2025 Xiang Super Football Match Viewing Guide: Stay at Meixi Lake and Enjoy the Football Feast in Changsha

Recommended Accommodation: Changsha Meixi Lake Jinmao Luxury Collection Hotel This hotel is a luxury brand under Marriott International, located at 1177 Huanhu Road, Meixi Lake. It not only boasts a prime lakefront view with a musical fountain but also faces Yuelu Mountain across the lake and is adjacent to the Meixi Lake International Culture and Arts Center designed by architect Zaha Hadid. · Hotel Features: The hotel is inspired by "The Peach Blossom Spring," integrating the essence of Huxiang culture. The lobby’s "Falling Blossoms" design feels like stepping into a dreamlike Peach Blossom Spring. All rooms feature oversized floor-to-ceiling windows, whether family rooms, lake view rooms, or luxury suites, offering views of the Arts Center or cityscape. On weekends, you can also overlook the Meixi Lake musical fountain. · Room Amenities: Rooms are equipped with Byredo’s custom Le Chemin fragrance series toiletries. Some room types have bathtubs next to the floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing guests to enjoy the city night view while soaking. · Hotel Highlights: · Pet Paradise: On the 3A floor, there is a pet park where guests can interact closely and feed alpacas, miniature horses, Call ducks, mini pigs, and other small animals, perfect for family trips. · Luxury Infinity Pool: A 25-meter mirror-like infinity pool with year-round heating offers panoramic views of the Arts Center and includes a children’s pool, ideal for photo opportunities. · Dining: Features the Wild Buffet Restaurant (offering seafood buffet, Japanese sashimi, and various Western dishes) and Peach Blossom Spring Chinese Restaurant (serving local Hunan and Cantonese cuisine). · Location and Transportation: The hotel enjoys a prime location near the Culture and Arts Center Station on Metro Line 2 (about 690 meters), providing easy access to famous attractions like Yuelu Mountain, Orange Isle, Wuyi Square, and Changsha High-Speed Rail Station. Nearby Lanshow City is a large commercial plaza with shopping, entertainment, and dining options. Transportation: Quick Access from Meixi Lake to Helong Stadium From the Changsha Meixi Lake Jinmao Luxury Collection Hotel to Helong Stadium, driving via Meixi Lake Road and Jing Road Tunnel is very convenient, with a distance of about 11-13 kilometers. Depending on real-time traffic, the drive usually takes 30-45 minutes. 🚇 Metro Travel (Recommended) The metro is an efficient and worry-free choice for attending large events, effectively avoiding traffic jams and parking difficulties. · Route: Walk from the hotel to Culture and Arts Center Station on Metro Line 2 (about 690 meters) → Take Line 2 (toward Guangda) to Wuyi Square Station → Transfer to Line 1 (toward Shangshuangtang) to Houjiatang Station → Exit from Exit 4 at Houjiatang Station and walk about 500 meters to reach the South Plaza of Helong Stadium. · Extended Metro Service on Match Days: On Xiang Super match days, Changsha Metro usually extends operating hours. For example, on the opening day, September 7, the entire metro network extended service until 24:00 (Line 3 section from Hongqiao Station to Xiangtan North Station extended until 23:00). · Return Guidance: After the match, Houjiatang Station will implement crowd control, generally designating Exits 3 and 4 as "entry only" and Exits 1 and 2 for normal passage. Please pay attention to station announcements and staff instructions for orderly departure. 🚗 Driving If you choose to drive, the route via Meixi Lake Road and Jing Road Tunnel is relatively direct. · Parking Considerations: On match days, traffic around Helong Stadium is heavy, parking spaces may be tight, and temporary traffic controls may be in place. It is recommended to depart early and check official traffic control information in advance. 🚕 Taxi/Ride-Hailing Combining metro with taxi/ride-hailing might be more flexible: take the metro to the venue, and if you miss the last metro or feel tired after the match, you can conveniently call a ride-hailing car or taxi near Houjiatang Station to return to the hotel. Here is a comparison of the three transportation options for quick decision-making: • Metro: 50-60 minutes, punctual and reliable, avoids congestion, no parking hassle, extended hours on match days, requires one transfer, about 500 meters walk after exit • Driving: 30-45 minutes, point-to-point, flexible and free, possible congestion and tight parking on match days • Taxi/Ride-Hailing: 30-50 minutes, point-to-point, comfortable and convenient, relatively higher cost, vehicles may be hard to get immediately after the match 2025 Xiang Super Match Overview and Practical Information · Event Introduction: The 2025 Hunan Province Football Super League (Xiang Super) is the highest-level amateur football event in Hunan Province. The 2025 season kicks off in September with the opening match held at Helong Stadium, featuring Changsha Team versus Loudi Team. · Ticket Purchase and Security Check: · Real-name ticket purchase and entry: The event usually implements real-name registration. Spectators must present tickets bound to their personal information and their ID card, and pass facial recognition to enter. · Please purchase tickets through official channels and avoid scalpers. · Security Check Notice: Entry to Helong Stadium requires security screening. Note that power banks must not exceed 160Wh rated energy, with a maximum of 3 units; lighters no more than 2; safety matches no more than 2 boxes. · Weather and Dress: Changsha in September remains quite hot and may have showers. Light, breathable clothing is recommended, and bring rain gear just in case. · Civilized Viewing: Please bring your ID card, cooperate with security checks, follow stadium rules, cheer for both teams’ excellent performances, and showcase the good spirit of Hunan football fans. Before and After the Match: Leisure Around Meixi Lake Staying at Meixi Lake offers good leisure options besides watching the match: · Pre-match Relaxation: If the match is in the evening, spend the afternoon strolling around the Meixi Lake International Culture and Arts Center (adjacent to the hotel) or take a walk around the lake. · Post-match Rest: After the match, if you still want to linger, you can relax at the hotel lobby bar, which replicates the bookshelf style of Yuelu Academy, full of cultural atmosphere, serving local snacks and cocktails daily.