Hunan is a fantastic part of China that counts many famous scenic spots.

湖南是中国一片有着很多名胜古迹的奇妙土地。

Among these, the best-known include: Dongting Lake, the Yueyang Padoga, Fenhuang Ancient Town and the Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area where the gorgeous Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is located.

在这些名胜古迹中，最有名的有：岳阳洞庭湖，凤凰古镇，和武陵源名胜风景区(华丽的张家界国家公园就坐落于此)。

The following are the top 10 attractions that Hunan Province has on offer. Let's take a closer look.

Top 10 attractions in Hunan, China

Top 1: Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area(武陵源风景名胜区)

The Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area is located in Zhangjiajie city, about 265 kilometers (164.66 miles) away from the provincial capital of Changsha, Hunan province.

武陵源风景名胜区位于张家界，距湖南省省会长沙约265公里。

Covering an area of more than 26,000 hectares, Wulingyuan is composed of the world-famous Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the Tianzishan mountain range and the Suoxi Valley, which all together offer visitors a large number and variety of scenic sights. It is known for its beautiful forests, odd-shaped rock formations, exquisite canyons, limestone caves and jaw-droppingly stuning panoramic views. It is also home to a wide number of endangered plant and animal species.

武陵源占地面积26.000多公顷，由世界闻名的张家界国际森林公园、天子山、和索溪峪组合而成，呈现给游客大量的各种各样的景观。武陵源以美丽的森林，奇形怪状的岩层、精致的山谷、溶洞而闻名于世。这里也是大量濒临灭绝的野生动植物的家。

The area was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

1992年，武陵源风景名胜区被指定为联合国科教文组织世界遗址。

Admission: 248 yuan (US$39.22)/person

门票：248元(39.22美元)/人