[2025 Changsha Attraction] Travel Guide for Jinggang Ancient Town (Updated Mar)

#chinatransit Changsha and Zhangjiajie ports will implement a 240-hour transit visa-free policy from December 17, 2024, which means that eligible international travelers can enter the country visa-free at these two ports and stay in the specified area for up to 240 hours (10 days). This policy not only extends the transit visa-free stay time, but also adds the Zhangjiajie Lotus International Airport port as the entry and exit port for transit visa-free personnel. Applicable countries and conditions This policy applies to personnel from 54 countries, including Russia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, etc. When citizens of these countries transit from China to a third country, they can choose to enter the country visa-free from Changsha or Zhangjiajie ports and stay in the prescribed area for no more than 240 hours. Area of stay and scope of activity Visa-free foreigners in transit can not only move in the administrative area of Hunan Province, but also cross provinces and regions to carry out tourism, business and other activities in the activity areas allowed to stay in 24 provinces (districts, cities), and choose the nearest exit port.This policy has greatly enriched the travel options of foreign tourists, promoted the sharing of tourism resources and the formation of scale effects in various places. Processing process and required materials In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the 240-hour transit visa-free policy, Hunan Border Inspection Terminal has done a lot of preparatory work, including strengthening policy promotion, business training and customs clearance process optimization. Suitable place to visit when entering as transit tourist: Yuelu Mountain: Yuelu Mountain is one of Changsha's iconic attractions, attracting countless tourists with its beautiful natural scenery and long history and culture. There are many places of interest and monuments in the mountains, including Yuelu Academy, Aiyu Pavilion, etc.In winter, Yuelu Mountain is covered with snow, like a beautiful ink painting. Orange Zhoutou: Located in the center of Xiangjiang River, it is a famous attraction in Changsha City. Orange Island Head is not only a good place to watch the sunrise and sunset, but the orange Island Head in winter is even more beautiful against the white snow. The trees and buildings on both sides of the Xiangjiang River are particularly beautiful against the white snow. Hunan Provincial Museum: The museum has a large collection of cultural relics and works of art, including cultural relics from the Han Tomb in Mawangdui. Visitors can enjoy the perfect integration of ancient civilization and modern culture here, and feel the unique charm of Huxiang culture Taiping Street: This is the most complete street in the ancient city of Changsha that retains the original street pattern. It is rich in historical sites and cultural attractions, such as Jia Yi's former residence and the former site of Sizhengshe.It retains the traditional style of Changsha and is a great place to learn about Changsha's history and culture. Jinggang Ancient town: As a famous historical and cultural ancient town in Changsha, Jinggang Ancient town looks more simple and elegant against the white snow in winter. Visitors can feel the charm of the ancient town here. Shiyan Lake Ecotourism Scenic Area: Located in Vauma Township, Changsha County, it is an important part of Changsha City's urban forestry ecosystem.The scenic area is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with a forest coverage rate of up to 98%, and is rich in natural heritage and places of interest, such as the Devonian standard rock formations 300 million years ago, the ancient temple of Guanyin on Golden Tortoise Island, etc.

⛄Where to go this winter? 🌿Do you remember the 1980s? The old songs, old streets, and childhood friends are all hidden in the depths of memory. 🎫Time market, nostalgic photo album, retro disco party... The "Golden Age '80s' Wonderful Night" show, another highlight of the "Hua Kai Jinggang" show in Jinggang Ancient Town, will take you back to the 1980s. Swing to the music and listen to those familiar melodies, as if you were back in that carefree era. 😊 We were simple and happy back then! 🎞️Nostalgic photo album Do you remember electrical appliances, furniture, trendy antiques, and fashionable clothes? Dream back to the 1980s when your parents were still young, and you will find that fashion is really a cycle! From the handsome leather jacket to the neat shirt, to the layered personality avant-garde, the clothes are textured, neat, and atmospheric, and not easy to be outdated. Black and white TV, tape recorder, washing machine, electric fan, thermos, fluorescent desk lamp... and the fancy fabrics on the table, all make us feel like we are back in the past. 💃Retro disco party Neon signs, retro decorations, bell-bottoms, floral shirts, and afros are all its hallmarks. Unique 80s dance music, the rotation of the golden crystal ball, and the unique dance steps of disco always make people forget their worries. 🎁Time market On the retro street scene, there are many shops, daily necessities, seasonal shoes and hats, textiles, blacksmithing, shoe repair, cameras, hair perm, toad glasses, cigarette stalls, stockings stalls, popsicles, etc. From household "appliances" and "three turns and one sound" to "needles and brains", everything related to life is available, which restores the free and romantic style of the 1980s. Come on, let's join together. The trivialities of life make us have to face reality, but those beautiful memories always shine in our hearts, like the brightest stars in the night sky, guiding us forward!

