Xinshao Baishuidong

　　 The Baishuidong Scenic Area is located in Xinshao County, central Hunan, with its core scenic zone situated in Baishui Village, Yantang Town.

　　 As early as the Ming Dynasty, Baishuidong was a popular tourist destination in central Hunan, attracting many scholars and poets who left behind numerous works of praise. Yang Taihao of the Qing Dynasty authored "A Travelogue of Baishuidong," and Li Houpei wrote "A Collection of Baishuidong’s Scenic Wonders."

　　 The Baishuidong Scenic Area was officially designated as a provincial-level scenic spot by the Hunan Provincial People's Government in 1999, and was rated as an AA-level tourist attraction by the National Tourism Administration in April 2002.

　　 The Baishuidong Scenic Area is world-renowned for its lush mountains and clear waters, fantastical caves and unique rocks, and rich cultural heritage. The scenic area currently features over 480 attractions, including 30 Class A sites and 8 key cultural relics protected at the provincial and municipal levels. Natural highlights include the "High Gorge Flat Lake," "Flowing Springs and Flying Waterfalls," "Underground Karst Cave Cluster," "One-Line Sky," "Cave Gate," and “White Dragon Cave.” The White Dragon Cave is famed worldwide for its extraordinary cave formations and peculiar rocks. In December 2002, China Central Television conducted a special feature on this cave, hailing it as a wonder of the world. Cultural sites include temples, ancestral halls, memorial archways, ancient tombs, and former residences of notable figures. Among these, the well-preserved ruins of the Taiping Rebellion battlefield, sites from the Anti-Japanese War, and the former homes of historical figures such as Li Chen'dian, Liu Ce'cheng, Liao Yao'xiang, Li Wen, and Li Gong'wang add a profound historical and cultural charm to the Baishuidong Scenic Area.

　　 The Baishuidong Scenic Area is nestled within the central Hunan urban agglomeration (Shaoyang, Lengshuijiang, Lianyuan, Loudi). It is traversed by National Highway 207, Provincial Highway 1821, and the Zi River. The Tangbai (Tang Renqiao–Baishuidong) tourist highway broke ground in December 2003 and is expected to be completed before October 1, 2004. The area enjoys an exceptionally favorable geographic and transportation location. This scenic zone is a comprehensive tourist destination integrating sightseeing, vacationing, and entertainment, serving as a “backyard garden” for global travelers during weekends and holidays.

　　 Address: Within Xinshao County, Shaoyang City

　　 Type: National Park / Canyon

　　 Recommended Visit Duration: About 1 hour

　　 Opening Hours:

　　 8:00–17:30

　　 Ticket Information:

　　 Gate Price: 25.0 RMB

Xinshao Baishuidong

Xinshao Baishuidong