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Come to Changsha and experience the romance of Orange Island.

Here's a Changsha travel guide, covering attractions, food, accommodation, and more. Recommended Attractions • Hunan Museum: A national first-class museum with a rich collection. Relics such as the plain gauze garment and T-shaped silk painting unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tombs are worth seeing. • Orange Island: A Changsha landmark, directly accessible by subway. Take the sightseeing train to the Chairman Mao statue. • Yuelu Mountain: "Half of Hunan's history is on Yuelu Mountain." Take the sightseeing bus from the east gate to the summit and visit the Aiwan Pavilion on your way down. • Du Fu Jiang Ge: Located by the Xiang River, offering panoramic views of the river and a great spot to watch fireworks. • Huangxing Square: Located in a bustling area, known as the "First Commercial Street of Sanxiang," with plenty of food options nearby. Food Recommendations • Snacks: Stinky tofu from Huogongdian, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; Tangyou Baba from Jin Ji Tang You Tuo Tuo Dian in Nanmenkou, soft, glutinous, and sweet; Beef Noodles from Sijie Flour Restaurant, rich in ingredients. • Local Flavors: Wenheyou, with its retro decoration, recreates the old Changsha style; Yizhandeng is famous for its authentic Hunan cuisine; Tianbao Brothers' crayfish is worth a try. Accommodation Suggestions • Near Wuyi Square: Convenient transportation, surrounded by shopping malls and restaurants, but prices are high and it can be noisy at night. • Near Yuelu Mountain: Beautiful environment, fresh air, close to Yuelu Mountain, Hunan University, and Orange Island. • Along the Subway Line: Accommodation is relatively affordable, and the subway provides quick access to various attractions. Itinerary • Day 1: Arrive in Changsha in the morning and check in at IFS Tower, visiting the KAWS sculpture on the 7th floor. In the afternoon, go to Yuelu Mountain, enter from the east gate, take the sightseeing bus to the top, and stroll down to visit Aiwan Pavilion. Dine near Peach Lake in the evening and take a walk at Fisherman's Wharf. • Day 2: Visit the Hunan Museum in the morning. Have Hunan cuisine for lunch, such as chopped pepper fish head and Mao's braised pork. Visit Kaifu Temple in the afternoon to pray for blessings. Enjoy various snacks at Sifangping Night Market in the evening. • Day 3: Visit Window of the World in the morning, enjoy the amusement park rides and watch performances. Continue exploring Window of the World in the afternoon. In the evening, go to Donggua Mountain to try local delicacies like Donggua Mountain sausage.
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Posted: Mar 20, 2025
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