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Yueyang
Prefecture-level city in Hunan, People's Republic of China

Yueyang

Yueyang, formerly known as Yuezhou or Baling, is a prefecture-level city on the eastern shores of Dongting Lake and the Yangtze river in the northeastern corner of Hunan Province in the People's Republic of China.

Plan a trip to Yueyang→From Changsha (Changsha)
See

Worth seeing

  1. 01
    Yueyang Tower

    Walk south from the train station till you reach balingzhong lu (巴陵中路) and head towards west until you hit the lake.

  2. 02
    Junshan Island
  3. 03
    Zhangguying

    A small village from Ming dynasty, 80 kilometers to the southeast.

  4. 04
    Yueyang Museum
  5. 05
    Dongting Lake

    It is a vital ecosystem, especially for migratory birds.

  6. 06
    Qu Yuan Temple

    Dedicated to Qu Yuan, the famous Chu poet who drowned himself in the Miluo River.

Do

Things to do

Walk along a man made rock path around the tower area on the lake side and watch the city wall. Although a modern reconstruction, it gives you an idea of how it was back in the old days. Cycle around Nanhu Lake - A scenic lake area within the city, perfect for a relaxing bike ride. Bird watching at Dongting Lake - Best during the winter and spring migration seasons.

  1. 01
    Dongting Lake Cruise

    Take a boat tour around Dongting Lake to enjoy the scenery and get a different perspective of Yueyang Tower from the water.

  2. 02
    Junshan Island Tea Tasting

    Sample the famous Junshan Yinzhen yellow tea, one of China's Ten Famous Teas, at its place of origin.

  3. 03
    Yueyang International Dragon Boat Festival

    Experience this vibrant festival celebrating Qu Yuan with dragon boat races, traditional music, and zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).

  4. 04
    Evening Light Show at Yueyang Tower

    Witness the spectacular light and sound show that illuminates Yueyang Tower and tells the history of the city.

  5. 05
    Biking along Dongting Lake

    Rent a bicycle and explore the scenic paths around Dongting Lake, especially beautiful during sunrise and sunset.

  6. 06
    Yueyang Intangible Cultural Heritage Center

    Learn about local crafts including Yueyang paper-cutting, bamboo weaving, and traditional dyeing techniques.

Eat

Where to eat

  1. 01
    Dongting Flavors Restaurant

    Specializes in fresh fish from Dongting Lake.

  2. 02
    Old Street Noodle Shop

    A no-frills local favorite for a quick and delicious breakfast.

How locals move

Getting around Yueyang the local way

  • Get aroundBoats and ferries operate to Junshan Island and along Dongting Lake, offering scenic rides.

From Wikivoyage: Yueyang, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-07.

Text adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Huangdan2060 (CC0), Wikimedia Commons.