Thousand-year-old Jinggang Ancient Town 🍃 No hustle and bustle, just long alleys, ancient alleys, small bridges and flowing water, old streets and alleys, blue bricks and gray tiles, and a long history 🏮 Unfold a thousand-year-old historical scroll. [Ancient Town Features] ✳️ Eight Bowls ✳️ Dried tofu, fish tails, Jinggang anchovies ✳️ Fa cake, Xiaohuapian (I personally prefer the Xiaohuapian in Tongguan Ancient Town, which is crispy and has sweet potato chips) ✳️ Sesame bean tea, jelly ✳️ Dried tofu ✳️ Sweet rice wine in a small pot, catfish ✅ [Photo Spots] • Jinggang Ancient Town Tourist Service Center - New Cultural and Artistic Landmark • Luochun Zhiyi Blue Dye Art Museum • Beauty Rain Lane • Xianlu Ancient Alley Blue tiles and white walls, small pavilions, and old alleys in the pear garden are really photogenic! 🏠 [Things to Do] ① Large-scale Lijiang River Performance ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ② Water Pear Garden ③ Water Fireworks Show ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ④ 18 New Garden Experiences ⑤ Highlight Folk Collection Museum ⑥ Hongtai Square ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⑦ Shadow Puppet Art Exhibition Hall ⑧ Iron Culture Museum ⑨ Bayuantang ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Let's meet in Jinggang Ancient Town!

