Changsha Must-Visit Attractions ~ Yuelu Academy

Yuelu Academy is located at the eastern foot of Yuelu Mountain in Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, China. It is one of the four major academies in ancient China. The academy has a quiet and peaceful environment, with pavilions and towers everywhere as green as bamboo baskets. It is recommended to arrange an afternoon to visit the academy, carefully appreciate the exhibition of steles, plaques, calligraphy and cultural relics, learn about the background and history of the academy, and feel the strong atmosphere of literati and books. Address: Lushan South Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City (Inside Hunan University) How to get there: ✅Take Route 3, get off at the "Dongfanghong Square" stop, and follow the signs for about 200 meters. Alternatively, you can take bus No. 63, 132, 202, 305, Lv1, Lishan Express, etc. and get off at "Yuelu Mountain South" stop. Then walk to the right to the Dongfanghong Square of Hunan University and follow the signs to the destination. ✅Take a taxi from Wuyi Square to Yuelu Academy in 15 minutes Opening hours: From May to October, the theater is open from 7:30 to 18:00 every day (ticket sales stop at 17:45) From November to April, the theater is open from 7:50 to 17:40 every day (ticket sales stop at 17:30) Ticket price: Full ticket: 40 yuan/person; Half ticket for children or seniors over 60 years old: 20 yuan/person