, take a boat to Junshan Island, and visit Zhangguying Village and Quzi Temple on this Huxiang culture route.
A weekend itinerary easily accessible by high-speed rail. Stay near Yueyang Tower for the first two days, walking through lakeside neighborhoods and taking a boat to Junshan Island. On the third day, charter a car south to see Ming and Qing dynasty ancient villages and the Qu Yuan memorial site, then depart from Miluo East Railway Station without backtracking. Skipping Nanhu Lake and Shiniuzhai, the pace is relaxed and suitable for families and seniors.
Migratory birds can be seen from November to March. Ferries to Junshan Island may be suspended on windy days.
Day by day
Day 1 · Yueyang Tower & Baling Square Sunset
Yueyang Urban Area（Bianhe Street、Yueyang Tower、Dongting Lake & Baling Square）
Take a taxi from Yueyang East Railway Station to Yueyang Tower (approx. 30 minutes). Lakeside attractions are within walking distance of each other.
Yueyang Tower stops entry early in the afternoon; it is best to climb the tower before sunset.
Stay: Yueyang Tower · Bianhe Street
Day 2 · Boat to Junshan Island & Admire Dongting Lake
Yueyang Urban Area（Junshan Island、Dongting Lake Museum、Cishi Pagoda & Dongting South Road）
Take a taxi to the pier, then a boat ride (approx. 20 minutes). Sightseeing cars are available on the island. Return to the city in the evening.
The Dongting Lake Museum requires real-name booking. Only use official ferries.
Stay: Yueyang Tower · Bianhe Street
Day 3 · Zhangguying Village & Quzi Temple
Yueyang Urban Area（Zhangguying Village、Qu Yuan Temple, Miluo）
Charter a car to Zhangguying Village (approx. 1.5 hours), then to Quzi Temple (approx. 1 hour), and transfer to Miluo East Railway Station.