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.

以下是湖南10个对外开放的景点。让我们细细品味一番吧。

NO.8 Juzi Island(橘子洲)

Juzi Island, also known as Ju Island or Orange Island, is a shoal located in the center of Xiangjiang River, opposite Hunan"s capital city of Changsha. It was named after the oranges scattered across the island during the harvesting season.

橘子洲，又名橘洲，是一个浅滩，位于湖南省省会长沙市区对面湘江江心。收获时节，洲上橘子成熟，橘子洲也因此得名。

Formed in 305, the island got its name in the six century, from the poem of a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). 140 meters long and 40 meters wide, the island looks like a huge green vessel, covered in a carpet of flourishing trees. It is believed to be the largest inland islet in the world and is now a popular site for summer relaxing in Changsha as temperatures never go soaring high, not even May to July.

橘子洲形成于公元305年，于公元6世纪唐代一著名诗人的诗中得名。橘子洲长140米，宽40米，像极了一艘披着繁荣树木之毯的绿色大船。橘子洲被认为是世上最大的小岛，现在它已成了长沙夏日度假的好去处，因为即使在五月到七月，那里的气温也从不飙高。

Admission: Free

入场费：免费