湖南旅游与美食(英文版)

Mount Heng
Mt Heng,also know as Nan Yue(南岳)，is one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China.it ranges 150 kilometres long with 72peaks.The Zhurong Peak is the highest，about 1.3 thousands meters above the sea level.At the foot of it stands the largest temple in Southern China,the Grand temple of Mt Heng,also calls Nan Yue Damiao(南 岳大庙)
Feng源自文库uang Ancient Town
Fenghuang Ancient Town locates in the western border of Hunan Province where mountains,water and blue skies prevail. Entering the old town,the visitors will be impressed by its mysterious, elegant and primitive atmosphere.
Dongting Lake
The g t i n g L a k e , is i n aancient c o n d D o n Yueyang Tower C h an ’ s s e architectural treasure which is largest fresh water lake, is located in northeast shores of Dongting located on theof Hunan Province. The beauty of Dongting Lake changes with Lake in Yueyang City. The Yueyang season. Many ancient four famous Pavilion is one of the Chinese poems and stories were written about the pavilions in south China. beauty of Dongting Lake.
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Zhangjiajie
Lying in the northwest of Hunan, Zhajiajie is the first National Forest Park in China featured by its unique hills, queer ridges and peaks, tranquil valleys, pellucid streams and abundant plant and animal resources.
Changsha
As a famous historical and cultural city in China, Changsha owns a lot of places of ins wteresthich have historical significance. The major scenic spots are the Yuelu Academy, the Han Tombs at Mawangdui(马王堆), Besides, there are Hunan provincial museum and picturesque Yuelu Mountain(岳麓山) and Juzizhou（橘子 州）etc.
Typical menu
When it comes to Hunan, Hunan cuisine should have appeared on your brain. Hunan cuisine is characterized by its strong and spicy flavor ,which is one of the eight major styles of cooking in China.
Shaoshan
Shaoshan is located in the middle of Hunan Province ,Covers an area of 210 square kilometers. It is a great leader, Mao Zedong's hometown. the national famous revolutionary commemoration and key scenic spots.
Hunan cuisine ,people also calles it Xiang cuisine(湘菜) , is famous for its chilli and spicy flavor.It consists of local dishes from the Xiang River area, Dongting Lake area and Western Hunan mountain area. And so,Hunan cuisine consists of this three styles: Xiang River style which is represented by dishes of Changsha, Xiangtan, and Hengyang, Dongting Lake style which is represented by dishes of Yueyang and Changde, and western Hunan style which is represented by dishes of Zhangjiajie, Jishou, and Huaihua. lays a stress on the use of oil, dense color, and techniques that produce crispness, softness and tenderness as well as the savory flavors and spices. Chairman Mao, together with other leaders ，appreciate and loves Hunan cuisine very much.
2) Tastes Shrimp Another famous snack in Hunan province, This kind of shrimp mainly comes from Xiang River,there is no doubt that the quality is very high.People in Hunan loves it very much. Together with the Special sauce, it tastes more than good.and no doubt,very SPICY!
Snacks
1) Stinky Tofu The famous snack of Changsha, it is of special taste. Its main characteristic is smelly, but it tastes delicious. The best one in Changsha is made by Huogong Dian which has hundreds of years’ history. It is charred(焦) outside and crisp inside, and it is soft and delicious inside.