In the Hexi University Town area of Star City, there is an open and peaceful lake, surrounded by Houhu Road, Qingshui Road, Mayuan Road and Fubu River Road. Its name is - Houhu.
It is located at the foot of Yuelu Mountain, and is also close to three institutions of higher learning, Central South University, Hu University and Lake Normal University.
Therefore, Houhu is not only a good place for walking for surrounding residents, but also a favorite place for students to ride bicycles.
Especially on sunny days, you can see people sitting or standing beside the trestle, on the grass on the shore or in the shade of the trees along the bank.
The highly designed arch bridge in the lake exactly corresponds to the shape of Yuelu Mountain and is reflected on the sparkling lake.
There is also a small island extending from the shore to the center of the lake. Not only is there a small forest for everyone to get shade and coolness, it is also a dock for cruise ships. You can rent boats from here.
If I had been to Houhu three years ago, I would never have imagined that it would become so beautiful in a few years.
The Houhu Lake area was once an urban village in a university town. Many illegal buildings were built around the lake without permission. Domestic garbage and sewage were dumped directly into the lake, so surrounding residents called it a "stinking ditch."
After more than three years of renovation and renovation, Houhu has now restored its original appearance.
also renovated the original old warehouses, old residential buildings and other buildings, and built public landscape spaces, art galleries and other facilities along the lake, adding a bit of artistic flavor to this beautiful water area.
At present, the cycling and walking scenic belt around the lakeshore has been completed, but many building groups are still being improved, so the current way of visiting Houhu is still based on scenery.
believes that upon completion, it will bring you more and richer artistic experiences.
Furong Chinese Theater
Furong Chinese Theater is located near the Houhu River. It cooperates with local drama clubs and drama clubs from many universities, and there are regular performances of dramas, musicals, etc. here.
At the end of last year, the "Hunan Youth Drama Carnival" was held here, which lasted for nearly two months. I wonder if you who are reading this article have ever watched a drama here?
Scaffolding Art Museum
This unique building east of Houhu, called the Scaffolding Art Museum, was transformed from a farmer's market that had been abandoned for many years. The overall shape of the
art museum is full of lines, mainly in silver metallic tones, and there is a circle of pools surrounding the bottom of the building, presenting a simple and atmospheric visual effect.
Art exhibitions are held here from time to time, which adds a lot of interest to the stroll around Houhu. (There are currently no exhibitions in the museum, please pay attention to the next exhibition information)
Highland Art Museum
The Highland Art Museum is built around Houhu Lake. There are two to three large-scale exhibitions and many small exhibitions a year. The works on display They are all from famous domestic painters.
There are currently no exhibitions in the Highland Art Museum. It is mainly used for the training and preparation of art candidates and is in a "no one allowed in" status. (If you want to come here to see the exhibition, you can continue to pay attention to the follow-up curatorial information.)
Tianma Apartment
Near the Hou Lake is Hunan University Tianma Apartment District 4. Every time I pass by, I always feel that this place is full of smart life.
When the weather is fine, quilts are often dried on the railings and balconies, and many students will chat and bask in the sun downstairs.
Central South University
The new and old campuses of Central South University are not far from Houhu Lake. Many students will take advantage of the sunny weather to ride bicycles to the lake to relax.
Houhu Community, next to Houhu, has a total of 23 residential buildings and is close to the new campus of Central South University. Among them are many small food shops that were moved from Qingshui Road due to demolition.
Every time it’s meal time, many students pour out of the gate of the new campus. After having a meal and buying snacks in Houhu Community, they then walk back to Shenghua Student Apartment. It can be said that it is a “secret base of food” with the right time and the right place.
Trivial daily necessities such as haircuts, mobile phone repairs and printing materials can also be done here.
Cold dishes and snacks gourmet shop
Shenghua First Cold Dishes
Shenghua First Cold Dishes, which was relocated from the original site, has been open for almost ten years, and there is an endless stream of diners coming here to buy cold dishes every day.
Ingredients are put in the freezer by category. There are dozens of choices. After the customers take the baskets to choose, they are handed over to the boss to cut and mix them.
The mixed cold dishes are sour, spicy, refreshing, and very appetizing. The signature word "No. 1" is indeed not false, and it is well worth a try.
Address: No. 5, Building 23, Houhu Community
Telephone: 15874910409
Business hours: 10:00-21:00
Laotongguan Roujiamo
Laotongguan Roujiamo stall, located on the side of Building 4, affiliated to Northeast Smoked Meat pie shop.
Pick up the cured meat that has been cooked for a long time, chop it into pieces and put it into the hot roasted buns. A fragrant and attractive Roujiamo is ready.
The Roujiamo with fat and lean meat only costs 7 pieces each. The bun is crispy but not sticky, and the cured meat inside is alternately fat and lean, with marinade in it. The lean meat is firm and the fat meat is fat but not greasy.
After eating the Roujiamo, you burp happily and your mouth will be filled with the aroma of the steamed bun and meat.
Address: No. 2, Floor 1, Unit 1, Building 4, Houhu Community
Tel: 18175199906
Business hours: 08:00-22:30
Chinese staple food shop
Shanxi tomatoes Sliced noodles
This sliced noodle shop originally opened next to Qingshui Road. It was moved here due to demolition and has been in business for almost four years.
When asked which type of knife-cut noodles is the most delicious, the boss proudly replied: "All those mentioned in the menu are delicious, and the unsold ones are not on the current menu."
This bowl of tomato and egg knife-cut noodles soup, The soup is rich and fragrant. The small portion is enough to fill a big bowl. I wonder if it would take two people to finish the large portion?
