This is the site of the secluded refuge from the Qin Dynasty described in The Peach Blossom Spring, a masterpiece by Tao Yuanming, the great poet of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Known to later generations as the authentic "Land of Peach Blossoms," it has a history of over 1,600 years.
Renowned worldwide for its stunning landscapes, magnificent temples and pavilions, rich poetic inscriptions, and fascinating legends, it holds high value for tourism, history, culture, and art. A product of China’s historical and cultural evolution, it stands as a testament to the world’s seclusion culture, representing a facet of Chinese civilization and shining with the light of human heritage.
The Peach Blossom Spring was founded in the Jin Dynasty, flourished in the Tang, reached its peak in the Song, suffered extensive destruction in the Yuan, and alternated between prosperity and decline in the Ming and Qing. Historically, it was one of China’s Four Great Sacred Taoist Sites, alongside Emei, Wudang, and Nanyue, honored as the 35th Cave Heaven and 46th Blessed Land. It integrates Nuo, Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.
For centuries, it has attracted scholars and tourists alike. Literary giants including Tao Yuanming, Meng Haoran, Wang Changling, Wang Wei, Li Bai, Du Mu, Liu Yuxi, Han Yu, Lu You, and Su Shi left precious poems and calligraphy here. After the founding of the People’s Republic, Party and state leaders visited and cared for the site many times. On March 24, 1995, former President Jiang Zemin inspected the Peach Blossom Spring. After examining its cultural and historical landscapes, he confirmed: "This is the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Yuanming," and inscribed a commemorative message.
Scenic Area Overview
- Total Area: 157.55 km²
- Core Area: 8.12 km²
- Four Core Zones:
- Taoxianling (Homeland of Myths)
- Taoyuan Mountain (Taoist Sacred Site)
- Peach Blossom Mountain (Blessed Land)
- Qin Village (The Land of Peach Blossoms)
- Nearby Attractions:
- 100-mile Yuanjiang River Scenic Belt
- Warring States Period Cailing City Ruins
- Xingde Mountain, Fairy Cave, Reshi Hot Springs
- Former Residences of Song Jiaoren and Jian Bozan
- Yucun Xizhao (Fishing Village at Sunset), one of the Eight Scenes of Xiaoxiang
Location & Transportation
Located in northwestern Hunan, it serves as a gateway to western China. National Highway 319 runs through it. Situated at the center of Changsha, Zhangjiajie, the Three Gorges, and western Hunan, it is approximately 200 km from each.
- Waterway: Yuanjiang River connects to Dongting Lake, reaching Yueyang directly.
- Airport: 30 km from Changde Taohuayuan Airport.
- Railway: 40 km from Changde Railway Station and the Changsha-Changde Expressway.
- Highways: The Taoyuan exits of the Changde-Zhangjiajie Expressway (2005) and Changde-Jishou Expressway (2007) are only 20 km away.
It has become an indispensable stop on two golden tourist routes: Changsha–Zhangjiajie and Changsha–Western Hunan.
Honors & Awards
- National Key Scenic Area
- China AAAA Tourist Attraction
- National Forest Park
- Hunan Provincial Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit
On June 12, 1998, at the 5th International Golden Tourism Route Grame Award (1997) in Osaka, Japan, the Changsha–Peach Blossom Spring–Zhangjiajie route won the Special Award for Destination Development, becoming China’s only award-winning golden tourism route.
It is widely recognized as one of China’s top 8 cultural landscapes not to be missed in a lifetime (Shenzhen Youth, Issue 1, 2000). It has also been named a National Model Unit for Protecting Tourists’ Rights and Interests and a Model Civilized Scenic Area in Hunan Province.
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