Travel guide to Jinggang Ancient Town, Changsha 🏞️ 📍Location and Transportation Jinggang Ancient Town is located in the northwest of Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province. It borders the Xiang River to the east and faces Tongguan Town across the river. To the south, it borders the old Wei River.🚗 The transportation here is convenient. You can choose to drive or take a taxi directly to "Jinggang Ancient Town Scenic Area" for easy access. If you prefer public transportation, you can also take bus No. 918 from Changsha West Bus Station to Wangcheng Bus Station, then take bus No. 104 directly to Jinggang Ancient Town.🚌 🏰Recommended Attractions in the Ancient Town Jinggang Shadow Puppet Art Museum 🎭 Walking into the Jinggang Shadow Puppet Art Museum, you feel like you've traveled back in time. It houses a collection of shadow puppet art works, allowing you to experience the charm of ancient culture firsthand. Each shadow puppet is lifelike, as if telling an ancient story.📜 Jiangnan Folk Culture Museum 🏮 The Jiangnan Folk Culture Museum consists of three small halls: the Flower Sedan Chair Hall, the Thousand Ancient Gods Temple, and the Treasure Hall. It mainly displays folk cultural relics from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Walking into this museum, you'll be greeted by a Jiangnan atmosphere, as if you're in a misty Jiangnan water town.🏞️ Thousand Ancient Gods Temple 🕍 The ancient temple houses 36 very old stone statues and many small statues, each carved vividly, as if telling the history and legends of the ancient town.🕋 Zeng Guofan's Camp 🏛️ Zeng Guofan's Camp is located on the south bank of the Lu River, opposite the Half-Street of the ancient town. It was built to commemorate the Jinggang Water Battle a century and a half ago. Walking into the camp, you can see ancient warships, soldiers lined up, a conference hall, and Zeng Guofan's biography, thoughts, and calligraphy.📜 Hongtai Fang 🏮 Hongtai Fang is located at the head of the Health Street in Jinggang Ancient Town. It was built in the seventh year of Emperor Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty and is the best-preserved brothel site in Changsha since the Qing Dynasty. It witnessed the history of the Qing Dynasty's moon and also witnessed the former prosperity of Jinggang Ancient Town.🏛️ 🍴Recommended Food When you come to Jinggang Ancient Town, how can you not try the local food?🤤 Eight Bowls 🍲: Each of these eight dishes carries the essence of Hunan local characteristics, from the rich taste of the first bowl to the fresh and refreshing taste of squid and bamboo shoots, and the soft and mellow aroma of whole round chicken, all of which showcase the characteristics of Hunan cuisine. Fire-roasted Fish 🐟: The golden color and crispy texture make it irresistible. The tenderness of the fish and the aroma of fire roasting intertwine to create the unique flavor of fire-roasted fish. Small Bowl Sweet Wine 🍶: As a non-heritage treasure of Changsha, small bowl sweet wine is fragrant in the ancient alleys. The crystal-clear sweet wine has a Q-bomb texture, sweet and mellow aroma. With a light sip, the sweetness of glutinous rice and the aroma of wine intertwine, refreshing the heart. Jinggang Fragrant Dried Beancurd 🧆️: Jinggang Fragrant Dried Beancurd is very particular about its ingredients and processes. It uses high-quality soybeans as the main ingredient, with bright color, firm and elastic texture, tender and compact, slightly salty and sweet, and pure taste. 🏨Recommended Accommodation If you plan to stay overnight in Jinggang Ancient Town, these guesthouses and hotels are good choices: Xiangyun Baiguoyuan Guesthouse 🏡: Located at No. 33, Health Street, Lujiang Community, Jinggang Ancient Town, the environment here is quiet and the facilities are complete, allowing you to have a comfortable sleep even at night in the ancient town. Lusu·Jinggang Treehouse Campsite 🌳: Located 200 meters from the east gate entrance of Jinggang Ancient Town, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, the treehouse campsite is full of nature and wild interest, making you feel like you are in the forest. 💡Tips The opening hours of Jinggang Ancient Town are 8:30-17:30 (winter 5pm stop sightseeing), remember to arrange your time reasonably!⏰ There are many local specialties and delicacies in the ancient town. Pay attention to hygiene when tasting. Hunan cuisine is spicy, so tourists with bad stomachs should prepare medicine in advance.💊 Pay attention to personal and property safety, do not climb ancient buildings, and keep valuables safe.🚫 Jinggang Ancient Town, every place exudes a unique charm, waiting for you to explore!🌃 I hope this guide can add fun and convenience to your trip.🎒

Near the bustling Changsha, there is an ancient town that most Changsha people have visited - Jinggang Ancient Town. It was once a place where merchants gathered and prospered, witnessing countless historical and legendary stories. Today, Jinggang Ancient Town has reappeared in our vision with a new 2.0 version. After careful renovation and upgrading, it not only retains its original simplicity and tranquility, but also incorporates modern elements, perfectly blending history and modernity. Walking into Jinggang, I felt as if I had traveled through a time tunnel, arriving in a world full of historical charm. Stone paths, old houses, ancient docks, every detail reveals the traces of time, making people slow down and savor it. 🛠️ In the 2.0 version of the renovation, Jinggang Ancient Town not only restored the ancient buildings, but also added diversified businesses such as handicraft workshops, food streets, homestays and bars. You can experience traditional crafts, taste authentic food and enjoy the night charm of the ancient town. 📍 Jinggang Ancient Town Scenic Area, Wangcheng District, Changsha City.

