Hunan Travel Guide Located in the south central part of the Chinese mainland, Hunan has long been known for its natural beauty. It is one of the most beautiful provinces in China. For thousands of years, Hunan has been a major center of Chinese 1 , growing rice, tea and oranges. When to go Hunan has a warn and wet 2 . July and August are uncomfortably hot and humid. The best time to visit is in the 3 . What to see Dongting Lake is the second 4 lake in China. It is famous in Chinese culture as the original place of Dragon Boat Racing. In 1982, China established its first national 5 park - Zhagjiajie National Forest Park. It was established in a particular scenic area in northwest Hunan. Mr. Hengshan is one of the 6 most famous mountains in China. The region along the Yuanjiang River is especially well known for its natural beauty. The Yuanjiang area has been a travel 7 since ancient times. Changsha, one of China ’ s famous 8 centers, is the 9 of Hunan Province. It is also a 10 center, offering its visitors many historical sites and other places of interest.