City: Hunan
Name transcription(s)
• Chinese: 湖南省 (Húnán Shěng)
• Abbreviation: HN / 湘 (pinyin: Xiāng)
Named for: 湖 hú – lake
南 nán – south
"south of the lake"
Capital
(and largest city): Changsha
Divisions: 14 prefectures, 122 counties, 2576 townships
Government• Secretary: Du Jiahao
• Governor: Xu Dazhe (acting)
Area• Total: 210,000 km (80,000 sq mi)
Area rank: 10th
Population (2014)• Total: 67,370,000
• Rank: 7th
• Density: 320/km (830/sq mi)
• Density rank: 13th
Demographics• Ethnic composition: Han – 90%
Tujia – 4%
Miao – 3%
Dong – 1%
Yao – 1%
Other peoples – 1%
• Languages and dialects: Chinese varieties:
Xiang, Gan, Southwestern Mandarin, Xiangnan Tuhua, Waxiang, Hakka.
Non-Chinese languages:
Xong, Tujia, Mien, Gam
ISO 3166 code: CN-43
GDP (2016): CNY 3.12 trillion
USD 470 billion (10th)
• per capita: CNY 46,033
USD 6,932 (20th)
HDI (2014): 0.735 (high) (20th)
Website: www.enghunan.gov.cn
Top Things to do in Hunan
Top Hotels in Hunan
- 1. No.5 Valley Inn
- 2. Zhangjiajie Pullman Hotel
- 3. Crowne Plaza Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan, an IHG hotel
- 4. Courtyard by Marriott Changsha South
- 5. Zhangjiajie Tongfu Inn
- 6. Hilton Zhuzhou
- 7. Easy Stay Bajie Wulingyuan Branch
- 8. Zhangjiajie Huatian hotel
- 9. Homeward Mountain Hotel
- 10. Home Inn Zhangjiajie Dayongfucheng
The 10 Best Bodies of Water in Hunan, China
May 19, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger
Hunan is the 7th most populous province of China and the 10th most extensive by area. Its capital is Changsha.
Restaurants in Hunan
1. Shuifu Temple Reservoir
2. Mengquan lake
3. Zhuting Ancient Town
4. Xiaohe Rock Patch
5. Maoyan Lake
Outside of Sangzhi County, Sangzhi County China
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6. Shiniuzhai Scenic Resort
7. Golden Whip Brook
In Wulingyuan District, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie 427400 China
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Reviewed By drplk
A stream which runs along the gorges which gives Serene views of the mountains around it. Takes about 1-2hrs walk time.
8. Ling Lake
9. Shiyan Lake Ecological Park
10. Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area
TAGS
Dams
Beach & Pool Clubs
Bodies of Water
Nature & Parks
Outdoor Activities
Shuifu Temple Reservoir
Mengquan lake
Historic Sites
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Sights & Landmarks
Zhuting Ancient Town
Xiaohe Rock Patch
Maoyan Lake
Mountains
Waterfalls
Shiniuzhai Scenic Resort
Golden Whip Brook
Ling Lake
Civic Centers