Who would have thought! ❗️ Hidden around Changsha lies a treasure town‼️ Compared to the hustle and bustle of the city, this place has a poetic and picturesque vibe Rowing boats, old streets and alleys, white walls and black tiles... Strolling on the time-worn stone-paved roads Feeling the town's inherent relaxation and romance It's extremely delightful - 📍Address: Jinggang Ancient Town, Wangcheng District, Changsha City 🚌Transportation: Self-drive from Changsha (1h to arrive), or take a bus 🎫Ticket: Free - 📝tips for a great visit Jinggang Ancient Town has a history of a thousand years, and the town has preserved its original '8 streets, 4 alleys, and 7 docks'. There are shadow puppetry, Hunan embroidery, and old-fashioned cinemas to visit. If you have time, you can also enjoy a leisurely time rowing on the lake, and after touring, you can go to the Xiangjiang riverside to enjoy the river breeze, which is really comfortable～ - 📒tips for a great visit 1⃣Photography: The many alleys of the ancient town are very photogenic 2⃣Lake touring and boating: Sit on the boat and slowly enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides, leisurely and comfortable 3⃣Eating fish: The fish in Jinggang is famous, and friends who like it can give it a try 4⃣Visiting exhibition halls: There are many exhibition halls in the ancient town, which are good places to learn about the history of Jinggang · 🙆‍♀️I am Fei Shishi, a traveler who never stops sharing 📸Passionate about capturing the beauty of travel with my camera ❤️Follow me 🤩 🙌I'll provide you with more travel photo-taking and playing strategies ·

Changsha Jinggang Ancient Town For those who enjoy visiting ancient towns, don't miss this 4A-rated tourist attraction in Changsha. Although it's a bit far from the city center, this ancient town with a profound cultural heritage records the everyday life of people and is worth experiencing~ Attraction Recommendations 🌟 Jiangnan Folk Customs Museum: It has a Jiangnan charm, with three small museums inside: the Sedan Chair Pavilion, the Ancient Gods Temple, and the Collection Pavilion, mainly featuring folk cultural relics from the Ming and Qing dynasties. 🌟 Jinggang Shadow Puppetry Art Museum: It houses many shadow puppetry artworks. The first floor has a lot of shadow puppet exhibits, and the second floor is a retro Chinese-style performance hall, where one can't help but admire the charm of intangible cultural heritage! 🌟 Zeng Guofan's Jinggang Naval Battle Site The old houses by the water are long deserted, but they have a strong sense of history, inspiring respect. 🌟 Hongtaifang Brothel Culture and Art Museum This is the last brothel of the Qing Dynasty in Changsha, where different forms of expression showcase the rise and fall of brothel culture. Food Recommendations Rice tofu is a special snack in Jinggang, and you must try it. Jinggang baked fish is a local specialty, spicy and delicious. The Wu's pig's trotters, even visited by celebrities, are really good! Xiaobozitang Wine Shop uses traditional methods to make the fragrant and sweet rice wine. Traditional Eight Big Bowls consist of eight specific dishes and are very famous locally. Handmade pounded tea Transportation It is recommended to travel by self-driving or take the W126 bus from Wangcheng Bus Station to get there Ticket: The scenic area is open for free, but there are charges for some activities