The tomatoes are diced and hidden in the soup together with the eggs. The shaved noodles taste refreshing and chewy, with the sweet and sour tomato juice. Raw garlic and Shanxi mature vinegar are also placed on the table for everyone to mix and match.
Address: 1st Floor, Unit 7, Building 9, Houhu Community
Phone: 15773750820
Business hours: 10:00-22:00
Remember that we are in Building 22. When you approach this building from a distance, you can smell the smell of snail noodles, which makes people feel sorry for the nearby residents.
Although it may not be as famous as Luodingji, Xunluoji's business is also very good every meal time. The soup base can be selected from mild, medium or extra spicy, and comes with fried yuba, stinky bamboo shoots, etc., making the whole bowl of noodles richer in taste.
The flour used in snail noodles is chewier and smoother than Hunan round noodles, and the addition of smelly bamboo shoots makes the soup more delicious. It can be said that "it smells bad but tastes delicious".
Address: Unit 7, Building 22, Houhu Community (formerly Xianluofang Snail Noodles)
Business hours: 07:00-22:00
Shaanxi Laoxunjia Mutton Noodles
This Shaanxi Noodle restaurant has opened a lot here. It’s an old shop that’s been built for many years, and according to students from Shaanxi, it tastes quite authentic.
The small portion of haggis noodles is made with solid ingredients. In addition to sheep blood and haggis, there are also side dishes such as potatoes and diced carrots, and they are all stewed until soft.
The soup of the haggis noodles is very fresh and thick, and the spicy taste is just right; the noodles are hand-pulled thin noodles, which are very chewy and chewy.
Address: Facade 102, Building 13, Houhu Community
Telephone: 15307315269
Business hours: 8:00-14:00, 16:00-20:00
Western fast food gourmet shop
All South Korean fast food
This is all South Korea It's a fast food restaurant that's packed with people as soon as it's time to eat, and sometimes you have to share a table.
The clerk is an old man who can speak Korean. There are nearly 40 kinds of Korean simple meals in the store. The Korean meals are authentic in taste and generous in portion. Each table also comes with Korean kimchi and cold dishes.
The bibimbap and Shin ramen in the store are both popular choices in the store.
For example, this pork belly bibimbap is made by combining roasted pork belly with bean sprouts, shredded carrots and other vegetables, and then covering it with stone pot rice. The portion is very generous, and it only costs 15 yuan, which is very cost-effective.
Squeeze the Korean hot sauce on the table, mix it carefully, and you are ready to eat. The bibimbap is full of rice grains, filled with pork belly and various vegetarian dishes. It tastes spicy and full of satiety.
Address: Unit 4, Building 2, Houhu Community
Telephone: 18274948837
Business hours: 8:00-14:00, 16:00-20:00
Pan Xiaohua’s meat
The name of this Western-style simple restaurant is very cute, called Pan Xiaohua's Rourou was opened on Lushan South Road for 2 years, and then moved here and stayed open for more than 3 years. The
store specializes in cheese-baked meat series, and also offers special snacks such as fried chicken steak and sausage.
This cheese baked meat is topped with rich and dense cheese, which can be pulled out into shreds when it is freshly cooked; underneath, there are tender black pepper beef slices, diced carrots, corn kernels and other side dishes.
The big fried chicken steak is also worth trying. It bursts with juice when you poke it with a fork. The outer shell is golden and crispy, and the chicken inside is very tender.
Address: Unit 7, Building 8, Houhu Community
Telephone: 18608480816
Business hours: 10:00-22:00
Dessert, bread and coffee gourmet shop
Ghost fried chicken·coffee
This small and fresh style ghost fried chicken· As you can see from the name, the coffee is opened by Korean drama lovers. It is run by a foreign friend and his wife and provides a variety of light meals and drinks.
According to regular customers of the store, they are often "fed dog food" by the owner and his wife.
Thai milk tea (black tea base) has a sweet taste, overflowing with tea aroma, and is covered with a thick layer of cream on top.
Although the latte is not as beautiful as Taiwanese milk tea, it is very mellow and delicious and is worth savoring.
Address: Unit 1, Building 4, Houhu Community 101
Phone: 18569087702
Business hours: 11:00-21:30
Grandma Douhua
Grandma Douhua is located in Building 9 of Houhu Community. There is a large freezer in front of the door, which is very attractive. Attention.
The words "9.9 Yuan/0.9 Jin" are written on the freezer. There are dozens of fresh fruits and jellies to choose from. You can grab whatever you want. It is very suitable for diners who want to eat many kinds of fruits at the same time.
Address: Building 9, Houhu Community
Zixi Bread
If there is no time for breakfast in class in the morning, or if they want to buy some desserts for afternoon tea, some students from Central and South China will go to Zixi Bread to buy sandwiches or pastries.
The open kitchen is very reassuring to look at. There is also a wide selection of breads, cakes and other varieties, and birthday cakes with special shapes are also available.
The soy milk box is a new product in the store. It is divided into many layers, and each layer has a different taste. It tastes rich in soymilk flavor and slightly sweet in taste.
The homemade sandwich is made of whole wheat toast, lettuce, tenderloin and other ingredients. It is small and cute in shape, suitable for mornings when you don’t have time to eat noodles.
Address: Building 1, Houhu Community
Business hours: 7:00-22:30
Three years ago, Houhu originally gave people a sense of desolation.After renovation, it has become an outing place for surrounding residents and students from three universities.
Houhu Community has become a new "food base" after the demolition, feeding the stomachs and warming the hearts of the Central South students.
Have you ever been to Houhu?
Or are you living around Houhu now?
In your opinion, what changes have occurred in Houhu in recent years?
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