[2025 Liling Attraction] Travel Guide for Liling Gate Scenic Spot (Updated Jul)

Not sure where to go in Liling? Don't miss this hidden gem for photography! Xishan perfectly blends artistic vibes with local charm, every shot looks like a masterpiece 📸 📸 Photo Spots Guide: 📍 Liling Gate: A must-visit landmark! Best time is 4-5 PM when sunlight hits the red brick walls perfectly. The ancient city wall nearby is also photogenic - try wearing Hanfu for amazing shots! 📍 Ceramic Museum: Industrial meets artistic style. The giant chimney outside and spiral staircase inside are Instagram hotspots - bring a wide-angle lens. 📍 Xishan Academy: This ancient-style academy is perfect for neo-Chinese style photos. Stone bridges, bamboo groves, and corridors create scholarly vibes - wear solid colors for better shots. 📍 Love Stairs: Colorful romantic steps perfect for couples! Mornings are less crowded - shoot from low angles for best results. 📍 Observation Deck: Best panoramic view of Liling! Come at dusk for both sunset and city night views - don't forget your tripod! 🍢 Food Stops: Must-try local specialties after hiking! ✔️ Laozihao Hunan Dumpling King (South Gate): 30-year-old shop with amazing thin-skinned dumplings ✔️ Farmhouse Stir-fried Pork (opposite Ceramic Museum): Locals' favorite authentic Hunan restaurant - their pork with rice is legendary ✔️ Glutinous Rice Balls (mobile stall near Love Stairs): Grandpa's sweet sticky rice balls are chewy and fragrant, only 3 yuan each ⚠️ Tips: 1. Free entry but some venues require advance booking 2. Recommended visit time: 3-4 hours - wear comfortable shoes 3. Best photo times: 9-11 AM or 3-6 PM 4. Parking costs 5 yuan/hour - South Gate parking is more convenient

| The most complete guide for a two-day trip to Liling Porcelain City to eat stir-fried dishes and watch fireworks. My hometown is Liling, Hunan, very close to Changsha, and I am a native of Liling! I have to strongly recommend it! The first choice for traveling around Changsha, I have compiled a 2-day and 1-night guide to share with you! It's also a good choice to spend a weekend here to play - ✅About transportation: By car 🕗About 1 hour (no traffic jam) 🚄Changsha South-Liling East 🕖：22 minutes 🎫：35r - ✅Route planning: 📃Day 1 🚄Liling East (bus 2r or taxi to the city center about 25r) Liling Porcelain Valley - Porcelain Valley Study - 1915 Characteristic Block - Tao Runhui Picks Up Porcelains and Takes Photos - Watch the Porcelain Culture Fireworks Live Drama "National Color Liling" 📃Day 2 Zhuangyuanzhou - Lujiang Academy - Liling Gate - Both sides of the river - Go to the Xiandu main store opposite to buy souvenirs - Return 🚄 - ✅Liling food recommendations 💛Breakfast recommendation: #凯宣城粉面馆 (go to the beef pot noodles before 9:30 yyds #刘老段Guilin rice noodles (delicious, inexpensive and affordable) #GuoguangGuilin Rice Noodles (People in Liling love to eat Guilin rice noodles🤫 #Wanlilong Baozi Shop (children's favorite 💛Meal recommendations: #羽小巷 Cumin beef, jumping frog Deng Mama Liling Steamed Fish #Li Shopkeeper #Porcelain City Private Kitchen #Qiuji Chicken Diving fish, chicken, ribs #BrothersKitchen The rest I think are all pretty much the same! 😂 💛Snack recommendations: #Lao Luo Ji Stinky Tofu #Kyushu fried chicken fillet #Fengwei duck head 💛Midnight snack recommendation: #瓷城夜市 Recommended ice flower fried sugar cake #张春香炒粉 (Recommended fried noodles, although you have to queue up, but it's worth it #芝味湘西烤 Iron plate clams and edamame with sauce are must-order (every time my friends come to Changsha, I will bring them to eat once 🙋🏻‍♀️ #Ziyang Lobster is amazing - ✅Liling souvenir recommendations #仙都 I love every one of Xiandu. Recommended: soy sauce chicken, duck tongue, chicken feet (You must buy the fragrance that can be smelled everywhere in Liling!) - ✅Accommodation recommendations No additional recommendations, all attractions are close! Just look at the reviews and choose the best one [Awesome]

📅 Itinerary: Day 1️⃣: Arrive in Liuling, check into the hotel, and then you can choose to stroll around the Two Banks of the River scenic area to enjoy the leisurely charm of Liuling. Day 2️⃣: During the day, you can visit the Liuling Ceramic Museum and the 1915 Ceramic Art District to experience the long history of ceramic culture. In the evening, head over to Liuling Stir-fried Rice Noodles Street to savor the local atmosphere and flavors. Day 3️⃣: Go to the Liuling Ceramic Internet-famous Street and enjoy the fun of picking ceramics. 📌 Recommended Check-in Spots: 1️⃣ Liuling Ceramic Museum (China Ceramic Valley): Learn about the history and culture of Liuling ceramics, appreciate the fine ceramics from various periods, and experience the charm of Oriental ceramic art. 2️⃣ Liuling Stir-fried Rice Noodles Street: Filled with Liuling's delicious snacks, you can also check in at the ancient Liuling Gate and tour the Two Banks of the River district. Especially next to the river, you can enjoy fireworks freely, which is simply too delightful! 3️⃣ Ceramic Internet-famous Street: Navigate to Huasheng Ceramics, and you can take bus No. 2 or 5 from the city center. 🍽️ Food Recommendations: 1️⃣ Liuling Stir-fried Pork: Fragrant and tender, leaving a lasting taste. 2️⃣ Liuling Stir-fried Rice Noodles: Smooth and tasty, a local favorite. 3️⃣ Liuling Sauce Duck: Locals recommend Xiandu Spicy Sauce Duck (a bit pricey), so I chose Fengwei Sauce Duck, which is much more affordable and also tastes great! Friends who can't handle spicy food should be cautious when buying, after all, this is Hunan! 🚗 Transportation Recommendations: You can take a high-speed train from Changsha, which takes about 25 minutes to reach Liuling. Or you can drive there, about an hour's drive from Changsha, and you can even save on the toll fees during the May Day period! 💡 Tips: 1️⃣. Liuling Ceramic Museum is closed on Mondays, please plan your trip in advance. 2️⃣. The local food in Liuling is mostly spicy, so if you can't handle spicy food, remember to ask the waiter to adjust the flavor when ordering! 3️⃣. From May 1st to May 3rd, Liuling will also host the 'National Colors of Liuling' performance ⌚️Time | 19:30-21:30 Address | Taozi Lake·Peach Blossom Island 4️⃣. A series of activities such as free stir-fried rice noodles, free music listening, free matchmaking, etc. ⌚️Time | May 1st-May 3rd 10:00-18:00 Address | Two Banks of the River district 🎉 For May Day travel, don't just flock to Changsha! Come to Liuling to experience the charm of ceramic culture, taste authentic cuisine, and pick unique ceramics, and you're sure to create unforgettable memories!✨