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Chang Sha 2 – Yue Yang 12-21-2005 15:47 Yueyang is located in the northeast of Hunan Province, with Mufu Mountain in the east, Dongting Lake in the west and Yangtze River in the north. Yueyang covers an area of 15,000 square kilometers and has a population of about 700,000. Being the only river port in Hunan, its is a transportation hub connecting the two major cities Wuhan, Changsha and the Tree Gorges with the eastern, southern and southwestern regions of China. Yueyang is an ancient city with a history of over 2,500 years. It is the place where the Xiangjiang River, Dongting Lake and Yangtze River meet . Yueyang is therefore of military importance and has long regarded as the Portal of Northern Hunan. Junshan Island is a small island on Dongting Lake in the southwest of Yueyang city. There are 36 pavilions and 48 temples on the island. Famous scenic spots on the island include the Wine Flavour Pavilion where Emperor Hanwu fetched wine; the Liu Yi Well described in the history of a love story; and the Xiangfei Clan Temple in memory of two wives of Emperor Wudi. Between October and December, Yueyang is raining season. It will be fogy in the early morning and late afternoon. However, if you are in a good mood, go visit the Dongting island and sip a cup of silver needle tea is a very romantic and relaxing. Junshan island was fulfilled with love stories. The Liu Yi well with the twin pavilions is just one of the long last evidence of love affairs. In Tang Dynasty, a student name Liu Yi failed a state exam. On his way home, Liu Yi met a pretty girl who was the daughter of Dongting Lake Dragon. Their love story turned out a cheerless tale since the Dragon father refused to accept him. The two lovers had to mysteriously communicate with each other through the well. Located at the west gate of Yueyang city is the well-known Yueyang Tower. It used to be an observation station for the border con