Hunan province is located in the south central part of Yangtze River. Hunan's mixture of mountains and water makes it among the most beautiful provinces in China. It covers an area of over 210,000 square kilometers with a large population of 63,000,000. The main ethnic minorities are Miao, Yao, and Tujia etc. the capital is Changsha City. |
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Situation
Hunan is situated in the south central part of the Chinese mainland, it is called Hunan because most of the areas lie in the south of the Dongting Lake. Human is next to Jiangxi province in the east, bounded by Sichuan and Guizhou provinces in the west, and bordering the Guangdong and Guangxi provinces in the south, adjoining the Hubei province in the north.
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Weather & Temperature
Hunan has a humid, subtropical climate. The monsoon rain falls mostly in April, May, and June. July and August are uncomfortably hot and humid. The best time to visit is in the fall, when temperatures are cooler and the rainfall lighter. For persons who live in cold northern climate, traveling to Hunan in the winter can be pleasant.
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Travel in Hunan
Hunan have numerous historical relics and places of interest, the famous of chinene first national forest park - Zhangjaijie National Forest Park, It was established in a particular scenic area in northwest Hunan. The high and steep Mt. Hengshan is frequently snow-capped in the winter, contrasting with the subtropical fields that one sees below it. It is one of the five most famous mountains in China. and the Former Residence of Mao Zedong in Shaoshan Mountain (founder of the People's Republic China), |
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Majoy Tourist City
Hubei has 8 cities such as Changsha, Zhuzhou, Hengyang, Yueyang, Xiangtan, Shaoyang, Lengshuijiang and Zhangjiajie.
Changsha City - one of China's famous cultural centers, is the capital of Hunan Province. It is also a tourism center, offering its visitors many historical sites and other places of interest.
Yueyang City - The headspring of life, Dongting Lake, is frequently mist-covered in the early morning. It is the second largest lake in China. Yueyang City, located on the shore of Dongting Lake, is home to one of China's three famous towers. Yueyang Pavilion was originally built during the Tang Dynasty. |
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Welcome to Hunan
Hunan's cuisine has its unique flavor. In Hunan, nearly every dish tastes hot, and delicious. The people of Hunan like eating peppery foods. Hunan's products include Xiang embroidery, one of China's four famous embroideries. It has high artistic value. With 200 years of history behind them - Just to explore the Hunan for yourself! |
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