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View Plans & PricingArea: 20,824 km²
Population: ~6.6 million (2020)
Shaoyang means "bright and glorious" in Chinese. It is located in southwestern Hunan and is known as the hometown of Wei Yuan and Cai E.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN) has domestic flights. Shaoyang Railway Station connects to Changsha and other cities on the Shanghai–Kunming railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Shaoyang University and Shaoyang Vocational and Technical College are the main institutions.
Shaoyang lies in the mountainous southwest of Hunan with a humid subtropical climate. It has rivers, forests, and the Langshan Mountain scenic area.
Visit Langshan Mountain (UNESCO Global Geopark), the former residence of Wei Yuan, Shiniushan, and Baimaqinglong Lake.
Day 1: Langshan Mountain.
Day 2: Wei Yuan Former Residence and city museum.
Try Shaoyang rice noodles, spicy duck, rice tofu, and Hunan-style spicy dishes.
Buy Shaoyang rice noodles, chili sauce, bamboo crafts, and local snacks. Main shopping is in Daxiang District.
Local Vibe: Shaoyang is a rugged Hunan city known as Baoqing in the old days. Locals are proud of their Langshan Mountain, their spicy rice noodles, and their tough, no-nonsense character. The city is greener than most expect, surrounded by limestone peaks and steep valleys.
Fun Facts:
• Langshan Mountain near Shaoyang is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique Danxia landforms and red sandstone peaks.
• Shaoyang was an important military and commercial city on the route from central China to the southwest.
• The city is famous for its rice noodles, spicy tofu, and smoked meat.
Shaoyang locals speak their own flavor of Mandarin. Try these phrases to earn a smile:
恰饭 (qià fàn) — Eat food.
霸蛮 (bà mán) — Stubborn / determined.
妹陀 (mèi tuó) — Girl.
• Wei Yuan — A famous Qing dynasty scholar and reformer from Shaoyang who wrote about learning from the West to strengthen China.
• Cai E — A revolutionary general from Shaoyang who fought against Yuan Shikai's attempt to restore the monarchy.
• Teng Daiyuan — A modern military leader from the Shaoyang area who played a role in the People's Liberation Army.
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