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Yueyang city is found on the eastern shores of the Dongting Lake in northeast Hunan. Located 132km (82 miles) away from the provincial capital of Changsha, the city covers 15,000 sq km and has a population of 4.5 million.
The city is famous because of Dongting Lake, the 2nd largest freshwater lake in China. Found amid the lake's waters is Junshan Island, home to the precious silver needle tea. On the lake's banks is Yueyang Tower, the beauty of which was written about by Song dynasty poet Fan Zhongyan.
Dragon boat racing is said to have begun in Yueyang and tourists should try and visit during the Dragon Boat Festival on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month (June or July). Visitors will enjoy the festive atmosphere as the crowds cheer on the rowers.
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