Recently, the 2026 National Excellent Cases of Summer Leisure Tourism were officially released, with 45 cases making the list. Among them, Hunan Province's “Hengyang Hengshan Cool-Health Wellness Tour” was selected as an exemplary case in the category of “Characteristic Route Design for Summer Leisure Tourism.”

Stretching approximately 150 kilometers, this 4-day, 3-night itinerary connects over 10 premium cultural and tourism destinations. Integrating ecological summer retreats, red-themed study tours, forest wellness, and rural leisure, the route offers diverse experiences that cater to both team-building and educational programs, while also providing families with an immersive, fun-filled journey of “learning through play.”

Bamboo Sea Mountain Residence serves as the starting point. Nestled against the Hengshan Mountains and surrounded by lush bamboo groves, this natural oxygen bar with fresh, crisp air sets a rejuvenating tone for the entire wellness journey. 

The tour then proceeds to the Former Residence of Tang Qunying, where visitors pay tribute to the life of the “Foremost Female Soul” and draw inspiration from the revolutionary spirit of Chinese women. Next, at the Yuebei Red Scenic Area, travelers explore the site of Hunan's first peasant union, reliving the history of the workers’ and peasants’ revolution.