Changde has been enjoying the fame of a land of cultural relics and scenery since ancient times. 500 places of ruins in the Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age, including the top 15 places in China, have been found. There are 4 important relics protection units, including the ancient culture ruins in Chengtoushan and iron pillar with Buddhism scriptures, and 4 state-level forest parks including Taohuayuan (Peach Flower Garden), Jiashan Mountain, Huangshantou and Hefushan Mountain. The fairy land on earth-Taohuayuan(Peach Flower Garden), the hermit place of peasant uprising leader Li Zicheng in Ming Dynasty -Jiashansi Temple, the hometown of white egret-Huayanxi, virgin forest-Hupingshan Mountain, the ancient city ruins over 6000 years ago-Chengtoushan and the international water sports place--Liuyehu Lake are all spectacular places for tourists. Changde Poems Wall with the fine pieces of writing of famous writers engraving on the flood control embankment is 2.9 kilometers long and unique in China and is listed in the Guiness World Record. Changde has been given the honorable title of the Chinese Excellent Tourism City, the National Hygiene City, the National Gardening city, the National Civilization City and the National Excellent Transportation Control City.