Changsha Suburban Tour | Exploring the tranquil moments of Jinggang Ancient Town Jinggang Town, a famous historical and cultural town in Hunan, was awarded the title of National 4A-level Tourist Attraction in 2011, making it an excellent choice for a weekend getaway from the urban hustle and bustle. This ancient town, located in Wangcheng District of Changsha, has brought surprises to the locals and offers tourists a perfect place to stroll and take beloved photos, very suitable for couples, friends, or family outings. 【Attraction Recommendations】 - Former Site of the Hunan Provincial Committee of the CPC: Republican-style architecture, displaying precious artifacts from the revolutionary period and peasant living utensils. - Bayuantang (Ningxiang Guild Hall): A late Qing Dynasty hub for ship and grain sales, now you can enjoy folk art performances of the ancient town. - Jinggang Shadow Puppetry Art Museum: A collection of rich shadow puppetry artworks, experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage. - Hongtaifang: The best-preserved brothel site in Changsha, with character portraits that recreate historical scenes. - Jiangnan Folk Culture Museum, Tao Cheng's Former Residence, Ironware Culture Museum, etc., each with its own characteristics. 【Cuisine Recommendations】 Delicious food along the streets of the ancient town to satisfy your taste buds: - Small bowl sweet wine, Lei tea, Sesame bean tea - Small flower slices, Fa cake, and other handmade pastries - Rice tofu, fragrant dried tofu, tofu pudding - Fried small fish, flavored fish, hairy fish, fire-baked fish - Sugar painting, popcorn, and other sweets 📸【Photography Holy Land】 The streets of the ancient town are filled with the retro style of the Republic of China, and the quaint buildings are the best background for Hanfu and modern Chinese-style clothing. The roads outside the ancient town are clean and tidy, with open riverside scenery, and a blue track built along the river, making it an ideal spot for photography enthusiasts. 【Surrounding Attractions】 - Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town (16km away) - Qiaokou Ancient Town (12km away) - Ganlong Lake Ecological Tourism Resort (11km away) Jinggang Ancient Town, a place for you to slow down and enjoy tranquility. Come here and experience a different slow life!

The only Chinese historical and cultural famous town in Changsha, the simple, local, and lively era of Jinggang 1.0 has become history, and its 2.0 'metamorphosis' is underway. As a tourist and a new resident of Wangcheng, I sincerely hope that Jinggang Ancient Town can truly reflect its 'ancient' character, truly possess historical and cultural charm, and truly feature the uniqueness of Wangcheng. Personally, I feel that the 2.0 version is just a commercial transformation under capital operation, similar to the fate of most ancient towns. Yiwu goods, industrial products have entered the scene, and of course, some shadow puppetry, Xiang embroidery, and other Hunanese cultural elements have also made their way in. The transformation is still ongoing, and I look forward to the 2.0 version. PS: The fish from Jinggang is very famous, and it indeed tastes good, but food safety should also be taken seriously. I bought two cans of fish, and after keeping them in the refrigerator for 2 days, when I opened them, they had grown white 'little cuties'. It's probably because there aren't many tourists, and a bowl of fish takes a long time to sell. I suggest that everyone buys less rather than more, just buy a little to try the taste and satisfy the craving. The ancient town is right next to the Xiang River, and after visiting, you must go to the riverside to enjoy the breeze. It's really comfortable~ 🌍Location coordinates: Jinggang Ancient Town, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province 🕔Opening hours: 24 hours (shops close gradually after 6:00, so go early~) 🚌How to get there: Take a taxi or drive yourself 👍Recommended fun: Watch the sunset over the ancient town by the lake, enjoy the breeze of the Xiang River 💰Ticket price: Currently free

Jinggang Ancient Town is located in Changsha, Hunan This is a charming place. The diverse food stalls and handicraft shops brought me a double enjoyment of food and culture. Tasting special snacks such as rice noodles and stinky tofu made me memorable. In addition to snacks, Jinggang Ancient Town also retains many traditional buildings, such as Huizhou and Suzhou-style buildings. They attract many tourists with their unique appearance and exquisite craftsmanship. Jinggang Ancient Town is a good place to understand the history and culture of Hunan. Whether it's food or handicrafts, it can make people linger. Here, you will experience the unique charm of Hunan and the charm of traditional culture.

