Why is Orange Island called Orange Island? What are the characteristics of Orange Island?

Orange Island is the largest inland lake in China. It is located in the Xiangjiang River in Changsha City. Orange Island has a flat terrain and is located in the center of the Xiangjiang River. It is 5 kilometers long and only 300 meters wide at its widest point. The island is long and narrow, shaped like a long dragon. It is a river island scenic spot formed by the circulation of the Xiangjiang River and the accumulation of silt. Why is Orange Island called Orange Island? Let's learn about it together!

Contents of this article

1. Why is Orange Island called Orange Island?

2. Characteristics of Orange Island

3. Why is Orange Island called Orange Island?

4. How much is the ticket to Orange Island?

5. How to get from Tianxin Pavilion to Orange Island

Why is Orange Island called Orange Island?

The term "Juzizhou" is taken from "Qinyuanchun·Changsha". Juzizhou is located in the middle of Xiangjiang River west of Changsha City. It is the largest island in Xiangjiang River. It was originally named Shuiluzhou, Changdao and Juzhou. It was named after the many beautiful oranges on the island. As early as the Tang Dynasty, southern oranges were produced in abundance at Juzizhou, and were exported to Jianghan and other places.

Orange Island is located in the center of the Xiangjiang River in Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province. The total developed land area of ​​the scenic area is 91.64 hectares. It is the largest sandbar among the many alluvial sandbars in the lower reaches of the Xiangjiang River and is known as "China's No. 1 Island."

There are scenic spots such as the Mao Zedong Youth Art Sculpture and Wentian Terrace on Orange Island. According to historical records, Orange Island was formed in the second year of Yongxing during the reign of Emperor Hui of Jin Dynasty. It was formed by the swirling torrents, alluvial deposits and sand and stone accumulation.

There are thousands of citrus trees planted on Orange Island, as well as plum orchards, chestnut orchards, tea gardens, and economic forests formed by loquats, pears, and apricots. Next to them are large tracts of wild fruit trees such as hawthorn, kiwi, golden cherry, wild grapes, and mountain crabapples.

Features of Orange Island

1. Orange Island is the largest inland lake in China. It is located in the Xiangjiang River in Changsha City. Orange Island has a flat terrain and is located in the center of the Xiangjiang River. It is 5 kilometers long and only 300 meters wide at its widest point. The island is long and narrow, shaped like a long dragon. It is a river island scenic spot formed by the circulation of the Xiangjiang River and the accumulation of silt.

2. There are thousands of flowers, plants and vines growing on Orange Island, including 143 rare plants. There are rare animals such as cranes, herons, gulls, foxes and badgers. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the water on one side, the climate is humid and pleasant, making it the best area for the growth of flowers and fruits. The orange orchard and the autumn orange picking forest are full of orange fragrance and green shade. The economic forest belt formed by plum orchards, chestnut orchards, tea gardens, loquats, peaches, pears and apricots is accompanied by wild forest fruits such as hawthorn, kiwi, golden cherry, wild grapes and mountain crabapples.

3. Main attractions: 100-meter fountain, beach park, Orange Island young Mao Zedong statue, Orange Island fireworks.

Why is Orange Island called Orange Island?

Juzizhou is named for its abundance of beautiful oranges. The Xiangjiang River flows gently and has a wide riverbed. Because the lower reaches are supported by the water of Dongting Lake, oases are formed. Juzizhou has a long-standing reputation. In spring, the bright sun shines and seagulls fly; in autumn, the grapefruits turn yellow and the oranges turn red, with a refreshing fragrance; in deep winter, the cold cuts the ice and the river wind plays with the snow. It is the location of "River Sky Dusk Snow", one of the eight scenic spots of Xiaoxiang.

How much is the ticket to Orange Island?

1. Orange Island is located at the southern end of Orange Island, which is located in the middle of the Xiangjiang River opposite the Changsha city. It is one of the many alluvial sandbars in the lower reaches of the Xiangjiang River and the largest inland island in the world. It was formed in the second year of Yongxing of Emperor Hui of Jin (305 AD) and has a history of more than 1,700 years.

2. Tickets are free. According to the regulations of the Orange Island Park Management Office, tickets to the scenic area are free, and the sightseeing bus costs RMB 20 per person per time.

How to get to Juzizhou from Tianxin Pavilion

Route 1:

1. Start from Tianxin Pavilion and walk about 1,280 meters to Furong Square Station;

2. Take Metro Line 2 and get off at Juzizhou Station (3 stations in total), exit from Exit 2, walk about 2,950 meters to arrive at Juzizhou.

Route 2:

1. Start from Tianxin Pavilion and walk about 50 meters to Tianxin Pavilion Station;

2. Take bus No. 314, get on at the West Bus Station, and get off at Niuer Education (3 stops in total);

3. From Nanyang Street, walk about 420 meters to Wuyi Square Station;

4. Take Metro Line 2 and get off at Juzizhou Station (2 stations in total), exit from Exit 2, and walk about 2,950 meters to arrive at Juzizhou.