Jinggang Ancient Town is located in the northwest of Wangcheng District, Changsha City, situated on the west bank of the Xiang River, 30 kilometers away from Changsha City. It has been a port for loading and unloading goods of merchant ships since ancient times, and was once a prosperous commercial port for the distribution of materials in Sanxiang, known as 'Little Hankou'. There is a saying that 'when a ship arrives at Jinggang port, it will not leave even with the wind', which shows its prosperity. At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, Li Jing was ordered by Emperor Gaozu of Tang to lead the army to pacify the south of the Yangtze River and garrison around the Xiang River in Changsha. In the late Qing Dynasty, Zeng Guofan led the Xiang Army to fight against the Taiping Army here, but was defeated and forced to jump into the river twice, but was rescued by his subordinates. The Battle of Jinggang was a defeat but also a turning point in his life. In the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, there were more than 50 grain shops, more than 20 grain warehouses and rice shops, and a batch of other industries. In the middle of the Republic of China, it stood alongside big towns such as Jinshi, Hankou, Xiangtan, and Yiyang, and was a major center of commercial trade in the Changsha area at that time, and was one of the four major rice markets in Hunan. The ancient town of Jinggang now preserves the pattern of 'Eight Streets, Four Alleys, Seven Piers', and the late Qing Dynasty brick and wood structures such as 'Hongtaifang' and 'Yuyingtang' are well preserved. The religious site 'has a thousand people in the morning and ten thousand lamps at night', and the 'Yangsi Tower', 'Guanyin Temple', 'Ziyun Palace' and other places are well-known far and near. Jinggang Town has a rich history and culture, with rivers, temples, and ancient buildings in one, with a beautiful environment and beautiful scenery. There are 15 Neolithic sites here, with a large number of stone tools and pottery unearthed. Local specialties such as wooden clogs, paper umbrellas, and kites were once popular, and folk art is rich and colorful. Jinggang Shadow Puppet Art Museum, located between Bayuantang and Hongtaifang, two old scenic spots, exhibits nearly 2000 items such as scripts, musical instruments, props, and historical documents. The scripts and Gongchi scores from the Ming and Qing Dynasties show the long history of shadow puppetry. Tools such as travel boxes and clear oil lamps, as well as traditional musical instruments such as Jinghu, gongs, and cymbals, reveal the livelihood of old artists. Bayuantang, also known as Ningxiang Guild Hall, was built by the boatmen of Ningxiang Baibu during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, serving as a meeting and office place for the staff of Ningxiang Shipyard at that time. The guild hall is a brick and wood structure, with a wooden stage of more than 20 square meters in the middle, and a hall in front of the stage, which can accommodate hundreds of people. The hall is beautifully decorated with carved beams and painted rafters, worth a look. 📍Detailed address: Jinggang Ancient Town: Jinggang Town, Wangcheng District, Changsha City, Hunan Province Ticket: Free admission

Jinggang Ancient Town The homestays in Changsha can now go up the tree Came to Jinggang Ancient Town to play and accidentally discovered the newly opened tree house base It is currently the first wooden house homestay in Changsha! The scenery is not too out of the picture! Pretend to be abroad before I only knew that Zhangjiajie had such a wild luxury homestay. I didn't expect that now I can drive directly to the city area for 1h

Jinggang Ancient Town is located on the west bank of Xiangjiang River and you can see the Xiangjiang River after getting off the bus. The cars from Wangcheng Bus Station to Jinggang Ancient Town are all along the west side of Xiangjiang River. The Xiangjiang River is full of cargo ships. There are many small islands in Jiangxi, most of them are uninhabited. There are some paid attractions in the town of , you can buy a joint ticket and visit all the attractions. If you dont visit the sights, just strolling around the old town is free. Here is the entrance to the ancient town. This ancient town is very quiet, there are not many tourists, the street is empty. The ancient town is surrounded by water, and every lane leading to the river is a pier. The small river next to the ancient town is only a cruise. The roads are paved with slate and stretched from the bottom to the far side. There are not many tourists, the dogs are also very leisurely, curled up in the corner under the lazy sleep for a nap, enjoy the slow life of the ancient town. The old streets of the ancient town are east-west. The easternmost side is the Xiangjiang River, which extends to the west for nearly 2 kilometers. It is a relatively long old street. fish is a local specialty, and many small fish are sold in front of many stores. The dried fish is delicious. In the middle of the ancient town, there are several specialty snack bars, which are still rare. Most of the visitors here are self-service tourists in twos and threes. This section of the street, the shops are full of signs, looks antique.